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  • Jun 21, 2008, 04:44 PM
    corys718
    Reboot or refomat how do I do it
    :confused: OK my computer has a lot of viruses I was told that I needed to rebooot or reformat my computer how do I start!!
  • Jun 21, 2008, 04:56 PM
    twinkiedooter
    Have you already used a virus remover program on your computer? If you did not would recommend doing that before you completely wipe out the computer and start over.
  • Jun 21, 2008, 05:07 PM
    corys718
    Yeah I did but it didn't work
  • Jun 21, 2008, 05:41 PM
    twinkiedooter
    Reboot means to turn off the computer and turn it back on again. Reformat means to wipe out everything and reload your operating program.
  • Jun 21, 2008, 05:47 PM
    corys718
    I tryied to remove the viruses but its still there I have shut off my computer but still same thing so now I have to reformat?
  • Jun 21, 2008, 07:49 PM
    twilcox
    You do NOT need to reformat. Boot up your computer into safe mode (press F8 while the computer is booting) and run your anti-virus software. If you do not HAVE anti-virus software, free.avg.com should point you to a free one that's actually really good.

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