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Daave
ravioli221 said:I can't actually do anything with the computer, it won't go to the
login screen and it does the same in safe mode. It looks like
formatting
is the only option
Didn't you read the link? You apparently have access to a working
computer, correct? One more time:
"Since you will be scanning in Safe Mode with no Internet access, this
means that you should get any tools and updates from a different,
known-clean computer which has Internet access. Either use that
computer's CD/DVD-RW drive to burn the files you get onto a CD-R or
transfer the files using a USB thumbdrive with enough capacity to do the
job. If you don't have another computer, then get what you need from a
friend's computer or take the machine to a professional."
You can always use a boot disk like Ultimate Boot CD for Windows or
Knoppix.
Bottom line: formatting is *not* the only option. It will take some
effort, but if you are interested, there are those here who can guide
you. Keep in mind that performing a clean install takes a lot of effort,
too, because you will still have to extract the data from your currently
hard-to-access hard drive as well as reinstall your programs and
reconfigure your settings. If you are reinstalling rather than
"restoring," then you will also need to make sure you have all your
hardware drivers and install them, too.
Think about which avenue you would like to take. Either way, there will
be folks available to help you.