You can find the complete answer from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/pro/evaluation/overviews/filesystem.asp. But the short answer is that Windows XP supports FAT32 and NTFS as well as FAT16. ----- Original Message ----- > I've been checking websites for information on how to install Windows XP ... > what I can't 'pin down' is how the hard drive should be formatted prior to a > clean install. > > Is it Fat32 or NTFS? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.286 / Virus Database: 152 - Release Date: 10/9/01 _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com PCSOFT's List Owner's: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>