I want to reformat my computer?

I have my Windows Xp cd and i recently had a virus on my Computer and when i got rid of it some things got messed up and it is a custom built computer so i cant call any manufacturer... now i want to reinstall windows XP on my computer with the same CD i just want to basically start Fresh and clean all over again on this computer.... ive tried booting up with this CD and it installed windows again but for some reason it kept the same





icons programs everything still in the spot i had it .... running on startup ... nothing was changed so now i tired going to system config menu and playing around in there to see if itll just boot up the CD drive and not the OS so maybe i could over ride it ... im doing all i can to NOT format the hard drive so i don't have to reinstall all the drivers ....





i am trying to boot up using the CD so i can just like Place windows XP over all the files that i have on it now but its not working .... any idea? cause my ideas aren't working

I want to reformat my computer?
no, you need to start afresh and reinstall any drivers you have , i know it's time consuming but do it, no shortcuts or you'll have the same problem. close your eyes and just do it. it's a pain, i know. good luck!
Reply:Use Darik's Boot and Nuke to wipe a drive - its a secure format.





If you simply want to reinstall, just boot from the operating system install media.
Reply:Reload your system from same Windows XP CD from zero zero. While loading when system asks you to format drive, click OK and then proceed. After completely loading XP. immediately load anti virus and then format other drives if you have on your computer and then run anti virus on entire computer. It will be a safe computer now. Good luck.
Reply:eh to ur first question, IF u still have XP, press start, Programs accesories, system tools system restore(what it does is that it brings ur com to a previous state like a few months ago so u can restore it back before the virus came, u might want to install some anti virus stuff after that or just swith to MAC)this does not work for vista btw



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