Re: Best way to reformat HD.


"PVR" <peterv666@.adelphia.com> wrote in message
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I need to reformat my HD. Is there a recommended "best" way to do this?
Right now I am planning on a backup of the 'Program Files' and 'Documents
and Settings' folders followed by a format from the Command Prompt.

The reason for this is I seem to have picked up a malware which the
experts cannot solve. I am assuming a reformat will remove whatever is
causing my problems. Then I shall reinstall Windows XP from the
distribution CD followed by reinstalls of software and a restore of the
backups.

Is this OK?

Peter.

Peter, I support those responders that advise against reformatting. In your
quest for free removal tools, I suggest that you check each against the list
of rouge programs that will only install more. You can check against the
'bad' guys on this site:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm


.

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