How to Remove a Non-Stealth Boot Virus
A non-stealth boot sector virus infects the initial sector (or boot sector) of your computer's hard drive. It runs when your computer starts up and makes no secret of its presence. You can remove a non-stealth boot virus by formatting your hard drive to erase the virus from it, then reinstalling your operating system. This will ensure that the virus is completely removed from your system.
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Instructions
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Insert the Windows installation CD into your CD drive.
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Restart your PC and press any key to boot from the CD.
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Follow the onscreen instructions until you are at the Partition Manager.
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Hit the "D" button to delete the existing, virus-filled, partition.
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Press "C" to create a fresh partition.
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Highlight the newly created partition and press "Enter" to reinstall your operating system. Select the option to format the drive using the NTFS file system, which is designed for newer versions of Windows (XP and up).
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