How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware is

[Guest annonymous]

I have problem with my computer running windows xp home. I have reinstalled

windows many times in last 2 weeks and during this I also opted for the

complete format (not the quick one) of Hard drive but after a day or two

computer again stops working showing a blue screen and telling that windows

have shut down to prevent some damage and from here it doesn't boot anymore.

Some body told me that I would have to format Hard drive by DOS. Can anybody

please tell me how. Remember that currently computer is not in bootable

stage. thanks.

[Guest John John (MVP)]

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malwareis

 

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malwareis

 

Clean Install Windows XP

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

 

John

 

annonymous wrote:

> I have problem with my computer running windows xp home. I have reinstalled

> windows many times in last 2 weeks and during this I also opted for the

> complete format (not the quick one) of Hard drive but after a day or two

> computer again stops working showing a blue screen and telling that windows

> have shut down to prevent some damage and from here it doesn't boot anymore.

> Some body told me that I would have to format Hard drive by DOS. Can anybody

> please tell me how. Remember that currently computer is not in bootable

> stage. thanks.

[Guest R. McCarty]

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware is

 

I'd stop formatting & re-installing XP. Next time the machine BSODs

write down the codes that are presented. With that information you can

determine what is the cause of the stops.

Unless you have another physical drive in the machine with data, it's

not likely a fresh install is infected. This assumes you have AntiVirus on

the computer.

When you capture the BSOD, post the stop code 0X________ here

and someone will help you isolate the problem.

 

"annonymous" <annonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:B8FCA7C9-32A3-46C3-A4EF-30237D802B44@microsoft.com...

>I have problem with my computer running windows xp home. I have reinstalled

> windows many times in last 2 weeks and during this I also opted for the

> complete format (not the quick one) of Hard drive but after a day or two

> computer again stops working showing a blue screen and telling that

> windows

> have shut down to prevent some damage and from here it doesn't boot

> anymore.

> Some body told me that I would have to format Hard drive by DOS. Can

> anybody

> please tell me how. Remember that currently computer is not in bootable

> stage. thanks.

[Guest Anteaus]

RE: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware is

 

Firstly, are you sure this isn't a hardware problem? It sounds more like it.

Possibly the HD itself, the PSU, or the mobo's disk-controller chip.

 

Assuming a virus, if you have formatted the disk but the virus returned then

it may be that you didn't clean the MBR. Do this by booting witha DOS disk

and typing

 

FDISK /MBR

 

Alternatively, it may be that the virus has reinstated itself from removable

media. You need to practice a thorough disinfection of all possible sources.

 

To clean a disk completeley I generally use Ranish Partition Manager. The

"E" option will fill a partition with zeros. Although it would be unusual for

a virus to survive a format UNLESS it's an MBR type.

 

"annonymous" wrote:

> I have problem with my computer running windows xp home. I have reinstalled

> windows many times in last 2 weeks and during this I also opted for the

> complete format (not the quick one) of Hard drive but after a day or two

> computer again stops working showing a blue screen and telling that windows

> have shut down to prevent some damage and from here it doesn't boot anymore.

> Some body told me that I would have to format Hard drive by DOS. Can anybody

> please tell me how. Remember that currently computer is not in bootable

> stage. thanks.

[Guest Ken Blake, MVP]

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware is

 

On Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:02:00 -0700, annonymous

<annonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> I have problem with my computer running windows xp home. I have reinstalled

> windows many times in last 2 weeks

 

 

I almost recommend against doing to solve problems, and one of the

reasons is that without finding out what is wrong, you are very likely

to repeat the behavior that caused it, and quickly find yourself back

in the same situation. That's apparently what has happened to you.

 

> and during this I also opted for the

> complete format (not the quick one) of Hard drive but after a day or two

> computer again stops working showing a blue screen and telling that windows

> have shut down to prevent some damage and from here it doesn't boot anymore.

> Some body told me that I would have to format Hard drive by DOS. Can anybody

> please tell me how.

 

 

No. That's not necessary and the person who told you that is not

correct.

 

Please describe your problems in detail.Especially what is the error

code shown on the blue screen. Another possibility is that you are

experiencing a hardware problem, not a Windows one.

 

> Remember that currently computer is not in bootable

> stage. thanks.

 

--

Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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[Guest nass]

RE: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware is

 

 

 

"annonymous" wrote:

> I have problem with my computer running windows xp home. I have reinstalled

> windows many times in last 2 weeks and during this I also opted for the

> complete format (not the quick one) of Hard drive but after a day or two

> computer again stops working showing a blue screen and telling that windows

> have shut down to prevent some damage and from here it doesn't boot anymore.

> Some body told me that I would have to format Hard drive by DOS. Can anybody

> please tell me how. Remember that currently computer is not in bootable

> stage. thanks.

 

I will check the hardware first like:

- System Get overheated or Thermal component burnt (or dust accumelated )

- Defective RAM

- Going bad HDD

- Losse Connectors

- Power supply specially fromthe Motherboard to the Power supply check for

burning Connector.

Try a Full format/Clean install.

HTH,

nass

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http://www.nasstec.co.uk

[Guest annonymous]

RE: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

RE: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

A problem has been detected and windows has been shat down---------

---------------------------

KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR

 

 

If this is the first time-----------------------------------------

 

check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly

installed----------------

 

if problem continues disable or remove any newly installed hardware of

software. disable BIOS memory options -------------------------

 

Technical information

 

STOP : O*OOOOOO7A (O*CO3E465C, O*COOOOOOE, O*F919778A, O*08AD2860)

nfts.sys- address F919778A base at F9142000, datestamp 41107eea

 

Begining dump of memory.

 

Note: * used in above codes is perhaps small x or multiplication sign.

[Guest nass]

RE: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

RE: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

 

 

You receive an error message on a Windows XP-based computer: "Stop

0x00000077" or "KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR"

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315266

 

Common Causes of STOP Messages 0x00000077 and 0x0000007A

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/130801

 

Stop 0x00000077 KERNEL_STACK_INPAGE_ERROR

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/228753

Troubleshooting Common Stop Messages

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/core/fnhd_exe_fzdh.mspx?mfr=true

 

You may have a bad RAM try to test your RAM by running Memtest by

downloading this tool and unzip it and make a floppy or CD/DVD and run it on

Reboot.

http://www.memtest86.com/

You may need to reposition/reset the RAM sticks in their slots.

 

HTH

nass

---

http://www.nasstec.co.uk

 

"annonymous" wrote:

> A problem has been detected and windows has been shat down---------

> ---------------------------

> KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR

>

>

> If this is the first time-----------------------------------------

>

> check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly

> installed----------------

>

> if problem continues disable or remove any newly installed hardware of

> software. disable BIOS memory options -------------------------

>

> Technical information

>

> STOP : O*OOOOOO7A (O*CO3E465C, O*COOOOOOE, O*F919778A, O*08AD2860)

> nfts.sys- address F919778A base at F9142000, datestamp 41107eea

>

> Begining dump of memory.

>

> Note: * used in above codes is perhaps small x or multiplication sign.

>

>

[Guest R. McCarty]

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

This error is usually associated with a disk operation. The number

of possible causes is fairly long. It could be a defective drive or the

controller that hosts the drive. Along with that it may be a BIOS

setting or the BIOS requires a firmware update to address a known

issue.

 

One diagnostic that may help is to download the drive vendor's

diagnostics disk. This is usually bootable and will run tests on the disk

to verify that it is not defective and reliable. Depending on which type

of interface you may have a defective cable ( SATA or PATA ).

 

There are too many variables to give you a definitive suggestion on

what is wrong. After the amount of time you've spent on it, it may be

time to take the machine to a small/reputable computer repair shop.

 

"annonymous" <annonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:A417CFDD-0DC2-4B01-9274-548BE4D6CAF9@microsoft.com...

>A problem has been detected and windows has been shat down---------

> ---------------------------

> KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR

>

>

> If this is the first time-----------------------------------------

>

> check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly

> installed----------------

>

> if problem continues disable or remove any newly installed hardware of

> software. disable BIOS memory options -------------------------

>

> Technical information

>

> STOP : O*OOOOOO7A (O*CO3E465C, O*COOOOOOE, O*F919778A, O*08AD2860)

> nfts.sys- address F919778A base at F9142000, datestamp 41107eea

>

> Begining dump of memory.

>

> Note: * used in above codes is perhaps small x or multiplication sign.

>

>

[Guest Peter Foldes]

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Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

That is pointing to a bad Ram. Check your Ram and also see if they are seated properly

 

--

Peter

 

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"annonymous" <annonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A417CFDD-0DC2-4B01-9274-548BE4D6CAF9@microsoft.com...

>A problem has been detected and windows has been shat down---------

> ---------------------------

> KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR

>

>

> If this is the first time-----------------------------------------

>

> check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly

> installed----------------

>

> if problem continues disable or remove any newly installed hardware of

> software. disable BIOS memory options -------------------------

>

> Technical information

>

> STOP : O*OOOOOO7A (O*CO3E465C, O*COOOOOOE, O*F919778A, O*08AD2860)

> nfts.sys- address F919778A base at F9142000, datestamp 41107eea

>

> Begining dump of memory.

>

> Note: * used in above codes is perhaps small x or multiplication sign.

>

>

[Guest Bruce Chambers]

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Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malwareis

 

annonymous wrote:

> I have problem with my computer running windows xp home. I have reinstalled

> windows many times in last 2 weeks and during this I also opted for the

> complete format (not the quick one) of Hard drive but after a day or two

> computer again stops working showing a blue screen and telling that windows

> have shut down to prevent some damage and from here it doesn't boot anymore.

> Some body told me that I would have to format Hard drive by DOS.

 

 

That's complete and utter nonsense. Never, ever listen to that person

again concerning computers.

 

> Can anybody

> please tell me how. Remember that currently computer is not in bootable

> stage. thanks.

 

 

Actually, what you need to do is isolate and replace the piece of

defective hardware that is causing your problems. However, you've

carefully left out any details that might have help us guide you in the

correct direction. Generically:

 

Start with testing the RAM. You might try MemTest86:

http://www.memtest86.com/ It's free. Then you can download and use the

hard drive manufacturer's diagnostic utility to test the hard drive. If

both RAM and hard drive test out clean, check with the motherboard

manufacturer for any diagnostic utilities.

 

 

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[Guest HeyBub]

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

Re: How to completely clean hard drive so that no virus or malware

 

annonymous wrote:

> A problem has been detected and windows has been shat down---------

> ---------------------------

> KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR

>

>

> If this is the first time-----------------------------------------

>

> check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly

> installed----------------

>

> if problem continues disable or remove any newly installed hardware of

> software. disable BIOS memory options -------------------------

>

> Technical information

>

> STOP : O*OOOOOO7A (O*CO3E465C, O*COOOOOOE, O*F919778A, O*08AD2860)

> nfts.sys- address F919778A base at F9142000, datestamp 41107eea

>

> Begining dump of memory.

>

> Note: * used in above codes is perhaps small x or multiplication sign.

 

"The Stop 0x7A message indicates that a page of kernel data was not found in

the paging (virtual memory) file and could not be read into memory. This

might be due to incompatible disk or controller drivers, firmware, or

hardware."

 

The second and third parameters point directly to bad RAM (or possibly bad

disk cache). Do you have more than 4GB of RAM? The base address translates

to 4,179,195,786.