Thanks for letting me know.... I'll look into it! On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 6:16 AM, Stephen wrote: > A Linux install with clamAV can hunt for virii. And you can probably > Chechen some configuration files or replace broken files with known good > ones. But usually I use Linux for data recovery. > > To clean out windows I would suggest malware bytes and avast AV. But I > would also create a new admin user so with the blank profile you have a > easier shot at getting things to run. > > I think Avira has a Linux based live scanner CD available. > On Jan 19, 2012 5:10 PM, "Michael Havens" wrote: > >> Someone asked me if I could clean their installation of windows xp and I >> told them I would look into it. I was hoping for a live distribution of >> linux that will clean a windows system. If there isn't something like that >> could you give me a crash course on what I need to know? I know about >> msconfig to speed up things but is there something else I need to know >> about? If I can clean their system what virus scanner do you suggest I >> install? I'm going to suggest linux to them and give them backtrack if I >> spark any interest. They also want me to build a website for them. So I >> guess I need a crash course on that. What do you suggest for a quick-n-easy >> way to learn that? >> >> -- >> :-)~MIKE~(-: >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- :-)~MIKE~(-: