Re: Norton AV ate critical Windows file

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"GTS" wrote:
One way to do
> this is to use an operating system that can be run from CD ROM such as
> Knoppix http://www.knoppix.net/

It looks rather technical, but after reading through the FAQ a few times,
and a rather helpful file here:

http://www.shockfamily.net/cedric/knoppix/

This looks like a VERY reasonable solution. I"m downloading knoppix right
now to Laptop 2, will burn to HD, and see if I can make Laptop1 boot. If so,
when we go out later I will see about getting a thumb drive or something to
move my critical files onto (I can dump them onto laptop 2, I guess - I've
probably got more than a minidrive will hold. haven't ever looked at one,
don't know what they'll do).

Then I'll put the handy reformat disk in and do so, and set about
reinstalling everything. A pain, but that will ensure any virus activity is
gone, right? I'll do a full scan immediately, as soon as I have the windows
install done.

Or - we've got a linksys wireless setup - any idea if Knoppix will work
within that to get online? Or can I just direct-connect into the modem? If so
I can just email all this stuff into my gmail account temporarily.

Thank you SO much - you've been a godsend. :)

.

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