Been to F8 and tried the various options: safe mode etc. I have been told that with a copy of Windows EP I can boot up and run but don't know how to get to a point to switch so that I can reboot from CD-ROM. Cheers
2006-11-18 04:02:59 · 4 answers · asked by jonathan r 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I think you have system restore in the OS. You first try to carryout system restore to a day previous to the day when there was no virus. You have to decide the date. The problem will be solved. Then,You insatll a standard antivirus soft ware such as Norton, AVG , Avast ( free antivirus software and Ad-aware, Ewido ( free spyware removers). You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html
After running the virus scan delete all temprory internet files including off line content and also unwanted files and temp. files. Finally, carryout a defragmentation . Your system will be back to the normal...!
2006-11-20 14:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by RAS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its either the delete key or F2 to get into the setup utility (BIOS). Once in, look for 1st boot device and set to the CD ROM
2006-11-18 12:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try computerhope.com i had some problems some time ago and some people recommended me that site and i had it fixed by reading the instructions they have there. pretty good.
my laptop's a toshiba satellite too. but sorry im not sure which button to press. it's been sometime since i had to do that. but normally i try and press all the f buttons. not recommended but i like the trial and error way of learning...
2006-11-18 12:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by j o s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-11-21 20:46:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋