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Acer Aspire 5611 running Windows XP

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123edward123

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I have malware which is not picked up by the installed Malwarebytes. If I try to download alternative antivirus I am blocked, even in safe mode. If I download on my PC and transfer to by USB stick to the laptop even though I have renamed e.g. "VW Golf" and still in safe mode the virus knows what the download contains and again blocks me by refusing to allow me to open.

Can anyone help with this issue, please?
 
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Unfortunately FRST does not work on XP.

It sounds like your best bet, if you wish to continue to use XP though PCHF advises against it due to security risks, is to re-install Windows XP from a disc or flash drive if the PC can boot from USB.
 
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jmarket said:
Unfortunately FRST does not work on XP.

It sounds like your best bet, if you wish to continue to use XP though PCHF advises against it due to security risks, is to re-install Windows XP from a disc or flash drive if the PC can boot from USB.
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Thanks for your reply. I acknowledge the risks of using XP and accept them. How do I go about re-installing from a disc which I have. The virus seems to anticipate my moves and blocks me
 
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