well... you could "try" just running the XP Restore CD... but I would probably use something like d-ban or something first.... just to make sure that I'm clean...(but, I'm a nerd... and kind of know what I'm doing... so, it's probably just best to run the Restore CD) Vista is much better, it has a much simpler restore process.
LOL! yea, well, I definitely am a try kind of guy but I have an entire history of screwing up everything I have tried first.......
At this early point in my new computer, I think I am going to be better off taking it back to where I bought it and let them do what is necessary. I can't deal with the additional aggravation that I am sure I am going to have if I attempt to do what is ultimately going to be a simple process.........