Re: Best way to reformat HD.

I've only just spotted this thread so apologies if I suggest something
that's already been covered.

The best way I've found is to install all your software to a fresh hard
disk. When you have updated Windows, antivirus and antispyware reconnect
the old hard drive and scan for viruses and spyware. Only then copy all
your data files across.

Once the hard disk has been reformatted all data is lost. The big advantage
of this method is that it provides a 'backup' so if you don't copy all your
data across you wont have lost it. (You may not know where all your data
is - and some may be lurking in odd places.) The additional cost could be
less than £30.

Regards.

Bill Ridgeway
Computer Solutions

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"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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