ok heres the deal my sisters put viruses on my desktop, i restored it and the pests that i call my sisters lost the windows cd so now that i deleted windows i have nothing to install it back on.... please tell me what i should do i really need help with this one and im really stumped.
2007-07-18 15:04:09 · 6 answers · asked by soon to be meteoroligst 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Legally you should reorder them from the manufacturer of your pc (hp gateway dell etc).
I dont know if you know someone with a plain OS that is not manufacturer specific but if you have someone with an out of the store copy of the same OS then you can install using that disk and the KEY on the back or side of your pc casing.
Or you can always pay a local repair shop found in the yellow pages to use their software and your key (call for quotes first)
2007-07-18 15:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by Doug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the local computer repair shop, tell them you need a copy of Windows whatever version you had, tell them you have a product key, but your cd got broken or misplaced, they will probably make you a copy for about 10 dollars, thats what most charge, around here anyway. If you do not have your product key, then thank your sisters for making you have to buy another licensed copy of window.
2007-07-18 22:09:26 · answer #2 · answered by jhdcomputer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... for next time try these programs before deleting your windows. Really, formating your drive should be the last step. Oh well at least you learned from your mistake.
These are a few FREE programs (which I personally use), which work great together to check whether your computer is infected, if anything is found they will remove the problem files. Make sure to disable your own Anti-virus before installing a new one because it may cause a conflict.
Download the following:
Spybot: Search & Destroy - Application to scan for spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software. Make sure to download all of the newest updates before scanning.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Windows Defender - Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Make sure to download all of the newest updates before scanning.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
A Free online Scan you can perform is at Trend Micro’s website. They have an online scanner that works through your internet browser to detect viruses and malware on your computer. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
AVG Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Free Edition -http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/
Make sure to disable your own Anti-virus before installing a new one because it may cause a conflict. Make sure to download all of the newest updates before scanning.
To prevent future problems download SpywareBlaster and PC Tools Firewall Plus. Update them both and make sure to enable all protection.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
2007-07-18 22:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by cake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are using a hp,dell, compaq, or other majour brands they all put the serial keys on the side of the computer on a little windows sticker. However you will need an oem cd, you can go to your local PC shop and they can do it for you
2007-07-18 22:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click on help & Support or call them it may cost as much as $45 inorder for them to help you reinstall it but you need to giv4e them your computer ID and Serial Number. :-) The number is at: 1-800-474-6836
2007-07-18 22:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by sashio07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have a lot of options.
Go to Wallmart and buy a new fresh copy of either XP or Vista.
Don
2007-07-18 22:07:56 · answer #6 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋