Repair windows?

Question

i am planning to reformat my pc because of a virus...
but the problem is there are some files in my C: that i want to retrieve some files first before reformating... another

prob is i cant access the pc cause the virus stops windows startup...
a window says that it can be resolved by inserting the windows cd and attempt a repair...
will it work....?
so you have any suggestions on how to retrieve my files...
one more thing, i misplaced my windows cd... so i bought a new one with sp2, will it work?
my former windows doesnt contain sp2 in the cd...
thanks...

Answer 1

the repair wont work. the virus will still be in windows xp. try to get the drive to a friend to retrieve the files for u. then format the drive.

Answer 2

Two ways to do this is to...
1. Start Menu
2. All Programs
3. Accessories
4. System Tools
5. System Restore (allows to make changes you did on Windows back to normal)

OR

1. Run Windows Setup
2. Press the key for the Windows Repair Option.

P.S. For the second part don't worry, let in run through and let it restart and then it will ask you if you want to..
Run Windows
Repair Windows
Exit Septup

You select the option the repair the windows and it will not re-install it, it just restores files that have been corrupted or missing.

To Retrieve Files is only possible if you have another computer.
1. Connect you hard drive on the computer that works and set your hard drive the one that has a virus to "Slave."
2. Then boot it up and the go to "My Computer" to transfer your files.