Re Formating

[lolage]

I want to re format my desk top. Its got a bit slow now with so much junk and unwanted programs so i dont mind formating as i have everything backed up which i want.

Am i best doing this by right clicking my c drive and format from there or should i use the xp disc? Also is it possible to format without losing internet settings, email settings addresses and our network settings.

I suppose just want the easiest way of doing a format keeping certain settings as im not much of a wiz on the pc. But if it all has to start from scrap, so be it!

Thanks.

 

[lolage]

You can backup your email settings aswell, what email program are you using?

outlook express. any chance of some guidance on how to do this back please.

 

[lolage]

Put in the XP Disk, make sure your DVD drive is the first in the boot sequence. Should come up with a message saying "Press any key to boot from CD". Press any key and it should start loading the installer. Delete the partition, make a new one and format it using NTFS quick. Pretty much clear sailing from there.

Im re starting with the xp cd in the drive, click onto install windows but then a message comes up saying cannot install windows xp because there is a newer version already intalled !!!

What am i doing wrong? should i just format by right clicking on the c drive and then click format