How can I wipe my XP PC but keep drivers etc?

[Guest]

I would like to start from scratch with a PC, it has not been used for a year
or so and seems to have numerous spyware, adware and virus problems which i
can't seem to get rid of plus many other useless programs that have been
gradually added. I have the manufacturer's restore CD however the CD drive
has been changed and i do not have the driver cd for it, nor do i have the
cd's for the anti-virus program installed on the PC. Any ideas anyone?

 

[Ted Zieglar]

CD drives do not need a driver.

If you don't have the CDs for your antivirus program I guess you'll need to
go to the store and buy one, won't you?

 

[Gil Baron]

gradually added. I have the manufacturer's restore CD however the CD drive

If it is an ide cd no drivers are needed .Remember that recovery IS from scratch.

 

[Merlin]

I would like to start from scratch with a PC, it has not been used for a
year
or so and seems to have numerous spyware, adware and virus problems which
i
can't seem to get rid of plus many other useless programs that have been
gradually added. I have the manufacturer's restore CD however the CD drive
has been changed and i do not have the driver cd for it, nor do i have the
cd's for the anti-virus program installed on the PC. Any ideas anyone?

As far as antivirus programs are concerned there are a several good free
ones that you can download. I us the free home version of Avast which you
can download from here http://www.avast.com/

 

[Guest]

cheers guys/girls, guess i'll have to use a free anti virus or go and buy a
new one! I can't seem to figure out how to reinstall windows though, what do
i need to do to wipe everything so i can start again with just windows and
the software that comes on the restore cd?

 

[DL]

The restore cd will iether give you some options or wipe everything prior to
install.
It depends on the PC manu.