Impossible to uninstall Windows XP SP3, need to do this to re - install MS games from my Windows drive that has SP2

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  Hi Ganeshsiva,

   

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  From your description, it seems that you want to know how to format the D drive that has the Windows XP operating system.

  I'll be happy to help you. This issue could be caused because the Windows XP operating system is already installed in the drive cannot be formatted directly and must be connected as long as administrator.

  Follow the steps below and we update on the State of the question.

  I suggest you to save all the current date in the D drive and try to format the drive.

  Create and format a hard disk partition:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-pH/Windows7/create-and-format-a-hard-disk-partition

  Note: Formatting a volume will destroy all data on the partition. Be sure to back up any data you want to save before you begin.

  For all windows questions do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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• Impossible to uninstall Windows Live Essentials from the programs list

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  Is there a manual way to uninstall WLE components here, too.

  "How to uninstall one or more programs Windows Essentials?"

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