Re: Emptying out my computer

From: null (null_at_planetzero.com)
Date: 10/18/04 

Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:27:37 -0400

Dianna wrote:

> I Have had my computer for 2 years. It has been freezing up and is moving
> very slow. I am very computer Iliterate and need some advice. I have
> recently installed StopSign and removed some virus but I am still haveing the
> same problems. What I would like to do is take every thing out and start
> over fresh does anyone know how to do this. I have a Dell and windows xp

If your Dell PC came with a Restore CD, put the CD in the PC and reboot
the PC. It should then boot to the CD with instructions on how to
restore your PC to original specs.

Be aware that this method will:

Destroy all data and files currently on the PC. Backup any files you
need to a removable medium such as CD and make sure you can access those
files before you run the Restore CD.

You will need to reinstall all Windows Updates, extra applications such
as MS Office or antivirus, and reinstall updates and patches for those
applications.

If you have added any hardware - such as a printer or webcam - then
you'll have to reinstall the drivers for those items. 

-- 
The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and 
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their 
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not 
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice 
posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting 
of this message.

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