Best Answer: Reinstalling windows will remove the issue. This is difficult since it appears you have no access to the internet on your laptop (I'm assuming you've posted this from another computer). First thing's first, boot into safe mode with networking (internet access).
In the event that safe mode works, download Malwarebytes (it's free) [...]

Q: I always format my desktop from time to time, because it slows down, like after a month or something, but this is my first time I have a notebook for myself (study abroad:)) so I wonder if the procedure are the same as a desktop? I am using a Dell laptop that comes preinstalled with a lot of software that I rarely ever use, so I suspect that they slow down the performance of my notebook .

What is the correct procedure for laying out a notebook? Can I just put the winXP CD and boot