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Microsoft => Microsoft DOS => Topic started by: Fairlight Dennison on August 09, 2004, 03:28:34 PM

Title: how do i erase h/d & reinstall xp?
Post by: Fairlight Dennison on August 09, 2004, 03:28:34 PM

i want to get rid of the trojan :o,and start over from scratch, but i dont know how :P

Title: Re: how do i erase h/d & reinstall xp?
Post by: merlin_2 on August 09, 2004, 03:37:10 PM

i would run this first>http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/  but drastic to reload a sytem but here is the info>http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Title: Re: how do i erase h/d & reinstall xp?
Post by: johnwill on August 09, 2004, 04:45:24 PM

Just boot the XP CD and format the disk before you install, you'll get rid of anything on it.

Title: Re: how do i erase h/d & reinstall xp?
Post by: MalikTous on August 10, 2004, 01:30:03 PM

If you have a floppy, search for all files on the system with file extension .WPA and copy them (preferably with their directory paths) to the floppy disk. After you have re-formatted and re-loaded XP, copy those back where they came from and you may be able to dodge re-activation. Loading your virus killer and checking the floppy is also good, enable your antivirus apps if possible before using the content of anything burned while you have an infection.