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[Resolved] Spyware Dr cannot clean some threats successfully

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Post #16
You can use windows sfc (system file checker) You'd need your XP CD to make this work.
Click Start> Run> type sfc /scannow Note the space.
(Note that there is a space between sfc and /scannow)
Post #17 last edited
I don't have the CD for it, when I bought the PC from Dell I wasn't given one, it was only when I bought our second PC that I realised there was the option to purchase one. I have the disk for the second PC, but that is Win XP Home, so I think is no use.
Post #18
  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.

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    After the above:

    I suggest you start a new topic here and tell the Tech Team what issues you're having.
    also let them know your system is clean of infections;
Post #19
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