I want to reformat hard drive. There is nothing on the computer that I need to save.
2006-09-05 08:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by ynot69247 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
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2006-09-05 08:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not have to go through the trouble of an XP Pro load. Do you have XP Home? If so, do a system restore to the earliest possible date. Then the first thing you should do is go to Windows Update and load all the critical fixes. Be sure you take it all the way to the latest version of SP2, as this has improved firewall protection.
If you have Windows 98, loading Windows XP Home should be fine. The big differences with XP Pro is the heavy-duty Administrator protection and networking. If you're doing the typical home networking and are the computer's only user, XP Pro isn't worth the extra cost. If several people use this computer, then you might want to think about XP Pro.
Again, if you have XP Home, do a system restore. I did this a couple of times when something got into my computer and wouldn't let go. You will have to re-install some software but any files you want to keep will still be there. Otherwise, doing a restore cleaned up the problem.
2006-09-05 08:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid making the same mistakes which led to spyware to clutter to begin with.
Buy an XP CD and start installing.
2006-09-05 08:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the best way to do that:
Restart your computer and boot from XP bootable cd.
It'll allow u to format your hard drive. then you can make a freash installation.
OR
You can start windows setup in your current operating system and install XP but this way u won't be able to format C drive.
2006-09-05 08:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 23:07:42 · answer #5 · answered by garling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
s u have to format and install the os ...
u better have control over the system by not downloading some unnecessary items ... if u are using the original copy , then you could visit itz mother site , else dont ...
do nt go for the updates ...
then u ll find ur system free from the spyware and clutters ...
2006-09-05 08:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by Manis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-05 08:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋