Thread: Computer (Windows XP) Problem
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Re: Computer (Windows XP) Problem
I agree with them. Get the latest copy of Knoppix and a flash drive. You can transfer all your files off that way. Knoppix was designed to be Windows-user friendly. (In fact, it got me to make the permant switch). There is also some software out there called mlewarebytes that is supposed to get rid of just about any virus and is bootable (I've never tried it, only heard about it from my teacher). If neither one of those work, look into superGrub. It is the linux bootloader on a CD. I used it this morning to get my machine back in bootable state. It seems to work well. If nothing else, it might get you to the point you can force it to boot in safe mode. There are also a few tools (DSL) which you can install on a flash dive and boot if your BIOS supports it.