How can i restore my VISTA computer to dell factory condition without going to repair computer?

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Yianni

K so im using vista
i have a virus and i cant press f8 and go to repair my computer it wont load.
So is there another way to restore my comp to factory condition without going to repair computer?

Answer
The virus is preventing you from any Administrative tasks. (You're the owner of the computer, hence the Administrator)

I suggest you download the free version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, and kick that virus to the curb! Then you can restore your computer.

Malwarebytes will work where McAfee, Norton, AVG, Spybot Search & Destroy, Avast, Microsoft Live One Care, Microsoft Defender, and a host of others will not!

Info on Malwarebytes,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malwarebytes
Download page for the free version,
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
The free version is all you need.

If you cannot use your computer now to download Malwarebytes, use the computer you're on, and burn Malwarebytes to a CD disk. Then load the disk in your computer with the problem.

What steps should I take to my computer operate at a faster pace?

Q. For the past few days my computer has been under attack by a vicious trojan virus, which was making my computer incredibly slow and pop ups were showing up every second. I finally got it fixed the night before but it still is slow and is being a complete pain. Now whenever I log into my account all types of programs pop up slowing the start up and freezing it for minutes at a time. I am person that likes every thing to run smoothly without there being any problem. So what should I do to make my computer more reliable, run smoothly and quicker. And please don't say buy another computer. I am not rich so I can't just up and buy a PC anytime I get ready to.

Answer
SmitFraudFix
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.php
How to use SmitFraudFix
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How-to-use-SmitFraudFix-t109268.html

*SmitFraudFix is a tool that S!Ri created to remove rogue anti-spyware applications that utilize Trojans to issue fake
taskbar security alerts or that change your background in order to scare you into purchasing the full commercial version of their software..

These infections are difficult to remove and are usually bundled with so much other malware,
that traditional antispyware or antivirus programs have difficult completely cleaning these infections.
Due to this a specialized tool was created in order to help a user clean their system of these infections.

I do not recommend using the tool without guidance from a qualified malware removal specialist!

HijackThis 1.99.1
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
HijackThis Tutorial - How to use HijackThis to remove Browser Hijackers & Spyware
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial42.html
HijackReader 1.03 Beta - This is a must to run the program on your own!
http://www.majorgeeks.com/HijackReader_d5385.html

To help speed up your computer after it is cleaned see the below suggestions:

First Disable unnecessary programs from starting when you start windows

Start>Run>type in MSCONFIG>Startup tab - uncheck any program you don't want to run when you start Windows
For more info see the links below

Streamline your startups
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
http://www.windowsstartup.com/wso/index.php
http://www.3feetunder.com/krick/startup/list.html
http://www.greatis.com/appdata/
http://www.castlecops.com/StartupList.html

Then disable unnecessary services
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm


Then read these

Basic computer maintenance everyone should do
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=106650

Understanding, Cleaning And Preventing Spyware
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=25834

Slow Computer? Check here first; it may not be malware
http://www.castlecops.com/t175258-Slow_Computer_Check_here_first_it_may_not_be_malware.html

Slow Computer Checklist
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic44694.html


Last but not least read these for some great tips!

How to Speed Up Windows Boot Time
http://www.pchell.com/support/how_to_speed_up_windows_boot_time.shtml
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1786122,00.asp
http://www.pcguide.com/opt/opt/bootSpeed-c.html
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=235571

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