Reformatting XP

[AnthraX]

Here's my setup right now: I have 2 Hard Drives (120GB IDE and a 250GB SATA) with a total of 3 partitions (1 for windows, one for installed games and programs, and the other for data) and I have noticed that Windows XP is slowing down a lot. What I want to do is be able to reformat my Windows Partition, but when I get done with the install I want my installed programs on the D: drive to be noticed and working. From my previous knowledge I think all i have to do is export my regestry then import it back. Also, would there be any problems with the SATA drive when XP is reinstalled? Like would it be recognized?

 

[dnoch]

That should work with some programs, but certain programs may give trouble. You may be looking at re-installing some of your programs.
Before you go to the extreem of re-formatting, try see if you can fix your problem. Do a spyware scan, spyware is usually the culprit in slowing down a computer. Also, how much ram do you have?

 

[AnthraX]

Oh well, the problem isn't really too much of a problem, rather than an annoyance. It's just slowing down cause I installed windows a little over a year ago, and its just probably could use a reformat and a fresh install. Thanks though.