2006-07-06 23:08:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Simple..
Use 'System Restore'
What is 'System Restore'?
- The System Restore feature is built into Windows XP and is used to return your computer to an earlier state if you have a system failure or other major problem with your computer. The point of System Restore is to restore your system to a workable state without you having to reinstall the operating system and lose your data files in the process.
2006-07-06 23:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by Syaz 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you know what the virus is called, go to www.sophos.com and download a fix for it. However, without virus software I doubt you know what it's called! In future, use some virus protection software - it needn't cost you anything (AVG is an example of very good free software ) but it will save you a lot of hassle. Sadly, today, viruses are inevitable unless to keep your PC disconnected from any network and don't put any disks or CD in it!
2006-07-07 07:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by notthateazy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, heres another creative solution. find a friend who reads a lot of tech magazine, those come with free software CD to try out, borrow and install, scan and youll get the virus for free.
One other thing to try is to remove your hard-disk, bring it to a friends PC with an updated anti-virus program, slave your HDD to your friends PC, and scan...
2006-07-07 06:14:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trendmicro Housecall will scan your pc online for free and then either remove the threat or tell you how to manually... but you still have to dl a little thing (think it's a kernal) for it to work :)
2006-07-07 06:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by ~Donna~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - you need virus scanner. Even formatting may leave some viruses.
You can download free AV software anyway - like http://www.free-av.com
2006-07-07 06:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by the_dt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure go to trendmicro.com website and go to choose product click on housecall and follow the instructions.
2006-07-07 06:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by arianasdad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reformat your computer. I can help you do that if your running on a Dell Home Edition XP. Let me know if you need help!! Good luck!
2006-07-07 06:09:51 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Courtney♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only format it if you have the installation disk for windows. I would re-partition it too.
2006-07-07 06:12:23 · answer #8 · answered by Neil - the hypocrite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go a scan for free at trendmicro
2006-07-07 06:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by Jimmy James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
format your hard drive, reinstall all of your software!
2006-07-07 06:13:24 · answer #10 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋