19-06-2011, 02:27 AM
Using a bootable anti-virus CD
In my line of work, and I'm sure anybody that's working with computers on a daily basis knows the impact of viruses and how often you come across them.
Most machines are just a case of mbam in safe mode.
But at times I come across machines that won't boot into the OS or if they do they're too infected to do anything, and for these times I call upon my favourite Anti-virus (Avira) and their Bootable antivirus CD or as they call it Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Avira sum it up pretty nicely.
The Avira AntiVir Rescue System a linux-based application that allows accessing computers that cannot be booted anymore. Thus it is possible to repair a damaged system, to rescue data or to scan the system for virus infections.
You can then use this CD/DVD to boot your computer. The Avira AntiVir Rescue System is updated several times a day so that the most recent security updates are always available.
They offer it as a .exe or a .iso
The .exe is a burning program that burns it for you, instead of using a program such as ImgBurn, pretty handy.
You can also update the virus definitions each time you use it, straight from the CD!
Specifications according to Avira
For the Avira Rescue System, you need a PC/ Notebook with:
RAM: at least 512 MB, 750 MB recommended CD-ROM drive or free USB slot
Keyboard (mouse recommended)
Resolution: at least 800x600 Pixel
Download link
http://www.avira.com/en/support-download...cue-system
This is just one of many tools I use.
In my line of work, and I'm sure anybody that's working with computers on a daily basis knows the impact of viruses and how often you come across them.
Most machines are just a case of mbam in safe mode.
But at times I come across machines that won't boot into the OS or if they do they're too infected to do anything, and for these times I call upon my favourite Anti-virus (Avira) and their Bootable antivirus CD or as they call it Avira AntiVir Rescue System
Avira sum it up pretty nicely.
The Avira AntiVir Rescue System a linux-based application that allows accessing computers that cannot be booted anymore. Thus it is possible to repair a damaged system, to rescue data or to scan the system for virus infections.
You can then use this CD/DVD to boot your computer. The Avira AntiVir Rescue System is updated several times a day so that the most recent security updates are always available.
They offer it as a .exe or a .iso
The .exe is a burning program that burns it for you, instead of using a program such as ImgBurn, pretty handy.
You can also update the virus definitions each time you use it, straight from the CD!
Specifications according to Avira
For the Avira Rescue System, you need a PC/ Notebook with:
RAM: at least 512 MB, 750 MB recommended CD-ROM drive or free USB slot
Keyboard (mouse recommended)
Resolution: at least 800x600 Pixel
Download link
http://www.avira.com/en/support-download...cue-system
This is just one of many tools I use.