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aliEnRIK

hemophobic wrote: »

Hi, the dr web scan is still taking ages. I've found the recovery CD, would it be easier just to back up and do a fresh install?

That would guarantee a clean computer

hemophobic

Thankyou for all the help!!

I've done clean installs before just

backup-->install--->servicepacks---->updates--->install antivirus---->re install needed programs ---> put files back on

right?

aliEnRIK

I dont have any problems with what youve put there (Just make sure the firewall is switched on from the offset)

spud17

backup-->install--->servicepacks---->updates--->install antivirus---->re install needed programs ---> put files back on

Personally I install AV then service packs/updates, you're covered if you have to check anything on the web.

asininity

I'd personally spyware and virus scan all the files you put back on it before you put them back on. And if you have another clean system download the security programs on there, transfer them and install them before connecting to the internet.

hemophobic

Thank you so much for all the help. Got it all sorted now and it is miles better.

andy2004

Now back it up, before you get any spyware on it, found some freeware backup programs. this is the 2nd one,

http://www.todo-backup.com/products/home/

http://www.runtime.org/driveimage-xml.htm
then you wont need to do this

backup-->install--->servicepacks---->updates--->install antivirus---->re install needed programs ---> put files back on

it will just be use the backup.
if you have 2 partitions or 2 harddrive you can store the backup image on the 2nd drive/partition.