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RE-FORMAT MY PC

Feb 3, 2005 8:34AM PST

Is there anyone that can give me step-by-step instructions on how to re-format my pc,need help asap

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The instructions vary
Feb 3, 2005 8:44AM PST

depending on the operating system and set up. What are you using? Do you have an operating system CD plus the hardwae drivers required? Or do you have a restore CD set?

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re-format my pc
Feb 3, 2005 8:52AM PST

I have windows XP , and yes I have the motherboard installation CD, driver for windows CD,product recovery
CD,CD-rom device driver (3 1/2" floppy ), multimedia
keyboard driver also on (3 1/2 " floppy )

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The instructions vary
Feb 3, 2005 9:07AM PST

If you are in the prosses of helping me please let me know with a quick reply back ,thank you

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what is the problem?
Feb 3, 2005 9:17AM PST
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What is the problem
Feb 3, 2005 9:25AM PST

I want to whip clean My hard drive then reinstall
everything ,I have spyware that I can't get rid of ,
tryed every possible remover nothing works ,I was told to whip clean my hard drive and start from scratch. can you help me ?

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When automatic cleaners don't work...
Feb 3, 2005 9:52AM PST

You research about HIJACKTHIS and post in a HIJACKTHIS FORUM.

For what its worth, you are about to spend days or weeks reloading the OS. Don't do it.

Bob

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did you go to the web site
Feb 3, 2005 6:28PM PST

I suggested in my previous post? It not only has step-by-step instructions, it has screen shots of what you will see during the process. Before you reinstall the operating system, tell us what you have done so far to rid your machine of spyware.

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Feb 4, 2005 1:47PM PST
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RE-FORMAT MY PC
Feb 6, 2005 2:24AM PST