Warning; Malware - Looks like genuine AV

I too am struggling with my comp and also considering having it stripped back to factory sets, it takes me 1/2 an hour just to get up and running, I have put all my pics on disc and it still tells me i need to delete some programmes ,but how do you know what is safe to delete, its getting to the point where i can hardly be bothered switching on

 

Don't know if you've fixed the problem yet, Lollipop but I've built a 'recovery' DVD with some useful utilities such as a Virus scanner. It runs XP from the DVD rather than your (perhaps, infected) C drive and can therefore bypass any nasties that may be hiding there. I'd be quite happy to drop you a copy in the post. If you (or anyone else) would like it drop me a PM with your house number and postcode.

Obviously, I can't guarantee it will solve the problem but I've used it on many occasions to fix broken machines.

 

Thanks Doogle.


Pam-these pcs drive me nuts, I haven't a clue and judging by the forums that specialise in these things I never will lol.

 

It's nice to have an operating system which doesn't suffer all these problems, the only trouble is it takes a bit more study to learn to use it. It's worth the trouble as the system and software is free.