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Sometimes a computer is just so infested with viruses, spyware, and other bits of computer unhappiness that it's easier to just wipe your hard drive clean and start from scratch, rather than start a prolonged search-and-destroy mission. This is especially true if you're not really sure what you're looking for. This chapter explains how to wipe an XP computer clean, re-install Windows XP, and build a more secure computer from the ground up. |