computer question-

[smokey the elder]

Reformatting is drastic; it erases everything. A few things to try first:

1. Defrag the hard drive
2. Run a virus/window washer/spybot scan.
3. Do a "repair install".

If you have your hard drive in sectors, you may format just one sector.

Good luck!

[Amber]

Thanks!

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by trayi52
Thanks Katie, I thought it was easier to do the other systems, than XP. Really, I have done Windows 95, 98, ME. But it really did seem like XP was harder. There is something, and I can't remember what it is that you have to configure after installation of XP. Seem like the only problem with the others was installing the right drivers.

Anyway, you are doing pretty good doing XP!!

Willie

XP is WAY easier!!! You just put in the Windows XP CD, and restart the computer. It gives you several options..........All you have to do is choose the format option, follow the instructions, and in an hour or two, its all done. The other systems were way more complicated.

Anyway, I really need to do what I just typed right now, because my poor little computer doesn't feel too well. XP formatting is a piece of cake.......

[Amber]

hehehe, I decided not to reformat. Im not that computer smart.

All I did was, run window washer, spy sweeper, McAfee virus scan, and updated windows.


Hopfully it's all better!