how to totally reformat and install new operating system

[nobody999]

hi guys,
i want to completely format my current operating system and install the same one again, for some reason i installed a new operating system and didn't download anything but i'm having problems with virus/trojans, so i want to do a complete format and reinstall. i've never done this before, so any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

[oompaloompa]

I find youtube do great guides

[Here We Go Again]

Boot into the DOS section and get the command window "C" prompt.
Then type c:\ format c:
Or type c:\ format /u

[nobody999]

Originally Posted by Here We Go Again

Boot into the DOS section and get the command window "C" prompt.
Then type c:\ format c:
Or type c:\ format /u

thanks...then all i have to do is put in an operating sytem disk to install?

[fevernight]

Originally Posted by nobody999

thanks...then all i have to do is put in an operating sytem disk to install?

Before you do so, You will need to makesure your system bios is set to boot from your CD drive.

Once formated, Install CD in drive and reboot computer.

Goodluck...

[Here We Go Again]

Make sure your OS is a full edition and not a upgrade.
And that you have the KEY numbers for it.

[nobody999]

Originally Posted by Here We Go Again

Make sure your OS is a full edition and not a upgrade.
And that you have the KEY numbers for it.

thanks...anyone know where to download windows xp sp3? i have the keys but lost the disk...
thanks

[First Edition]

should be on Microsoft site.....

I think you'll have to burn an ISO file

[nobody999]

Originally Posted by First Edition

should be on Microsoft site.....

I think you'll have to burn an ISO file

they don't have xp pro sp3 on there...

[First Edition]

hmmmmm filehippo?

[nobody999]

Originally Posted by nobody999

thanks...then all i have to do is put in an operating sytem disk to install?

i did that, but it's telling me that volume is still in use.

[First Edition]

I'm sure you can find it some where.... haha, did you try ebay for a boot disk?

[philly387]

Here is a torrent

User log in - Demonoid

[nobody999]

Originally Posted by philly387

Here is a torrent

User log in - Demonoid

registration is closed :(

[GreenBean]

Do me a favor and tell me what you have at hand to do this job, please.
What are you running now systems wise?

[MadSam]

Let me think... ah, here you go nobody999;

CLICK HERE

[nobody999]

thanks...did this a few days ago already...
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