Inactive Virus/malware that keeps coming back despite being removed with Malwarebytes

I just installed SP2 a couple of months ago too

Should I restart after installing SP1 and then install SP2? Or is it okay to install one right after another?
 
Yeah, it looks like we have some serious issue with Windows installation.

Do you have\can borrow Vista DVD?
 
Yes, I have it right here

It says vista home premium 32bit sp1 reinstallation dvd, I'm guessing this is it?
 
No, that won't do.
It'll erase all of your data.
I was thinking about repair installation but you'd need full version Vista DVD to do that.

How much of an important data do you have there.
I'm leaning toward backing up your data and reinstalling Windows.
 
I have about 250gb+ of stuff I can back to my external, but wouldn't I be moving the virus as well?

And I have some programs where I don't have the disc for anymore, will I be essentially reformatting my computer?
 
All right...guess I'll get started on backing everything up

Anything else I should do in the meantime?
 
Well I was going to reformat eventually anyways, and at least I still have a chance to back everything up.

I'm thankful that you spent all this time helping me, even if the outcome wasn't optimal.

I'll inform you once everything has been backed up
 
I tried freeing up space on my harddrive from the infected computer, and I emptied the recycling bin even though it's corrupt. I now noticed that it didn't free up any space...did I just screw up?
 
I'm not sure what you're trying to do.
You're supposed to be reinstalling Windows.
 
I'm still backing up

I tried freeing up space from my external from my infected computer with the corrupted Recycling Bin*
 
But I tried deleting some files and emptying the recycle bin and it didn't free up any space
 
Oh no, I was just curious if some files were corrupted and just taking up space on my harddrive since I emptied from a corrupted recycling bin
 
You have reinstallation DVD.
Put it in, restart computer, make sure it boots to that DVD and follow on-screen instructions.
 
I'm trying to install, but it says I don't have enough room. Do I need to format the drives? Both my main drive and recovery?
 
I finished reinstalling, but I formatted my recovery drive by accident.

What should I do before getting all my files back, download MSE and scan my external?
 
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