Boot Sector virus

I suspect that there is some virus in the Boot Sector. I have already a few
A/V - Anti-spy gadgets on my system but I'm not sure that they are checking
boot sector. What's your suggestion? What tools to use to check boot
sector and clean up it eventually?
Marek Kalisz


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