here is a guide for Xp PRO with orgigonal screen shots of the process
http://www.blackviper.com/Articles/O...tallxppro1.htm
this is for XP HOME
http://www.blackviper.com/Articles/O...allxphome1.htm
remember to choose format the partition you pick for the install. don't choose a quick format xchoose complete format.
here is a guide from the eldergeeks for clean install
http://www.theeldergeek.com/xp_home_..._-_graphic.htm