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Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by msta999, Jul 20, 2010.

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  1. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    When you told me to use the usb earlier, I couldn't so I just sent everything through email.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #41

  2. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #42

  3. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    Thanks for taking the time to help me out.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #43

  4. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    You're welcome :)
    I wish, we could have done better :(
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #44

  5. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    You did. I reboot the computer with the external drive connected, then the computer could see it and was able to get most of my files. the only thing I couldn't figure out is my bookmarks on Firefox browser. Just couldn't find them. I believe I got most of my pic's though and doc's.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #45

  6. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    I try'd the reinstallation cd, but the computer would not start it. I have everything that came with the computer, so I have all the discs.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
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  7. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    Navigate to:
    C:\Documents and Settings\<Windows login/user name>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<profile folder>
    Bookmarks are saved in places.sqlite file.
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
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  8. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    Make sure, CD drive is listed first in "boot order" in BIOS. Can you access BIOS?
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #48

  9. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    Yes, I moved the cd line to the top (F2) and it still would not boot from the cd by it's self, in order to get it to work on even the OTLP disc, I had to go into F12 and select which drive to boot from. For some reason hitting F8 on bootup will not work. I have used F8 in the past, when a problem accured.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
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  10. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    For some reason, I have 12 new emails bringing me back to this thread. Is that you?
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #50

  11. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    Nope :)
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #51

  12. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    Broni,

    feel like taking on another challenge? I have this computer which is real slow. It is used by the kids to download music. I make them just use this one for those downloads. It use to be fast, but it is real slow to respond and sometimes it won't do anything, at those times, I'll look at the task manager and the cpu useage is at 100%. Any ideas? This is a Dell Optiplex GX240 with 512 ram.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #52

  13. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    I suggest you start new topic on that.
    It may save you a lot of time, if we clean it up and avoid a situation, when kids computer will become inoperable.
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #53

  14. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    Will do. Thanks again.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #54

  15. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    Sure thing :)
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #55

  16. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    Thanks again, that also helped me find some files I had forgotten about.

    Question, how come I can run this OTLPE program, but not windows?
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #56

  17. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    Say again?
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #57

  18. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    I can bring up almost everything with this program you had me put on cd, but I can't get my widows reinstall cd to come up? Just seems, if I can get one to work, should be able to get the other to come up.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #58

  19. msta999 Newcomer, in training Posts: 99

    I've been looking around for the restore program, but can't find it.
    msta999, Jul 24, 2010
    #59

  20. Broni Malware Annihilator Posts: 39,349   +175

    Check your Windows CD on another computer and see, if it's bootable?

    What restore program do you have in mind?
    Broni, Jul 24, 2010
    #60
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