To enter the System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options: Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC.Įnter System Recovery Options by using Option 1 or Option 2 This can be done on any Windows 7 PC but it must have the same bit rate as the infected PC, i.e.
In the left hand pane select Create a System Recovery disc and follow the prompts. Just do this: Click on Start > Control Panel and select Backup and Restore. NOTE: For Windows 7 systems only: If you cannot get Option 1 to work you can make a Recovery disc to use for Option 2. Use these links to download the correct version for your operating system and save it to the Flash Drive.įor x32 (x86) bit systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool 32-Bitįor 圆4 bit systems download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool 64-Bit NOTE: Unless otherwise advised please use a clean working PC to download and copy FRST to a Flash Drive. Lets have a look at what is going on, please run this scan, you will need a Flash Drive and another PC.
Before following the instructions below, follow this guide to rescue you important data: Ubuntu Live CD to back up files from your dead Windows You should learn from this experience how important it is to make regular back ups of anything you would not like to loose.