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you haven't specified what OS you are using? Maybe this would be a good time to update ?? and create a backup,

I've had screensaver virus'.

Have you run a complete virus scan?

What kind of PC and OS are you running?

Yup, you got a virus and the right idea. find a friend with a start up disk and an OS and do a FULL format and install. Also as a thought, have you run scan disk with, thorough and fix errors, checked. you can do that with a boot disk from the dos command prompt if you have to.

So, you didnt get any discs at all? Strange...

Ok, if it is under warranty, ring them up the retailer, and see what they can do in regards to getting the Windows/Recovery CDs that should be supplied.

2nd-ly, you should ahve run a good virus scanner over all the files (a good one is from ESET, or Vet) and this may or not cure your porblems.

If all those fail, then you will need to procure the system software and do it yourself. Its not as easy, but it is necessary.

I apologise for not being clear, I feel a tad doped up (being sick is bad :( )

Maelgwyn (Im going to class, so send me an email on kearo945@student.otago.ac.nz if you need any help)

if u have Win XP try to boot to safe mode and boot with networking and try doing an online virus scan use Trend Micro/Norton if that does not help try the system restore i have recovered systems infeted using the restore feature,same as in Me,try the restore feature and if these things fail get a couple of disks and make virus boot disks using AVG/Norton or what ever u choose.And if these things fail i suggest u get some software and start from scratch.

Good luck

Check the PC documentation, there should be a way to boot to safe mode then run the anti-virus (whether on the PC or via internet). If no restore disks, what version of windows (upto 98 can create your own backups), ME and above does not give you the option of creating system disks.

Added note: ALWAYS run virus scanner when downloading, even cheap ones (free) can lower your frustration levels.

If you are using ME or XP, goto system restore and choose a date earlier than when the problem started and restore to that date.