Re-installing windows

I've been having a few problems with spyware, adware, etc. and I don't
wish to have to pay money for an anti-spyware, adware, etc. program for a
computer that I only wish to use for gaming with my buddies. I thought it
would be a good idea to simply re-install the program that allowed such
objects to be downloaded on my computer, and perhaps the programs would leave
along with it.
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