So my computer has a few of the AGOBOT viruses, and it keeps me from using any sort of antivirus programs, and I recently had all my data backed up, so I want to reformat. I'm assuming that should ditch the viruses, and allow me to reinstall all of my antivirus software to prevent it happening again right? Now to my real question, I've got all of the reinstallation discs etc that came with my computer, but how do I go about reformatting? I've done it once before, but that was with Dell tech support on the phone, and I don't feel like calling them again if I can help it. Any help appreciated...
Go to this link and try to get rid of it first.Follow the steps and you shoudl be virus free by the time you are done. http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.gaobot.adx.html You could also download the removal tool from http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.gaobot.removal.tool.html It will remove the virus,you may have to do a repair install of windows when you are done though. Good luck.
I can't go to either of those links because the virus shuts down/blocks all antivirus programs websites. :-/
I'll download the program and email it to you if you want.Copy the program to a floppy and then run it from there ,maybe try it in safe mode.
