I like the idea of picking LordEden's brain. Zookman, I assume you mean to first format that old HDD so ring does not end up saving a polluted, corrupted, and potentially infection-laden piece of garbage.
Otherwise, it's a pretty simple thing to do if you just keep a couple things in mind:
How to Format a Hard Drive With Windows XP | eHow.com I wouldn't even worry too much about having all the "drivers" since you can always get those online after you load in a properly functioning operating system.