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    Harry Blackborough Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 20, 2008, 06:53 AM
    Infected Hard drive
    Hi I have a laptop computer HP 8000 It seems to have problem after problem with Java I can't get on line any more so I think if I wipe clean the computer and install the osd again it will solve the problem .

    But how do I wipe the computer clean for free

    Thanks

    Harry
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    Mar 20, 2008, 06:54 AM
    Boot to your XP CD and follow the on screen instructions for installation.
    Part of the install process is a format (wipe) of the drive.

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