Is that possible i scan virus outside of Windows

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I have a Windows XP Home, for some reason computer got a
virus and it is unable to goes into Windows system and use
my Norton AntiVirus to scan my computer. I know in Windows
9x, I would be able to use DOS, but could anyone has idea
how to scan virus outside of Windows XP.
Thanks a lot
 
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:: I have a Windows XP Home, for some reason computer got a
:: virus and it is unable to goes into Windows system and use
:: my Norton AntiVirus to scan my computer. I know in Windows
:: 9x, I would be able to use DOS, but could anyone has idea
:: how to scan virus outside of Windows XP.
:: Thanks a lot

AVG scans pre OS load if you set it up to, it's free too.

*canned response coming :)*

Update your antivirus software. If you don't have any go here:

http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php

Galen

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Quote for the day:
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Doyle)
 
Norton and McAfee CDs are bootable and can run the a/v scan.


| In news from this address:
| [email protected],
| And using this nick: Jason
| From this address: <[email protected]>
| Did not consult www.google.com and asked this:
|
|
| :: I have a Windows XP Home, for some reason computer got
a
| :: virus and it is unable to goes into Windows system and
use
| :: my Norton AntiVirus to scan my computer. I know in
Windows
| :: 9x, I would be able to use DOS, but could anyone has
idea
| :: how to scan virus outside of Windows XP.
| :: Thanks a lot
|
| AVG scans pre OS load if you set it up to, it's free too.
|
| *canned response coming :)*
|
| Update your antivirus software. If you don't have any go
here:
|
| http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php
|
| Galen
|
| --
|
| --
| From the Desk of Galen Gregory aka KGIII, GotRoot? or
| several obscene phrases not fit for posting in an open
forum.
|
| For requests for more information just email me personally
at:
| (e-mail address removed)
|
| Quote for the day:
| "When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then
whatever remains,
| however improbable, must be the truth." - Sherlock Holmes
(Sir Author Conan
| Doyle)
|
|
 
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