text: To format your harddrive you will need to get a recovery disc or a Windows CD. \nNo boot disc is necessary unless you are trying to install Windows 95. \nThe recovery disc will usually come with your computer, if you dont have one, you will need to call your computer manufacturing company and order one. \nThe recovery disc and the windows CD will partition your harddrive and it will wipe out your memory and start from fresh.\n\nAs soon as you put in the CD and reboot, it should lead you to the setup screen. Its not very hard, you just need to read the steps and follow the screen instructions.\n\nIf you have more questions or need further assistance, just contact me through my profile.