I am trying to install Windows XP on a freshly formatted drive (NTFS formatted). Do I need to make it bootable before installing or anything else I should know?

I have an Acer Aspire One that runs Windows XP, and I would like to know if anyone knows of a really good virus protection/removal program that protects against all of the viruses and spyware and junk. I would prefer something that I can purchase in a store instaid of off the internet. Thank You!

I recently reinstalled a clean copy of windows xp on my computer. My speedstream 5100 no longer works with the computer, and i am unable to connect to the computer. What could be wrong. Do i eed to install new drivers or something?

I have a laptop with windows xp professional. for some reason my password is not working so i am unable to log in. i use a recovery password program but it didn’t work. now i can’t log in into my computer even if i am a guest. i use to able too. so i was wondering can i do a clean or reinstall my computer with windows xp home edition cd.? if so how can I?

I have Windows XP, just wondering about free virus protection. Also, is it as good as the ones you have to pay for?