Rescue CD

Download this AVG program and run the virus scan direct from the disc. (As windows will not be running, there will be nothing to get in the way of scanning and repair)
Once done, you can image your HDD, (Acronis is one of the easiest ways to do this) fit your new drive, and then re-load the image on it.
NOTE: You may need to re-activate Windows; however this is just a simple case of a free phone call to Microsoft. (Instructions will be on-screen)
Hope this helps

Bill

Diki

You can monitor the running processes and start up programs as much as you want, as good virus and Malware will not show up in them. (It would be pointless to write them if they did)
Don’t bury your head in the sand; otherwise sooner or later something’s going to bite you in the rear.

Bill

What IS 'malware'? If it doesn't affect your computer in any way, if it doesn't slow you down, cause any symptom whatsoever, how is it malware?

Burying your head in the sand, at least to me, implies ignoring a potential solution to your problems. If you haven't GOT any problems, never have HAD any problems, and keep your ear to the ground for any substantiated change in the whole affair (not rumor mill topics ground out primarily by the security industry), I say bring it on! I have a good backup regimen (might not have security problems, but hard drives fail, sooner or later!), and am prepared to wait for real life problems to occur.

Like I said, (to paraphrase)... 15+ years with my head stuck in the sand, not a grain up my nose. Put your PC out on the web for a DAY without security software, then come back and tell me who has the problem...!

Hi



It is pointless to discuss this with Diki. He is so sure he understands everything. And he DONT listen to you. And he dont even know what malware is... sigh

"A healthy person is someone who has not been adequately studied."

Regards
Jørgen

It's pointless to discuss which OS is better in terms of safety against viruses/malware/trojans because it depends on various factors:

- robustness of OS itself (OS with fewer 'holes' in the system will be safer)

- patching period (if security patches are issued regularly, and installed promptly, the OS will be safer)

- number of users (attacker prefers wider spread OS platform to affect more computers)

- user attitude (careless users will likely get their computers infected even with anti-virus installed)

Statistically, Mac users are safer then Windows users, but that doesn't mean every Mac user will be 'virus-free', and certainly it doesn't mean there are no 'virus-free' users in Windows community.

P.S. I might not be a good example, but couple of years ago, I used Windows XP with no anti-virus (or similar) for about a year (testing it every 3-4 months) and through all that time haven't got a single virus.

It's hilarious that the guy with all the problems in the first place is the one counseling ME! Tell you what... when I DO get a problem, I'll come ask you. Don't hold your breath!