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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: Regulator on November 24, 2009, 08:00:35 AM

Title: is it possible for...
Post by: Regulator on November 24, 2009, 08:00:35 AM
a virus to block access to a hard drive prevent you from booting up into windows?

If so how would go about fixing it?
Title: Re: is it possible for...
Post by: mroilfield on November 24, 2009, 08:02:15 AM
So are you having problems booting into windows or is this just a hypothetical question?
Title: Re: is it possible for...
Post by: Regulator on November 24, 2009, 08:07:39 AM
yes im having problems booting into windows and im trying to get help on fixing this problem because I'd rather not buy a new HD just yet.
Title: Re: is it possible for...
Post by: mroilfield on November 24, 2009, 08:24:11 AM
You need to post the full details of your problem.
Title: Re: is it possible for...
Post by: Allan on November 24, 2009, 08:30:34 AM
1) Yes it's possible, but not in your case.
2) I told you that you need a sata driver. Starting a new thread won't change that.
Title: Re: is it possible for...
Post by: Regulator on November 24, 2009, 09:12:25 AM
just remembered that i have a couple custom xp install cds around with sata drivers slipstreamed so im trying those now.