deleting the windows folder via boot disk and then install windows xp 1

[cellpeter]

I was wondering If tiy was possiblefor example to go into DOS via boot disk and then delete the windows directory so that when you install another windows (windows xp for example) It will be like you've merely peformed a fresh installation of windows without taking off everything else?

e.g. deleting the windows folder but leaving the Program files folder.. or a folder that contains documents

Do you think the above actions will work? Like is it a requirement for the hard drive to be empty before peforming a clean installation of windows?

thanks for any answers

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[edfair]

Yes, you can do that. Be prepared for a long, long process as there are lots of files, lots of directories, and you'll have manual work with hidden files.

Deltree will also do most of the work for you but it takes even longer.

Ed Fair
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[cellpeter]

ok thanks for the response

I was wondering if I could use rmdir instead of deltree?

would it make any difference?

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[edfair]

On other option is to copy deltree to the root, then reboot in command prompt, and remove from there.

No rmdir in the standard install.

Ed Fair
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[cellpeter]

ok thanks you very much for your advice

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