How Can I Remove the Dos.Bootinfector Virus from My PC?

Thread starter Bremer
Start date Aug 31, 2004
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Dos.bootinfector is a type of malware that can infect a computer's boot sector, causing issues with normal startup and often evading detection by standard antivirus programs. Users experiencing this infection may find their PC only boots in safe mode. To remove dos.bootinfector, it is recommended to use specialized malware removal tools or bootable antivirus rescue disks, as traditional virus scanners may not detect it. Additionally, updating the antivirus software and performing a thorough system scan can help identify and eliminate the infection. If the problem persists, seeking professional technical support may be necessary.

Aug 31, 2004

Bremer

I found something called dos.bootinfector on my pc, does anyone know how to get it away? My virusprogram can`t find it(found it by online scanning)
So I don`t know where it is..
The pc don`t want to start in a normal way, only in safety modus.

I really hope that somebody could tell me what to do

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Aug 31, 2004

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Read the email Monique got from Symantic:

https://www.physicsforums.com/archive/t-6999

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