Originally Posted by Torgrot

No wiping a windows machine to start over without any thought is not a good idea. First verify that you have all of the installation CDs/Keys as was mentioned. Then however go into Control Panel/Add Remove programs and start uninstalling your software. A lot of current software Microsoft, Symantec, Mcafee, and Adobe, have a record of how many times you have installed, exceed the magic license number and you need to get a new license. Uninstall first and the number is restored in their sites database. And as always, "Remember that free advice is worth exactly what you pay for it, mine included."