How to reformat and reinstall Vista?

I tried to install microsoft security essentials on an old computer and got an error code. They said the worm is not allowing me to clear it... and I need to reformat the hard drive - how can I do this? Thank you!

You have a disk for Installation of Vista genuine?  If not, do a Diskusing recoveryhttp://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD (perhaps made on another computer).

Boot the disk. You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

Follow the instructions until you get to a menu of options, including the control panel.  Open the control panel and type format c:\ and enter.  This must format the drive.

If this does not work, go to start / Control Panel / administrative tools / computer management / disk management and go to the drive you are trying to format and right click it and make it not active.  Then repeat the process - this time, it should work.

If this does not work, use the procedure described in this article:http://www.ehow.com/how_6368366_reformat-drive-vista-operating-system.html.

I hope this helps.  Keep me in the loop.

Good luck!

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