[Ham-Computers] Win XP - Reformat-Reinstall

[johngadd at comcast.net]

A reformat is not necessary!. You can rebuild the XP system. Takes about an hour. The Microsoft Windows XP Inside out deluxe edition book has the detailed procedure. I have done it.

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> I'm helping a friend solve a virus problem. He is dealing with his 
> anti-virus program tech support to remove a virus, actually, a Trojan. So 
> far, without success. 
> 
> If everything else fails, I guess the next step to reinstall the operating 
> system (Win XP). With my system, Win Me, I reformat and reinstall from a 
> Ghost image. In fact, this is necessary every so often to keep Me running 
> ok. However, there doesn't seem to be an easy to reformat. XP. Is a 
> reformat necessary? If so what should he do? 
> 
> Thanks, Jim 
> 
> 
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