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    system fix

    Running vista. Lap top is infected with system fix. How can i get rid of system fix for free? I downloaded spy doctor and after the scan it wants me to buy it. Is there a way to get rid of it for free?

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    OK
    First on a separate computer download Combofix and Malwarebytes
    Here
    http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebyte...=dl&tag=button

    and
    http://www.combofix.org/downloadlink.php

    Then put them on a memory stick or a CD
    Then boot the pc to safemode with networking.
    Then install them from the stick/cd
    Run them
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    I had everything working fine and then vista antivirus 2012 came up. Back to square one

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    You need to turn off System Restore before you start this
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    Kingston HyperX 1600 16 Gigs
    Sapphire R9 280 2gig
    Enermax Liberty Modular 620
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    Vista antivirus 2012 is running in safe mode. When i try to turn off system restore through system properties the antivirus window pops up. I can't run the software to remove it. How do i shut it off in safe mode? Happy holidays

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    I was able to turn system restore off in normal start up. When i go into safe mode with networking vista anti virus 2012 is running. How do i shut it off in safe mode.

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    Msconfig may allow you to stop it from loading I am not sure.
    Otherwise your going to have to pull the drive out of the laptop and connect it to another comptur and scan it like that
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    Enermax Liberty Modular 620
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    Another thought: Start, Run, and then type services.msc and see if that will allow you to turn off the service there. I usually do as Ferrit suggests and hook it to a spare computer that I use eclusively for that purpose. Good luck!
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    Working fine. I did everything in normal start up. Turned off restore and I was able to run malwarebyte. Thanks Ferrit.

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    Glad it worked . Merry Christmas
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