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Name: networkid83
Date: July 13, 2006 at 18:04:14 Pacific
Subject: Format hardisk
OS: MS XP SP2
CPU/Ram: Celeron
Model/Manufacturer: Dell
Comment:

My PC is victim of several virsues and adware.

The only solution I can see is to format it.

But, I dont know how to create bootable disk.

The exact configuration is Win XP SP2 with NTFS type..HD..

Can anyone tell me..

1) The simplest way to create bootable disk..?

2) Can I use the same bootable disk for Windows XP installed laptop...??

thanks in advance...

Networkid

"Try more achieve more"


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Response Number 1
Name: don2006
Date: July 13, 2006 at 18:28:02 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

First, I wouldn't give up on cleaning the machine. If you still want to re-install, the laptop XP CD should work if it's the complete OS


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Response Number 2
Name: networkid83
Date: July 13, 2006 at 18:42:52 Pacific
Reply: (edit)


I have used each and every tool on my PC to remove viruses and adware.

this includes windows defender, spy bot search and Dr Web...etc..

still the problems are the same..

So, I want to format hard disk of my PC..

thanks for feed back Don2006.

Networkid

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Response Number 3
Name: Jennifer SUMN
Date: July 14, 2006 at 09:50:04 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

Boot to the CD and format and reinstall. Simple.

Life is more painless for those who are brainless.


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Response Number 4
Name: murr
Date: July 14, 2006 at 13:00:06 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

That is because you are infected with malware that recreates itself every time your machine is rebooted.Most computers can be cleaned with the help of specialty tools and a format is only recommended if the presence of a 'Rootkit' is discovered.Run this free rootkit utility- Blacklight

Then, run this free online scan from Kaspersky
Click Accept
When the updates are finished downloading, click Next, Scan Settings
Under Scan using the following antivirus database:, select extended
Make sure the Scan Archives and Scan Mail Bases options are selected as well. Click OK
Click My Computer and wait for the scan to finish
Click Save Report As. Under Save as type:, select Text file. Save this log to your Desktop and post a copy of it here.


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