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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: eameln on September 19, 2008, 08:59:29 AM

Title: opening in safe mode post virus
Post by: eameln on September 19, 2008, 08:59:29 AM

My Acer aspire was attacked very quickly by the "AntivirusXP2008" virus. Now I am unable to open in Safe mode as recommended by Norton. After choosing any of the safe mode options I get the page of code which either freezes or goes into a blank screen.  what can I do?

Title: Re: opening in safe mode post virus
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on September 19, 2008, 09:06:11 AM

How long does the screen of code appear for? It make take a minute for windows to get into Safe Mode.

Title: Re: opening in safe mode post virus
Post by: eameln on September 19, 2008, 10:18:33 AM

Longer than 1 minute, what may be the reason for that?

Title: Re: opening in safe mode post virus
Post by: patio on September 19, 2008, 03:01:09 PM

You're not being patient enough...if safe mode has not been used in awhile or if you are recovering from an infection it can take upwards of 12 minutes...
Try again and grab the Adult Beverage of your choice...

Title: Re: opening in safe mode post virus
Post by: eameln on September 20, 2008, 10:07:55 AM

Thank you, we shall try.  That would be coffee...

Title: Re: opening in safe mode post virus
Post by: patio on September 20, 2008, 11:28:29 AM

 ;D