What is the best way to reinstall ?

Hi, i need to reinstall Mac OSX 10.3.5 on my machine again. I would like to complety erase and reinstall it. Is there any guide to do that? I mean not the easy way but some way that will get away everythings and get a new version.
I PS: I want to do that becouse I need to make sure any future problem is nothing related to some error on this version. my computer is worse than a Windowns and i have no ctrl, alt, del
II PS: since i have this machine i got all the updates.
Thanks, you are allways helpfull

fjunho:
Here are some suggestions on installation:
Panther: Archive and Install
If you do not have your original install disks or a Full Retail Version you can get them at AppleRescue relatively inexpensively.
If you have the Full Retail Version of Panther (computer specific disks for your computer) here is what you do.
1. Warning: Although we will use Archive and Install there is always a risk something can go wrong. As a precaution back up your User Folder and any third party applications you can't afford to lose.
2. Check to see if you have the latest Firmware Update
. Note: You must be in OS 9.1 or later to update firmware
3. Boot from the install disk holding down the C key.
4. Once booted go to the Installer Menu and open Disk Utility.
To do a clean install see Notes below
5. Run Repair Disk. If there are problems, run it until no problems are reported. If it reports that it can't repair the problems you might need TechTool Pro or Disk Warrior.
6. While still in Disk Utility run Repair Permissions.
7. Quit Disk Utility and open the Installer.
8. Choose the option to Archive and Install. This saves your data in a Previous Systems folder, which you can retrieve after installation.
9. You might want to Customize and deselect Foreign Language Translations and Additional Printer Drivers to save Hard Drive space.
10. Proceed with installation.
11. After installation is complete computer will restart. Follow prompts and set up computer.
12. Open Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility) and Repair Permissions.
13. Go online and download updates, or go to Software Update under the Apple Menu and update your OS.
14. Transfer your User Folder from Previous Systems folder.
NOTE (below):
To do a clean install:
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
a. In Disk Utility select your HD in left panel and Erase in main panel.
b. Be sure Volume Format is Mac OS Extended and the checkbox Mac OS 9 Drivers Installed is checked.
c. Select Options at bottom left in Erase panel. WARNING! This procedure will erase the contents of your entire HDD. Be sure you back up anything you cannot afford to lose!
Select option to zero all data. Click OK. Click Erase.
This process will take a while, so this is a good time to take a long walk or call your mother
d. After HDD is erased resume at No. 7 above.
Post back with any questions or comments.
Good luck.
cornelius

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