will reloading the OS erase all the virus, spyware and other unwanted things from my computer? thanks a lot.
2007-06-03 10:47:27 · 8 answers · asked by regain 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
how do i reformat my drive? thanks again!
2007-06-03 10:57:51 · update #1
Yes, formatting your computer is a great way to clean things up.
You don't want to simply reinstall the OS though, as that only replaces a few of the Windows directories to default state and leaves a lot of stuff (and consequently spyware, viruses , etc.) in place.
You are looking to format your harddrive, and then perform an clean install of the OS. Be aware that this action will completely erase everything off of your computer, so make sure you back up things and have your installation CDs handy to put your programs back on.
2007-06-03 10:51:57 · answer #1 · answered by Justin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 19:32:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A clean reinstall will remove virus, spyware, etc. BUT!!!!!
ALL FILES WILL BE ERASED!!!!!!! Do a backup of your documents on cd. Also, you might need a cd code(comes with the OS) and/or a product/activation code. You do not have to buy another version of windows, if you have the reinstall cd, that will do what you want.
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2007-06-03 10:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, reinstalling the OS will erase everything on the harddrive. Be sure to do a clean install.
2007-06-03 10:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes defintley thats the way to go! I have had to do it before. It goes back to when you first got the computer. It makes your computer a lot faster again to. Good Luck
Have a great rest of the weekend
Andrew
2007-06-03 10:56:49 · answer #5 · answered by andrew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will. Be sure to let Windows format your hard drive before it loads.
2007-06-03 10:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by Ron M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well most viruses are killed when you reinstall the os but some viruses can survive it will kill all the spy ware and ad ware..
some viruses can survive in memory and be reinstalled when you reinstall windows....
Thank god for my mac
2007-06-03 10:54:09 · answer #7 · answered by ynot_chas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ron is right!
2007-06-03 10:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by Deepak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋