I need to nuke my PC and re-load everything. I had a friend try to updage it and he ended up just messing it up more. Any help would be awesome.
2006-10-15 15:38:17 · 8 answers · asked by thatchelpage 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
I wouldn't use the term nuke, that means something else =)
If you want to reinstall windows, this page is a little dry but has some good info
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341
You'll need your XP CD to start...
Hope this helps,
Dan
2006-10-15 16:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need the Windows cd for this. If you have it, you have it, if you don't, sorry.
First try System Restore, if the computer can still operate to do this.
Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. Choose a date upon which you know it worked.
If the computer will not do a Restore operation, then you will have to do a repair. Put the XP cd into the drive and follow the prompts - I hope you have the many-numbers key - and when the install procedure comes to the part where it detects a Windows installation and asks what you want to do, choose Repair.
If that doesn't work, do this over again, and choose to format the displayed partition. Then go ahead after that and install a clean copy of Windows.
2006-10-15 22:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a newer computer with windows XP you dont need to nuke it, just go to start-all programs-accessories-system tools-system restore, it will restore your computer back to the state it was when it was brand new.
2006-10-15 22:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by Stinky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your Windows XP CD to format your hard drive and reinstall the operating software.
2006-10-15 22:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by Sebastian F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give it to george w bush, he'll nuke it
2006-10-15 22:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is:
http://www.overclockers.com/tips120/index03.asp
Good luck :-)
2006-10-15 22:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by geek546 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have pretty new pc...most come with a back up partition for recover...turn off pc....on restart..tap f10 until u see system restore..u can use system restore to take your computer back to the day u got it.....if it did not come with a recovery partition...did it come with a windows cd?...if so...install cd go through set up..install windows again...it might take up to 30 or 40 minutes depending on how fast the pc is....once u get windows installed..u need to get one firewall..one antivirus..2 spyware scanners...if neither of these options work for u.....do this
go here ..download this spyware program..it is free for home users..the free version does not include realtime protection
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
now do this...lets clean the pc first
go to start..run..type in msconfig.....press ok...new window...press start up..select disable all.press apply..press ok
go to start..run..type in prefetch in new window in top left corner..select edit..select all..press delete.......yes..delete all...
go to start..all programs..system tools..disc clean up..select c drive..after it has finished analyzing..check all the boxes..press ok..when it has finished cleaning..it will disappear...
now go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...u will see a option that says "show all hidden files and folders"..check that..press apply..press ok.....
ok....now we need to go into safe mode....turn off ur computer.....as soon as u turn it back on...u have to press f8 repeatedly until u see a screen that shows u several different options.....u need to enter the option " safe mode" use the arrow keys on keyboard to scrool to it..then press enter...after u afew moments..u will see log on as.....admin or user....select user....after that u will see ur desktop......now open antispyware..( please update this b4 going into safe mode)..click scan my computer....select full or complete system scan.....then press next..it might take ahour or so..after it has finished..remove what ever it finds...now close superantispyware....
go to start.run..type in...%temp%...press ok..new window..go to edit.select all..press delete..tes..delete all....
go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...click reset to default..press apply..press ok...
now restart your computer...u will see a pop up from system configuration...put a check mark in the little box..press ok
now if the computer is now running like u want it...go to start..all programs..accessories..system tools...system restore..on the left hand side..u will see system restore settings....open settings..turn off system restore..press apply..press ok...now
go back to settings ..turn on system restore...press apply..press ok
2006-10-15 22:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by big_chris_fool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have your operating system disks? What operating system is it?
2006-10-15 22:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by terrence_p_duncan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋