removing trojan horse virus

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From: Daryl (Daryl_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/05/04 

Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 15:40:01 -0700

I currently have 2 files infected with a trojan horse virus according to my Norton Anitvirus program. These files are slideshow.exe and winview.exe. Norton was able to quarantine the slideshow.exe file, but unable to repair or quarantine the winview.exe file. I'd like to get rid of this virus. I tried using Stinger, but it didn't work. I've tried deleting these files, but get a message that I don't have access to do so. My next thought was to uninstall my Windows XP Home Edition altogether and then reinstall it, hoping to rid my hard drive completely. Will this work? How do I go about uninstalling Windows XP if this is a resonable option for me. Not sure what else to do. Any suggestions appreciated.