how often do you have your computer reformatted?

Really by just reformatting your computer its no longer slow compare to what you have experienced before. I have a computer and its really running so slow now, its been 9 years since I bought this one and never had a reformat. Do you think that would be my other choice other than replace this old computer.

Rarely Once a year, i am very professional with the computers, i always use good antivirus and keep it updated, and never goto illegal sites, and use some diagnostic tools like Ccleaner. and also reduce startup programs to speed up your PC

I just reformatted my trusty, but old laptop last month. But since it has been around for quite some time, it is already showing signs of abuse. So maybe before I reformat again, I might consider buying a new laptop for myself since I have been reformatting this laptop for quite some time and it is already slowing down.

I usually reformat my OS especially when virus invades my laptop but I got tired of it because it takes time to format and I am very lazy about it. Aside from that re-formatting would require you to install all the softwares you need like the offices, photoshop, etc. and the drivers being used by your laptop.

I reformat it when my little brother download & installs lots of games and my computer's speed comes down , like twice a month

I used to format my OS or computer when my Pc got infected with viruses or some unusual virus, keylogging or malware activites.. but now I found the best way to get rid of this...I install back up software in my pc, it is called "TRUE IMAGE BACK UP"...it enables your pc to back your entire C drive or any single folder, files or drives....when your computer get infected with viruses just press "F11" key and you It will restore your C drive.....so you no need to format your drive http://www.acronis.com/

I do not format my computer unless I have no option too. The Windows operating system usually will show signs of lagging and intermittent error message pop-up after we use it for sometimes. Because it requires a lot of work after reformatting, so I usually avoid doing that.

Usually I only reformat if I get hit with a virus...one of those super nasty ones. The last time I reformated was about 2 months ago and I still don't have everything sorted back out. [b]**AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~[/b]

my laptop was reformatted last year when my OS get corrupted.it happened at the very right time when i need to finish my last year project in college.the monitor suddenly get blank in blue color and the laptop restarting many times.it really makes me feel depressed.fortunately i get all my work done after reformat it that only took 2 days.

My computer a year and a half now and doesn't need reformatting yet. Sometimes if it is slowing down I just run ccleaner and fixes the problems. And defragmenting helps too.

I reformat my computer when my tasks are finished like being a student or whatever... or when a virus invaded my computer... hmm....

I cannot tell its depends on downloading other sites because sometimes other websites they bring viruses when that happen my computer is become weaker and sometime we have to scan the anti-virus and get the upgraded once in a while. desk top and laptop is differences is that laptop is prone to hit but easy access everywhere and anything goes you can carry while desk top you can use it for a longer time not worrying the hit up but you cannot carry home base. reformatting PC takes you half day but lap top they need to find software they can use and it depends as well

I recommend you to use DeepFreeze instead of reformatting your Hard Drive often. DeepFreeze is a software that freezes your computer in a state you want. So whenever you think your computer runs at it's peak, freeze it and it'll be at that state even if you install something or a virus breaks in. In other words, it's like a restore point. If you freeze your pc today, it'll still be at the same state tomorrow (even your anti-virus' database will still be at it's previous state). Try it guys! ;) Happy MyLotting ;)

I never reformat it unless something goes badly wrong. Although after the reformat you will notice some performance increase, which will however fade away within 2-3 weeks.

I had my laptop reformatted once. That was about a year ago. It was then when I noticed that something is wrong. Some files, will just open and some files I tried to open will not open. A friend of mine told me that the cause was a virus practically affecting my files. So, he formatted it for me, and now, everything is well. Of course after that, I am more careful and always scan files before opening them. I have also changed my anti virus after such incident. As of the moment, my laptop is working quite well. It seems that it functions just like the moment I bought it. The only thing perhaps that has changed is the appearance since it does not look brand new anymore. But the performance, I rate it with perfect rating. So there is no need for me to reformat as of now.

I format my desktop every 6 months because i don't use it much and i always want it to be safe and free. I haven't formatted my laptop anytime. It's been an year and my laptop is running well and helping me a lot to do my work and stay connected. That way i can talk to any of my friends anywhere and that makes me feel great!

Frequent reformatting of a system may affect your hard drive performance and can also affect the life of your processor. But it is necessary to format your system once a year so that any dump created on a hard drive shall be removed. But you must create a backup of your system before formatting your system.

Just once in almost 4 years! =D