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Hi David, I have had all sorts of weird things happening with this virus, being locked out of document and music folders etc, when I when I ran my own recovery s/w (power data recovery) it showed the damage that the virus had already done, removing important security and boot files. I am assuming that when I ran the Fix in aswMBR.exe that the system immediately shut down and rebooted for a clean default bootup, but as a reboot causes the virus to kick in again, the boot sequence file was again removed leaving me back at square one.
I did have avast on backup, but the information from bleepingcomputer.com stated:
"Please take note of some guidelines for this fix:
•Refrain from making any changes to your computer including installing/uninstall programs, deleting files, modifying the registry, and running scanners or tools."
This is why I was reluctant to install avast, and the Mcafee installed after return to factory settings on my computer is fully uptodate albeit a 30 day trial I just wanted to limit the activity as the advice above stated.
I do have a complete drive image, but to be honest, I did this when I first received the laptop so effectively it would have only taken me back to factory settings, but I will take on board what you are saying and start doing a weekly image backup. I am also interested to hear which firewalls you would recommend.
I have been using computers now for 31 years and I guess I become blase as this is my first ever virus and has certainly given me the kick up the ass I require in becoming more backup savvy.
Thank you for your advice and for taking the time to get back to me! Cheers