Adobe Reader Speed Launcher = C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe.Go to "Startup" tab and uncheck the following: When you remove them, reboot your computerģ) Open Start -> All programs -> Accessories -> Run You may start with these and continue with other you find not needed: I advise you go to Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and feautures and uninstall what you find unnecessary for you. Running them all can be a cause of slow down. Since McAfee is no longer operating and protecting your machine, they have to be removed.įollow their instructions here and use the MCPR.exe tool Ģ) You have excessive number of applications installed and I am sure you don't need all of them. ġ) I see there are some leftovers of McAfee product in your computer. While doing the above steps, do not insert any media (such as disks or removable USB disk/flash, etc), do not visit any 3rd party questionable sites.
If / After returing to factory settings :ġ) at first do NOT connect to the InternetĢ) have a look at Control Panel -> Programs and features and get rid of unnecessary crappy applications that may come with your factory settingsĤ) Connect to Internet and visit this web site and download Windows Vista's Service Pack 2 (SP2)ĥ) Run the installation file of SP2 to install it (file just downloaded - step4)Ħ) Do not visit any other web site or insert any media at this time but your antivirus vendor's web site to download up-to-date version of your antivirusħ) Visit Malwarebytes' web site and download your MBAM copyĨ) Continue with reinstalling other application you need and return your files/data If you really insist on recovering to factory settings - follow these instructions: I stronly suggest you either let the malware helper you want to reinstall or follow their further advise to clean the malware off your computer.Īs for the disks, you won't need number 5 (the McAfee one) Most likely your malware related problems can be fixed. McAfee Security Center Reinstallation CDĦ. Application Reinstallation Dell Mediadirect 3.5ĥ.
Drivers and Utilities Reinstallation Dell XPS Portable Computer SoftwareĤ. Drivers and Utilities Reinstallation Webcam Managerģ. Operating System Reinstallation DVD Windows Vista Home Premium 64BIT SP1Ģ. From what I can tell, a complete reboot of my computer and starting a new would be the best solution to get rid of my Malware problems. I have gone through the Malware removal process on this website, but even though I followed the directions my computer still has the same problems that I started with. I have backed up all my files that I want to save on an external hard drive.
If this doesn't help, post back describing your issues in detailsĪll my malware related problems are still present. I don't know what kind of problem you are facing but if you insist on Windows reinstallation I think you'd better just recover to factory settings now and see if that helps instead of formatting the hard drive. If you format your computer's hard disk using another external disk (for example Linux based), the hidden partition may be deleted and I am not sure you'll be able to recover using Dell's disks afterwards. These computers usually have a hidden partition made by the manufacturer (Dell in this case). If your Windows came preinstalled with your Dell computer, the disks are recovery disks that do not reinstall the OS but restore it using a system image to a factory settings (all files and programs the computer had when it was bought). Windows) is not running - in simple words this means you need to boot from the external device (example the DELL disks) and then perform the necessary actions. Formatting can only be done in environment where your main operating system (a.k.a.
While your Windows computer is working, it is in an environment in Windows. Where should I start, and what should I do? Also, how can I ensure that my computer will be protected after doing this?įirst, back up all your important files and data on external device such as external USB flash or hard drive, or CD/DVDs. I have stored all the files I want to save onto an external hard drive and have the Dell CD's/DVD's that came with my computer.
I need to reformat my hard drive to repair my computer, but I am not sure how to go about doing this.