I need to restore a Dell Dimension 4600?

This is a relative's system that did not have a pop up blocker or anti virus protection on it since March of 2006. A free internet "house call" revealed that there are over 100 malware type programs on it. Extra toolbars and Adware are evident. At this point I dont think Norton or Mcafee will be able to correct all problems.

I believe I have all of the restore disk but I am not sure. Due to the nature of the problem I was unable to restore it to a "set point." I tried tapping F12 on start up. I was taken to a menu that listed 7 things I believe. System Restore was NOT an option on that menu

I didn't think it would be, as it came with all of the restore disks.

Presently I have 8 disks I beleive to be Restore Disks.

HOW DO I RESTORE THIS MACHINE?

-thanks

I need to restore a Dell Dimension 4600?nortan antivirus

Hey Dude,

With that many problem, you are more than correct by starting over. Good job.

Now, one of those CD's might be a system restore CD. It will be labled as such. If there isn't one, it is going to be a long process. :(

There should be one that says "reinstall CD" This is where you want to boot to. You may have to change your boot options in the Bios or choose a 1 time boot device at boot. You need to boot to this cd.

Once in there, be sure to NOT repair but to start from scratch. The BEST way to ensure this is to delete ALL of the existing partitions and start from scratch. This process may take you an hour or two.