Having a drive image is extremely important. I myself use 'Drive Image by PowerQuest' and in case of any serious trouble restoring is a piece of cake.
The image I took was created after a clean installation of XP, drivers, updates, patches, MSoffice, best audio-programs. (2 DVD's)
Another handy tool is HitmanPro ( at
www.hitmanpro.nl) to get rid of spyware etc. Works perfect.
[This message has been edited by kla4 (edited 06-12-2006).]