How to remove a Virus or Spyware

Ok, here it is, I have been asked this question so many times I thought I would finally write a blog about it.

For starters let’s get this out of the way first. Raptor PCS in no way recommends anyone actually use the below stated techniques at any time. This information is simply being decimated for those that may be interested. Using the below technique can easily cause your computer to become unusable or worse yet loose all your data that may be very dear to you. Raptor PCS is in no way responsible for your actions in the event that you disregard our strong objection to using this information yourself.

Lastly, Raptor PCS does not use this technique to remove viruses, it is far too unreliable for the enormous volume of computers that we service.

What you will need:

-CD Burner
-Windows XP (Actual Retail CD, if you use another cd you may be in violation of Microsofts Licence agreement)
-Ultimate Boot CD for Windows (UBCD4Win)
-CD Image burning software
-Years of experience (I have 20 years under my belt)

Getting Started:

If you have any questions about installation or configuring UBCD4Win there are support forums and lots of information out there, please don't ask us.

-First, find and download Ultimate Boot CD for Windows aka. UBCD4Win
-Install UBCD4Win
-Run UBCD4WinBuilder
-Click on the Plugins button and configure the applications that you would like to include on the CD
-When you are done with the plugins, make sure your windows cd is in the cdrom and click build
-After you click build, an ISO image will be created where you specified
-Use your burning software and burn the ISO to a CD

Next:

-Put your newly created cd in the computer you wish to repair and boot from the cd. If you do not know how to boot from a cd, there are many resources on line that can help you, however every machine is different so there is no one answer to this question.

-Once the cd is booted you will be able to run the programs that you chose, such as virus or spyware cleaning programs. Remote registry is very handy (and dangerous), along with EZPCFix ( yea right :), don't let the name fool you).

Finally:

-In the hands of the right person, this (and many hours of work) is all you need to fix your computer.

Please do not call, email or use our forums for clarification or questions on this blog, again this is simply information for you and there are many resources online that address every question that you may have.

Thanks,
John Sistad
Raptor PCS
Grand Cities Mall
Grand Forks, ND