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reset a computer!
i NEED to reset my computer. i don't care if i lose all my files & crap, but if i DO reset my laptop...
1.) will windows be on it? do i have to buy windows, word, paint, all those?
2.) WHAT ARE THE PROS / CONS OF RESETTING MY LAPTOP?
3.) if i should do it, HOW?
thanks - oh by the way i have a virus & i can't get it out of my laptop! i have the ecard virus!
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There are many ways of "resetting" a computer, the way I will show you will put windows back on right away. Paint will be on it, Word will not. When you bought your laptop, they gave you a Word CD that will allow you to reinstall it. Make sure you have all CDs before you reinstall windows(aka reset), or you'll be frustrated later. My method will work on all x86(normal) computers, regardless of OS or manufacturer.
When you reinstall windows, everything is deleted, including any malware. So all viruses(except the rare CMOS viruses) are immediately taken care of. On the negative side, all of your stuff is irrevocably deleted, too. It's like nuking half the world to get rid of a deadly infection.
To reinstall windows, insert your Windows Install disk into your CD-ROM drive and restart the computer. This disk is required by law to have come with your laptop, so you *do* have it somewhere. It is mostly silver, with shiny rainbowy bits on it, and it says "Windows XP" or "Windows Vista" on it.
In setup, wait for the drivers to load. Then simply follow the instructions to "Install Windows". When it asks you, you want to completely format C:(or whatever you main drive is) into NTFS format; don't quick format. In about 20 minutes you'll have a fresh install of windows with everything deleted. Simple!
Use mozy to backup your data before reinstalling:
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Use my guide to tweak your computer to be fast and secure:
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Make sure you run an antivirus next time! See my free antivirus comparison:
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