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Posted on Oct 05, 2008

Hey you posted this earlier i need help!PLEASE!

I'm not sure I understand your problem.
You want to reset your computer to factory settings? So a clean install of Windows?
If yes, tell me which Operating system you are using: XP, XP Media Center Edition, Vista...
Dell didn't deliver a Windows-disk with your system, because the installation can be done from your hard drive.
Please answer my questions and I'll help you further





>>>>>i think i got a virus it says that virus potential or something like that by the clock on the bottom right also it says something in the background about a virus...
my start menu all programs is missing
so is the control panel
the only way i can access these is if i go to safe mode with network.
btw i have no internet on normal mode.
i have a dell with xp pro
please help me

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If you want to reinstall Windows XP from scratch, try this link, it will give you the step by step guide on how to do it.

Note : If you reinstall Windows XP, You will lose you data.

http://lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live-how-to-format-your-hard-drive-and-install-windows-xp-from-scratch-157578.php

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