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Originally Posted by tetonbob
Well, this is a problem. Are you really formatting, or just doing a repair install?
Are you using an authentic Windows XP installation CD, the machine's recovery partition, or something you downloaded off the internet?
Are you reintroducing backed up data to the new installs? Have you scanned the backed up data before restoring it to ensure it's not infected?
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I have been choosing the option to wipe my hard drive and get it back to factory settings. I've never chosen the repair setting.
I'm sorry, I don't know what I've done regarding partitions, but I always choose the option that will wipe everything and set it back to factory settings.
I'm using Recovery Discs I was prompted to burn when I first purchased my laptop. They're authentically from HP.
I have not introduced my backed up data to my laptop after the first time I reformatted. They're still in an external drive and have not touched my laptop.
I will run RSIT when I get back to my own laptop, seeing as to how I'm at work and using my sister's laptop now.