Malke
Thu Nov 02 14:39:09 CST 2006
jennyisafriendofmine wrote:
> hi... i'm wondering if anyone can help me? i have serveral annoying
> virus', which are stopping me do day to day tasks, interfere with my
> internet connection and drivers. i cant seem to get rid of them via
> the delete button or via norton antivirus, i'm wondering if there is
> anyway i can clear my c: drive in dos/command prompt and re-install
> windows xp in dos/command prompt if i need to but...... i dont know
> any commands.. can someone please help... i've been trying to learn
> but cant find any simple websites... i would like to know how to wipe
> the c: drive clean(my primary hard-drive) and re-install xp without an
> operating system?? can anybody help this lost soul???
> pleaseeeee x x
To remove the viruses/malware:
Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
Include scanning with either Sysclean or Multi_AV, plus Ewido. Do all
prep/finishing work and follow instructions to do all scans in Safe
Mode.
When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
specialty forums listed at the link above (not here, please).
If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a professional
computer repair shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA).
To do a clean install of Windows (which includes formatting the hard
drive, effectively "wiping" the drive), you must have an operating
system disk. See these links for instructions, particularly the last
one which explains what you need to have on hand:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install How-To
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Reinstalling_Windows
Malke
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