malware destroyer Posted June 18, 2010 ID:270003 Share Posted June 18, 2010 im not sure but does installing a new os with a clean install not the upgrade remove viruses and other malware if you do have it on your system ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagos06 Posted June 18, 2010 ID:270004 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Yes, as long as you format the infected drive (format erases all the data in the drive). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malware destroyer Posted June 18, 2010 Author ID:270007 Share Posted June 18, 2010 im not infected but i would just like to know but could you still get away with out formating the drive as im gonna get w7 upgrade disc and you need to have vista on there to install it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile360 Posted June 19, 2010 ID:270043 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Nope, an upgrade install would not necessarily kill the infections, especially if you're dealing with something like an MBR rootkit. The only 100% solution is a low-level format (ie F-Disk etc) and THEN installing the new OS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malware destroyer Posted June 21, 2010 Author ID:271251 Share Posted June 21, 2010 a low level format ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile360 Posted June 21, 2010 ID:271315 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Yep, a low level format . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noknojon Posted June 21, 2010 ID:271387 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Hi malware destroyer -Maurice Naggar is replying to your posts in the other area -Please do not alter your system until he has a chance to assess the problems with your system -Thank You - Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crysty2k5 Posted June 21, 2010 ID:271636 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Please make run the Windows installation offline, install the antivirus product form a safe location(like a CD) and after that connect the internet and run Windows Update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 21, 2010 Root Admin ID:271728 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Please DO NOT follow the instructions from anyone except the person who is already assisting you in the HJT FORUMhttp://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?s...st&p=268057 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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