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How To Perform a Clean Installation of Windows XP - Part 1 of 4

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Confirm Partition Deletion Request
Clean Install Windows XP

Windows XP Clean Install - Step 9 of 34

WARNING: This is your last chance to back out of the reinstallation process by pressing the Esc key. If you back out now and restart your PC, your previous Windows XP installation will boot normally with no loss of data, assuming it was working before you started this process!

If you're sure you're ready to proceed, confirm that you wish to delete this partition by pressing the L key.

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