Inactive Help removing 'FBI' virus/malware

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GNS1310

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I'm fixing a friends computer, as soon as she types in her name and pw a screen pops up saying she has FBI violations etc etc and I can't get past it. I believe it's malware. Not sure what kind of protection she has on the PC either. I can probably guarantee she doesn't have malware removal tools or anything like that.
What's my best option to get to the guts and clean it up?
Restart with command prompt?
What can I run from there?
Should I throw a copy of anything on a disc and run it?
Thanks
 
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What Windows version is it?
 
That's a good question. I glanced at it as it was starting up, I believe it's ME. I was discussing an upgrade with her and mentioned XP, so I'm pretty sure it was ME.
I'm heading back to her house tomorrow afternoon, I may just pack up the tower and bring it home to work on it.
She's older and doesn't use it for much, games pictures and email pretty much.
 
Wow! I'm not even sure if we have any tools for such an old system.

You can try this but I'm not sure if it'll work....

Let's see, if we can look at your computer booting from an external source.

Please download OTLPE (filesize 120,9 MB)

  • When downloaded double click on OTLPENet.exe and make sure there is a blank CD in your CD drive. This will automatically create a bootable CD.
  • Reboot your system using the boot CD you just created.
    • Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps here
  • Your system should now display a REATOGO-X-PE desktop.
  • Depending on your type of internet connection, you should be able to get online as well so you can access this topic more easily.
  • Double-click on the OTLPE icon.
  • When asked Do you wish to load the remote registry, select Yes
  • When asked Do you wish to load remote user profile(s) for scanning, select Yes
  • Ensure the box Automatically Load All Remaining Users" is checked and press OK
  • OTL should now start.
  • Press Run Scan to start the scan.
  • When finished, the file will be saved in drive C:\OTL.txt
  • Copy this file to your USB drive if you do not have internet connection on this system
  • Please post the contents of the OTL.txt file in your reply.
 
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