reformatting computer

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Hi all,

I’m computer illiterate, so I need basic step by step instructions in how to reformat a computer. I’ll be backing up the files and all but where do I go from there? Any links etc would be helpful. Thanks.

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Re: reformatting computer

vat ur OS?

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Re: reformatting computer

OS is XP beeRu

p.s. :hug:

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beeRu, this looks bit detailed to me:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

ps. Get the print out of it … or save the file and read from other computer (if u have any) while doing ur installation on the target computer. Hope it’d be helpful.

TLK Jiju & Nikki Di
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If you want to reinstall without losing your files and stuff i.e. clean up windows junk and other crap that gets in via years of usage, then here is another option.

REPAIR WINDOWS XP

http://www.theeldergeek.com/repairing_windows_xp.htm
when u go to this page, hit Ctrl + F and type in

Disclaimer: just make sure u have the windows product key

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:k:
it is detailed indeed… the screenshots will help 'em a lot

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format c:

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Just put Windows XP cd and boot from it IF IT IS BOOTABLE.

you will get instructions one by one what to do next.