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    Compaq Presario CQ50-109NR Boot Virus

    Discussion in 'HP' started by spiceyweasel, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. spiceyweasel

    spiceyweasel Newbie

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    I have a CQ50-109NR that won't boot. I have been told it is infected with a virus. I bought a DIY external kit to erase and reformat the hard drive. Do I need to install an Operating System on it, as well, before re-installing it and must it be the same OS that came pre-installed on it?
     
    spiceyweasel, Feb 17, 2011
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  2. Phistachio

    Phistachio A. Scriabin

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    Well, I once had a virus, and ended up needing to RMA it. But I guess you need to re-install the OS.
     
    Phistachio, Feb 17, 2011
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