virus even with format?

droo09 · 08-14-2011, 06:31 PM

So, recently my computer got some registry/system32 repair error, and it was fixable, but I was planning to format anyway, so I just formatted. Note that when I was formatting the drive, there was the main partitioned space, but there was a weird 8 mb partition below it. I partitioned the main space and installed windows, but on initial startup, I have a NT authority system auto 60 sec auto shutdown. Isn't this a worm? Is it possible to have a worm on first startup after format?

**JCB** · 08-15-2011, 05:00 PM

its possible even after a format that the virus / worm is still there, Best way to get rid of it would be to create the disk in this guide http://www.computerforums.org/comput...cd-103887.html and scan your system with as many scanners as you can

Neodude112320 · 08-16-2011, 07:20 AM

Are you able to delete this 8mb Partition? What OS Are you using and what is the partition name?

hunter2379 · 09-02-2011, 07:02 AM

Well after you formatted you had to do a clean install right? Maybe the disk is faulty. Do a clean install again, this time with a different disk.

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08-14-2011, 06:31 PM	#1
droo09 Baseband Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 26	virus even with format? So, recently my computer got some registry/system32 repair error, and it was fixable, but I was planning to format anyway, so I just formatted. Note that when I was formatting the drive, there was the main partitioned space, but there was a weird 8 mb partition below it. I partitioned the main space and installed windows, but on initial startup, I have a NT authority system auto 60 sec auto shutdown. Isn't this a worm? Is it possible to have a worm on first startup after format?

08-15-2011, 05:00 PM	#2
JCB Site Team Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,294	Re: virus even with format? its possible even after a format that the virus / worm is still there, Best way to get rid of it would be to create the disk in this guide http://www.computerforums.org/comput...cd-103887.html and scan your system with as many scanners as you can __________________ My Info :Ex-Owner of Computer Forums .org -- CCA in Citrix Presentation Server 4 + 5 + Xenserver 5.5 Site Info : Free Boot Disk Download - Latest Articles - Latest Posts - Site Rules More Info : If you have any Questions Send Me A PM

08-16-2011, 07:20 AM	#3
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09-02-2011, 07:02 AM	#4
hunter2379 Solid State Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 8	Re: virus even with format? Well after you formatted you had to do a clean install right? Maybe the disk is faulty. Do a clean install again, this time with a different disk. blog.expert-its.com

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