I really want to re-boot my computer and start out fresh.... any suggestions on how to re-boot it because I have no clue...

ScottGem

Booting is the process of powering up your PC. I think what you want to do is reformat your PC. To advise we needs to know what version of Windows.

ninjahmelx3

Um ok I think its a windows XP Pro. Im almost positive but yeah I really need to start out fresh.

invisibleman_productions

What you want to do is format your computer and wipe out all the data and then reinstall windows xp afresh.

ScottGem

hmmm, Aren't you sitting at your PC when you power up? Tells you what version then.

Why do you think you need to start fresh? What problems are you encountering? Usually a reformat is a last resort. If you tell us your problems we may be able to help fix it with a reformat.

Before you can do this you need to prepare. You need to back up any data files you want to preserve since they will be deleted. You also need to make sure you have all the drivers for your hardware and the install files for all your software on separate media.

It would also help know what model PC you have. Most new machines come with a recovery disk that will restore your system to the way it came from the factory. This wouild be the best wat to start fresh.

ninjahmelx3

I want to because right now Im using my mom's account which is limited and my account is screwed up because I log on and there are no icons, pretty much nothing besides the background... Yeah I would really want to save all the music for my iPod

ScottGem

Why not log on using the admin account and create a new account then copy what you need.

sounds like you have a virus under your account, have you run virus scans?

And what about Mom. Doesn't she have any data you want to keep. If you reformat, you lose everything.

ninjahmelx3

I would but my dad wont give me his password. Yes on my mom's account I have music and pictures I would keep but I havent run a virus test yet.

ScottGem

First, you will probably need the Admin password, the reformat. Second, even if you don't, what will dad say when, everything is wiped out?

Whose computer is this? Sounds like you need to get the whole family on board first.

ninjahmelx3

Its mine but he made one up for himself but he doesnt use it at all, see my parents are divorced and for an odd reason he made one up. Wouldnt it bee enough to know mine though since my user account has admin. rights too?