The short answer is, "Don't go into folders that you don't know what they are. " If your computer is working normally, leave things as they...
XPbootISO If you have a burner you can download that ISO file and create a boot CD that will boot an XP system that has bootloader problems....
If you have a floppy drive, download this XP boot floppy and double click it to run it. It will build a boot floppy that you can use to attempt to...
Yes, true and cool.
And now, would anybody care to go snipe hunting? :D
There's a good article here that explains that pretty well. You always need one primary partition (named the SYSTEM partition by Windows) but...
You're gonna get hollered at braddky cuz she already tried that three times in the earlier part of this thread. :D It is hard to believe that...
http://www.cites.uiuc.edu/vpn/firewallports.html That link outlines the ports that are used. You'll have to wing it on setting them to open in...
No, you just receive what is known as a 419 scam letter. Just delete it. :) It can't harm you unless you respond by sending information and...
I certainly hope most folks are smart enough not to fall for that. :) If the folks here aren't, I doubt they'll be of much service helping anyone...
Why not give the Security forum a look at your HJT log? I see reference to files being changed to illegal versions. It's worth a shot. Also...
You'll do well to stay wary of it. ;) It's called "Drive Mapper" and it can really screw up your system. I have only used it once and it...
No problem derfsch, The fact that a specific Trojan was identified may be cause for alarm with your system however. Check it carefully for...
Thanks for the heads up but the files I upload are clean. I actually made them myself so there is no way they can contain any malware. Perhaps...
Try turning off script debugging (both boxes). Open IE > Tools > Internet Options > Advanced > Browsing > (tag both of the "disable script...
Yep, I agree. That pretty well confirms that you need to reinstall the system. If I understand you correctly, your son has become the owner of...
Mike, if you don't have burner software other than the standard XP supplied type, it won't be able to handle .iso files. You can get a freebie...
If you have a burner, use this XP Boot iso image to create the equivalent of that boot floppy.
Mike, the first thing I try is my XP boot floppy. It will boot a system that has damaged bootloader files or a corrupt MBR. Good diagnostic tool...
It won't help much more than it already has since that's the same link I posted. :D
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