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Bruce Chambers Wrote:
>
> Formatting the hard drive to solve a virus or spyware problem is
> rather like using an axe to trim one's fingernails. Sure, it'll
> probably get the job done, but it's rather messy...., and almost
> always
> unnecessary. Have you considered using an antivirus application to
> remove the virus, instead?

Bruce, thanks for your answer - you might have not seen my last post.
The problem is solved!

And I *did * do the virus removal (about 7 different programmes
suggested) and if it would have removed the stuff i wouldn't have asked
on how to crash the pc.

Thanks for your advise, though - it is appreciated!


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KimmyS

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