-----Original Message-----
Flashing the BIOS does not remove a virus.

If you have reformatted your hard drive several times
and are still becoming
infected by viruses, it seems to me that the basic issue
is that you are not
adept at protecting your computer from viruses. Here are
some virus
prevention tips to consider for your next reformat:

1. To clear your hard disk of viruses, you need to
delete your partition(s)
and perform a clean install of Windows. This completely
erases your hard
disk. Use the Windows XP CD to do this.
2. Do not connect to the Internet until your antivirus
software and firewall
have been re-installed. If you do not have firewall
software, activate
Windows' own Internet Connection Firewall. Be sure that
your antivirus
software (and firewall if you have one) are configured
for maximum
protection.
3. Now connect to the Internet and go directly to
Windows Update. Install
all critical updates and service packs. Temporarily
disable your virus
scanner when downloading updates from Windows Update.
4. After re-enabling your antivirus software, update
your virus signatures.
After you have done this perform a full virus scan.

With your OS updated and your antivirus protection and
firewall in place,
you can begin to use your computer. Now is the time to
adopt defensive
computing practices, so no miscreant can con you into
allowing your machine
to become infected again.

Rocky

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-----Original Message-----
low-level format the drive and start over.
clear the CMOS and re-flash the BIOS to get it out of
memory.


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"low-level format the drive and start over" Would just
getting a flash BIOS update from Intel work? I can't
format the HD for the 99th time again. Say it ain't so!


.
Thanks Rocky but you misunderstood me. I have formatted
my HD many times over several years, using different OS
(Win98, Win98SE etc.) I have had no trouble to date w/
this install of WinXP Pro. It's just that everything is
working so well this time EXCEPT the reboot issue. I feel
there MUST be another solution other then to format. I
view that as the "eat the bullet" approach. Gotta be
another way.