» How do the computer repair guys fix virus infected computers?

Posted by admin on June 28, 2009 1

How Do the Computer Repair Guys Fix Virus Infected Computers?

1. lets say that the virus CANNOT be removed. so PLEASE DO NOT tell me good programs to get rid of it.

2. lets say i have like a dell computer.

3. i give them my computer, no disks or anything. how do they go about repairing windows and or reloading my programs and files?
i dont want to have to buy an XP disk for every repair! thats very spendy for the customer! so how dot hey do it?

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  1. Windows XP, according to Microsoft licensing requires that the CD Key be on a sticker on the case. Reinstalling just requires one master disk, which is available for purchase.

    In the case of Dell, any dell Windows XP install disk will install on a dell machine. There is some sort of BIOS verification. (This is purely anecdotal but I’ve not be let down yet)

    I wouldn’t advise trying to “clean” a serious infestation, so I think you are on the right track.

    If it’s your own computer you should have kept the install media. If you are actually going to a repair shop then they will tell you how they are going to handle it. You wouldn’t need a new disk for every repair though – just one disk once.

    Luc The Algorithm Guy June 28th, 2009