Lost windows disk

[nanaki2007]

I want to reinstall on my computer since I got a virus-I can't fix it since safe mode isn't booting, system restore from boot is unresponsive, and normal boot crashes after 2-3 minutes. I lost the disks that my comptuer came with, so can I use a WindowsXP Home to format/reinstall windows on my hard drive, or should I buy a new harddrive and ditch the old one?

 

[kimsland]

XP Home CD and Key: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116511

This CD includes SP3 as well

 

[nanaki2007]

Can I use it on my current hard drive or would you reccomend a new one?

Why does this cost less than the SP2?

 

[kimsland]

Your issue above is about software not hardware (ie the actual HardDrive is probably ok)
If you are concerned about if your HardDrive is faulty or not please run a Drive Diagnostics on your HardDrive

Where is the link and cost to XP SP2 at greater cost?

 

[nanaki2007]

So if I can delete the partition that everything (including the virus) is on when I reinstall it, it should work fine?

 

[kimsland]

Software wise Yes
But you need the CD first

By the way, if this is a brand label Computer (ie Dell Hp or other) you may be able to purchase the "Restore" Disks from your manufacture

 

[nanaki2007]

Thanks a lot I wasn't expecting a response nearly this fast.

 

[kimsland]

Thanks for your questions :grinthumb
If I'm on, I try to be quick
Oh, I'm on most of the time