my computer has virus and i want to format it by installing xp service pack 1 cd.will the computer harm or spoil.
2007-10-10 00:48:10 · 9 answers · asked by rajkumar_930211 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
No it shouldn't do any harm.
2007-10-10 00:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formatting the computer will not "harm" it. In fact, it is good for the computer to have it done about once a year.
However, formatting does erase everything on the computer. So if you have an music, pictures, documents, etc that you want to keep, you will want to copy them off the computer and on to a CD/DVD/memory sticks/external hard drive/ etc. first.
After you have done the format and reinstall of Windows you will also have to reinstall any other programs that you need on to your computer. So be sure you have the disk or install files for those before you format the drive.
2007-10-10 07:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know the name of the virus, post it on here and our techs will help you remove it. re formatting should always be a last resort.
If you do want to reformat then make sure you back up your files and any saved data first.
reformat with your SP1 disc then goto the microsoft website and upgrade it back to SP2, so no it won't harm your system, just look for a way to get rid of the virus first.
2007-10-10 07:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will more than likely make your computer run alot faster. No it will not "harm or spoil", but it will erase EVERYTHING on your hard drive. If you have any information on there that is not backed up, boot into safe mode and back it up.
To get into safe mode, turn your computer on.
Repeatedly press F8
You will be prompted to choose a boot mode.
Select "Safe Mode"
2007-10-10 07:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will format it ok, normally no more virus ...
then windows will install
you will need all drivers if not detected, Ethernet, video card, USB, controller,...
most of theme are in service pack 2 ,,,,
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well it will work but take a lot of time ,,, Good luck,,,,
2007-10-10 07:53:35 · answer #5 · answered by Lala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be fine but are you sure you want to format it have you tried virus scans researching the problem formatting should be a last resort
2007-10-10 07:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recomend trying a system restore firs before resorting to a reformat
to do it click start, all programs, accessories, system tools, system restore
it doesnt delete anything and it should fix the virus
2007-10-10 07:56:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reformatting any disk of your computer will erase any data in it. if you want to reformat, make a backup first.
2007-10-10 07:53:45 · answer #8 · answered by Sentrist Starleaf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesnt hurt your computer if you do format it in quick option
2007-10-10 07:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by aimen_goneaway 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋