"drumz" <drumz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I'm planning on formatting the HD on my laptop to install XP on it - not
> happy with Vista. Someone said that Vista still leaves a footprint. Is
> this
> true? And if so, will a third party formatter wipe it clean?
> Thanks,
>
No footprint.Yes to formatter. XP should do it tho`.
~But don`t forget to make sure you have all the drivers you need, for
Video/Audio/ printers etc. etc.