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Boot Sector virus on XP machine

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by regamy

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I got a boot sector virus while downloading a file from the internet. I attempted to fixed the problem by fdisk /mbr on command prompt, it didn't help. I reformat and reinstalled XP through the recovery disk, boot sector is still in my system. Cananyone help fixed this boot sector virus.

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by thechas

I would suggest that you identify the specific virus, and check with both Symantec and Mcafee as to how they recommend removing it.

You might also check out the links on the fdisk page at www.fdisk.com
Perhaps one of the linked utilities will beable to clear the virus.

Chas

by bohicam1

You can do a search on google.com for a util called clearhdd.exe It is available on most hard drive manufacturers sites yet it doesn't matter which one you use. It is a small 10k program that you can place onto a boot floppy (that is how I se it). type clearhdd.exe and then the drive number..0 if it is the primary drive. answer y twice and it will leave your drive as clean as it left the factory.
Good luck!

Mike

by regamy

I tried both suggestion but boot sector virus is still there. I would appreciate if anyone could help me with this annoying problem

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