Reinstalling XP and service packs

If I format my hard drive and reinstall XP, what questions should I with service packs?

Also, could I install it on my hard "D" drive and start that instead?

Hi Buster5104,

In addition to Steve post, see the following articles on doing a clean install of XP and obtain the latest service pack:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978307

and

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389

I hope this helps!

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