XP Mean Virus ?

[aviwil]

It appears there is a virus on this XP PC . It will restart in the middle of things . The NOD AV cant finish . The Super Anti Spyware also can't finish . Both cause a restart . Running Word gets message that Windows is illegal . Safe Mode doesn't help . This started about 2 weeks ago . Tried searching the Norton Virus list for some such virus - but there are so many - very difficult . I don't think there is any hardware problem . Can anyone suggest anything ?

 

[CalvinHobbes]

Backup your important files and format...

 

[QuixoticOne]

http://www.free-av.de/en/tools...vir_rescue_system.html

They have a download for a bootable CD that you can create with the .EXE file you may download there.
Their bootable CD may help you scan for / remove the virus.

I have heard the following commended as well, the bitdefender online scan:
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

In the end, though, it is often best to backup & reinstall.

 

[aviwil]

Thanks people . QuixoticOne , I'll try that .

 

[MadAmos]

you could also try the online scanners at Kaspersky, and Trendmicro I recommend in safe mode w/networking. also there is the Windows One Care on line scanner.

Amos

 

[aviwil]

OK . Using online scanners didn't help . Also ran WDC disk diagnostic and also OK . Even diskcleanup causes a restart . I suspect there may be some corrupted system files . Can anyone reccomend a reliable repair utility ?

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: aviwil
OK . Using online scanners didn't help . Also ran WDC disk diagnostic and also OK . Even diskcleanup causes a restart . I suspect there may be some corrupted system files . Can anyone reccomend a reliable repair utility ?

You booted off of a bootable CD and it restarted? Sounds more like a hardware problem such as memory in that case.