tom:

When I fix computers at peoples homes, I wipe everything off always!

By doing so, I simplify my work.  I don't have to remove viruses, spyware, malware and rootkits.

Don't have to restore corrupted Windows system files.

Because I deploy images of Windows, I:

Don't have to install and setup host-based intrusion-prevention system, firewall, antivirus, popup blockers, spyware blockers, spyware cleaners, registry cleaners, cookie and temp file deleter, etc etc.

Why waste hours obtaining inferior results by cleaning up a sick OS when superior results are obtainable more quickly when the HD is wiped clean and the image is restored onto free space?

Christopher C. Charles
http://drpcdr.ca
416 398 3772


> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:19:32 -0800
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] How to get to last known good config
> 
> I assume this comment means reformatting the HD and reinstalling
> windows. I have always kept that option as a last resort.
> 
> In the case at hand, my opinion is that the first attempt should be to
> do a "system restore" within the OS in "safe" mode, followed by a
> "system repair" off the installation disc, followed by asking for
> additional specific suggestions from others, and finally when all else
> fails reformatting and re-installation.
> 
> Tom Mayer
> 
> christopher Charles wrote:
>> best thing to do is wipe everything off then reinstall windows!
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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