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Boot sector WRITE VIRUS

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by john_lango

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I have a boot sector write virus on my system. I use Win 98 second edition as my operating system. I did FDISK and FORMAT. When attempting to re-install the operating system, the error message come up that a virus is present. Is this real or bogus? If real, how do I get rid of it? I suspect that I need to get into the boot section of the hard drive. - Thanks, John

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by dmiles

Create a new startup disk,the one you are using may be infected,using another system that is similar
Boot the computer with the anti-virus ERD and run from the command prompt
Use the boot disk and when the command prompt appears,type in Fdisk /mbr,reboot and run fdisk to partition and format the drive

by john_lango

A second person suggested that I check the Bios. I found that the Virus Detection was turned on. I turned this off and did as you suggested. As I type, Windows is being installed. THANK YOU VERY MUCH - I was getting close to pulling what little hair I have left out. One thing that I didn't understand was: "Boot the computer with the anti-virus ERD". If you have the time and can answer that, my Email is: john_lango@hotmail.com

by maxwell edison

Go into your BIOS - Look for BOIS Features Setup (or something similar, depending on the BIOS) and disable Virus Detection (or virus warning, or whatever - different depending on the BIOS). But disable this, and the warning message should go away. If this is enabled, the virus warning is bogus.

by john_lango

Virus detection was enabled - I turned it off, used another fresh copy of a startup disk, did Fdisk/mbr, rebooted, ran Fdisk again and Format/s. These steps were suggested by another person. As I type, Windows is being installed. THANK YOU VERY MUCH - I was getting close to pulling what little hair I have left out.

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