How to remove multiple XP Home installations & scattered components

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I have at least two installations of Win XP Home on my computer with various Windows system files, folders, and components scattered all over the place. My goal is to get this machine cleaned up, therefore increasing its performance and stability. (What a concept). I would like to perform this task in the most efficient and accurate method possible. If it's best to wipe everything out and start over, that would be fine.
You probably have guessed that I am not a computer person, but I am able to follow instructions. (I just need to find the correct ones). I have plenty of blank CDs, a burner, and I also have another computer that I could network with. (If I only knew how). I have been researching the different methods of setting up a peer-to-peer network. I have a DSL line and both computers are connected to the same modem via an ethernet connection. I would like to perform this task correctly and only do it one time, therefore I'm looking for some guidance/support. Are there any takers?
Thanks,
Martin (e-mail address removed)
 
Martin
I'm definitely not a computer whiz, but I do know a few things, especially when it invloves XP. I, personally, think your best bet would be to start over ~ completely wipe everything out. That will ensure you that all of the remnants of files and programs will be deleted off of your hard drive (I've had to do this a few times as well). If you don't want to do that, go to "Help and Support" (click on start and then click on Help and Support) and find the appropriate heading for removing junk files, temporary files, etc...etc. Either way, you still have a little bit of work ahead of you. As for Peer to Peer networking......please be very careful when doing this and make sure that your firewall and Anit-Virus program are up to date, and that all of the pattern files are up to date as well. Hope this helped a little. Best of luck..........
 
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