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Regulator

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    is it possible for...
    « 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?

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    Re: is it possible for...
    « Reply #1 on: November 24, 2009, 08:02:15 AM »
    So are you having problems booting into windows or is this just a hypothetical question?
    You can't fix Stupid!!!

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      Re: is it possible for...
      « Reply #2 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.

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      Re: is it possible for...
      « Reply #3 on: November 24, 2009, 08:24:11 AM »
      You need to post the full details of your problem.
      You can't fix Stupid!!!

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      Re: is it possible for...
      « Reply #4 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.

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        Re: is it possible for...
        « Reply #5 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.