Is it possible to delete everything but the OS?

Question

I've got an older XP system...it's buggy, slow, and got lots of crud on the hd I'm sure. Can I delete everything but the OS? Or is it better to format C: and reload XP? I don't want to go to the expense of buying a new comp., that'd be too easy :o)

Answer 1

Fresh Install is the way to go..

Answer 2

From me, and from experience, your best bet is to format and reinstall WinXP. Though you could try a System Restore to as far back as you have a restore point, but I doubt it's all the way back to when it was clean.