How to Repair a Laptop when You Have No Virus Protection

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download and burn an Ubuntu LiveCD at the following link: http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download;

   The difference is the start button appears at the top of the screen. , An external hard drive is recommended, a USB stick or an MP3 player or something along those lines may also be usable.
   
   External hard drives usually have more data storage space. ,, Please only copy data files such as pictures, text, spreadsheets, videos, etc.
   
   Avoid saving any programs because viruses can infect them. , If you like Ubuntu you can even install Ubuntu now.
   
   Look at the related articles on how to install XP or Vista.
   
   You can even install both if you want to dual-boot. , Some prefer avira! because it is a good program, and they offer a home version for free. , This is just to be safe. , This will save you hours of time and frustration.
   
   There are several good online backup solutions, such as Carbonite or My PC Backup.
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   Step 2: Ubuntu is a free Linux based operating system which can be used without installing

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   Step 3: because it’s a Linux Operating system you will nullify the chance of any of the viruses spreading.

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   Step 4: Boot from the CD and just say you want to try Ubuntu without installing.

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   Step 5: You will get a screen quite similar to your regular windows screen.

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   Step 6: Connect your remote storage device.

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   Step 7: Click on places in the start menu and open both the hard drive of the laptop and the external hard drive.

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   Step 8: Browse in your hard drive and search for the files you still want to keep

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   Step 9: and copy them to your hard drive.

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    Step 10: Once everything is backed up you will need to re-install your operating system of preference.

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    Step 11: Once your operating system is installed

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    Step 12: install a virus scanner.

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    Step 13: Plug in your remote storage device and scan it for viruses as its still possible there are viruses in the files you backed up.

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    Step 14: Once you copy your data back to the laptop

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    Step 15: take the time to create a complete backup.

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