Reinstalling windows?

Question

My computer has a virus on it, and my friend has suggested that erasing everything on the hard drive would be the easiest way to get rid of this problem. However, I'm not a computer expert and I don't know how to do this. I thought it had something to do with the Control Panel, but I guess this virus is especially bad, because I can't get into my Control Panel. Anybody know what I should do? I have had a similar virus before, and my brother was able to remove it by reinstalling Windows. However, he's not coming home for a while, and I'd like to have this problem fixed soon.

Answer 1

Insert the system recovery CD (if you have one) or the Windows installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and reboot. This should bring you into the Windows setup screen. When prompted, select the reformat option and install a new Windows OS on your system.

hth.

Answer 2

what ever windows you have put the disc in the cd roam then turn the pc of and turn it on and it will say push any button to run the disc push any one then it will take u throgh the steps and click re install and then it will do all the work i had the same problem at least 3 or 4 times  

Answer 3

If you really don't have a knowledge of reinstalling Windows, you really have to consult a local technician to fix it. It is complicated if  you alone will just reinstall the windows.

good luck!

Answer 4

I'm sure this will help :

http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/g...

Answer 5

best option is to reinstall windows. Its called the system recovery disc. just put it in, reboot,

destructive deletes everything... meaning no more saved photos, firefox, etc. only thing left is the factory things, as in windows Xp and internet exploer

Answer 6

Best way is to use your restore disk.

Insert it then reboot your computer and follow the directions.