I'm about to do a clean wipe (fdisk+format) of my hard disk. Had a bad problem with spyware & viruses, so I want to make sure this baby is 100% perfect before a reinstall.

Once I've done that, use the OEM discs (WinXP w/SP1, Gateway laptop, WiFi, NortonAV and M$oft crap) to restore to factory condition. Then, I reinstall all my fav apps, get everything on the hard drive in the right folder, repartition it into three drives {C for WinXP & running apps. D for downloads and testing area. E for swap drive, photoshop SwpDrv, and other stuff} and then...what?

What prog should I use to create a new Restore Disc, w/everything set up the way I want? I could use the M$oft cr*p, but I know there are better programs to use. And when I have it backed up, and made a copy or two, are there other issues to know about?

Thanks in advance,
HG~