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Richard B Baird wrote:

> just an FYI, Mike is right - simply doing an FDISK or similar isn't enough
> to clean off all remnants of an old OS and all of it's associated problems.
>
> after cleaning the disk, you need to do a 'debug' on it - the name is
> misleading - debug.com (i think) is on most rescue diskettes. if not, you
> can find in on most windows pcs too.
>
> Scan the Dell Knowlege base for 'debug' and there are step by step
> instructions on how to TRUELY clean your disk for a fresh install using
> debug.  I highly recommend it!

Thanks, I will.

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-Jeff

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