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Old 19-02-2024, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AstroViking View Post
Technically, that's a Windows Start-Up infection, not a boot-sector virus.

Grab a copy of MalwareBytes and give your machine a scan with that.

Generally, the nasty has added something to either your Windows 'Start up Items' or the windows Registry (more sneaky) to run when the machine starts up.

V.

That would explain why the virus scan didn't catch it.


My humble thanks! I'll chase that up and let you know how it goes.
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