reloading windows

From: cw (cw_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/13/04


Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 07:33:18 -0700

I believe I may have;/had some viruses. "stinger told me to delete some
registry files". What is the easiest way to save my existing files, erase
all programs and reload windows? If I put my old files on again, won't my
old files reinfect the computer?



Relevant Pages

  • Re: I cannot access the registry or the msconfig screen.
    ... MS-MVP Windows Media Center\Windows Powered Smart Display ... >> Some viruses actually disable your anti virus program. ... >> Creates usable copies of REGEDIT, MSCONFIG and Task Manager ... >> Downloadable McAfee AVERT Stinger: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • Re: I cannot access the registry or the msconfig screen.
    ... Then install a full blown AV app, update it and let it clean ... >> Some viruses actually disable your anti virus program. ... >> Creates usable copies of REGEDIT, MSCONFIG and Task Manager ... >> Downloadable McAfee AVERT Stinger: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • Re: Task Manager wont stay open!
    ... Stinger is a stand alone program made to remove a few common viruses of the ... Stinger is not meant to replace antivirus software ... you can download some free AV software or buy one of the commercial ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Update downloads wont start
    ... Downloadable McAfee AVERT Stinger and run it ... stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. ... > nothing happens with any program I try to download off the internet. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: need to wipe hard drive
    ... > corrupted by viruses. ... > How to I erase everything on the drive and reinstall?? ... Pop in your Windows XP CD, restart and boot from the CD and do a fresh ... install, it will format the drive for you ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)

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