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Removing virus from command prompt

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by abby1212, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. abby1212 Newcomer, in training

    Windows XP boots to desktop but locks up when clicking START button and i cannot
    run explorer to access file system. Suspect a virus/malware/spyware infected. I can boot
    to command prompt however. Able to recover most of my files to external drive.

    Can I run an virus cleaning program while at the command prompt ? What program
    should I use/buy?

    Thanks

    OS is XP
    HW is Lenovo Thinkpad T61p
    abby1212, Jan 18, 2010
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