My computer is overloaded with viruses and all kinds of fun stuff- I have a spyware and virus protection program, but it's still acting funny. I just want to start from scratch- how do I do this?
2006-10-27 03:56:13 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs.H 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
format your hard-drive.. but make sure you have all the original disks (operating system) to reboot and install all the software you had before.
How to Format
If you purchased your computer from systems vendor such as a Dell , HP Compaq or Gateway system, you most likely will have a set-up or a restore-and-recovery CD (also referred to as a master CD) which came with the system. If this is the type of system you use, then a format is an easy process as the master CD will format the hard drive, reinstall your Windows operating system, and install any software and programs which came with the system. If you no longer have your master set-up CD, you should contact the manufacturer to get a replacement.
If you aren't using this type of mass-market system, then a hard drive format will consist of you formatting the hard drive manually, installing your Windows OS from CD, then installing your software programs and hardware drivers. Before you begin the formatting process, it is important to make sure you have all your driver CDs located, Windows CD and your software CDs to ensure a smooth set-up.
It's also important to know about your operating system before you format. For example, if you're going to be reinstalling Windows 98 or Windows Me then you should have a Windows 98 or ME start-up disk to complete the procedure. In this instance, you would restart the system with the start-up floppy in the drive. Upon system boot, you will choose to have CD-ROM support. Once the files load you can then choose to run the format command on your main drive (usually C drive). If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the Windows installation process offers "format your hard drive" as an option. Here you would ensure your computer is set to boot from CD-ROM (a setting in your system BIOS), insert the Windows CD and restart the computer. From there you will be on your way to reformatting.
2006-10-27 03:59:56 · answer #1 · answered by tampico 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What variety of computing device is it HP/COMPAQ or Dell or what variety? maximum computers contain a gadget rescover partition on them. this might do what you want. it is going to restoration the computing device to the way it became while it got here from the producing unit. Wiping out each little thing different than the OS.
2016-10-16 11:22:36 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back-up ur important stuff ..
Then format ur PC ..
Start afresh ..
Don't forget to install original AntiVirus & Firewall ..
It'll help to guard ur PC against malicious programs ..
Good Luck !
:)
2006-10-27 04:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First back up all your files
Then:-
1) LOAD WIN XP CD AND RESTART
2) AT START-UP, PRESS DEL TO ENTER BIOS MODE
3) SELECT ADVANCE BIOS SETUP
CHANGE 1st BOOT FROM CDROM
(REVERT BACK AFTER FINISH)
CHANGE 3rd BOOT FROM FLOPPY
(REVERT BACK AFTER FINISH)
4) CHOOSE DELETE DRIVE TO TOTALLY FORMAT IT
(CHOOSE EITHER FAT OR NTFS)
5) CREATE PARTITION: BY CHOOSING CREATE DRIVE
(IF YOU NEED A PARTITION)
6) THEN INDICATE VOLUME SIZE FOR DRIVE
7) CHOOSE INSTALL NEW TO :-
8) REPEAT FOR 2nd DRIVE FORMAT & INSTALLATION
(IF PARTITION IS REQUIRED)
Hope this will help you
2006-10-27 04:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by davmanx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reformat.
2006-10-27 04:05:15 · answer #5 · answered by red_hac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
format your system completely. consult a computer pro
2006-10-27 04:05:46 · answer #6 · answered by Charu Chandra Goel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋