If i reinstall windows xp will my cumputer be like new?

Answer 1

I recently reinstalled Windows XP on my computer and how sweet it is. After years of use and abuse, I had stray registry key and programs which refused to be uninstalled. After reinstalling Windows, my computer works much better. It doesn't feel bloated. First, take a look at your Windows XP installation CD. Many computer vendors include a recovery CD and not the entire Windows XP installaton CD. It is not a big problem. But, before you reinstall, you need to make some preparations. First, save all the files you want to keep on to removeable media (e.g. external hard drive, DVD or CD). Second, make sure you collect all the license/ product keys for your software. The most important is your Windows XP product key. If you can't find it then you can use a small program called "Magic Jelly Bean Keyfinder," which will search the registry and display the product key. Third, backup all your device drivers. Fourth, expect to lose all your security patches from Microsoft. After you have successful reinstalled Windows XP, install the device drivers. As a precaution, install a firewall or use Windows firewall before connecting to the Internet. Download all the patches. Next, you can restore your files then software programs.

As for me, after reinstalling Windows, it behaved much much better.

Answer 2

Not really even though the performance increases, once u use a computer you really cant make it go as smooth as if it is new. It is because quality of a computer degrates through use (wear and tear) and time. Maintenance is what makes a computer run fast (reinstalling the OS will help speed up your PC and remove any infections but will not make it as good as new though). Even though the performance will increase it will not be as good as new.

Answer 3

Yes, reinstalling windows will make your computer run about the speed, as if it was brand new. Older PC modles come with reinstallation disks to reinstall windows, and newer PCs come with recovery disks. Both of these will help you to reformat your hard drive and wipe evrything out.

Answer 4

Sure you may think that. But there are better ways to get your pc back to new. first there is the classic surround it in wood and paper and light the paper on fire. The next way is too take a sledge hammer and bash it to bits. The next thing is too take a regular hammer and pretend it is an ex and bash it till it is dust. the next one is my personal favorite call the fbi and have them blow it with their high explosives. the next thing is my favorite get your pc and take it to the nearest railroad tracks and let a train take care of your pc. The next thing is take it to a junkyard and let their magnet take care of it. Or you can take it to where they are tunneling and let them drill it to death. And finally the best one launch it into space. To another planet the sun is the best place. Jupiter is another good place. If all else fails fly to Hawaii and dump it inside the volcano. In retrospect trash your pc and get a new one. So make a choice and follow through with it and have a blast doing it. Dont forget to get your new pc.

Answer 5

why do you need to reinstall windows you can set your pc back to the very frist time you got it with out formating the hard drive or re-installing windows xp you dont even have to do system restore to take it back a week you can clean up your computer and have it run as if it was new here is how you do it


1 delete any anti virus you have
if its nortons /macfee/ or that crap avg anti virus they cant stop a virus at all the reason a lot have avg is coz its free but i have seen well over 4000 come crying on Q&A saying i have avg anti virus and i got a virus want can i do well they can stick avg anti virus and nortons /macfee right up there as+ and then use there brain and get a anti virus that works
you try this your never have to run a virus check it will do it for you and if it finds any virus it will kill it


zoneAlarm internet security suite
all in one firewall / anti virus/ anti spyware
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this will fix it
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Malicious mobile code
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toolbar trojans that dont show up

download xoftspy422 and install it then run it stop the scan and click on scan settings tick every box and click on where it says >> click here to select a folder then tick the (c) thats your hard drive if you have 2 hard drives tick the 2 of them then click ok
then click start when the scan is done click on remove tab

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back up anti spyware

ewido anti-spyware 4.0
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/10/lng/us/tpl/tpl01?prd=ews


Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com

anti spyware firewall<<<<<<< http://www.download.com/spyware-firewall...


ad-aware professional 6.0 /ad-watch 3.0
http://www.lavasoft.de/
ad-watch 3.0 block's all pop ups


spy doctor
http://www.pctools.com

anti spyware blocker
spybot search & destory
spyware blaster
http://www.download.com

when you have all that and set it all up do a scan with all of them 1 at a time then defrag your hard drive
thne your pc will be new again
if you dont do this the best thing to do is join all the orther morons who have nortons/.macfee / avg anti virus and live with all the trojans/virus on your pc

use your brain dont be like them stuck and craying saying on Q&A they have a virus/trojan what cant i do

Answer 6

If you are talking in regards to erasing current files on your computer yes. Once u reinstall the windows xp to you computer all the files on it will be erased.

Answer 7

No, but if you had any spyware/malware that was planted in your system folder, it'll be gone. Things should go a little faster, as well.

Answer 8

if u format the hard drive, then u will feel the computer as new 'cos there will be no big files, spyware, adware etc.

Answer 9

Pretty darn close..........