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Hi, I think I may have got a virus on my laptop, and it seems like it gives me a black screen just before the login to windows. the black screen appears after the green loadbar for windows vista, and just before the login. I can see the cursor and move it around, but the screen just stays black. I don't know what to do :/
Can someone help me?

And also, if I wanted to retrieve some files from the hard drive before formatting, is that possible? and how.

Enigma8750

Put in your vista install disk like your going to install. Let it boot from the disk and hit repair when the question comes up. If problem still continues, reinstall with full reformatting.

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will repair fix the problem? cuz i was planning on doing a full format, but how do i get back some files on it before i format? or is it not possible

DJZeratul

repair should fix it if its fixable, and you wont lose your data.

another thing you could try is getting a boot cd with antivirus on it if you do suspect its a virus.

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The Fryer

hiren boot cd if you can find the newer one.

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Zero-Ling

ok so if the repair works, then i should be ok, i don't have the install cd right now, but im gonna get one tomorrow.
and sorry, im not too computer friendly, so i don't know much about them.
what do u mean by boot cd? like the install cd?

DJZeratul

By "boot cd" we mean that there are cd's available on the internet that will allow your computer to boot from the CD rather than the hard drive. These CDs can contain a multitude of tools such as antivirus and other diagnostic tools. A google search will net you quite a few different versions of these and you can easily burn them on a spare or a friends computer with a burner.

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Zero-Ling

oh, ok makes sense, mm do u have any you would recommend?
i dont want to wonder to random sites im not to sure about, as i think thats how i got a problem in the first place :s
and thanks to all those who have replied, your help is greatly appreciated

DJZeratul

The Fryer mentioned Hiren's Boot CD, its a good one.

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Hey, i've managed to get hiren boot cd 9.8, but i can't see to find out how to run a virus scan when i boot it up, can anyone help me out? thanks