My computer is full of viruses and I downloaded avira and zonealarm but I still get trojans every time I start up. A friend told me that I should re-install windows xp and this would fix it, however when I try to UNinstall the xp that’s on there on safemode command prompt it will not let me because I don’t not have the "registry information." However, I believe this would be impossible to obtain seeing as I bought the IBM used! I clearly don’t know very much about this but is there any other way to uninstall windows xp or can I just install it over the old one (or would the damage stick? ) ?
I don’t care about saving old info I just want a clean computer!
Tips are much appreciated 🙂
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Since i do this hundreds of times i can tell u step by step. If u want email me if u have more questions. walst99@yahoo.com
first u have to get a hold of a windows xp cd preferably xp pro. make sure u get the key. go to your bios. To get into bios or setup u restart comp and it will tell u. either press "delete", F1, F2, F11, U will need to change the boot priority. U gatta look around a bit. Cd first then HD second. then insert cd an save changes and reboot. when it boots press any key and setup loads. u need to delete the partition where xp was installed. ( new comps have a restore partition where u can reset comp to manufacturer specs.) then format as NTFS. It will format everything and erase evrything and start with nothing. U might need to download ibm drivers for this computer. go to ibm website and get drivers. install free antivirus..avg..free spyware ..spyware doctor. oh yes when the computer reboots the second time and tells u to press any key to start setup don’t or because u just did that the first time and u will be going in circles.
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