If you are having persistent virus or spyware problems that you can’t seem to get rid of, here is a good trick to try. I assume you have scanned your computer with all your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, and your Windows is up to date.
The first thing to try is Safe Mode. Launching Windows in Safe Mode provides just the bare essentials to run your PC, and therefore leaves viruses and spyware vulnerable to attack.
In Windows XP, boot the computer. Before Windows loads, depress F8 for Safe Mode start-up. You may only have a second before Windows loads. Keep depressing F8. If Windows loads, try again after the normal start-up. On some computers, you might have to press the Delete or Esc key, instead of F8.
See also the blog post of Aug. 8, 2007.
For earlier versions of Windows, boot the computer. After you hear the first beep, press and hold the Control key (Ctrl) until you see the menu. Use the up and down arrows to select Safe Mode. Press Enter.
Once the computer is running in safe mode, do all your security scans again. This may solve your problem.
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