When is it time for a Windows reinstalll

I was wondering, when is a good time to reinstall windows. I mean I have been thinking about it, but its a pain to configure your computer all over again. What are symptoms to look at etc,When is it time for a Windows reinstalll
If your not having some specific problems that only seem fixable by re-installing, i'd say don't. Why are you thinking of re-installing? When is it time for a Windows reinstalll
Unless you have done something seriouse then you may not have to reinstall ever. Uninstall any programs you dont need to free up space, check for spyware/adware, clean up your registry, defrag your HDD and then you should be set. You only need to reinstall your OS if you make any major hardware changes (for example the mobo or something) or if you have somehow currupted windows. Even if you get a virus/trojan you can't remove, 9/10 you will be able to boot in safe mode and fix the problem.
How long has it been? XP right?
Its been around 6-8 months
You're fine, just run malware scans, defrag, check for registry issues, if it had been several years then i'd say ya go for it.
I only reinstalled because my GPU display drivers went haywire.. and other programs weren't functioning/starting up properly, after trying desperately to troubleshoot them. It's a last resort.
I do regular maintenance (defragging, registry, junk file cleaning) and what not. But, I think I have been having some performance issues (ingame stuttering). audio/video during loading stutters.Thats what I'm thinking about, apart from all that is their little I can do?

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