This is my first post. I recently received a computer with windows 2000 that has administrative rights! I would like to format the HD and reload with win XP. I have no idea how to do this function??
Any help on this matter would be appreciated.:rolleyes:
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Jump to PostIf you really mean to do it, then once you have an XP installation CD, boot from it. It will give you the option to format your c: drive before installing XP.
Jump to PostThanks for all the help.
What I require is a way to format C or unplug/disconnect the administrative rights?
Hi ,what part of post #5 do you not under stand, and need help with
Jump to PostYep - just boot from the XP cd and you will be able to delete and recreate the partition and then install XP from scratch.
Jump to PostHi,
I don't know how to disable Administrative Rights but if you are willing to install XP over 2000 (and reformat in the process) then here is an article with info how to do this.
Jump to PostThis computer was purchased at a garage sale, with Windows 2000 and has administrated rights. I have tried to reboot from my XP disc.
How can I by-pass these rights or remove???To quote a character from long ago "That does not compute". If you have booted from the XP …
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