I don't care if it erases everything on my computer. I just want to have a fresh start without the viruses
2007-10-27 02:24:48 · 10 answers · asked by h.native.i.c. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Format your computer first, then install your copy of windows. Your pc will be as good as new and no virus...
2007-10-27 02:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Violet hill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if you boot from a clean source before doing a complete wipe and reload. If you use a boot disk created on the infected computer the first thing you'll re-install is the virus! Boot from the windows install cd, remove the old partition, power off the computer to ensure you've dumped anything lurking in memory, then restart and proceed with a fresh install. DO NOT try to read any disks created with your infected computer until you've installed an antivirus or you may re-infect and have to do it all again.
2007-10-27 02:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by Joe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow this link www.cnet.com. Click on downloads. The top one on the list is AVG Anti Virus. It is free and works excellent. There is no reason to start fresh by reinstalling your OS.
2007-10-27 02:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by runner1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you reinstall Windows XP, you will have to install an anti-virus program. It will prevent your system from becoming infected again. Usually your ISP will provide an anti-virus program when reinstalling reinstalling your internet software.
2007-10-27 02:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by Carol S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the virus totally formated also, don't worry, your hardisc already empty, so you can continue install fresh Windows XP without any hesitation...
2007-10-27 02:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to format the hard drive and start from new and clean hard disk, but some times that does not work, make sure you have anti virus install on your computer. like Kasper or other. they are free. how ever install everything first than install the Kasper or Mac fee.
2007-10-27 02:30:36 · answer #6 · answered by Jaime Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will remove virus from ur PC only if u instal Xp after formating ur pc..jst remember that first format ur Pc...bcoz if u only reinstal it..then may b ur virus wil *** again if virus resides in other drives too..so just format it first
2007-10-27 02:34:17 · answer #7 · answered by praachi_mca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you purchase a sparkling residing house windows XP disc to re-installation on your laptop that's in all probability to not contain DRIVERS to your hardware which includes Your audio device, Your Printer and so on. notwithstanding in case you prefer to sparkling your not easychronic you may desire to get into your boot menu the thank you to do it quite is once you load up your laptop you will could desire to press a button on your keyboard. it is going to be stated someplace once you load up your workstation notwithstanding the button is generally the two F10, F11 or F12 from their you may desire to be waiting to repair your workstation which will sparkling off your not easychronic then installation production unit settings it somewhat is the way the workstation could be from new.
2016-09-27 23:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it will, but only if you format the hard drive before reinstall.
2007-10-27 02:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by adi 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
definitely if u format your hard drive bfore reinstalltion
2007-10-27 02:30:44 · answer #10 · answered by MASTERMIND 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋