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Lifestyle virus
- Thread starter compjock
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Hi there,
The first thing to try is to boot into safe mode. To do this tap the F8 key while you boot the machine.
From safe mode or safe mode with networking you may be able to scan and remove the virus.
2 sites that are frequently mentioned here are
Hope this helps.
Peter.
Remember- It's nice to be important,
but it's important to be nice
The first thing to try is to boot into safe mode. To do this tap the F8 key while you boot the machine.
From safe mode or safe mode with networking you may be able to scan and remove the virus.
2 sites that are frequently mentioned here are
Hope this helps.
Peter.
Remember- It's nice to be important,
but it's important to be nice
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electronicsfreak
Technical User
What antivirus is he currently using? Why can he not get into safe mode? What happens when he tries?
Download avg anti spyware from the link below
Also, download ccleaner from the link below.
There is a point in wisdom and knowledge that when you reach it, you exceed what is considered possible - Jason Schoon
Download avg anti spyware from the link below
Also, download ccleaner from the link below.
There is a point in wisdom and knowledge that when you reach it, you exceed what is considered possible - Jason Schoon
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