Format computer

[jsgfl]

i have an older model compaq aramada laptop with xp pro and all service packs
i have drives c: and d:
the computer has one or several virusus.

i have tried the following methods to format but no success

1-Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer
Management > Disk Management].
Right-Click the disk and select Format.

2-disable System Restore [Start > Programs >
Accessories > System Tools > System Restore

3- format in safe mode

one other method that i have not tried is to format in dos
i do not know how to get into dos
i do not know the commands
i did go to a site

bootdisk.com

downloaded 14 programs but not sure which one to use as a "boot disk"
i do not know what the boot disk is used for
this may not be the way to go

Any help would be greatly appreciated
thanks
jsgfl

 

[kimsland]

Do you have a Windows XP Setup CD ?

If so, you can just boot from that and then select to remove the Partition when prompted

 

[jsgfl]

the disk that i have is the widows xp version 2002 with service pack 2
i do not see anything regarding set up disk
is the one that i have the correct one to use?
jsgfl

 

[kimsland]

Yes

Best you get some help from someone who has Setup Windows before, that can come to you personally

There's a bit involved with doing this for the first time, especially when it gets to the drivers install stage

The picture above can be clicked on to show you all the steps very simply.
You could try following that precisely, but again best to have someone with a bit more technical knowledge (ie anyone over 13 these days )

I have nothing else to add

 

[jsgfl]

thank you for your input