Massive Spyware Infection

Reformatting is excessive. When you fall and get a bruise you don't need to visit the doctor unless you have a case of anemia or some other drastic health-jeopardizing condition. Reformatting after every minor infection will never allow you to develop basic troubleshooting skills which you can use to help other people with computer problems. Fixing your own virus issues allows you to develop an ideal skill set. When dealing with other people, not everyone can afford to have their computer reformated and often times have important files saved on to their hd.