Windows won't "load"

An upgrade install will NOT rid your PC of viruses or malware - and may make
an infected PC unusable. A clean install would be OK, providing the machine
can support the new OS.

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"Steve P" wrote in message
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Before I try going back to a previous install, I have a Windows XP Upgrade
package and a Windows 2000 package (the full version). Do you think the
computer would work if I just upgraded the version of Windows? Does this
just install a new version but keep the infected files in place?

"Noel Paton" wrote:

One thing that could be worth trying is a System Restore back to a time
when
the PC worked properly (since you seem to be able to get into Safe Mode
OK)

If that works, then update your AV, and run a full system scan of ALL
files - make sure that you have viewing of hidden and system files
enabled
as well!


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Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)