Hi Neil,
Neil Lauzon to All, 10 Aug 97 18:07.
NL> Ok, I have come across only 1 time having to use that command,
NL> removing that petsy ANTIEXE virus.. well i have heard that there are
NL> some viruses that can avoid that or something? Or can get around it..
FDisk /mbr "works" on a specific genre of virus only - it's not a good idea
to use it, though, since by doing so you can lose access to the data on your
hard disk - for example, if you're using a boot overlay, or if the virus
encrypts data on the drive (a la OneHalf).
Paul (pwalker@zetnet.co.uk)
... Drummers do it with a bang
--- FMail 1.22
---------------
* Origin: The Light Fantastic! (2:442/621.13)
|