Re: Windows XP Start up.
- From: Sharon F <sharonfDEL@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:56:26 -0600
On Tue, 1 Nov 2005 01:35:01 -0800, Windows XP start up wrote:
> Hi There.
>
> I have accidentaly deleted a few files on my pc when trying to get rid of a
> virus that is affecting my hosts file. In doing so i now can not open my pc,
> not even in safe mode. I can only reboot so far but my pc wont go onto the
> usual log on screen. I do get the nice XP blue screen but it will not go any
> further, and I can not stop it, nor go any further.
>
> Hope some one can help, I'm not sure how I can do any reinstallations of XP
>
> Thanks
The HOST file is not critical to XP starting successfully. It sounds like
the virus has done more damage than messing around with one file. Or there
may be more than one virus. Are you able to boot to safe mode and perform
removal of the malware there?
You've asked about reinstalling Windows. Unfortunately, chances are the
virus/malware will still be on the system after a reinstall or repair. A
repair install of Windows may get you up long enough to do surgical removal
of the intruders but you would have to know exactly what they are and have
removal directions on hand. On the other hand, a repair may only get you up
and running long enough to grab data. Or may make no difference at all.
How to repair Windows depends on what you have available to repair or
reinstall. If the system came with XP pre-installed, you'll need to follow
the manufacturer's directions. Otherwise, see the following article:
How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341
Last resort but effective: Use whatever means available to grab what data
you can and do a complete rebuild of the system.
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
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