Re: Master Boot Record

Reg Beck (rbeck@cln.etc.bc.ca)
Sat, 9 Mar 1996 09:51:34 EST

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>I think I have a virus problem that affects the master boot record. The
>computer works fine one day and the next it gives a "non-system disk or disk
>error" I run fdisk to view partitions and it is scrambled. Once this happens
>the only solution I have found is to run "fdisk /mbr"
>
>Can anyone recommend a good virus protection program. One that I can take
>around on diskette from machine to machine (not having to load it to the HD).

I have cleaned up a master boot record virus (ANTICMOS A) using McAfee. You
need to boot up using a clean boot floppy. Then run McAfee (scan adl /clean).

The version of McAfee I used didn't have a specific remover for this virus but
used a generic one which worked.

This virus reappears from time to time. I suspect it is on someone's floppy.

Reg Beck
Columneetza Secondary School
Williams Lake, BC
rbeck@cln.etc.bc.ca

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