I have a question. Im new so easy on me (Basic English). We bought our computer 2 years ago from my brother in law.

Its been acting up, freezing up, I think there are alot of files missing etc. I was going to try to format the hard drive but he never gave us any of the disks to go with the computer. I have the system recovery CD, and Application recovery CD. I have done the system recovery twice, it never asked me for the application recovery CD. What is that for? And how can format now? What should I do?

Computer:
Its a Celeron.
Operating System Microsoft Windows ME
OS Service Pack -
Internet Explorer 5.50.4134.0100 (IE 5.5 - Windows Me)
DirectX 4.09.00.0902 (DirectX 9.0b)
Computer Name HPPAV
User Name HP Authorized Customer

Motherboard:
CPU Type Intel Celeron II, 600 MHz (9 x 67)
Motherboard Name Unknown
Motherboard Chipset Intel Whitney i810
System Memory 64 MB (PC100 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (08/12/00)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter Intel(r) 82810 Graphics Controller 4.12.01.2576
3D Accelerator Intel i752
Monitor HP D5258A Pavilion M50 (94319965)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801AA I/O Controller Hub - AC'97 Audio Adapter

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel 82801AA Bus Master IDE Controller
IDE Controller Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
IDE Controller Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
Floppy Drive GENERIC NEC FLOPPY DISK
Disk Drive GENERIC IDE DISK TYPE01
Optical Drive SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148 (48x CD-ROM)
SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown

Partitions:
C: (FAT32) 19458 MB (10785 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

Network:
Network Adapter PPP Adapter. (144.139.195.98)
Modem Conexant SoftK56 PCI Modem(M)

Peripherals:
Printer QuickLink III
USB1 Controller Intel 82801AA I/O Controller Hub - USB Controller

Its a Celeron.

Field Value
Motherboard Properties
Manufacturer Trigem Computer, Inc.
Product Cognac
Version None
Serial Number xxxxxxxxxxxx



Thank you!

You should run an anti-virus program and check for spyware before doing a format. If there are still problems, download the program Hijack This(but don't save to a temporary folder, instead create a new one), then post the log on a new thread which someone experienced here can examine and make recommendations from.

I would do what Quantax said, because if you do do a format, your going to need all of your software, windows etc to hand.Main reason for this post, I actually perfer adaware to search out Ad-sotware which can screw up a computer preety badly

Thank you for your help. I think Ive fixed it. ;)