What tools do I need to format my computer?

[Aaron20b]

With a recent problem I been having, I keep fearing that my computer might stop booting up so just in case something happens, I need to be prepared. I no longer have the start up cd's or whatever you need to reformat your computer. so can anybody help me out?

System:
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3


eMachines
T1860
Inel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06Ghz
3.06 Ghz, 768 MB of Ram

 

[raybay]

If you have an eMachine computer, call eMachines parts or tech support and order the disk set that came with the computer originally. Under $30 including shipping

You don't ever want to be without a restore, recovery or reformat set of discs.