How to Get Rid of a Virus When the Computer Won't Boot

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Tip 1 - How to Get Rid of a Virus (Even When Your Computer Won't Boot)

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jim Cantore | permalink

So you've contracted a virus that's taken over your computer, and you can't even boot up to try and troubleshoot the problem. The solution: Create a rescue CD, boot into a safe environment, and rid your PC of any nefarious software while it sleeps. Here's how to do it with minimal effort.
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Tip 2 - How to Get Rid of a Virus When the Computer Won't Boot

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jen Eastwood | permalink

Some types of malware get so entrenched in Windows that the system cannot start, or boot normally. Whenever you suspect that a computer in your office is infected, address the issue immediately as ...

For further reading: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/rid-virus-computer-wont-boot-55978.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to fix a computer that won't boot - MalwareTips Blog

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by alexluiz | permalink

Computer won't start?Can't go pass the Windows logo?PC won't load in Safe Mode either?Use our guide and easily fix your unbootable PC.

For further reading: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/fix-computer-wont-start/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Stop Trying to Clean Your Infected Computer! Just Nuke it and Reinstall Windows

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fernando Alcantara | permalink

Some people spend hours — maybe even days — trying to clean an infected Windows system and ensuring it’s actually clean and safe afterward. It’s usually not a good idea to do this — just reinstall Windows and start over.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/202590/stop-trying-to-clean-your-infected-computer-just-nuke-it-and-reinstall-windows/ ^[4]