My computer just got 99 viruses and I just took all of my important files off the computer. How can I re-set my computer to when you would have originally bought it?
And my virus protection program doesn't work.
2007-05-31 09:50:31 · 9 answers · asked by Orange Lipbalm 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
First try to make up of your files then try to make restore System of your PC.
Go to Start > Accessories > System tools > System Restore
Try to restore your computer to an earlier date.
If this didn’t work and the PC is still much infected try to make a format.
2007-05-31 10:02:57 · answer #1 · answered by Gabriel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Formatting and reinstalling seems a bit extreme. How about updating your virus protection first and ridding the machine of the viruses first.
How do you know that your backed up important files won't reinfect your computer the next time you use them?
Get adequate protection and remove the problem...
If you insist on restoring... you could restore your computer to the way it was a few weeks or months ago using System Restore:
START> All Programs> Accessories> System tools> System Restore
2007-05-31 10:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Den B7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer probably came with discs or instructions to create backup discs- unless it was a mac. If it was a Windows computer or a Linux computer, put in the original installation or backup disc and use that to reinstall completely.
2007-05-31 09:53:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, gonna reformat and reinstall your OS, but no ones mentioned that when you bring you files back onto the system after you've cleaned it, you better scan the files with an anti virus program first, otherwise, you'd have done all of that for nothing....
2007-05-31 09:58:15 · answer #4 · answered by DarkWolf_1st 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
insert your operating system (probably Windows) CD into your CD-ROM drive and follow the prompts to re-install.
when it asks you regarding formatting, remove the existing partition and create a new one with NTFS covering 100% of the remaining hard drive space. (i know that doesn't make much sense now, but believe me it'll make sense during installation and will work)
2007-05-31 09:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by AF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re install your computer with cd that came with it
It has got of your files it takes to run your computer.
Then you will have to reload the other thing that you want on it.
2007-05-31 10:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by scsriver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want it as you bought it, format your hard drive and reinstall your operating system.
2007-05-31 09:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by da4stringer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way is to format the computer
if you are unsure check out this web site it shows you how to format
http://www.theeldergeek.com/formatting_drives_using_xp_cd.htm
2007-05-31 10:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by minty359 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please add some info like the make, model and operating system.
I'll check back later.
2007-05-31 09:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by DOUGLAS M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋