You will lose all personal data by using either of the following methods, but it sounds like you have already deleted personal data anyway?

1. PC Restore by Symantec (a.k.a. DSR) utility

Installed on most DELL PCs after July 15, 2004, if installed & it still works, you can restore computer to original out-of-box condition without using any CDs & it only takes 10 minutes. The “how to” procedure is here

2. WXP clean install (if DSR utility is not available)

Print off & use this step-by-step guide, you need to boot from original WXP ReinstallationCD, you will also need to reinstall system drivers, available from ResourcesCD or download them from here

To avoid problems, read contents of above links carefully before doing any work

After using DSR utility or WXP clean install you need to then enable Firewall & AV protection before going on-line to download & install WXP & AV DAT updates

 

Message Edited by BELL BOY on 10-25-2007 05:21 PM