Can Malwares be removed by reformatting?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by elisse519, May 20, 2006.

  1. elisse519

    elisse519 Private E-2

    I have some problems with my laptop. It wont download any files. everytime i download something, e.p. software, the laptop would restart. so i wasnt able to download counterspy and the other softwares required for the malware cleaning. and i also think there are worse problems. so i wanted to refresh and startover with my laptop. so i'd be reformatting and reinstalling. will this also remove malwares and other problems?
     
  2. elisse519

    elisse519 Private E-2

    it also has this worm that duplicates the folders. and some viruses.
     
  3. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

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  4. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Please follow the steps below:

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    • Make sure you check version numbers and get all updates.
    After doing ALL of the above you still have a problem make sure you have booted to normal mode and run the steps in the below link to properly use HijackThis:

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    • Bitdefender
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