Can't run any programs after my laptop boots...

[kawikaratekid]

I know that I have a virus on there but I can't run the anti virus program. So I downloaded avg's boot recovery disc. When I run it the program only completes about 1/4 of the scan and then the comp shuts down.

Any way to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[vakker]

I know that I have a virus on there but I can't run the anti virus program. So I downloaded avg's boot recovery disc. When I run it the program only completes about 1/4 of the scan and then the comp shuts down.

Any way to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

if a boot cd is not working? thats well beyond a simple virus.

thats just my observation.

[kawikaratekid]

Thanks...Any suggestions on how to repair this?

[Dragon1911]

Syetem restore or save your important files and reformat your hard drive.

[z83]

follow this

http://www.canadabodybuilding.com/forums/showpost.php?p=360909&postcount=2

[Jameson]

Worst case scenario back your files and look for a new hard drive. Other than that z83 has got the right idea.

Have you run the scan more than once and found that it errors at the same part? Have you tried running chkdsk? Maybe a bad sector on your HD or maybe Im paranoid.

[Iwant2Grow]

i probably can help , do you need to save the data on your machine ?

[kawikaratekid]

Syetem restore or save your important files and reformat your hard drive.

System Restore didn't work...After windows fires up it stops working soon after

[kawikaratekid]

follow this

http://www.canadabodybuilding.com/forums/showpost.php?p=360909&postcount=2

I'll try this today

[kawikaratekid]

Worst case scenario back your files and look for a new hard drive. Other than that z83 has got the right idea.

Have you run the scan more than once and found that it errors at the same part? Have you tried running chkdsk? Maybe a bad sector on your HD or maybe Im paranoid.

I'm not sure where the avg scan stops exactly. When I run it I don't have the patience to stare at the screen for seven to fifteen minutes. When I return the computer is shut down.

[kawikaratekid]

i probably can help , do you need to save the data on your machine ?

I don't need to save anything at all. It really doesn't matter if everything is wiped off and I start from scratch.

[Dragon1911]

Do you have the original operating system disk. Just reformat your entire hard drive and you will be starting from scratch. I had the same issue with a Dell and they walked me through it took about an hour to completely reformat back to factory condition

[kawikaratekid]

No I don't have the disk....Were you able to reformat without logging into windows?

[Dragon1911]

Yes you hit one of the F* buttons on the startup screen which takes you to the boot menu and from there you have to re partition your hard drive and re install the operating system. Im not a techy or anything so i dont know the specifics as dell walked me through my issue.

[kawikaratekid]

Okay I'll check that out if the earlier suggestion doesn't work.

[Iwant2Grow]

Yes you hit one of the F* buttons on the startup screen which takes you to the boot menu and from there you have to re partition your hard drive and re install the operating system. Im not a techy or anything so i dont know the specifics as dell walked me through my issue.


f8 or f9 usually

are you still having issues ?

if you download a ubuntu Linux LIVE cd you can boot form that and save your data . http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download

then we can reformat your hard drive if you want .

[_Ragnar_]

f8 or f9 usually

are you still having issues ?

if you download a ubuntu Linux LIVE cd you can boot form that and save your data . http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download

then we can reformat your hard drive if you want .

^^^^ This!! I switched a few months ago and haven't looked back!!

[Iwant2Grow]

me too just updated to ubuntu 10 from 9
serves me perfect and NO VIRUS EVER lol

[kawikaratekid]

The other stuff didn't work so I'll try this program out.... Thanks

[Iwant2Grow]

I saw this article today and i think everyoine who has windows machine should check it out

http://lifehacker.com/5504531/the-complete-guide-to-saving-your-windows-system-with-a-thumb-drive