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  1. rooney8

    rooney8 Regular member

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    basically my pc is so full of viruses etc and other stuff that is becoming more unuasable by the day

    i now you need a windows cd to roll back my pc to when ifirst got it but i dont got one anyone no where i can get one for free?
     
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    Why don't you try using an anti-virus software and anti-spyware program to get rid of it?? AVG and Avast Home Editions are good free antivirus programs and do well in removing viruses and trojans. For spyware I suggest Lavasoft's Ad-aware, Spybot Search and Destroy, Microsoft Antispyware, and SpywareBlaster.

    If you're using WinXP, you can use System Restore to restore your computer back to an earlier time before you got all that garbage, but be warned that you'll lose ALL the programs you installed after that point.

    HTH,
    newtechie
     
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    Thanks ddp for the direct links!
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    no problem, teach & learn
     
  6. rooney8

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    i have nearly all those spyware programs (but Thanks For The Links)


    I Really need it reinstalled so now one nows if i can without paying for a new xp disc?
     
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    Do you have the disc that came with your system? You should have gotten a reinstallation or restore disc when you bought your computer. Some computers have it on a hidden partition on your hard drive.
     
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    no i lost it

    where should i look on my drive?
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    did you get a set of key numbers for your xp?
     
  10. rooney8

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    dont think so
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    should have. check the sides & back of case for ms label.
     
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    i cant my tower is in a wooden holder case with all wires through back is their no other way
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    buy a new copy of xp than.
     
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    cant afford to whole reason i put this post on
     
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    than have to look on the outside of case or on a manual for those numbers & can use a friend's cd if same version as yours as in home or pro.
     

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