text: i need help reformating my cpu asap?   to format your harddrive you will need to get a recovery disc or a windows cd.  no boot disc is necessary unless you are trying to install windows 95.  the 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.  the recovery disc and the windows cd will partition your harddrive and it will wipe out your memory and start from fresh.  as 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.  if you have more questions or need further assistance, just contact me through my profile.