Reformatting a computer wipes the data stored on its hard drive, allowing for a clean installation of the system and programs. (In fact, you are technically reformatting the hard drive, so ...
This guy gives me his laptop to upgrade for him. Basically, it's a piece of junk with Win95 on it, and he wants Win98. The only thing is, he needs his mail files off it. There are about 20megs worth ...