Domain cannot be found error while logging in?

DyslexicHobo

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I need to reformat, but it won't let me boot from CD. I decided to use Delpart, but in order to do that I need to go into safe mode with Command prompt. When I get to the log in part, I click on administrator and type in the pass. Then I get an error that says: "The specified domain either does not exist or cannot be found". Is there any way to get rid of this error, or another way to reformat? Thanks!
 

corkyg

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Sounds like a big time virus or Trojan. Boot with an external medium - floppy or CD - then run FDISK and clean house. Preferably a floppy with an old Win98 E-disk.
 

Mike2Own

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yeah, I would suggest running an antivirus program (if possible) once you are in safemode and see if that helps. You might also want to try some spyware programs.
 

DyslexicHobo

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There's definitely no viruses. I just put this computer together from scratch with all brand new parts.

When I boot from the CD, it goes straight into Windows.