yeah, don't format the drive. Just run the upgrade installation. After it's installed you can convert the drive to NTFS. *convert* C: */fs:ntfs* Henry Adams wrote: > i upgraded my system from windowsME to windowsXP home edition.when i tried to format my local c:drive from fat32,to (ntfs file system) using the quick format option, iget a warning:(formatting will erase all data on this disk).does this mean that i would also lose my OS along with the setting, config,and driver? is their any work around i can take,so i would not have to reinstall windows xp? > > The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering > our special coffee mugs and mouse pads > with the PCBUILD logo... at a great price!!! > http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml > > > The NOSPIN Group has added a new feature on our website, web based bulletinboard for questions and answers: Visit our sister website at http://nospin.com