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slata1979

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xp defender virus
« on: May 21, 2010, 02:29:36 PM »
hi,  my computer got the advanced xp defender virus and it won't allow me to open anything or get rid of it by running any anti virus software or by any other suggestions i've found on the internet, it also now won't even start windows, is there anyway to save or will i have to completely re-format?  please help!!!

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Re: xp defender virus
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2010, 05:21:08 PM »
Hello and welcome to Computer Hope Forum. My name is Dave. I will be helping you out with your particular problem on your computer. I am working under the guidance of one of the specialist of this forum so it may take a bit longer to process your logs.

1. I will be working on your Malware issues. This may or may not solve other issues you have with your machine.
2. The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.
3. If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to ask.
4. Please DO NOT run any other tools or scans while I am helping you.
5. It is important that you reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
6. Your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use. Be assured, any links I give are safe.
7. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.

Go to this link to create a Rescue CD or to this site to create a Rescue USB. Carefully follow all the instructions for whichever method you choose.
Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's