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I think I'm infected with a virus!

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  • Jas0n_2
    Jas0n_2 Posts: 16 Forumite
    are there any other online scanners I can use?
  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    To be quite frank with you Jason, there comes a time when it is quicker to do a backup of your important files and completely format and reinstall Windows - in my opinion, this is one of those times. :p
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • Jas0n_2
    Jas0n_2 Posts: 16 Forumite
    Donnie wrote: »
    If there are so few files on the PC, I would just re-install XP.

    I'm afraid I don't have an XP cd.
  • Money_Grabber13579
    Money_Grabber13579 Posts: 4,441 Forumite
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    Do you have any recovery CD's or a recovery partition on your hard drive?
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  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Well you legally download and use a CD image of Windows XP, burn it to CD and install from that CD - I believe Microsoft even give you a download. The illegal part is to use a serial number that does not belong to you.

    Do you have a serial number to hand? If not, you can easily recover it with a small program such as Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder (link).
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    Link to Windows XP Service Pack 3 - ISO-9660 CD Image File:- http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2fcde6ce-b5fb-4488-8c50-fe22559d164e&displaylang=en
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    That is only SP3, not a Windows XP OS.
  • Jas0n_2
    Jas0n_2 Posts: 16 Forumite
    Donnie wrote: »
    That is only SP3, not a Windows XP OS.

    Oh...

    Well, I'm trying to install an antivirus atm...
  • spakkker
    spakkker Posts: 1,322 Forumite
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    No antivirus?? Ever peed into a force 9 gale?
  • Jaffa.
    Jaffa. Posts: 1,193 Forumite
    Jas0n wrote: »
    Oh...

    Well, I'm trying to install an antivirus atm...

    You might find that you won't be able to set-up any antivirus because of the viruses stopping you.

    If I was you I would...

    Note your XP key using the Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder (the one basmic linked to) and make sure you have lent a windows XP cd from someone.

    download DBAN and burn the ISO to CD using ImgBurn

    wipe the hard drive with it using the 'quick' command

    Reset your router to factory defaults (incase anything has changed any settings and openend ports) then turn it off

    Re-install windows

    connect to your router via ethernet and set it up with passwords on both the wireless and router setup page
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