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  1. #11
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    Thanks for the advice. I'd like to go ahead and reformat.

  2. #12
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    Hi again, I'll respect you decicion to do a clean install.

    Please make sure that you know what to do before beginning the operation.

    Here are a few links that propably help.

    Reformatting Windows XP by wng_z3r0
    When should I re-format? How should I reinstall?
    Windows XP Clean install

    Then there are a couple of things you should do immediately after installing Windows and before surfing the net...
    • Install an antivirus and firewall (you should download and have those on a CD or USB drive, all ready to be installed).

      These are good (free) firewalls:
      - Kerio
      - Sygate
      - Outpost

      These are good (free) antiviruses:
      - Antivir
      - Avast
      - AVG
    • Get all Windows updates installed!

    Please ask me if you have any questions

    Then here are a few things that you can do in order to make your fresh computer more secure:
    MalWare Removal University - You too could train to help others
    UNITE & ASAP member since 2006

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