Win Xp Help.

[imported_greekboy]

i put this in the lounge first but it was the wrong place, sooooo
I've got a problem. my friend's computer has a virus and i have to reformat, and he still wants win xp and i don't know much about it. I can't get into it because of this stupid virus.

my first question is i have a win 98 start up disk, will it work for win xp?

my second question is i have reformated my computer a few times and know how win 98 works, is there any info you can give me on how xp installation works?

any info would help.
thanxxxx

[CornerPocket]

For one, you want to make sure the system is capable of accepting the upgrade: See Upgrade Advice, Known Issues and Answers (http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/before.asp)


Use this Step x Step (http://www.techtv.com/screensavers/windowstips/jump/0,24331,3356336,00.html) installation. Use XP to delete/re-create/format current partition, and perhaps rid you of the virus at the same time.

XP basically does the work for you, just follow the screen instructions.

[nizers]

crap! i added a reply to this post but it was the 'other' post that i replied to.