How do i reformat my computer...I dont really know how

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    Elite Member Kian is offline
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    How do i reformat my computer...I dont really know how

    Before i just installed win XP again and that did the job but i dont wanna do it all again is there another way? I wanna get rid of programs but not files by the way


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    Adventurer Becky is offline
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    thats why they have backup programs and system restore :P

    what programs? why can't you just add/remove?

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    Elite Member Kian is offline
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    ya i have win pro so i just use that disk... cause my computers been really slow lately and it doesnt take all the files out like files that i didnt put on my comp such as spy ware and stiuff ... i dont have anti virus and my parents wont buy me one so ill just reinstall pro then

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    Adventurer Becky is offline
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    http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ is a FREE antivirus program... you got spybot/adaware? those will get rid of the spyware crap...

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    Grand Master Hulkster is offline
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    Pfffffft Becky..............what you want is a REAL antivirus like norton 2004 which is free, just d/l kazaa lite :)

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    Adventurer Becky is offline
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hulkster
    Pfffffft Becky..............what you want is a REAL antivirus like norton 2004 which is free, just d/l kazaa lite :)
    yeah, lets give the poor kid MORE viruses 0_o AVG is a great FREE program. Sure if he wants to get Norton, then hopefully he gets the real thing and nothing in disguise. But that's up to him..

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    Grand Master Hulkster is offline
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    Didn't I just mention kazaa LITE :)

    What he needs is to overlock his CPU :D :D :D :D

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    hi Kaoii is offline
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    download Pc-Cillin off of www.dwerkz.6x.to but use it for educational purposes only, just like our private server files on rz.

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    Sorcerer Supreme lola* is offline
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    press t3h button
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    Sorcerer Supreme lola* is offline
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    or this one ^^
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    hi Kaoii is offline
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    what if D: is his primary drive like me? =P

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    Grand Master Hulkster is offline
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    Here goes Steven Hawkins with the answers.................. :laugh2: :laugh2:

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    Adventurer Becky is offline
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hulkster
    Didn't I just mention kazaa LITE :)

    What he needs is to overlock his CPU :D :D :D :D
    Nothing is free from the virus.

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    Grand Master Hulkster is offline
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    Quote Originally Posted by Becky
    Nothing is free from the virus.
    Ok..............whatever thats suppose to mean :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst

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    Cookies are yummy hellprowler is offline
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    Hulk, now There's no need to call yourself stupid :P.

    Anyway, just use the System Restore discs that came with your computer, they work wonders and are so newbie friendly :). If you can type in a couple of characters, you're a pro at it! :P.

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    Grand Master Hulkster is offline
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    LOL..............As you can see I'm pointing the billboards at Becky's quote, so........you get the picture now.........

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    Grand Master youth is offline
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    With XP you sometimes have to go to accesorys, system tools, and system restore.

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    Grand Master Silveron is offline
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    kazaa LITE doesent have viruses!
    its spyware/adware/virus free

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    Grand Master Nik-C is offline
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    just stick your recovery disk in, and reboot. Follow the shit.

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    Grand Master Capricorn is offline
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    If you don't have any discs, follow these instructions:

    Go download a Windows 98 boot disk, Google it and you will find it straight away.

    Save it onto a floppy.

    Find a nice person who has either Windows ME + An upgrade version of XP Pro, or just XP Pro.

    Reboot the computer and go into your bios and make sure your floppy disk is checked FIRST. Then when it can't find your hard drive it will take you to a static point which is the main file system.

    Get yourself to the main file system which should look like this: A:/ <-- floppy drive

    instead type this: C:/

    This will bring the C:/ directory up (if C is your hdd) then type in C:/ format

    It will ask you are you sure, press Y.

    It will start the format.

    Once this is done, reboot the PC with the floppy inside. This will begin the setup for Windows ME/98 depending on which disc you got.

    From there follow the instructions and once done, install XP over the top of it.

    All done :) Time taken: 3 hours

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    Adventurer Becky is offline
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hulkster
    Ok..............whatever thats suppose to mean :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst :iamwithst
    You shouldn't be so hard on yourself, one day you'll be a real boy!

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    Grand Master Hulkster is offline
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    Quote Originally Posted by Becky
    You shouldn't be so hard on yourself, one day you'll be a real boy!
    Yeah, she digs me................ :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D



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