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02 Jan 2009, 11:55 pm

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I'm having problems too. I picked up a virus/worm recently, and now I can only use my computer in "safe mode". It sucks because I can't get the sound to work, so no music, or Youtubes. I guess it's time to visit the "computer guy". :shrug:


hjave you been able to get virus scan working in safe mode?


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03 Jan 2009, 12:19 am

^I don't have a "paid" virus protection program yet, and haven't found any free ones that'll touch my virus/worm. It seems to be really strong, and hard to get rid of. :scratch:


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03 Jan 2009, 12:23 am

go to your locla best buy its 50 bucks and its well worth it.

or get all important data off, hope that your important data is not infected. fdisk it (format the drive) reinstall and just hope.


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03 Jan 2009, 12:36 am

^I tried a re-install but for some reason, it didn't work. It didn't even erase any of the stuff I have. When I started it back up, everything was the same as before. Keep in mind that I'm not very good with computers, but my Dell seems to be more complicated than others. On my buddies computer, it is very simple to do a system recovery, and return it to it's "as new" state. I think I'm going to have to take it in for repair. I wish I had a "Best Buy" nearby, but I don't even know where the closest on is.


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03 Jan 2009, 12:41 am

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^I tried a re-install but for some reason, it didn't work. It didn't even erase any of the stuff I have. When I started it back up, everything was the same as before. Keep in mind that I'm not very good with computers, but my Dell seems to be more complicated than others. On my buddies computer, it is very simple to do a system recovery, and return it to it's "as new" state. I think I'm going to have to take it in for repair. I wish I had a "Best Buy" nearby, but I don't even know where the closest on is.


Ok heres what i want you to do..

do you have a RETAIL WINDOWS CD?

if yes continue, if no STOP and go to a store and buy one.

Now..

click start then run then type cmd then type in fdisk C://

im rusty on windows systems, that SHOULD format your hard drive. the computer will no longer boot. then boot to the install CD.


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03 Jan 2009, 12:55 am

^Thanks for the advice. I need to get that CD, the only one I have is the one that came with my computer, and it is supposed to install WindowsXP. I ran it three times(2 different ways) with no success. I even setup my computer to boot from CD and that didn't work, so I gave up for now. I guess I'll have to live with "safe mode" for a little while.


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03 Jan 2009, 12:58 am

most in the box CDs do not work when there is a master boot record virus. which you may have. or another serious record. your best off buying a true retail CD


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03 Jan 2009, 1:02 am

Cool, I think I might give that a try before I take it to the shop. Thanks.


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03 Jan 2009, 1:04 am

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Cool, I think I might give that a try before I take it to the shop. Thanks.


sometimes you can get a retail disk for under 100 dollars taking it in costs more than that so yes you are better off trying a retail CD


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03 Jan 2009, 1:05 am

I wonder if you can get a better deal on Ebay? Hmm....I'll have to check it out. :chin:


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03 Jan 2009, 3:32 am

jawbrodt wrote:
^Thanks for the advice. I need to get that CD, the only one I have is the one that came with my computer, and it is supposed to install WindowsXP. I ran it three times(2 different ways) with no success. I even setup my computer to boot from CD and that didn't work, so I gave up for now. I guess I'll have to live with "safe mode" for a little while.
actually u dont necessarily need cd if u have windows xp..not sure about vista but when your computer turns on tap f11 it will boot it self from hard drive


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03 Jan 2009, 11:46 am

Glad to hear things are looking up, Strapples. :)

Good luck, jawbrodt.


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04 Jan 2009, 5:40 pm

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Glad to hear things are looking up, Strapples. :)

Good luck, jawbrodt.


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04 Jan 2009, 7:58 pm

Munch munch.


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04 Jan 2009, 8:11 pm

what you munching on.


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09 Jan 2009, 6:13 pm

GREAT NEWS!! ! I RECOVERED MY BLOG AND MOST / ALL OF MY PHOTOS!! ! I JUST HAVE TO RETITLE ALL THE PHOTOS! GO LOOK AT MY NEW BLOG SYSTEM!! ! YAY!

No youtube video for now, my BlackBerry is giving me trouble with recording video :(


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