How do i format my computer and what will it do?

Question

i have been infected with a virus that does not let me open anything but a few programs. i have tried sys restore and such things. but nothing seems] to work. now im only looking at the option of re imaging (a term i barely heard today) or formatting my comp.

i dont know what they will do. all i know is that they are last resort solutions.

i do not have the operating system cd or anything. nad i dont know how to back up anything either. im particularly curios about formating. will it delete everything rendering the system useless, or will it transform my computer back exactly like i bought it?. im confused i need a through explanation please!

Answer 1

go here and download this prog to get rid of the virus

http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-De...

good luck

Answer 2

you can go to the restore point restore your all detai take backup and then format using operating system cd or you can give pc to some computer shop and say you want to format.

Answer 3

You need the installation CD/DVD to format you PC. You can't install a fresh copy of Windows without it.

Formatting your PC is the easy way to get rid of everything but remember to back up what you want to the D: drive or a flash drive. Otherwise, you'll lose what you want as well.

Format your PC is easy, just put in the installation CD/DVD to your CD-rom when your boot up your PC and it'll guide you through the process. Just read what it tells to do.

Answer 4

In order to reformat your computer you will need the operating system discs. Reformatting your computer will completely wipe everything off and install the operating system again.