Member Avatar for arsal2012

guys as the topic says i formatted my windows and installed a new one but the virus isnt gone and it keeps coming back?

  • 5 Contributors
  • 7 Replies
  • 261 Views
  • 2 Days Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by arsal2012

Dani AI

Generated

Persistent reinfection after a fresh Windows install usually means the malware lived outside the new Windows files or is being reintroduced. Common culprits: infected external drives or backups, a compromised router/DNS, a boot-sector/rootkit that survives a quick format, or an infected installer/USB. , , and touched on the right areas — here are concrete, safe next steps that go beyond a normal reinstall.

Before reinstalling: disconnect the PC from the network and unplug all USB/external drives. Use the installer/repair media command prompt to securely wipe the target disk so hidden sectors and old boot code are destroyed. Example diskpart sequence (destructive — it erases everything):

diskpart
list disk
select disk 0
clean all
exit

After the wipe, install only from trusted, verified media. If you suspect MBR/boot issues run the Windows recovery console and rebuild the boot records:

bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd

If your system uses UEFI/GPT, make sure Secure Boot is enabled and use bcdboot C:\Windows to recreate boot files when needed.

Post-install checklist: update firmware/BIOS from the vendor, install all Windows updates before restoring data, enable firewall and a reputable AV, and scan any backups on a separate machine or with offline rescue media before copying files back. Check your router — change its admin password, verify the WAN DNS entries, and update the router firmware or factory-reset it if DNS or redirection looks suspicious.

If the infection still returns after all that, suspect a compromised peripheral, router firmware, or rarely a firmware rootkit — in those cases reflash firmware only from the vendor and consider professional help. — glad it looks sorted; use the checklist above to be sure it stays that way.

Recommended Answers

All 7 Replies

Member Avatar for caperjack

what virus is it ,
did it come back right away or after you installed you save personal files fronm the old install .if you did have any ,as the virus could be in the saved files .

Member Avatar for arsal2012

no i didnt put any of my persoannel files ... it just suddenly came back.

Member Avatar for tinstaafl

try it again but this time delete the partition and create a new one. This option is in the setup.

Member Avatar for Reverend Jim

Is it still possible to get a virus in the master boot record? If so, you might have to recreate this.

Member Avatar for RaeesIqbal

Get an Anti-virus Rescue CD (Its free) and scan your PC with it. It will surely fix it. And you cant avoid the importance of an Anti-Virus, its a must.

BitDefender Rescue CD

Edited by RaeesIqbal because: added new sujjestion
Member Avatar for arsal2012

OK THANKS GUYS IT SEEMS IT WAS COMING FROM Internet and it seems sorted now

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.