Format Partition type vs security/performance

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060511 Format Partition type vs security/performance

looking for the best way to re-install xp home sp2, on dell dimension 4300.

- unless also familiar with the dell, is it ok to re-install the op sys
from: fat32 & ntfs
to just 1 partition of ntfs?

- is that the best layout to have? (is a pc less secure with fat32)

- are there items in transfer wizard that would be just moving virus/spyware
to new pc. (am only moving system settings, but would like to know).

thanks..
 
also:
- are there any concerns for any kind of malware on hidden / sub portions of
hard-drive: boot sectors etc. (is there a lo-level format/ other procedure
to verify?)
- does a complete op-sys re-install reformat the drive, and install a new
Registry?
 
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