My computer,running on windows xp has been infected by the auto.exe virus.autorun.inf and winko.the winko virus.in safe mode, I was able to delete all but the winko virus which was in the inaccessible (in the system volume information folder ).when I revert to normal mode, the viruses are stiLl there.please advise!!

What was the date that you think your computer was infected with the virus, please?

Click start>click run type in msconfig and then press enter. Go to the start up tab and uncheck everything except your anti virus,click OK and reboot.

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