Should I format is it that time again?

[Born_2_Kill_83]

I’m paranoid about my PC, I’m sure its running slower than it should. This I believe is down to it being time for another format, last time was 6 months ago. Is there anything I can go to see if formatting will speed up my PC.

It’s regularly maintain in terms of formatting, minimal background programmes running and very few malware/spyware being present.

But a nice format and reinstall of an O/S clears out spots that get cluttered.
I want everything tiptop in time for Crysis so my hardware can give it everything it's got.
What do you think, bit random I know, how often to you format to keep speeds up?

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Through the normal course of events I usually end up doing a fresh installation every 6-9 months, though this is certainly atypical. Some people use the same installation for years without issue.

 

[Paul11]

i re-install every year or so.

not a fixed rule but seems to be about the time it needs it.

 

[yantorsen]

I reformat about every few days atm lol

 

[Admiral Huddy]

I hardly ever reformat. I just keep on top of things.

I did try compiling a list of housekeeping excercises.. it started here.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17775982&highlight=startername_admiral+huddy

 

[Marse]

Back up software.

For example Acornis have just released V11 which means you can get v10 for less than £15.

Create incremental Images as you install the OS and further Images periodically thereafter and restore whichever Image suits your needs at any particular time.

 

[pastymuncher]

I hardly ever reformat. I just keep on top of things.

I did try compiling a list of housekeeping excercises.. it started here.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17775982&highlight=startername_admiral+huddy

Same here. A regular clear out and good housekeeping seems to work for me.

 

[Amnesia]

about every 6-9 months even though i do stay on top of clearing out all the crap.