Reboot message

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by smurph, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. smurph

    smurph Specialist

    After d/l and execution of a small program(s) [c below 4 further details], I heard a small click on the HDD, and the pc crashed/stalled. When I restarted it, it fails to load win XP, i got the following message on DOS screen:
    "Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press a key."

    I believe I have d/l a suspect program, but how do I now get out of it and get into windows to restore to a previous point...any ideas?

    WINZIX a new archiving program with adware, and
    VCDGEAR to convert a BIN/CUE file into mpeg.
     
    Last edited: Oct 17, 2007
    smurph, Oct 17, 2007
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    I found this
    Head over to the malware section; they may be able to tell you your best next step.
     
    plodr, Oct 17, 2007
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  3. smurph

    smurph Specialist

    thanks plodr, I have mase a post over there, which I will probably get scolded for, maybe a mod can move!
    Lets hope someone can advise how I can recover and access HDD prior to doing a repair windows install.
     
    smurph, Oct 18, 2007
    #3

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