Basically, my computers completelys f#c!ed ( sorry but its the best word to describe it. Its jam-packed with viruses, unwanted files that have somehow downloaded, its ridiculously slow and im going crazy with frustration. What I want to do is completely wipe my hard drive and start over again. PLEASE HELP :(
2007-04-09 04:53:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
so just format it
u better have windows xp and all the other programs that u can install again
2007-04-09 04:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Cash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several ways you can do it, but if you want the data to be wiped completely then follow this process. 1. Use dban (Darik's Boot and Nuke). What this will do is wipe the hard drive with a random series of 0s and 1s. 2. Buy a torx screwdriver kit to open your hard drive. 3. Power down the computer completely and unplug it and then remove the hard drive. 4. Unscrew the metal platters and remove them. 5. Sand the surface of each platter thoroughly on both sides. 6. Rinse the platters 7. Smash the platters with a hammer. 8. (optional) Take a blowtorch to the platters just to be safe. 9. (also optional) Rent a degaussing wand and use that on the hard drive platters.
2016-04-01 05:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With your Window XP CD, place it in the cd drive. Format the HDD, then partition, the reinstall the OS. Also, Install drivers from your CD that came with your computer. Then Windows updates and more updates. Then download the other software. like Yahoo messenger, etc. This will be a all day project. Have FUN.
2007-04-09 05:02:43 · answer #3 · answered by HappilyMarriedMan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are installing a Microsoft operating system (which I'm guessing you are, given all the viruses you have), simply rerun the installation. During the installation, select to delete the current partition and create a new one and then select to format the disk. Just make sure to backup any critical data files (photos, emails, term papers, etc...) before doing that.
2007-04-09 04:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jim Maryland 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I noticed you said 'wipe'. Try Deric Nuke and Boot this is a DOD class 3 implement. It will write '1's' then '0's' then cancel both. You should be warned this program is brutal and unforgiving. If you have a second HDD, disconnect it, otherwise it will be neutralized as well! However, this just might be the thing for people who want to sell their HDD and want to make sure there is no data on it. Good Luck!
2007-04-09 05:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by rgundberg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your Windows installation disk. Boot from the CD/DVD Drive. Begin reinstalling Windows. When you reach the screen prompting you about disk partitions, drop the partition. Re-create the partition. Format it. Install Windows. Done!
2007-04-09 05:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
Well if you got the the Windows Xp cd or whatever is the OS name, just put the Cd in your Cd driver and restart it will automatically guide you. Remember to back up all the files that you need and programs for installing them later.
2007-04-09 05:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by The King 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put in your Windows CD and reinstall -- it will format the drive (if it asks, choose full rather than Quick format). Just back up your data first, make sure you have CDs for any programs to reinstall them, and install antivirus/antispyware/firewall before going online.
2007-04-09 05:00:20 · answer #8 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have your windows xp cd?
Restart your computer, insert the cd and allow it to boot from cd... then just follow the instructions on reformatting your computer.
2007-04-09 05:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by Jushie J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to format your drives. right click and select format but be insured about the drive in which you installed windows
2007-04-09 05:01:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋