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Laptop Problems

  • 14-02-2005 11:19pm
    #1
    Mimikyu
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  • #2
    Jammer
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    maybe a form of that M$ 8|4$¬3R (MS Blaster)

    You'll need to reformat, then run down to ur local pc shop and buy some anti-virus software.


  • #3
    angelofdeath
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    task manager will still work, check what processes are going on

    yeah it could be blaster, but a format may not be entirerly needed


  • #4
    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,272 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    Sounds like blaster worm alrite. Get patch from MS site. Removal tools can be got from the likes of symantec.com etc. Service Pack 2 will also sort this.

    Tip:
    When the shutdown message appears, goto start/run and type "shutdown /a" to get rid of it. Give you time to get patches downloaded etc.

    Have a look here

    IF you do format, patch system before you reconnect to web again or you'll be back to squre one.


  • #5
    Mimikyu
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  • #6
    MrVestek
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    To turn off the shut down quickly open up a command prompt box and type shutdown.exe -a

    That'll abort the shutdown in progress. Hope this helps.


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  • #7
    Infini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,573 ✭✭✭Infini


    If you buy norton AV 2005 it runs a preinstall scan before installing. If its a worm It'll remove it. If it doesn't disrupt the install all you'd have to do is install the AV and then run liveupdate. After that run a Virus scan and it should either delete or quarentine the worm screwing up your lappy. Hope this helps.


  • #8
    Mimikyu
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  • #9
    aidan_walsh
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    Put the original Windows CD into the drive, and select full format and install.


  • #10
    PowerHouseDan
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    And dont bother buying Anitvirus software. AVG is the best around and its free


  • #11
    Mimikyu
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  • #12
    aidan_walsh
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    Solitaryman666 wrote:
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    Yeah, but this time make sure to install a properly up to date firewall, VS, and Ad/Spyware scanner to catch most problems before they do anything.


  • #13
    Mimikyu
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  • #14
    Mimikyu
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  • #15
    Infini
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,573 ✭✭✭Infini


    Put the CD in the drive then turn on the Lappy. It should come up instead of the windows boot screen, a message saying "press any key to boot from CD". Most windows OS CAN BE BOOTED DIRECTLY FROM THE CD.


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