computer problems

[Brak]

my computer is getting clogged up and crap because of all the stuff there is on it, and i have decided to reformat the hard drive. how do i go about reinstalling my hard drive, then how do i install windows, my cable modem, internet explorer, etc back?

[AlabamaMan]

Well the first thing that you want to do is back everything up. Burn your important files to a cd or save them some other place (like a second hard drive). As far as formatting your Windows xp cd should be able to do everything. First thing you will do is to delete your primary partition, this will allow you to create a new partition that you will be able to format. Once you format the new partition you can install windows on it, and then install all of your other software from the driver discs that you should have.


If you don't have an XP cd then it can be a little tricky, and you'll have to use boot disk's. I would highly recommened that you don't do this by yourself the first time. Find someone that you know who has done this thing before, and have them help you.

Hope this helps,
Scott

[SpongeBobSquarePants]

OK wat your gonna want to do is find you windows reinstall disk, but first back up all your important data on cds or lots and lots of floppys go ahead and insert the disk into your disk drive and shut down your computer then restart it and start tappin f8 then you select boot from disk drive now i cant gaurnetee all this is rite but this is what i did when my dell got ate by a virus also you may want to call your tech support and have them on the phone while you do the reinstalling let me know if i can help any

[personman]

Make sure you have everything backed up.
Like spongebob said, insert the Windows install disk, hit F8 when it says boot from cd (or sometimes it will automatically pick it up) Wait for it to load, then I think you have to select install windows and it will ask you to format windows.. I think the common format is NTFS?
Click format, and it will take a long time but thats how it works. When u install windows, it comes with IE, and you need drivers and connection settings for your modem.

[SpongeBobSquarePants]

yea i forgot once you reinstall windows you will need to download all the drivers agian for your sound and graphics card. Also for your modem. Agian if you need any help let us no