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Vista pc, Virus maybe ? has been extremely slow [Solved]

Started by Webster555 , Mar 16 2012 09:45 AM

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#46 JonTom

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Posted 25 March 2012 - 07:18 AM

Hello Webster555

It has been brought to my attention that you appear to be in breach of this forums Terms of Use (TOU).

You appear to have two registered accounts and are posting from both of them co-currently.

TOU:

Each forum member may have only one account.

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The disks you have will allow you to reformat the machine.

Information about how to perform the reformat can be found here

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#47 Webster555

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Posted 25 March 2012 - 07:41 AM

Yes. I mentioned it my first post I created this name for my sisters Pc. It has diff operating system and I did not want confusion with my normal id

#48 JonTom

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Posted 25 March 2012 - 08:05 AM

Hello Webster555

It has diff operating system and I did not want confusion with my normal id

We do prefer that you use your usual account regardless of how many machines you have and even if you are trying to help someone else.

Let me know how you get on with the R+R

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#49 Webster555

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Posted 25 March 2012 - 08:10 AM

Sure thing. I will try to get that done today. Thank you. I will keep you updated

#50 Webster555

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 03:56 PM

Starting now

#51 Webster555

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 04:01 PM

Not sure how to get it to boot from Cd..... triedcd and it booted regularly

#52 Webster555

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 04:10 PM

Got to the vista choice and then it went regularly again

#53 Webster555

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 04:15 PM

Think I got it now

#54 JonTom

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 04:21 PM

Think I got it now

The way to configure a machine to Boot from a CD varies depending on make and model. If your machine is now booting from the CD you ought to be able to work your way through the procedure detailed in the link I provided earlier.

Let me know if you encounter any problems

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#55 Webster555

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Posted 27 March 2012 - 05:16 PM

Said something about old files being stored in folder "old windows " will the infections still be on the machine?

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#56 JonTom

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 09:11 AM

Hello Webster555

An "Old Windows" directory is created when the operating system is reinstalled but the machine is not reformatted.

It seems that the instructions I provided did not include the reformat step

In order to remove everything from the machine it must be reformatted prior to reinstalling Vista.

The following guide ought to help.

If you are still encountering problems I would advise you to create a new thread in our Microsoft Windows Forum

Our Tech Crew will be able to guide you through the entire process

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#57 Webster555

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 01:15 PM

So during the install before I select the drive I should click advanced and select format?

#58 JonTom

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Posted 28 March 2012 - 02:40 PM

So during the install before I select the drive I should click advanced and select format?

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#59 JonTom

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Posted 03 April 2012 - 02:00 PM

Since this problem appears to be resolved this topic is now closed. Glad we could help

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#60 JonTom

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Posted 03 April 2012 - 02:01 PM

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could be of assistance.

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