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Guest thomas
Posted

I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret not paying

attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to AVG's VAULT.

A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause my

computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the infected

file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have never

seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had much in it,

the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The cursor

moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not work, so I

attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue screen

appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut

down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

 

STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

 

 

I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe Mode. I

selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed Enter. A

black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS and

returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other options

in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with Command

Prompt) with the same result.

 

I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can be

used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came with

my computer.)

 

Thanks for any thoughts.

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Guest Uncle Grumpy
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

"thomas" <9r6bdg1v001@sneakemail.com> wrote:

>I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can be

>used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came with

>my computer.)

 

What good would booting to DOS be?

 

You have to either reinstall XP or run a repair install (best option

to try first).

 

Can't do either without an XP disc, and running a repair install

requires that you have the Dell disc that is appropriate for your

system.

 

If Dell is one of those that includes a hidden partition on your drive

that contains what is needed to restore your system, they you will be

able to do that without a disc.

 

Read your manual, or call Dell.

Posted

RE: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

 

 

"thomas" wrote:

> I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

> notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

> detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret not paying

> attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to AVG's VAULT.

> A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause my

> computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the infected

> file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have never

> seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had much in it,

> the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The cursor

> moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not work, so I

> attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue screen

> appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut

> down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

>

> STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

>

>

> I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe Mode. I

> selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed Enter. A

> black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS and

> returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other options

> in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with Command

> Prompt) with the same result.

>

> I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can be

> used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came with

> my computer.)

>

> Thanks for any thoughts.

 

 

 

All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see what the

heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp you need to

disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware and

viruses!.

 

Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full scan for

both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

 

Run a scan from here on-line:

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

Download Avast Cleaner from here:

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

HTH.

nass

Guest thomas
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

I had thought that from DOS, I might be able to locate the virus and delete

it.

(But other than playing around some in DOS in pre-Windows days, I don't

really know anything about it.)

 

I have a CD that Dell sent to me. However, it is called a "Reinstallation

CD" (not a repair CD). I can ask Dell if this would be useful for simple

repair without reinstalling the entire operating system. I also note on the

CD that it says, "CD is not for reinstallation of ... drivers." And it is

apparently a driver (or some file masquerading as a driver) that has the

virus in it.

 

Thanks.

 

 

"Uncle Grumpy" <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> wrote in message

news:3s9ub39k3q4kquo4jatg4sui76u5vpqhci@4ax.com...

> "thomas" <9r6bdg1v001@sneakemail.com> wrote:

>

> >I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can

be

> >used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came

with

> >my computer.)

>

> What good would booting to DOS be?

>

> You have to either reinstall XP or run a repair install (best option

> to try first).

>

> Can't do either without an XP disc, and running a repair install

> requires that you have the Dell disc that is appropriate for your

> system.

>

> If Dell is one of those that includes a hidden partition on your drive

> that contains what is needed to restore your system, they you will be

> able to do that without a disc.

>

> Read your manual, or call Dell.

Guest thomas
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus before

trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

 

As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration option, but

the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I selected

the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from this blue

screen except to turn off the computer?

 

Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be used if I

can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a CD or an

external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as the Boot

Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

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

news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

>

>

> "thomas" wrote:

>

> > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

> > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

> > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret not

paying

> > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to AVG's

VAULT.

> > A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause my

> > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the infected

> > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have never

> > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had much in

it,

> > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The

cursor

> > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not work,

so I

> > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue

screen

> > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut

> > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

> >

> > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> >

> >

> > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe Mode.

I

> > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed Enter. A

> > black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS and

> > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other

options

> > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with Command

> > Prompt) with the same result.

> >

> > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can

be

> > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came

with

> > my computer.)

> >

> > Thanks for any thoughts.

>

>

>

> All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see what the

> heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp you need

to

> disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware and

> viruses!.

>

> Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full scan for

> both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

>

> Run a scan from here on-line:

> http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

>

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> HTH.

> nass

Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

 

Hi Thomas,

You can perform a repair/install from the Recovery CD supplied by the Vendor.

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

Or you can use this PartPE to gain access and rescue your data and perform a

scan for the virus:

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

HTH.

nass

"thomas" wrote:

> I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus before

> trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

>

> As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration option, but

> the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I selected

> the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from this blue

> screen except to turn off the computer?

>

> Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be used if I

> can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a CD or an

> external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as the Boot

> Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

>

> Thanks.

>

>

>

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

> news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

> >

> >

> > "thomas" wrote:

> >

> > > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

> > > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

> > > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret not

> paying

> > > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to AVG's

> VAULT.

> > > A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause my

> > > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the infected

> > > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have never

> > > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had much in

> it,

> > > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The

> cursor

> > > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not work,

> so I

> > > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue

> screen

> > > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut

> > > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

> > >

> > > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> > >

> > >

> > > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe Mode.

> I

> > > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed Enter. A

> > > black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS and

> > > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other

> options

> > > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with Command

> > > Prompt) with the same result.

> > >

> > > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can

> be

> > > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came

> with

> > > my computer.)

> > >

> > > Thanks for any thoughts.

> >

> >

> >

> > All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see what the

> > heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp you need

> to

> > disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware and

> > viruses!.

> >

> > Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> > configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full scan for

> > both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

> >

> > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> >

> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> > Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> > http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> > HTH.

> > nass

>

>

>

Guest Dave Candi
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

Hi Thomas you can try using these if you can get into windows

 

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

 

also ad-aware might be of use if you dont have it installed already

 

On the more direct side seeing as you cannot get into windows Try to borrow

a copy or buy a copy of windows xp from sombody and then get into the

recovery console. From there you'll be able to get a command prompt which

will give you more options. Do you have important data on your laptop? You

could also buy a 2.5" laptop hd to USB connector. The laptop hard drives are

quite simple to remove and then retrieve your data from any pc with usb. Good

luck

 

 

 

 

 

 

"nass" wrote:

>

> Hi Thomas,

> You can perform a repair/install from the Recovery CD supplied by the Vendor.

> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

> Or you can use this PartPE to gain access and rescue your data and perform a

> scan for the virus:

> http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/

> http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

> HTH.

> nass

> "thomas" wrote:

>

> > I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus before

> > trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

> >

> > As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration option, but

> > the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I selected

> > the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from this blue

> > screen except to turn off the computer?

> >

> > Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be used if I

> > can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a CD or an

> > external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as the Boot

> > Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

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

> > news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

> > >

> > >

> > > "thomas" wrote:

> > >

> > > > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

> > > > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

> > > > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret not

> > paying

> > > > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to AVG's

> > VAULT.

> > > > A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause my

> > > > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the infected

> > > > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have never

> > > > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had much in

> > it,

> > > > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The

> > cursor

> > > > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not work,

> > so I

> > > > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue

> > screen

> > > > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut

> > > > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

> > > >

> > > > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe Mode.

> > I

> > > > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed Enter. A

> > > > black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS and

> > > > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other

> > options

> > > > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with Command

> > > > Prompt) with the same result.

> > > >

> > > > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can

> > be

> > > > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came

> > with

> > > > my computer.)

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for any thoughts.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see what the

> > > heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp you need

> > to

> > > disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware and

> > > viruses!.

> > >

> > > Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> > > configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full scan for

> > > both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

> > >

> > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > >

> > http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> > > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> > > http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> > > HTH.

> > > nass

> >

> >

> >

Guest Uncle Grumpy
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

"thomas" <9r6bdg1v001@sneakemail.com> wrote:

>I had thought that from DOS, I might be able to locate the virus and delete

>it.

 

Nope. Wishful thinking at best.

>I have a CD that Dell sent to me. However, it is called a "Reinstallation

>CD" (not a repair CD). I can ask Dell if this would be useful for simple

>repair without reinstalling the entire operating system. I also note on the

>CD that it says, "CD is not for reinstallation of ... drivers." And it is

>apparently a driver (or some file masquerading as a driver) that has the

>virus in it.

 

Have you loaded that CD and taken a look at the options????????

 

Sometimes there are TWO options:

 

ONE: restore the entire system to Day One Condition

TWO: restore only the operating system.

 

Since you can't boot, and you have NO backups, you might just have to

be satisfied with ONE if you have no other options.

Guest Dave Candi
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

 

 

"Dave Candi" wrote:

> Hi Thomas you can try using these if you can get into windows

>

> http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

>

> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

>

> also ad-aware might be of use if you dont have it installed already

>

> On the more direct side seeing as you cannot get into windows Try to borrow

> a copy or buy a copy of windows xp from sombody and then get into the

> recovery console. From there you'll be able to get a command prompt which

> will give you more options. Do you have important data on your laptop? You

> could also buy a 2.5" laptop hd to USB connector. The laptop hard drives are

> quite simple to remove and then retrieve your data from any pc with usb. Good

> luck

>

Just to let you know avg found a virus on my centrino acer which then died

and that was 6 months and the laptop still wont work. I wouldn't recommend

avg at all although some people beg to differ.

>

>

>

>

>

> "nass" wrote:

>

> >

> > Hi Thomas,

> > You can perform a repair/install from the Recovery CD supplied by the Vendor.

> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

> > Or you can use this PartPE to gain access and rescue your data and perform a

> > scan for the virus:

> > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/

> > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

> > HTH.

> > nass

> > "thomas" wrote:

> >

> > > I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus before

> > > trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

> > >

> > > As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration option, but

> > > the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I selected

> > > the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from this blue

> > > screen except to turn off the computer?

> > >

> > > Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be used if I

> > > can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a CD or an

> > > external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as the Boot

> > > Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > > news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "thomas" wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

> > > > > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

> > > > > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret not

> > > paying

> > > > > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to AVG's

> > > VAULT.

> > > > > A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause my

> > > > > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the infected

> > > > > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have never

> > > > > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had much in

> > > it,

> > > > > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The

> > > cursor

> > > > > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not work,

> > > so I

> > > > > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue

> > > screen

> > > > > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut

> > > > > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

> > > > >

> > > > > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe Mode.

> > > I

> > > > > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed Enter. A

> > > > > black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS and

> > > > > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other

> > > options

> > > > > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with Command

> > > > > Prompt) with the same result.

> > > > >

> > > > > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that can

> > > be

> > > > > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD came

> > > with

> > > > > my computer.)

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks for any thoughts.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see what the

> > > > heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp you need

> > > to

> > > > disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware and

> > > > viruses!.

> > > >

> > > > Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> > > > configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full scan for

> > > > both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

> > > >

> > > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > > >

> > > http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > > Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> > > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> > > > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> > > > http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> > > > HTH.

> > > > nass

> > >

> > >

> > >

Guest thomas
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

If I am reading correctly,

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm requires that I am

able to boot into DOS (which I am yet unable to do from the Windows Advanced

Options Menu).

 

The http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ might prove helpful, but I need to download

with XP and create a CD to boot with. I will try to get a friend to do that

for me. (My other computer has 98SE.)

 

Thanks again.

 

 

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

news:4D5B0CAD-C310-4712-8D7A-03E851E4C3FF@microsoft.com...

>

> Hi Thomas,

> You can perform a repair/install from the Recovery CD supplied by the

Vendor.

> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

> Or you can use this PartPE to gain access and rescue your data and perform

a

> scan for the virus:

> http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/

> http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

> HTH.

> nass

> "thomas" wrote:

>

> > I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus

before

> > trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

> >

> > As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration option,

but

> > the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I

selected

> > the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from this

blue

> > screen except to turn off the computer?

> >

> > Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be used if

I

> > can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a CD

or an

> > external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as the

Boot

> > Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

> >

> > Thanks.

> >

> >

> >

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

> > news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

> > >

> > >

> > > "thomas" wrote:

> > >

> > > > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

> > > > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

> > > > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret

not

> > paying

> > > > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to

AVG's

> > VAULT.

> > > > A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause

my

> > > > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the

infected

> > > > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have

never

> > > > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had

much in

> > it,

> > > > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The

> > cursor

> > > > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not

work,

> > so I

> > > > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue

> > screen

> > > > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been

shut

> > > > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

> > > >

> > > > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe

Mode.

> > I

> > > > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed

Enter. A

> > > > black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS

and

> > > > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other

> > options

> > > > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with

Command

> > > > Prompt) with the same result.

> > > >

> > > > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that

can

> > be

> > > > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD

came

> > with

> > > > my computer.)

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for any thoughts.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see what

the

> > > heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp you

need

> > to

> > > disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware and

> > > viruses!.

> > >

> > > Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> > > configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full scan

for

> > > both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

> > >

> > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > >

> >

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> > > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> > > http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> > > HTH.

> > > nass

> >

> >

> >

Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

 

Hi Tom,

With the XP Repair, you will need to access the BIOS and set your CD as the

first boot device then your HDD, then insert the Recovery CD from the vendor

and select repair.

Or if your Friend has the same XP CD (OEM Vs Full Retail) borrow it and

perform the repair and when you asked to Enter the product key get the Key

from your Notebook (usually on the Bottom of the notebook).

Note: make sure you don't use the Driver CD, som vendor give two CDs one of

them the drivers for the Mobo, Video, DVD..etc.

HTH.

nass

"thomas" wrote:

> If I am reading correctly,

> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm requires that I am

> able to boot into DOS (which I am yet unable to do from the Windows Advanced

> Options Menu).

>

> The http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ might prove helpful, but I need to download

> with XP and create a CD to boot with. I will try to get a friend to do that

> for me. (My other computer has 98SE.)

>

> Thanks again.

>

>

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

> news:4D5B0CAD-C310-4712-8D7A-03E851E4C3FF@microsoft.com...

> >

> > Hi Thomas,

> > You can perform a repair/install from the Recovery CD supplied by the

> Vendor.

> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

> > Or you can use this PartPE to gain access and rescue your data and perform

> a

> > scan for the virus:

> > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/

> > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

> > HTH.

> > nass

> > "thomas" wrote:

> >

> > > I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus

> before

> > > trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

> > >

> > > As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration option,

> but

> > > the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I

> selected

> > > the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from this

> blue

> > > screen except to turn off the computer?

> > >

> > > Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be used if

> I

> > > can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a CD

> or an

> > > external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as the

> Boot

> > > Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > > news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "thomas" wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron 1300

> > > > > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it had

> > > > > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret

> not

> > > paying

> > > > > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to

> AVG's

> > > VAULT.

> > > > > A second message informed me that removing a system file might cause

> my

> > > > > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the

> infected

> > > > > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have

> never

> > > > > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had

> much in

> > > it,

> > > > > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point. (The

> > > cursor

> > > > > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not

> work,

> > > so I

> > > > > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue

> > > screen

> > > > > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has been

> shut

> > > > > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

> > > > >

> > > > > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe

> Mode.

> > > I

> > > > > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed

> Enter. A

> > > > > black screen scrolled a list of files in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS

> and

> > > > > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried other

> > > options

> > > > > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with

> Command

> > > > > Prompt) with the same result.

> > > > >

> > > > > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download that

> can

> > > be

> > > > > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD

> came

> > > with

> > > > > my computer.)

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks for any thoughts.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see what

> the

> > > > heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp you

> need

> > > to

> > > > disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware and

> > > > viruses!.

> > > >

> > > > Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> > > > configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full scan

> for

> > > > both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

> > > >

> > > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > > >

> > >

> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > > Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> > > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> > > > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> > > > http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> > > > HTH.

> > > > nass

> > >

> > >

> > >

>

>

>

Guest thomas
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

The Dell Reinstallation CD spins up, but nothing happens - just that same

blue screens appears on the screen.

 

Thanks for the thought.

 

 

"Uncle Grumpy" <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> wrote in message

news:aftub39ni0oktjrcecv262gfu2g0mu9q42@4ax.com...

> "thomas" <9r6bdg1v001@sneakemail.com> wrote:

>

> >I had thought that from DOS, I might be able to locate the virus and

delete

> >it.

>

> Nope. Wishful thinking at best.

>

> >I have a CD that Dell sent to me. However, it is called a "" (not a

repair CD). I can ask Dell if this would be useful for simple

> >repair without reinstalling the entire operating system. I also note on

the

> >CD that it says, "CD is not for reinstallation of ... drivers." And it is

> >apparently a driver (or some file masquerading as a driver) that has the

> >virus in it.

>

> Have you loaded that CD and taken a look at the options????????

>

> Sometimes there are TWO options:

>

> ONE: restore the entire system to Day One Condition

> TWO: restore only the operating system.

>

> Since you can't boot, and you have NO backups, you might just have to

> be satisfied with ONE if you have no other options.

Guest thomas
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

I already have the Dell Reinstallation CD. It spins in the CD drive, but

nothing happens. I wasn't aware that there might be a "Recovery Console" on

it. But I can't get to it. Just the same blue screen appears.

 

Good idea on removing the hard drive and recovering my data elsewhere. I

already have a USB to IDE/SATA adapter kit, which would probably work.

 

Thanks.

 

 

"Dave Candi" <DaveCandi@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:495CAF2D-C256-4322-ADD9-A7D9376CB6B9@microsoft.com...

> Hi Thomas you can try using these if you can get into windows

>

> http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

>

>

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

>

> also ad-aware might be of use if you dont have it installed already

>

> On the more direct side seeing as you cannot get into windows Try to

borrow

> a copy or buy a copy of windows xp from sombody and then get into the

> recovery console. From there you'll be able to get a command prompt which

> will give you more options. Do you have important data on your laptop? You

> could also buy a 2.5" laptop hd to USB connector. The laptop hard drives

are

> quite simple to remove and then retrieve your data from any pc with usb.

Good

> luck

>

>

>

>

>

>

> "nass" wrote:

>

> >

> > Hi Thomas,

> > You can perform a repair/install from the Recovery CD supplied by the

Vendor.

> > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

> > Or you can use this PartPE to gain access and rescue your data and

perform a

> > scan for the virus:

> > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/

> > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

> > HTH.

> > nass

> > "thomas" wrote:

> >

> > > I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus

before

> > > trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

> > >

> > > As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration option,

but

> > > the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I

selected

> > > the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from this

blue

> > > screen except to turn off the computer?

> > >

> > > Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be used

if I

> > > can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a CD

or an

> > > external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as the

Boot

> > > Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

> > >

> > > Thanks.

> > >

> > >

> > >

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

> > > news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "thomas" wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron

1300

> > > > > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it

had

> > > > > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I regret

not

> > > paying

> > > > > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to

AVG's

> > > VAULT.

> > > > > A second message informed me that removing a system file might

cause my

> > > > > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the

infected

> > > > > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I have

never

> > > > > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had

much in

> > > it,

> > > > > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point.

(The

> > > cursor

> > > > > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not

work,

> > > so I

> > > > > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a blue

> > > screen

> > > > > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has

been shut

> > > > > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends with:

> > > > >

> > > > > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected Safe

Mode.

> > > I

> > > > > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed

Enter. A

> > > > > black screen scrolled a list of files in

C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS and

> > > > > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried

other

> > > options

> > > > > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with

Command

> > > > > Prompt) with the same result.

> > > > >

> > > > > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download

that can

> > > be

> > > > > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD

came

> > > with

> > > > > my computer.)

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks for any thoughts.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see

what the

> > > > heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp

you need

> > > to

> > > > disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware

and

> > > > viruses!.

> > > >

> > > > Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> > > > configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full

scan for

> > > > both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

> > > >

> > > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > > >

> > >

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > > Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> > > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> > > > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> > > > http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> > > > HTH.

> > > > nass

> > >

> > >

> > >

Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

"thomas" <9r6bdg1v001@sneakemail.com> wrote

>I already have the Dell Reinstallation CD. It spins in the CD drive, but

> nothing happens. I wasn't aware that there might be a "Recovery Console"

> on

> it. But I can't get to it. Just the same blue screen appears.

 

You need to change the boot order in the BIOS so the CD is the first boot

device. Currently it's not set to boot from the CD. Restart the computer

and watch for a message on the screen for the keystrokes to press to enter

the BIOS (setup) or check the computer's documentation for what keys to

press. Once in the BIOS change the boot order so the CD is the first in the

list. Then exit the BIOS and reboot.

 

I do suggest that you first contact Dell tech support to find out what

recovery options are available with the CD you have and how to do a

recovery.

> Good idea on removing the hard drive and recovering my data elsewhere. I

> already have a USB to IDE/SATA adapter kit, which would probably work.

 

You shouldn't have to do this if you always have a full and complete backup

of important data. This should be the case at all times. After you get

this issue resolved make sure you setup some sort of regular backup.

 

I recommend using a drive imaging program for this, such as Acronis True

Image. This will create a compressed image of a drive or individual

partitions. Save these images on an external hard drive. This is a low

cost backup and recovery solution. After a full image subsequent images can

be incremental or differential saving time and space. Restores can be done

on a drive, partition, folder or file basis. It also does file backup, and

disk cloning.

 

<snip>

 

--

Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

Guest thomas
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

F2 gets me to Setup and the Dell "Reinstallation CD" does give me the option

to Repair as well as Reinstall. Choosing Repair gives me a C prompt. Hooray!

I guess I'm in DOS now. Haven't used DOS in 10 years, but at least I'm

seeing something other than that blue screen.

 

And yes, I do know better than not to back up. I always backed up my old

desktop onto CDs, but with this relatively new notebook, I hadn't quite

gotten a "round toit" :-(

 

I may yet pay the price, if I can't recover my data from this drive.

 

Thanks for the tips.

 

 

"Rock" <Rock@nospam.net> wrote in message

news:%23FodJXU3HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

> "thomas" <9r6bdg1v001@sneakemail.com> wrote

> >I already have the Dell Reinstallation CD. It spins in the CD drive, but

> > nothing happens. I wasn't aware that there might be a "Recovery Console"

> > on

> > it. But I can't get to it. Just the same blue screen appears.

>

> You need to change the boot order in the BIOS so the CD is the first boot

> device. Currently it's not set to boot from the CD. Restart the computer

> and watch for a message on the screen for the keystrokes to press to enter

> the BIOS (setup) or check the computer's documentation for what keys to

> press. Once in the BIOS change the boot order so the CD is the first in

the

> list. Then exit the BIOS and reboot.

>

> I do suggest that you first contact Dell tech support to find out what

> recovery options are available with the CD you have and how to do a

> recovery.

>

> > Good idea on removing the hard drive and recovering my data elsewhere. I

> > already have a USB to IDE/SATA adapter kit, which would probably work.

>

> You shouldn't have to do this if you always have a full and complete

backup

> of important data. This should be the case at all times. After you get

> this issue resolved make sure you setup some sort of regular backup.

>

> I recommend using a drive imaging program for this, such as Acronis True

> Image. This will create a compressed image of a drive or individual

> partitions. Save these images on an external hard drive. This is a low

> cost backup and recovery solution. After a full image subsequent images

can

> be incremental or differential saving time and space. Restores can be

done

> on a drive, partition, folder or file basis. It also does file backup,

and

> disk cloning.

>

> <snip>

>

> --

> Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

>

Guest thomas
Posted

Re: Can't boot into Safe Mode

 

Thanks, nass. Yes, I needed to "access the BIOS and set ... CD as the first

boot device then ... HDD" My Dell "Reinstallation CD" now works. (I got

stumped for a while when it asked me for the Administrator's password, and

the Product Key wasn't recognized. When asked once again to enter my

password, out of frustration I just pressed Enter. That did work, apparently

because I had never set up my computer with an Administrator's password, so

I guess the Enter key is my default password. Whew :-) Selecting the Repair

option loaded the Repair Console (really don't know what that is) and

eventually got me to a DOS C prompt.

 

I did a dir just for the heck of it and got the WINDOWS directory. I haven't

used DOS in 10 years, so before I got myself into trouble, I shut down.

 

I rebooted using my new BART PE CD, which I have downloaded, installed and

burned with a friend's XP computer. BART PE appears to be working fine on my

computer. (No more blue screens with the STOP message.) Now I will have to

do some study at http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/ as to how to use BART

PE, hopefully to remove the virus and/or repair my existing Windows XP.

 

Thanks for the links and tips.

 

Tom

 

 

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

news:79F3F790-CC13-4A6A-9CE5-E47821786E79@microsoft.com...

>

> Hi Tom,

> With the XP Repair, you will need to access the BIOS and set your CD as

the

> first boot device then your HDD, then insert the Recovery CD from the

vendor

> and select repair.

> Or if your Friend has the same XP CD (OEM Vs Full Retail) borrow it and

> perform the repair and when you asked to Enter the product key get the Key

> from your Notebook (usually on the Bottom of the notebook).

> Note: make sure you don't use the Driver CD, som vendor give two CDs one

of

> them the drivers for the Mobo, Video, DVD..etc.

> HTH.

> nass

> "thomas" wrote:

>

> > If I am reading correctly,

> > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm requires that I am

> > able to boot into DOS (which I am yet unable to do from the Windows

Advanced

> > Options Menu).

> >

> > The http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/ might prove helpful, but I need to

download

> > with XP and create a CD to boot with. I will try to get a friend to do

that

> > for me. (My other computer has 98SE.)

> >

> > Thanks again.

> >

> >

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

> > news:4D5B0CAD-C310-4712-8D7A-03E851E4C3FF@microsoft.com...

> > >

> > > Hi Thomas,

> > > You can perform a repair/install from the Recovery CD supplied by the

> > Vendor.

> > > How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install

> > > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

> > > Or you can use this PartPE to gain access and rescue your data and

perform

> > a

> > > scan for the virus:

> > > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/changes/

> > > http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

> > > HTH.

> > > nass

> > > "thomas" wrote:

> > >

> > > > I am properly chastised for not writing down the name of the virus

> > before

> > > > trying to send it to the AVG virus vault.

> > > >

> > > > As you suggest, I did attempt the Last Know Good Configuration

option,

> > but

> > > > the next screen I saw was the same blue one described below when I

> > selected

> > > > the Safe Mode option. Is there any action that can be taken from

this

> > blue

> > > > screen except to turn off the computer?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks for the list of recommended downloads. Can any of them be

used if

> > I

> > > > can't get into Safe Mode much less online? Could they be run from a

CD

> > or an

> > > > external hard drive? Is there such a thing as a "boot CD" (such as

the

> > Boot

> > > > Floppy that I have for my Windows 98SE)?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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

> > > > news:693A9ACB-5624-412D-9E6A-E1A4D3A82DA1@microsoft.com...

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > "thomas" wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > I have Window XP Home Edition SP2 installed on a Dell Inspiron

1300

> > > > > > notebook. While I was online, AVG popped up to inform me that it

had

> > > > > > detected a virus located in C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS. (I

regret

> > not

> > > > paying

> > > > > > attention to its name.) I selected sending the infected file to

> > AVG's

> > > > VAULT.

> > > > > > A second message informed me that removing a system file might

cause

> > my

> > > > > > computer to not operate properly. I confirmed that I wanted the

> > infected

> > > > > > file sent to the vault. Then another message appeared (that I

have

> > never

> > > > > > seen before) telling me that the vault was full. (It had not had

> > much in

> > > > it,

> > > > > > the last time I looked.) The computer locked up at that point.

(The

> > > > cursor

> > > > > > moved, but nothing could be clicked on.) Ctrl+ALT+Delete did not

> > work,

> > > > so I

> > > > > > attempted a hard reboot. Upon turning the computer back on, a

blue

> > > > screen

> > > > > > appeared saying, " A problem has been detected and Windows has

been

> > shut

> > > > > > down to prevent damage to your computer..." The message ends

with:

> > > > > >

> > > > > > STOP: 0x0000007B (0xF8960528, 0xC000000E,0x00000000, 0x00000000)

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I booted into the Windows Advanced Options Menu and selected

Safe

> > Mode.

> > > > I

> > > > > > selected Windows XP Home Edition (the only option) and pressed

> > Enter. A

> > > > > > black screen scrolled a list of files in

C:WINDOWS/system32/DRIVERS

> > and

> > > > > > returned to the original blue screen described above. I tried

other

> > > > options

> > > > > > in the Windows Advanced Options Menu (including Safe Mode with

> > Command

> > > > > > Prompt) with the same result.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I am guessing that there might be something that I can download

that

> > can

> > > > be

> > > > > > used on a CD to boot the computer at least into DOS. (No such CD

> > came

> > > > with

> > > > > > my computer.)

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Thanks for any thoughts.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > All of these nagging message and you didn't stop surfing to see

what

> > the

> > > > > heck this virus is or just scan, even if AVG told you in the Temp

you

> > need

> > > > to

> > > > > disconnect and Disinfect the machine by scanning for both Malware

and

> > > > > viruses!.

> > > > >

> > > > > Try the Advanced Boot options again and this time select last good

> > > > > configuration and see if you are able to login and perform a full

scan

> > for

> > > > > both and also from other Vendors to be sure the system is clean.

> > > > >

> > > > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > > > >

> > > >

> >

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > > > Download Avast Cleaner from here:

> > > > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > > > Lots of tools to download and disinfect your machine:

> > > > > http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Downloads/browseFreeRemovalTool/

> > > > > http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

> > > > > HTH.

> > > > > nass

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> >

> >

> >


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