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#16 Nedklaw

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 05:51 PM

We will have to run a scan in the Recovery Environment.

For x32 (x86) bit systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a flash drive.
For x64 bit systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64 and save it to a flash drive.

Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC.

Enter System Recovery Options.

To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
  • Restart the computer.
  • As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  • Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
  • Select English as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
  • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  • Select your user account and click Next.


To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:
  • Insert the installation disc.
  • Restart your computer.
  • If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
  • Click Repair your computer.
  • Select English as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
  • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  • Select your user account and click Next.


On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:
      Startup Repair
      System Restore
      Windows Complete PC Restore
      Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
      Command Prompt

  • Select Command Prompt.
  • In the command window type in notepad and press Enter.
  • The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
  • Select "Computer" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
  • In the command window type e:\frst.exe (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter
    Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
  • The tool will start to run.
  • When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
  • Press Scan button.
  • It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please copy and paste it to your reply.


#17 Neisha81

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 06:45 PM

What if I don't have a flashdrive? Could I use my mp3 player as one?

#18 Nedklaw

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 06:56 PM

Hi. :)
No, an MP3 player isn't suitable for storing these sort of files.
Do you have any blank CDs we could use?
If not, could you borrow a flash drive/blank CDs of a family member or a friend?

#19 Neisha81

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 06:59 PM

I'll see if I can borrow a flashdrive/blank cd from a family member.

#20 Nedklaw

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 07:01 PM

OK. Don't forget to post back when you have got one of them.

#21 Neisha81

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 07:12 PM

Ok

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