The last time I had a bad virus (CycbotB), I took it to the local computer shop where I bought it. I thought they could just get rid of the virus, but all they did was wipe the disk and re-install the OS. Geez, I could have done that if I had the Windows 7 disk (did not come with any disks). Also, they never called to say they were doing that or ask if I wanted them to back up anything. If I hadn't already transferred my important stuff to an external HD, I'd've lost all docs photos and other things.
Is this a common practice?
Is this a common practice?
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Ultimate x641.86 GHz Intrel Core 23 GB Dual Channel DDR2 @ 3.32 MHzIntel Q965/Q963 Express chipset
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- refurb in an HP/Compaq case
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- 1.86 GHz Intrel Core 2
- Motherboard
- HP 0A60h XU1
- Memory
- 3 GB Dual Channel DDR2 @ 3.32 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel Q965/Q963 Express chipset
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell CRT
- Hard Drives
- 977GB Samsung HD 103 SI ATA
- Case
- HP Compaq DC5800
- Mouse
- wired optical
- Antivirus
- Microsoft Security Essentials, MalwareBytes, Spyware Blaster
- Browser
- Firefox 32-bit
