can anyone tell me how to erase all info of hard drive in simple terms i am new to comps and have downloaded mal and spy ware i just want to start again thanks.Welcome to the CH forums.

There are many sites on the WWW which can explain how to format a hard drive and reinstall an OPERATING System, here is just one of them. As pointed out on this site, formatting and reinstalling should not be considered lightly.

However, in order to assist you, you MUST give us information about your pc both hardware and software. Please read this. Do you have a full genuine Operating System cd with its unique Product Key?

You must prepare well to do a complete reinstall without problems.



Your computer may have come with a set of CDs or a DVD for that PURPOSE. Read any instructions for included disks. If your HD has an installation disk that might do the job. For instance E machines completely erases your HD and reloads all your software simply by inserting it's program DVD. Maxtor HDs come with Maxblast, a program for formatting, low level formatting, and partitioning. Maxtor now belongs to seagate, 'They too come with an installation disk. For secure erasure special programs are AVAILABLE but that doesn't sound like your intent. These overwrite the entire HD several times to prevent any chance of DATA retrieval.thanks lads will post how i get on