To reformat and reinstall an Operating System on a computer. To start from scratch. Usually done after getting a virus or trojan.
Person 1: Aw, man, I got a virus on Winblows.
Person 2: Antiviruses rarely work to fix the problem. Sounds like it's time to nuke and repave.
Person 2: Antiviruses rarely work to fix the problem. Sounds like it's time to nuke and repave.
by evilhobbitofdoom October 13, 2009