Futurama Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Okay, i've decided to format i've got about 5gb of songs, documents, programs etc backed up but what do i need to dig out the install disks for? Stuff like, antivirus etc. It's been years since i formatted this comp and i can't remember what i need to do to get my comp running fast and securely... any help? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Windows XP Install Service Pack 2 MSBlaster fix Opera install That's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Have you tried doing a system restore to try and get rid of your msn malware yet? Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurama Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Nice one, knew there wasn't too much bar the programs i use i've gotta reinstall. msblaster fix...won't that come from windows update? matt, i don't have system restore turned on :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 start>programs>accesories>system tools> system restore and set it back to a day before u picked up the virus Edit: Well that sucks :( Why not? Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futurama Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 hahah, i know your trying to help matt :) but i really want to format anyway, i'm sick of this computer being so full of crap! plus i've backed everything up so it'd be a waste not to 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 That's the problem with the MSBlaster worm, second you connect to the internet you can get it. I got it 4 times once just trying to download the damn patch. I eventually got the patch installed before I got the worm, but it sucked [wagon]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonda Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 drivers... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 drivers...Unless you're using really obscure drivers, Windows will get them for you - or you'll have an install cd for the hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonda Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Yea, thats what I meant. He should have driver CD's. I don't know of any drivers that windows will get for you.... despite it having the option to connect to the internet and search for you, I have yet to ever "find" drivers this way. I have always had to use my mobo / sound card / videocard / mouse / wireless card / you-name-it CD or website. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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