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How do I format a Windows XP home system hard drive without the original recovery disc.

I do have another copy of XP home, but I can’t format the drive.

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The Clue offline Verified User (4 years) Long Term User Shouts: 16 #
Minot, ND, US | 12 months ago (2 hours, 41 minutes after post)

Just put the disk in and boot to it. Then when asked select format HDD then it will reinstall xp after formating is completed. Hope this helps :-)

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