the best way if u want to delete everything is to just do a format.. because even though u do delete all other programs.. there will still be traces left.. n some in the registry.. so its best to format if u have an xp disc.. or any other os..DizZy said:im jus usin it to run progs...i got other comps for games...but i need a comp i can jus run progs on...btw...when i do get it i jus wanna delete everything off it cept for the OS and the stuff i need for it to work...so how would i make sure everything i dont need is off the hardware