Re: Deleting WindowsXP for reinstallation
From: Michael Stevens (mstevens_at_bogusmvps.org)
Date: 02/03/05
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Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 23:01:32 -0800
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Syed Zeeshan Haider <szhatforums@hotpop.com> Acted: like an Ostrich and
stuck his head in the sand
> Hello Everybody,
>
> I have WinXP SP1. I have recently bought a new computer. Because of my
> over-confident surfing, I am now under the severe attack by sywares
> and adwares. Most of the popular anti-spy are unsuccessful in
> removing them. As soon as I get online, these spywares begin to take
> hold of my computer and internet bandwidth.
> Now I have decided to delete WINDOWS and Program Files folders, and
> reinstall WinXP. I think that's the only choice that I have. Any other
> suggestion are welcome. I have not much data to backup at this time.
> So it would be easy for me.
>
> My question is that how to delete WINDOWS folder in WinXP
> environment? In golden days of Win98, I used to restart Windows in
> DOS mode and then simply delete WINDOWS.
>
> Any help will be highly appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
A reinstall will replace the documents and settings and Windows folders
leaving everything else. This would probably get rid of the spyware,
malware. Disconnect from the internet until your firewall and service pack
and post service pack updates are applied. Also go into the Program Files
folder and delete any spyware or malware folders. Then run
adaware to remove any remnants left over. Then you can connect to the
internet.
Follow the steps for a Repair install, but choose to reinstall instead of
repairing.
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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