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Re-Install Windows

There are some very good reasons why you might want to reinstall Microsoft Windows. Whether it is 2000, XP, or Vista, the registry can become corrupted or it can accumulate settings for programs long-since forgotten, leading to sluggish performance.

Or you can find yourself with a stubborn Trojan Horse. The only way to be 100 percent sure that you have rid yourself of some particularly nasty viruses is to reload Windows.

Process:

1. Document your login IDs, passwords, and settings.
2. Export your e-mail and address book, bookmarks/favorites, and cookies.
3. Download the latest applications and drivers.(We may not be
able backup all of your applications.)
4. Housecleaning and backing up your data.
5. Service packs
6. Load Windows.
7. Reconfigure personal settings.
	Gadgets 
	Display resolution 
	Desktop background 
	Power settings 
	Explorer settings 
	Cookies handling 
	Defrag schedule 
	Indexing options 
	Desktop shortcuts 
8. Enable previous versions and create a “clean install” restore point.
9. Configure network, install service packs, patches, and security updates.
	9.a Install anti-virus, malware, and firewall (optional)
	9.b Setup and configure network connection.
	9.c Run Window Update to scan for new drivers and updates.
	9.d Install SP2 manually (optional).
	9.e Create a new Restore Point.
10. Reload your drivers and apps.
11.Activate your Windows...