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blue screen, no task bar

by netminder2005 May 29, 2005 2:28AM PDT

I am using Windows xp Pro and recently was infected with a virus. After running Norton Antivirus and removing the virus, I had to reboot the system. When I did, Windows rebooted but instead of my desktop I got a blue screen and no task bar, basically nothing works. I tried rebooting to safe mode but all I get there is a black screen and no task bar, basically nothing works.
I'm stuck and any help would be appreciated.

Rob

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Since the virus name was omitted.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 29, 2005 2:29AM PDT

One of the best clues is gone.

-> Try the boot of the XP CD and a REPAIR install.

-> Next, backup your files and start over with the lesson learned about this virus and what not to do next time.

Bob

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