Can I reinstall the retail install Windows 7 on a corrupt Windows 7?

Malware has changed/corrupted preloaded Windows 7 on my HP desktop.

Nothing seems to back up Windows a few times, with the exception of persistence and luck.

Can I install a new retail Windows 7 on that preinstalled.

And, if so, will remove all data on non-system to operate on drive C?

If so do I back up everything first?

Any help would be appreciated.

Jon Fox

There are some that will hide your files/folders so that you don't normally see them. I strongly suggest to run a scan on your computer with your antivirus/antimalware software. If you need to, you can also use the Microsoft Safety Scanner, it's free:

http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

Also, if your files are hidden, check out the following article on how to display the:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/show-hidden-files

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