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Asked Dec 14, 2006, 01:36 PM — 7 Answers
I got some virus that was sending me 3,000 e-mails a day all maildeamon and postmaster returned mail from all different addresses..

Anyway I ended up loosing that address and my web site (both connected) and got a new address, but now can't get onto the internet on that lap top, so I wanted to do a complete recovery F-11 as you know and it seems that this virus has deleted my F-11 or is holding it ransom.

Does anyone know of a way to do a complete recovery other than F-11 I have tried about 10 times now and no matter what I do I can't get F-11 to do anything.

I can use the computer for word processing and other things but still would like to do the recovery.

Thanks Paul

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Dec 14, 2006, 01:45 PM
You keep referring to an F11 recovery.
What exactly are you expecting this to do ?
I have never come across this as a recovery option.

If you are having connectivity issues with your machine after a virus infection, the only sure fire away of completely removing any traces is a FULL rebuild.
Start over with a format and reinstall.
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Dec 14, 2006, 01:54 PM
I have used F-11 several times it actually deletes everything on your HD and reinstalls what ever your operating system is, (windows XP) in this case, very handy tool.
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Dec 14, 2006, 01:58 PM
OK that's obviously system specific then as my HP's don't have that option.
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Dec 14, 2006, 02:10 PM
What you have to do is turn your machine off and while it's booting up you keep taping F-11 try it, you just cancel it when it appears, I'm pretty sure it's a windows thing.
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Dec 14, 2006, 02:13 PM
Nope not here.

Anyway back to the matter at hand.
Time to get yourself an XP CD and bite the bullet.
You could try a repair install first, but it may be a complete waste of time.

Just go for the full rebuild.
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Dec 14, 2006, 02:19 PM
Yes maybe that's the only way, I'm supprised you don't have it unless yours is F-8 thanks for the info

Paul
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Dec 14, 2006, 02:29 PM
F8's for safe mode

At least on my HP's
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