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Silverwind:
http://www.killdisk.com/

This is what we use at work when we need to "wipe" the disk.  Usually we do this before we throw the system away or donate it.

If you just want to start over, just use format.com. :)
The windows XP CD can be used to boot your machine and erase disk contents prior to installation.

AmericanDemon:
Here's another question for ya IG-88.  Is that a legit copy of XP or downloaded.  If its downloaded it could be preloaded with spyware.  ;)  Just food for thought.

IG-88:
They are legit copies. I have several, although I've put them on LOTS of different systems

AceTKK:
SirPoonga hit it on the head.  Go to the website of the drive's manufacturer and get their low-level formatting tool.  For Maxtor drives it's callled "MaxBlast", I'm not sure about other makes.  After running this (it takes a long time, depending on the size of the drive) the drive is totally wiped and ready for formatting.

-Ace-

lokki:
Hi,
I don't think this is the issue, if the HD was repartition and reformatted there is no way for you to be still infected by virurues,etc.

My guess would be that you are not installing the XP sp2 and your computer is infected as soon as you connect to the Internet.

Do the repartition/re format. But make sure you install SP2 and all security hot fixes before hooking up to the Internet.

Good luck

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