Formatting C Drive With Windows Vista

[Sohaib420]

Hello all,
I need to format my C drive, and I am currently running windows vista ultimate x32 bit. So right now, when my comp starts, I have a choice to run XP or Vista. I want to make it only vista, and be able to use both C and D drives for vista. My vista is on my D drive

Can someone please tell me a step by step guide on how to uninstall XP from Vista

Thanks!

 

[Sohaib420]

anyone????!!!?!?!

I really need help, thanks

 

[blued]

You have to start anew with a fresh install of Vista. From the Vista DVD you can format both C/D and then proceed with the install which will default to the C drive.

 

[Sohaib420]

but i have stuff on my vista right now,...i want to format the C drive using my vista on that i have on D drive

 

[Sohaib420]

i have tried going to manage in computer, but it gives me the error : "windows cannot format the system partition on this disk"

 

[earld2]

To do a clean install (wipe your HDD clean) if your copy of Vista is an "update" then you must install Vista twice; at the first install do not enter the product key, after the install is complete start a second install, this time enter9ing the key and you will be given the option of a clean install.. You could wipe the HDD with a third party program such as Maxtors "MaxBlast", depending on the brand of HDD.

 

[earld2]

I meant "if your copy of Vista is an UPGRADE"

 

[Rich-M]

You know the easiest way really is to install Vista clean on the C drive with D drive unplugged to avoid confusion. Make sure bios will then boot to c drive, plug both in and then copy and paste files over you need after plugging D back in. Then format D drive in Disk Management.
I mean there are ways using Acronis True Image and partitioning D drive to make image files and restore but really complicated to explain.