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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
We understand that rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after
learning of a virus will get RID of that virus and others that may seep into the system. Are there any tasks/tricks to execute WHILE being in Safe Mode before one reboots BACK to the normal OS setting? If not, we were just wondering....thanks! -Infnet |
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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
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A virus scan can be done in 'Normal' mode - and in most cases the virus can be deleted from there. One exception is if the virus is in the System Volume Information folder - then it has to be manually deleted. That applies to Safe Mode as well. -- Will Denny MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User Please reply to the News Groups "Info Network" wrote in message om... We understand that rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after learning of a virus will get RID of that virus and others that may seep into the system. Are there any tasks/tricks to execute WHILE being in Safe Mode before one reboots BACK to the normal OS setting? If not, we were just wondering....thanks! -Infnet |
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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
XP is the smartest (?) OS from MS to date, but it's not that good.
Sorry, afraid you'll have to resort to a well-recognised, updated AV, AdAware, Spybot & cwshredder (run in Normal mode) -- johnf We understand that rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after learning of a virus will get RID of that virus and others that may seep into the system. Are there any tasks/tricks to execute WHILE being in Safe Mode before one reboots BACK to the normal OS setting? If not, we were just wondering....thanks! -Infnet |
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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
Booting into safe mode does not get rid of anything. Safe mode simply
reduces the number and character of the processes running on the computer. If you have a virus or spyware, you need to take steps to remove it and you need to take further steps to prevent it from returning. "Info Network" wrote in message om... We understand that rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after learning of a virus will get RID of that virus and others that may seep into the system. Are there any tasks/tricks to execute WHILE being in Safe Mode before one reboots BACK to the normal OS setting? If not, we were just wondering....thanks! -Infnet |
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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message ...
Booting into safe mode does not get rid of anything. Safe mode simply reduces the number and character of the processes running on the computer. If you have a virus or spyware, you need to take steps to remove it and you need to take further steps to prevent it from returning. Well, one time it was suggested rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after one of those viruses that shuts down the computer in 30 seconds occurs.... We did just that, and the shut down stopped - thus the virus had been either contained or was just cleaned-away vis Safe Mode. -Infnet |
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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
How did you come to the conclusion that it WAS a virus & not just a hiccup
in XP that a reboot cleared? Once you're infected, a virus stays there until you use the appropriate software to remove it. -- johnf "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message ... Booting into safe mode does not get rid of anything. Safe mode simply reduces the number and character of the processes running on the computer. If you have a virus or spyware, you need to take steps to remove it and you need to take further steps to prevent it from returning. Well, one time it was suggested rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after one of those viruses that shuts down the computer in 30 seconds occurs.... We did just that, and the shut down stopped - thus the virus had been either contained or was just cleaned-away vis Safe Mode. -Infnet |
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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
Safe mode is for running the computer with limited services when a service
or program is causing the computer to fail and needs fixing. You actually have to do the fix. No virus clears itself after a safe mode reboot. You have to remove a virus with anti-virus software or manually by following instructions specific to the virus. "Info Network" wrote in message om... "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message ... Booting into safe mode does not get rid of anything. Safe mode simply reduces the number and character of the processes running on the computer. If you have a virus or spyware, you need to take steps to remove it and you need to take further steps to prevent it from returning. Well, one time it was suggested rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after one of those viruses that shuts down the computer in 30 seconds occurs.... We did just that, and the shut down stopped - thus the virus had been either contained or was just cleaned-away vis Safe Mode. -Infnet |
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Safe Mode for Virus Eliminations
"Info Network" wrote in message
om... "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message ... Booting into safe mode does not get rid of anything. Safe mode simply reduces the number and character of the processes running on the computer. If you have a virus or spyware, you need to take steps to remove it and you need to take further steps to prevent it from returning. Well, one time it was suggested rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after one of those viruses that shuts down the computer in 30 seconds occurs.... We did just that, and the shut down stopped - thus the virus had been either contained or was just cleaned-away vis Safe Mode. Regardless of what was suggested, Colin is absolutely correct.Booting into safe mode does not get rid of anything. It may be the first step in solving certain kinds of problems, but by itself it does nothing permanent. -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Shell/User Please Reply to the Newsgroup |
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Hi there ...
If you have an Anti-virus Program which is fairly new ? Meaning you are for sure that you are still receiving or are able to receive update definitions, usually under a year old ? Then update yours definitions . Okay now you need to download a few programs first one is Ad aware ( free Version ) and you can get it from here. http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/ Now start this program up and JUST get the latest updates for it... Next program Spybot Search and Destroy (Free!) http://www.safer-networking.net/en/download/index.html Next Program SpywareBlaster (Free!) http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html Okay now you need to perform this operation from this website below http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310405 Okay this is next to perform below : Click Start. Open My Computer. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options. Select the View Tab. Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders. Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option. Click Yes to confirm. Click OK. Don't worry about the WARNING pop up windows this is normal . Now its time to restart your computer in SAFE MODE Restart the computer. The computer begins processing a set of instructions known as the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). What is displayed depends on the BIOS manufacturer. Some computers display a progress bar that refers to the word BIOS, while others may not display any indication that this process is happening. As soon as the BIOS has finished loading, begin tapping the F8 key on your keyboard. Continue to do so until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again. Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter... Okay once in safe mode do the following : Clear out your Temporary internet files and other temp files. Go to Start Settings Control Panel Internet Options. Under the General tab click the Delete temporary internet files, delete all Offline content as well. Clear out Cookies. Also, go to Start Find/search Files or folders in the named box, type: *.tmp and choose Edit select all - File delete. Empty/delete the entire contents of the C:\Windows\temp folder and C:\temp folder, if you have one. (Contents but not the folder itself.) This one too if Win2K or XP. C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Temp\ Delete your recycling bin ... Now its time to start Ad Aware and just basically perform the options its set at for now ... Just run the program and just remove whatever it finds... Start your spybor search and destory and do the same with this program Also with the spyware blaster , just clean what it finds , its pretty basic ..... Now its time to start your Anti - Virus Program and run it and see what it finds ... First choice is to repair whatever it finds, if that can't be done then delete the file... Now its time to restart your computer back to normal mode and reset your setting back too Once your computer is up and running do the following : http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310405 and this next : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../xpsysrst.mspx Okay after all this is done and you want to be sure whether you have any virus , Try doing the following from these sites and scan your computer , See if it finds anything http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home.asp http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx The information is provided "as is", It basically means that I am Not responsible for any action you take from my advise , Though do research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions "Info Network" wrote in message om... "Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message ... Booting into safe mode does not get rid of anything. Safe mode simply reduces the number and character of the processes running on the computer. If you have a virus or spyware, you need to take steps to remove it and you need to take further steps to prevent it from returning. Well, one time it was suggested rebooting the computer into SAFE MODE after one of those viruses that shuts down the computer in 30 seconds occurs.... We did just that, and the shut down stopped - thus the virus had been either contained or was just cleaned-away vis Safe Mode. -Infnet |
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