Magruter May 15, 2006 Share Magruter Member May 15, 2006 My sister has a laptop that that finally has had enough.. She tells me it won't turn on b/c of virus's. I'm gonna take a look at.. All i want to do is get up and running... Any suggestions on software. I'm brining a XP disc. I should be able to format from the disc, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zerodamage May 15, 2006 Share Guest zerodamage Guests May 15, 2006 Whatever version of XP that she has, bring that. Bring a USB ethernet cord or wireless device (whatever she has) so you can get on dell's site and download the drivers. Install the basic spyware software plus AVG or Ewido (20 bucks and worth it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid May 16, 2006 Share Sid Member May 16, 2006 there is this great pre-os software that you can get that will allow you to access any files you want to save. I forget the name of it but if you do a google search, I'm sure you can find something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tek-Almighty May 16, 2006 Share Tek-Almighty Member May 16, 2006 Try some freeware...there is a program called "BartPE" that will enable you to burn a bootable CD with all current windows updates and drivers on it... You need to start fresh, man...erase that drive and reinstall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt May 16, 2006 Share Cobalt Member May 16, 2006 In terms of getting information off the drive if necessary you have a few options. You can get the linux distro KNOPPIX or the windows program Winternals. Both of these programs are full operating systems contained on cds so you can boot to them and back up information from your hard drive before the reimage. Windows XP installation will allow you to format but make sure you bring the same version as the COA on the bottom of the laptop. If you have to call Microsuck to activate it make sure you tell them you are installing for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaM2 May 19, 2006 Share akaM2 Member May 19, 2006 get a mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroBoZZ May 20, 2006 Share FroBoZZ Member May 20, 2006 macbook or macbook pro. good idea m2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieChan May 20, 2006 Share JackieChan GC Alumni May 20, 2006 get a mac I'd rather burn my fingers off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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