HELP~ format system drive (step by step)

cha_wan_mushi

trying to format c drive.
I put in the window xp cd rom....
should the system boot from cd rom automatically when I start the computer?
....
Tried a lot of keys but doesn't seem to get me to BIOS.. or gives me the option to boot from cd rom..

點算好。。。
want to learn how to do this..

Hyde

7 years...... even a netbook is faster then that....

computers aren't even expensive nowadays.... i really dunno how ppl can use P3 for daily use

cha_wan_mushi

mmm i dunno where to find you
how much do you charge gah?

pkphilip

Bring it to my store and I will deal with it, I will give you "friend price"... you know where to find me...

Philip

Manlau

I have similar problem before. I think your best bet is to find someone who knows computer to help. Since your computer has been infected with virus. You may need to "flush your BIOS"  to reset your system. ( I am not kidding, the virus that hit mine corrupted the settings data in my BIOS.) That means you need to know the motherboard's made, model number and revision number and................
Honestly, its time for you to buy a new computer la.......................

cha_wan_mushi

mmm
thanks for all your input, lyk~

i'll suck it up for now...and see how long it can last.

celeron_266

7 years is still ok...that put you to the late pentium 3/early pentium 4 and the 1st/2nd gen athlon series....given that the computer is clean (lack of junks and useless softwares) it should still have adequate performance for everyday tasks

a cheap dvd writer costs about 25-35 dollars

ACC-HE

Depends on who you talk to.

For me, it is when you have to upgrade your motherboard to support new CPU / RAM.

cha_wan_mushi

usually how many years = old?

ACC-HE

hee... nothing to upgrade.  Buy a new one will actually save energy and gives better performance.