Will I lose the virus by reinstalling the operating system?

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    Hello,

    So let's say I got a virus into my PC. Will I succeed in losing (erasing) it if I reinstall Windows?

    Thanks for sharing.
     
    giancarlo, Jun 30, 2009 IP
  2. SSANZ

    SSANZ Peon

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    Yes, unless its stuck in your flux capacitor, re-condensing system stablizing ion canon.

    :)
     
    SSANZ, Jun 30, 2009 IP
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    drewtoby Well-Known Member

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    install the demo of windows live onecare. it really delets and protects for 30 days free
     
    drewtoby, Jul 13, 2009 IP
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Why not install anti-virus and try and remove the virus before doing something drastic like re-installing windows?
     
    dcristo, Jul 13, 2009 IP
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    If Microsoft were any good at anti virus services.. would Windows be like it is?
     
    Jenny75, Jul 13, 2009 IP
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    linkteam Banned

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    Yes it should get rid of it, as long as you format the harddrive.

    if you keep your My Documents etc there is a chance traces of the virus will remain.
     
    linkteam, Jul 13, 2009 IP
  7. giancarlo

    giancarlo Active Member

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    Before I re-install the OS there's a message window poppin' out, telling me that all my files will be erased and asking me if it's OK or Cancel.

    So I guess all the files are erased and so is the virus, right?
     
    giancarlo, Jul 13, 2009 IP
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    yudi18 Active Member

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    Yeah.. you'll loose it if you format and re-install the windows.. and use a good virus this time.. :p And Update it regularly.. ;)
     
    yudi18, Jul 14, 2009 IP
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    i am also the serious victum of virus.
    i have installed my operating system many time but invain.
    virus is still disturbing me.
    it also depends on the virus that how much harmful it is.
    i have panda antivirus but its not working properly.
    i pray we ll recover out of this soon.
     
    usman.gaggo2, Jul 16, 2009 IP