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So, the best
thing you can do is to back up you data. Then, when a boot
sector virus
does infect your system and you have to reload you operating
system, you will have all your data.
But first
let’s understand what a boot sector virus does to your
computer. A computer goes through a system of reading certain
files when it is turned on or booted up.
It checks
these files to make sure everything is ok. Once it finds
everything ok it then continues to boot and load the operating
system. In windows there are boot files that are needed to load
the operating system.
What a boot
sector virus does is infect these files so the computer cannot
load the graphical user interface of windows.
Along with a
Trojan horse virus a boot sector virus is one of the most deadly
viruses you can get on your system.
Please make
sure you read our virus prevention section on how to avoid
viruses. Education is always important when dealing with
viruses.
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So now that
you know what a boot sector virus does and how you get it.
Let’s talk about the cure more.
Again data
backup is very important. There are various ways to accomplish
this. You can read more about them
here.
Another thing
you can do is use make sure you use the rescue disk that comes
with your antivirus software.
Usually this
is a small program you can load on to a floppy disk that will
allow you to scan for viruses in the event of disaster.
Most anti
virus programs come with the ability to use a rescue disk.
Norton, MacAfee and most other anti virus programs have the
ability to do this.
Most people
just load their anti virus software and do not use the rescue
disk option. Do not do this.
Make sure you
take the time to read about this option. If you do not
understand use the free technical support you get when you buy
your anti virus software.
Again when dealing with a boot sector virus you want to prevent
it more than anything.
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