changing to windows xp

[Suetom]

hello all
i want to put windows xp home on my computer, i already have windows 98 on it, i recently tried to install xp but it would let me because da i had to clear 98 first.
could i just go to ms dos and formatt then reboot by putting in cd and let it do its thing.
some help please
thanks

[mjc]

More information about the machine...make/model, size and type of hard drive, amount of memory, etc.

Also have you run the XP Upgrade Advisor (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/advisor.mspx)?

[Suetom]

okay
pentuim 4
it has 40 gb hard space at the moment 3 is used space, i went into the systme properties for this
genuine intel x86 family 15 model 1 stepping 2
512 mb ram
running microsoft windows 98 second edition 4.10.2222 a
went into performace
file system 32 bit
virtual memory 32 bit
system resourses 92%free
do you need more info

[mjc]

Almost...is the machine in question a custom built machine or a store bought (HP, Compaq, etc)?

[Suetom]

i got the computer from work, so i guess it was custom made personal computer

[kpmwrestler]

you can't reformat the same drive you are running DOS from. You need to boot off of something else if you want to reformat. but then yes, you can boot off of the xp cd and install.

[Suetom]

how do i do that, dont understand.

[Suetom]

since i had started to install windows xp over 98 before i started to ask questions, now when i start up the computer a window appears which says


please select the operating system to start.
microsoft windows xp setup
microsoft windows

use the up and down arrow to move the highlight to your choice
press enter to choose


than at the bottom of screen it says
for troubleshooting and advanced startup options for windows, press f8

how do i get rid of this and have it start up in windows 98
thanks