"Yep. Just do a clean install and use the same Product code that is on the machine. Be sure to back up any important files so you don't lose them."
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If there is a really bad virus on a computer can u get rid of it by replacing the hard drive and memory?
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I am trying to fix my friends computer that has a really bad virus for some extra cash and I was wondering if you can get rid of the virus by replacing the old hard drive and memory with new ones?
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SassySweetBren replied to Corey irby's discussion 'If there is a really bad virus on a computer can u get rid of it by replacing the hard drive and memory?'
Dillor Zaarour replied to Corey irby's discussion 'If there is a really bad virus on a computer can u get rid of it by replacing the hard drive and memory?'"Or you can reinstall a better version or newer version or a whole completly different operating system and when you boot the disk (which the new operating system is on) just reformat the drive or even of you want switch file formats! "
GamePlaya replied to Corey irby's discussion 'If there is a really bad virus on a computer can u get rid of it by replacing the hard drive and memory?'"Yes but you shouldn't replace anything. You would be better off reformatting the hard drive rather than replacing it. Better yet, try to fix the virus. Try combofix and malwarebytes antimalware. You could also try tdsskiller to check for…"
Corey irby replied to Eddy's discussion 'Chris! What has happened to Geeks?'"Yes i know for sure it's a virus. :("
Corey irby replied to Eddy's discussion 'Chris! What has happened to Geeks?'"If there is a really bad virus on a computer can u get rid of it by replacing the hard drive and memory? I know it doesn't pertain to this topic but I really need help."
Corey irby posted a discussionIf there is a really bad virus on a computer can u get rid of it by replacing the hard drive and memory?
I am trying to fix my friends computer that has a really bad virus for some extra cash and I was wondering if you can get rid of the virus by replacing the old hard drive and memory with new ones?
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- What kind of geek are you?
- Computer
- Why do you consider yourself a geek?
- I have a lot of computers and spend a lot of time keeping up to date on the latest tech new.
- How did you find out about our Geek community?
- lockergnome's youtube
- What are your "geeky equipment" specs?
- Hp computer
Hard drive- 1tb
Hard drive 2- 1tb
RAM- 16gb's
CPU- Intel quad core i7
Graphics Card- GeForce GTX 590
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- Systems Analysis and Integration Specialist.
- What makes you laugh?
- When people try trolling me.
- What is the thing in life you treasure most?
- My family and computer.
- What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?
- Asked my girlfriend if she wanted to help me instal more RAM.
- What do you do to entertain yourself?
- Play videogames.
- Favorite music, movies, books, shows, artists, games, people, events, hobbies, etc.?
- Music- Noise Storm
Games- Minecraft
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- At 8:06pm on October 7, 2011,
Eric Jess said… - Hey Mate!
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