You can find directions and procedures for formatting a Windows XP hard drive by going to http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313348. Formatting a hard drive is not a trivial matter. One of the most important things you should do is to back up your files and programs. After the formatting is complete, you will need to re-install them. Also, you will need to be sure that you have all of your
. peripheral programs because they will have to be reinstalled as well.
