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Stuck on verifying DMI Pool after TDSS removal, can't repair OS
I am using 64bit Pro. Core i7 920 12gb RAM, an eVGA X58 mobo
I had the TDSS/Alureon malware on my pc. It was redirecting most google traffic, playing background ads that could not be seen in task manager or closed in any way.
I downloaded some of the TDSSkiller etc files which did not seem to help. Upon a restart after running the TDSSkiller file, I reenabled Windows Security Essentials. It detected Alureon.K by name and I removed it.
Upon the next restart, the system will not boot past the verifying DMI pool data screen. I have let it sit for about 5 minutes, so at this point I don't think anything is going to happen. I tried using the repair with my Windows 7 DVD, but it does not detect an operating system and cannot do the repair. I have also tried this several times. I have three HDDs, I unplugged the two non-OS drivers and the same thing happened...no OS is found. I cannot boot into safe mode as the boot sequence does not get that far.
I am wondering if Windows Security Essentials deleted a boot file of some sort.
What is the next step?
Thanks