2006-11-12 07:14:33 · 10 answers · asked by cyberamc 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I have window 2000
I have so much junk on my computer that I want to start all over
Also I have a virus on there
2006-11-12 10:34:16 · update #1
Aside from removing programs
open internet explorer
click tools
click internet options
click 'clear history' click ok (or yes)
click "delete cookies" click ok (or yes)
click "delete files" click ok (or yes)
click "settings"
click "view objects"
select all and delete 'em. (not necessarily recommended unless you want to get close to having a virgin installation).
close the window - click ok - close IE
click start/search (assuming windows xp)
search for "Temp"
open the folder named "Temp"
delete everything in it. ( i know - but geez - the guy wants it all gone)
close the window
open "My Documents"
delete any folders you recall having created
delete any files you know you have created
or...
... fdisk, format, reinstall doo dahh... doo dahh.... (sung to the tune of camptown races)
2006-11-12 07:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT go to the dos Prompt and type C, because it wont work. you cant format a drive that has the existing operating system youre using.
If you slaved the hard drive to another computer and typed format e: everything INCLUDING the operating system would be erased
You could remove all the installed programs by using ADD/REMOVE programs but that wont erase the data, temp files, cookies, or possbily a virus and spyware you might be trying to get rid of.
If you have the restore CD, thats your best bet.
Or if you have a full version of an operating system, then you could format and reinstall just operating system..mission accomplished.
But cleaning everything...well thats alittle more tricky
Remove all programs wil do only part of it.
Destroy all the data folders
Clean out the temp files, cookies, history
But the stragler files that arent where they normally should be could still be there.
so its a tough question since you are trying to keep your O.S.
Id do the above mentioned if restore CD is there, or if you have full version operating system
2006-11-12 07:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U cannot do it in one shot.
U need to goto the Add/Remove Programs Option......
(If u don't kno how to find it follow these steps:
1. My Computer
2. Double click the "Settings" folder(Win 98) or (Win XP) U have the Option called "Add/Remove programs in the Left Pane", some where on the top.
3. Click on them.
4. A window showing all programs u have, will appear.
5. U'll have to click on each program and click the Uninstall option.
Note: Be VERY CAREFULL OF WHAT YOU UN-INSTALL. It might be ur Viedo software or ur Modem software or something very important, u un-install.
)
Hope this helps...
U can also try a google search to solve ur problem, by getting some software to do ur job.
Or enter the search criteria in these sites:
www.download.com
www.softpedia.com
All d BEST
2006-11-12 07:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Hardy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you need to just remove programs? or is this a matter of cleaning up mistakes?
Add remove programs, or even rollback will accomplish a simple reduction.
Re-installing windows from the CD (choose format) will give you a seemingly clean hard drive, but most of the deleted files will still be there if the hard drive is examined forensically.
To completely clear the hard drive, use a program like SHREDDER, then re-install.
2006-11-12 07:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by disco legend zeke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to buy a software suite called " WipeDrive 3.0". Make sure you un-check the box in the program that states "Wipe Operating System". It can be used with Microsoft Windows, DOS, Linux, and Unix.
2006-11-12 07:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by AgentJoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 23:26:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there ! its so simple , no need to do that difficult thins !
if you're usnig XP just right click on desired Drive and choose Format ! then you can chose what file system you want like NTFS or FAT32 then format it !
if you cant do it try partiotion magic but becareful cos its a really hazardous program !
2006-11-12 09:29:33 · answer #7 · answered by banshee_arch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can use drive & scrub function in a software called system mechenic 6 pro
its trial version is available at download.com
2006-11-12 07:22:50 · answer #8 · answered by abh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
control panel. add or remove programs.
2006-11-12 07:15:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Naughty person, what have you been up to?
2006-11-12 07:17:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋