Crap computer problems

[ThePanchamBros]

Ok, so i found this old laptop (Dell, 2002) that's running windows xp and I'm trying to upgrade it to windows 7 so I can give it to my little brother so he can play G-mod and stuff. but first, I would like to delete everything off the pc except the os to get the tons of adware off it. Any help doing that?

 

[Piluvr]

ok, factory reset it, google is your friend.

 

[FireEmblemGuy]

I'm gonna guess that computer's not capable of Windows 7 or frankly any kind of 3D gaming in the first place.

As for cleaning, it'd probably be best to just do a fresh install of XP. I doubt you'll have much luck but if you want to try upgrading to Vista/7 from there, that's your choice.

 

[Piluvr]

or do linux with wine.

 

[Deleted member 355359]

If you only have adware, run AdwCleaner, it's a really great software to remove it. Just make sure you have the legit version:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/dl/125/
The best way to clear your data is just to delete your user and make a new one

If you can, skip all of this and reinstall Windows. A reinstall is the best way to generally do this.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/restore-windows-to-factory-settings/

 

[ThePanchamBros]

I'm gonna guess that computer's not capable of Windows 7 or frankly any kind of 3D gaming in the first place.

As for cleaning, it'd probably be best to just do a fresh install of XP. I doubt you'll have much luck but if you want to try upgrading to Vista/7 from there, that's your choice.

I got a free version of windows 7, I'm gonna try it, if not I'm just gonna try a factory reset

 

[Joom]

or do linux with wine.

GMod has been ported to Linux. WINE would be pointless. Also, avoid XP like the plague. Microsoft dropped security support for it years ago so it's a prime target for malicious entities. 0day exploits are constantly popping up for it now.

 

[Minox]

I got a free version of windows 7, I'm gonna try it, if not I'm just gonna try a factory reset

Do you know what specs the computer has? I may very well run Windows 7, but it's questionable if a desktop from 2002 can run Gmod properly.