How Do You Install Windows XP Using Fdisk?
When installing the Windows XP operating system for the first time or completing a fresh installation, you should always format the hard drive you will be using first. Fdisk is a command-line program that allows you to format hard drives in the FAT16 or FAT32 format. After running the Fdisk utility program, you will need to use the Windows XP installation CD to complete the operating system installation. Insert the start-up disk for the current version of Windows you are running into the disk drive of your PC computer. Hit the “Enter” key on your keyboard when asked if you want to boot to the start-up disk. Type “fdisk” into the command prompt window and hit “Enter” to launch the Fdisk utility. Press the “Y” key to choose the FAT32 format or the “N” key for the FAT16 format and hit “Enter” again. Press “1” when you see the main Fdisk window to select the “Create DOS Partition” option. Then hit “Enter.” Press “Y” to assign all free disk space to the new partition. Restart the computer,
