When do you format your PC?

[penguinman]

I don't format until I get new PC.

[zero]

I just reformat my PC when computer was infect by virus or worms.

[turf]

i just reformat if a hard drive can't be fix

[w3bmaster]

When i have viruses
Or windows crashes ...

[AirForce1]

So, prevent is more important than cure. Even worse, some virus would not be formatted, you might need to fdisk your HDD if they reside in your FAT Tables.
BTW, I have not formatted my disk for 3 years so long.

[JennyRipley]

Originally Posted by AirForce1

I have not formatted my disk for 3 years so long.

You are so lucky.As for me,when I reinstall the operating system,I have to format my system disk in order to guaratee the system disk clear.

[Chris`]

I haven't reformatted my computers of laptops, ever. The only time I do is when I absolutely have to because of major hardware changes. I manage to keep my computers clean.

[bluemanunder]

every one year.. sometimes less.. i depend the formatting on how the windows work..

[angilina]

Originally Posted by RinaLasnier

I always encounter different kinds of virus despite having a working antivirus and ending up formatting my PC at least once a month. How about you guys?

I have installed few different and free anti spyware/virus softwares so my PC do not get infected often. I bought a new PC 5 or so months back and till now, I have not formated it other than the first time when I got the PC.

[ruskin012]

I format my PC when my anti virus asks to delete the system files.

[mhuktar]

Originally Posted by RinaLasnier

I always encounter different kinds of virus despite having a working antivirus and ending up formatting my PC at least once a month. How about you guys?

try to deepfreeze your boot sector so that when you restart your pc, all thing will be deleted, just save your work at the other partition.

[learntofixyourcomp]

I reformat only when upgrading to a new operating system. Make sure you scan USBs first before using them, they are well-known "carriers".

Use Firefox instead of IE. Avoid going to Warez sites and downloading software from file-sharing sites.

Make sure you update your virus definition files and use realtime protection.

Good antiviruses are Avira, Kaspersky, Avast, and AVG. Use one antivirus only.

For anti-malware, use SpyBot,Ad-Aware, or Malwarebytes

[activegamez]

I usually have to re-do mine once a month, 2 months if I'm lucky.

[seo_submission]

Well i format when my pc get slow due to affected by virus. But avoid to format continuously because it affects the Hard disk.

[aussielogodesign]

I format my pc when i experience biggest problem in my laptop and pc

[cecille20]

I'm formatting my PC when there is something wrong with my computer. Like if the speed of my computer is slow or having an undetected virus.

[maxine25]

I'm formatting my PC when my PC is very slow and my anti-virus is not working anymore.

[seotheist]

When I was using windows I dont think I ever had to format on my main computer.

Seemed like I was reformatting every time I saw the family during the holidays though.

[Jay D.]

I format on new OS installs.

[07venky]

does you system has antiivirus software? where do you get virus from internet or files shared from other system. When you are browsing the sites you need to more careful with the popups, Most time the users click by accident or getting attracted to the pop ups and end up with virus invitation