Hi all,

I have a Aspire Acer Computer, AMD Sempron (tm) processor 3000+
1.81GHz , 192 MB RAM.
It has windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 3.

I have the FOUR disc's that CAME with the computer. When I insert disc 1 (hoping to go into mode for formatting it just asks what would I like to istall and gives me a list of windows xp items, eg: Drivers and so on.

I want to format this computer as I have been having too many problems with it.

I do have windows XP professional: Should I just use these cds or try with the acer cds??
If so how do I go about it.

Thanks in advance
Tabby You can format the computer if you BOOT from the XP Disc.Using the Xp pro disk, yes

Is it possible to use the acer DISKS to do this? or just wasting time?
Update to xp pro after to formatting the drive.

Thanks
Tabby Not sure.

What exactly are the Acer discs?

I also have a suggestion. GET at least 512mb RAM.System cd, disk one bootable, 2 - 3 & 4 reovery cd.

As I mentioned when I insert disk one it takes me to windows xp, but if you click on it it just gives you a long list to choose from like: drivers, some programs etc.

With the RAM (comp blonde) would that explain why this comp is so slow.
To get the RAM you suggest (many thanks) what do I need to ask for (purchase)

Tabby I would just ask for another stick of RAM (preferably a 1GB stick but 512mb would do fine.)
-Make sure you have an extra slot on your Motherboard though.

As for formatting, can you try the discs. I think you are looking for the Recovery Discs though.