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Old 07-09-2008
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Windows virus repair

I have a friend who has an infected computer. We ran Avast and found 162 infected program files and took care of them. We got to the windows folders and Avast ask if you are sure if you want to move the file. As I didn't want to mess up the windows files I left them as is. Is there any fix for corrupted windows files or does the whole OS need to be dumped and reloaded?
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Old 07-09-2008
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If you like we can help you remove all of the infections you have click on the malware guide in my sig it is the red color text then post a link to the new thread. Make sure to attach the 3 logs to the new thread.

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Old 07-09-2008
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Actually good signature

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Is there any fix for corrupted windows files
Yes

You can sfc /scannow (preferred)

Or you could run a Windows Repair

Microsoft's Windows XP Professional Repair Install step by step
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