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    Re: XP Antivirus 2008 Still In My System? Or Other Trojans?
    « Reply #15 on: August 20, 2008, 06:59:24 PM »
    Would this be a better guide to follow?
    Although I forget how to set windows to start from the CD-Rom.....
    http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx
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      « Reply #16 on: August 20, 2008, 07:51:46 PM »
      I didnt have the option of a repair, just fresh install, screw it, going with that and I hope everything is fine after that....
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      Re: XP Antivirus 2008 Still In My System? Or Other Trojans?
      « Reply #17 on: August 20, 2008, 08:19:17 PM »
      Click on Start > Run and type sfc /scannow  then press Enter (note the space between scf and /scannow)

      That will start the file checking utility.
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        « Reply #18 on: August 20, 2008, 08:31:41 PM »
        That doesnt work, all that happens is the windows cd starts running and after that the options I mentioned above....
        And when I try to install I get this....
        "Setup cannot continue because the version of windows on your computer is newer then the version on the cd.
        To erase the newer version and install the old version restart the computer , boot from this cd and follow the instructions for a new installation.'

        I did that but the same screen comes up over and over, I cant even seem to reinstall windows.....And the CD-rom is only a year old....
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        Re: XP Antivirus 2008 Still In My System? Or Other Trojans?
        « Reply #19 on: August 20, 2008, 09:23:50 PM »
        Go to Add or Remove Programs and uninstall SP3. The disk will only work with SP2.
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          « Reply #20 on: August 21, 2008, 10:24:55 AM »
          Quote from: evilfantasy on August 20, 2008, 09:23:50 PM
          Go to Add or Remove Programs and uninstall SP3. The disk will only work with SP2.
          That worked, thanx....

          I tried a repair install, but the same problems are still there, so trying a fresh install....
          However, it says 'you choose to install windows xp on a partition that contains another operating system. this might cause the other to fuction improperly.
          CAUTION - Installing multiple operating systems on a single partition is not recommended.'

          So is it safe to install over the old one? All I want is a total clean start....
          I guess I should delete the old partition? Just want to be sure I know what I'm doing....
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          Re: XP Antivirus 2008 Still In My System? Or Other Trojans?
          « Reply #21 on: August 21, 2008, 01:31:18 PM »
           There are more steps to it then just putting the disk in and installing.

          That said I have only done it a few times. Please ask in the Windows forum here at Computer Hope so the techs that visit that forum can give you better details then I can.
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            Re: XP Antivirus 2008 Still In My System? Or Other Trojans?
            « Reply #22 on: August 21, 2008, 03:53:08 PM »
            OK, thanx for all you help Evil.... 8)
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            Re: XP Antivirus 2008 Still In My System? Or Other Trojans?
            « Reply #23 on: August 21, 2008, 03:54:56 PM »
            Hope you get it sorted out. Now and then one of these virus will render a PC un-useable.
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              « Reply #24 on: August 21, 2008, 08:53:30 PM »
              Quote from: evilfantasy on August 21, 2008, 03:54:56 PM
              Hope you get it sorted out. Now and then one of these virus will render a PC un-useable.
              Well thats comforting.... ;D
              No luck so far.....
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              Re: XP Antivirus 2008 Still In My System? Or Other Trojans?
              « Reply #25 on: August 21, 2008, 08:56:48 PM »
              I don't know the exact procedure by memory but you need to format (fdisk) and then install. You might get some good instructions from google. Try re-install xp or something similar.

              This site has a lot of methods for installing and repairing. http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/format_XP.htm
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