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September 3rd, 2006 12:00

Formatting computer

I'm finally giving up. My computer took on heavy damage from viruses (trojans, backdoors, spyware) and now nothing is linking: I cannot open any files on the computer. I'm lucky I can even get online. My question is how do I format. I cannot remember how to get to the Dos screen. I believe its Fdisk that i need to use once i get there. Any info would be great.

Thank-you
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    Robert Moyer

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    Posted September 3rd, 2006 13:00

    Boot up and when you see f2 hit f2 and go into your setup and make sure booting sequence is set to boot to cd then go out and re re boot with your reinstalltion disk in your dvd drive or cd drive which ever you have then the process will start. you really do not have to do an f disk windows xp will take care of that.
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    simpswr

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    Posted September 3rd, 2006 16:00

    You do not use DOS for XP . . You can get a reinstallation guide specific to your Dell here
    http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/software_reinstall/en/index?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn
     
    This is a great guide for reinstalling on a Dell:  http://www.djdenham.com/Install%20Procedures.htm
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    Posted September 3rd, 2006 20:00

    hey guys thanks alot.  I used F2 and then booted from cd-rom..  So now I'm completely re-installed and everything seems to be functioning. 

    Thanks a lot

    Steph

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    simpswr

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    Posted September 3rd, 2006 23:00

    Well done . . .

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