Bootable windows contains virus


  1. Posts : 238
    Windows 10 HOME SINGLE LANGUAGE 21H2 19044.2364
       #1

    Bootable windows contains virus


    There's some virus on my computer right know, and i like to reinstall my windows. Since i dont have any other computer to create bootable so it's safe to create bootable ISO from computer that contains virus ?
    I kinda scare that virus also injecting to my flash drive while i create bootable.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 30,173
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Version 23H2
       #2

    Have you tried to remove the viruses?

    Something like Malwarebytes from Malwarebytes.com
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 1,026
    Win10 Version 21H2 19044.1645
       #3

    If you decide to Reset instead of virus removal, use the built-in Reset option which will completely reinstall Windows (no bootable device required) You have the choice to save or remove your files. May have to reinstall addons and some software.


    Click Settings/Update&Security/Recovery/Reset


    It would be beneficial to the forum if you could describe the virus for future reference.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 579
    Windows 10 Home
       #4

    mikelferdinan,

    Consider that the Windows 10 Reset feature is not intended for use in removing viruses.
    Who knows what kind of virus, malware, Rootkit, etc. has infected the computer. You are probably not sure that system files are not infected.

    If the virus/malware has infected the partition from which you will make the reset, the virus could just move right along with the reset. Your best bet would probably be to install from a bootable CD/DVD. However, an uninfected Windows computer with access to a CD burner is needed.

    As Caledon Ken and torre asked, what attempts have you made to remove the malware? Has any program identified/described it?
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 7,606
    Windows 10 Home 20H2
       #5

    mikelferdinan said:
    i dont have any other computer to create bootable
    Do you have a friend who has a computer or have access to a public computer?
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 3,105
    W10 Pro + W10 Preview
       #6

    Try this.
    Open Settings, click on Update and Security, then Windows Defender......see attachment.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Bootable windows contains virus-wdef.png  
      My Computers


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 21:56.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums