Lost all my base game neighborhoods
J. M. Pescado:
No! Don't set it to factory default! That is STILL spyware-infested. REFORMAT CLEAN. ALWAYS. Accept no Kewian-based substitutes!
Mootilda:
Quote from: Judecat on 2008 November 14, 22:08:59
Ok, please don't send me to retardo land, but do I need a windows xp disc to reformat? The computer came with XP on it, I didn't get a disc. And I don't really have a clue how to reformat.
Reformatting your hard drive should remove everything: Windows XP, all of your installed programs and saved data, and all of the spyware that the government installed on your machine while they had it. That's why people are suggesting that you reformat. Usually, you would want to make sure that you have all of your installation disks including Windows XP, all of your CD keys, and a backup of all of your saved data before reformatting. However, people are concerned about everything that's currently on your hard drive. If you don't have external backups from before the government got your machine, it might be best to consider everything gone (corrupted) and start over from scratch.
J. M. Pescado:
Don't forget to wipe out the partition table entirely, too. Who knows what might be hidden in there? And reinstall the BIOS while you're at it.
Lum:
What if she acquires a new version of XP, buys a new hard drive, gets the local Best Buy to reinstall everything on the new one, then purifies the old drive with cleansing fire?
Personally, I'd just chuck the whole thing and buy a new computer. Replacing the hard drive seems cheaper, but is it going over board?
Callista:
Considering the computer is two or more years old... A computer is totally obsolete in five years, anyway, so it might be time to treat yourself to a new one.
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