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• P2-1120: Windows repair disk

  My computer Windows 7 needs a repair disk to initialize, but I can't do the him since he cannot start... My other computer is a windows 10 and I wonder if a repair made a computer disc windows 10, be compatible with a Windows 7?

  OneOneWorld

  Hello;

  Let me welcome you on the HP forums!

  I read your post about needing a Windows repair disk and wanted to help.

  Sorry, but from what I remember, the Win10 option is to create a recovery disc - and is supposed to be written on a USB key.

  If your Win7 PC can boot on USB, you can give it a try.

  But if it does not, the ISO file to create a repair CD Win7 can be obtained (with supplement) from this link: http://neosmart.net/blog/2009/windows-7-system-repair-discs/

  When you download this file, it will be an ISO file.

  To make a CD bootable it, you will need to download and install ImgBurn.  Once you have installed, run, select the option "Save image to disk file" and select the downloaded ISO file and that it points to a blank CD.

  To make a USB bootable of it, you will need to download and install RUFUS.  Once you have that, it is executed in the input of the unit, use the drop down menu to select the USB stick.  Near the bottom right, where is written 'Create a bootdisk to aid', select the ISO file downloaded.

  Then the media start and run Startup Repair three times - that's right, three times - as it takes three passes to repair all files of the boot loader.

  IF it works, when you delete the media and reboot, you should then start a Windows desktop computer.

  Good luck

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• A virus deleted my windows\repair to xp media edition sp3 directory. How can I return the repair folder?

  I have a gateway xp media edition with sp3.
  Had a bad java/feat virus and it deleted my C:\windows\repair folder.
  Cannot find my recovery disks. Is there a place of Microsoft
  can I download the file directory? If not, is it possible to copy the repair
  Directory of any xp cd to replace my missing?

  Thanks for any help you can provide.

  Hello

  ·         Are you able to start on the computer?

  ·         You get the error message?

  ·         What anti-virus program do you use?

  Follow these methods and check if that helps:

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to download and run the latest Microsoft security on your computer Scanner and check if it helps:

   

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: the data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means there is a risk of data loss.

  Method 2:

   

  I suggest you install the latest anti-virus Microsoft Security essential on the computer program and check if it helps.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/products/security-essentials

  Important note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

  Method 3:

  If you have Windows XP CD you can try to check and scan of System File Checker running if this can help.

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

• window repair virus won't let me not even run in safe mode system restore.

  original title: window repair virus won't let me not even run in safe mode system restore.  What should I do now?

  Research on the web.  Not far from the computer.  Computer is speaking.  Windows repair itself downloaded to my computer XP Prof  Apparently erased all programs, all about office except explore and recycle bin.  Computer restarted in safe mode to do a system restore to an earlier date to wipe clear out of the memory of the computer.  Has started the system restore, you click on a date, click, hourglass and then nothing.  No message, nothing.  Click Next again and still nothing.  Download Security Essentials.  Took several attempts so that it can be updated.  Computer turns off.  EU Security Essentials uninstall and reinstall.  Finally updated.  I hope this works!

  Hi, John. I had to deal with this virus of the Windows repair. I have had pretty good luck (fingers crossed anyway) by using the removal guide posted on bleepingcomputer.com.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-Windows-repair

  They have a program called rkill download that stops all the running processes. Allows you to prevent the virus from Windows repair. It will give you a file log and show you things that stop you. Write those down.

  I had the same problem you had with not be able to update Malwarebytes. I would like to run rkill, run Malwarebytes, and then reboot and repair Windows would jump to the top. On the third try, I didn't restart after running rkill and Malwarebytes. Instead, I searched for the files that rkill to stop (and I wrote down) and remove them manually from the C drive. Also, I have downloaded and run CCleaner which has removed registry now dead keys associated with the repair of Windows virus in the registry.

  CCleaner: http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

  Then I rebooted. That seemed to do the trick: I was able to update Malwarebytes again. I ran the program display offers the site computer network, and which unhid all files that was hiding the Windows repair virus.

  Again seems to work... thought it might be of help to you as well! Good luck!

• How can I restore my desktop computer and programs in windows xp afer windows repair trojan

  I have a malware that it's windows repair, got rid of it with malwarebytes, superantispyware, and norton but my windows desktop and programs will not return.  I get back my files however.  What can I do to restore my desktop computer and programs?

  Hi DanaHahn,

  ·         What happens when you access programs?

  ·         You receive an error?

  ·         Office missing?

  Try to boot in safe mode and see if the problem persists. Report of the results. Respond with more information so we can help you best.

• I have a virus called windows repair

  Please help cannot get rid of the virus called windows repair

  Download malwarebytes startup in safe mode / networking (reboot hold F8 down). Put to day then do a full scan

• Lost/Missing/Deleted - file "c:\Windows\repair\system.

  Laptop: gateway MX3225 / XP Home Edition / 1 GB Ram / fully updated to SP3 / M 1.5 G CPU

  Had a virus and removed TI rebooted for system, black screen of death, managed to install Recovery Console, use step 1 by recovering a corrupted registry, ended up with missing or corrupt 'system32\config\system file', and looked in the repair directory there is no file in my "c:\windows\repair" folder that says 'system '. I have no way to use a cd drive or a USB on the laptop. Do I have to redo a file 'repair\system' from scratch, or is it on the hard drive in another directory? I read each article of Microsoft on the corrupted file / lack of issue, but there is no explanation for the repair file to miss.

  Again miss me the real "system" file in the directory "c:\windows\repair".

  I would write my own file system for this last reference if I do another repair of system like this, it would save a lot of my time.

  Any help will be appreciated

  Hey

  You should see if you never save your date, u did I guess.

  In any case, type the following lines of information in the order for Recovery Console screen and press (Enter) after each line:

  MD tmp

  1-copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak

  2-delete c:\windows\system32\config\system

  3 - copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system

  Let me know how it when.

  Life is easy, live and die what else?.

• Can't go beyond starting windows repair

  Hi, I have a problem with startup on my Acer repair. the option is to launch Windows repair or restart normally. Of course it does not work. When I select the repair option it asks to select the local drivers. I don't know which select here? I guess that the problem is with windows, but there are dozens of files within this option and I don't know which of these to select the choice?

  Hello

  (1) what is the specific issue that you experience when you try to run the system restore?

  (2) what is the exact error message while trying to start?

  (3) have tried to boot mode safe?

  Refer to the below section which can help you perform a startup repair

   

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

  You must select the C: or OS: drive to perform the Startup Repair.

  Hope this information helps.

• My antivirus program to remove the Windows repair software Package. I it let?

  Stop sign is my antivirus program. He said it's possible spyware and the status is infected. I don't know if I should remove "Windows Repair Software Package" or not.

  Hello

  Sounds like an infection of a fake program - there are many varieties.

  Yes, remove it and also see the link below.

  Remove Windows Vista repair (uninstall Guide)
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-Windows-Vista-repair

  I hope this helps.

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• Can upgrade you Vista to 7 if the Windows repair failed?

  I'm having a problem with my computer (Vista Ultimate 64) where there is a failure of the system, and it does not start, just restarts. Windows repair has not solved the problem.

  Would it not be wise to purchase a Vista upgrade to Windows 7? This update level or likely to fail?

  No, you can do a custom installation:

  How to: perform a customized Windows installation

• Get an error "Windows repair disc has stopped working' when creating Windows 7 repair disc.

  * Original title: Windows 7 cannot create a repair disk

  Hello

  I have a new alienware desktop computer running windows 7. When I try to create a system repair disc, I get an error message that says that Windows repair disc has stopped working, this happens until I get to the screen that allows to select a drive. Here is the crash report. I have read some of the related posts and I don't think I have the synchronization of the box and I did not backup Dell although I have something called AlienRespawn.  Please help thanks.

  Problem event name: APPCRASH

  Application name: recdisc.exe

  Application version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Application timestamp: 4ce7990e

  Fault Module name: ole32.dll

  Fault Module Version: 6.1.7601.17514

  Timestamp of Module error: 4ce7c92c

  Exception code: c0000005

  Exception offset: 00000000000284fb

  OS version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3

  Locale ID: 1033

  Additional information 1: e574

  More information 2: e57488545f86d383cf00c40c411daee5

  3 more information: 6d8c

  Additional information 4: 6d8c259a187c440c17982de29c5dc6e7

  Hello

  The problem was definitely Alienrespawn. I was able to create the with Alienrespawn recovery disk and turned off once I was able to create in Windows 7.

  Thank you very much for the help!

• "Windows repair centre" call saying I had unnecessary files in my BONES.

  Today, I got a call from someone who sounded like they called it a call centre.  A lot of noise in the background talking.  The number was 253-802-0308. The person spoke with an Indian/English accent.  He said I was with Windows XP and Vista and I had junk files on my computer.  Along, I played for a while see what kind of information they were trying to get.  He directed me to the Start button, right-click computer, and then go to manage.  I told her that I needed an admin password to go further.  Could you please post this on MSN home as an article informing people of the fraud.  I fear that someone as my mother would receive a call and think that it was legitimate.  I called the number back to see if she would be same silver ring in the United States, and one comes from the FTC, stating that the number I was trying to achieve was associated with a Spear Phishing scam.

  Hello

  You did the right thing by not giving any information. Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer.

  In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.

  Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.

  
  Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information

  If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

  Excerpts from the link: http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher
  Microsoft technical support engineer

• Windows repair problem

  I get this message: Windows tried a repair, but still a problem. Cannot communicate with games.msn.com (207.46.166.10)

  The error indicates that you have lost your Internet connection on the MSN game site temporarily.  Your computer has tried to repair the lost connection, but could not.  If you can connect to other sites on the Internet but not the site of MSN games then their site or the servers may have a momentary problem, just try again later.  If the problem persists and you cannot connect at all, let know us and we will provide you assistance suite.

  Thank you

  Gloria
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Windows Phone Scam 19/03/12

  I received a call from someone who said they were by Windows. They asked my computer acted insane (he had) so I listened. I thought it was suspicious that the display of the phone number was a Seattle area number (206) 456-0661 but when I asked the man named Justin when he called, he said somewhere to the East. I thought it was a scam, so I asked for a callback number. He gave me the number (315) 636-4810 and when they answered, I asked and was transferred to Justin. He sounded like he was from the India and I could hear the backround sounded like a call center. I stupidly gave my ID to the computer and it started fishing around my computer. Employment of sales came and I knew it was a scam. My question is that he does not have access to my computer? I haven't used this computer since. I called the local FBI Office and was surprisingly said, "they don't handle this." Someone tell me if my information is at risk if you please. What should I do?

  I live in Switzerland and tonight was a call similar to the one described above and told him her phone number and he gave the same as above, but he said he was calling from New York. He wanted to fish around some of my files on the computer and told him '' not possible. '' Then I started to ask him some hard questions and he hung up. If the FBI does not investigate these people and what they do, then who will do it?

• My hard drive was partially destroyed in an episode of the blue screen and I used the CD of Microsoft Windows repair to reinstall it on my HARD drive and since my keyboard everything upside down.

  CONT... It is no longer a sign U.K pound Stirling (or I can't find it because it not where it should be) also sign other keys are mixed up, i.e. @ and "reverse about, as well as to sign other keys are mixed up. It wasn't like this before that the HARD drive has been erased and I reinstalled with M-soft repair CD. Why is this happening? and how to fix it? My PC is Hp compaq d530 usdt and I use a sonic usb mouse & keyboard. The operating system is XP Pro. Also is it even than the standard US keyboard? If yes why it confuses my keyboard as a U.S. keyboard when I live in the UK?

  Check this box:

  http://forums.techguy.org/Windows-XP/674417-solved-key-board-key-not.html