Virus recovery problem

[S Beaty]

We were infected with w32/jeefo virus and in
the "cleaning" process lost approximately 1500 files that
could not be "cleaned". Some were duplications made by
the virus. Nearly all are .exe files. I am NOT computer
literate, but I do know that I am now missing what appear
to be somewhat vital pieces from nearly all of my
programs, including XP.

Will simply reinstalling XP replace the missing bits?
When we first installed XP on this computer, my son spent
many, many days downloading patches for everything else
we had on the computer. I don't want to have to do THAT
again!

Is there any reasonably simple way to recoup the missing
executable files from other programs that were on the
computer when purchased without destroying things that
were added later?

I have a Compaq presario that was purchased right when XP
came out. I still have the "recovery disc" but have been
hesitant to use it lest I mess up all that "patching"
that was done when we installed XP and deleting
everything that has been added since its purchase.

I need advise, please.

Thanks!

 

[Pat Garard]

If you have an Internet Connection, log in.
Insert the Xp CD
As you go through the Setup Screens, there is an option
to do a (R)epair install (I cant remember where in the
process it occurs, but it is quite clear)
Xp Setup is 'Intelligent' and, during the repair, will download
more recent files as needed.
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Hope this helps!

Pat Garard
Australia
apgarardATbigpondDOTnetDOTau

"One look is worth a thousand rumours."
Wen Hou, Warring States Period.

"Look twice!"
Pat Garard, 2003.