> It is easier than you think. Boot from XP CD, when asked, select
> install. It will then ask where you want to install it, select the HD
> you want, it will propose later to format it, then answer YES to that.
> Always favour NTFS over FAT32.

Thanks Ariel. I just know the XP Pro CD will format a drive. I've
tried what you suggested earlier on and could not get to that option

I shall persist

Thanks again

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