Reformatting XP

[EndofAll]

Will reformatting windows XP destroy all viruses on the computer? I planned on reformatting anyway..

 

[Geoff]

Yes, I know there are boot sector viruses, but I believe that would wipe them out as well.

 

[G25r8cer]

If you do a full reformat of the hdd then, the simple answer is YES. If you only format a part of the hdd then, NO. The other part of the hdd (partition) might still have a virus or infection on it. So, when you reformat delete all partitions then format the hdd and make a new partition. It is all step by step when you get into the bios by booting from the disk. Very easy!

 

[EndofAll]

Okay, just got finished with a full reformat.

What should i use for anti virus? and spyware protection etc. So this doesn't happen again.

 

[G25r8cer]

Okay, just got finished with a full reformat.

What should i use for anti virus? and spyware protection etc. So this doesn't happen again.

I recommend nod32 or avg! Also you can uise ad-aware and spybot s&d. They are both free.