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  1. December 27th, 2010 #1
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    Re: Linux based virus and rootkit cleaning live cd

    Pick a couple.
    http://www.techmixer.com/free-bootab...download-list/




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    Re: Linux based virus and rootkit cleaning live cd

    I've had good luck simply booting an Ubuntu LiveCD and downloading the linux version of Bit Defender. Then use that to scrub the Windows partition.
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    Re: Linux based virus and rootkit cleaning live cd

    Here's a list of anti-virus Live CDs:

    http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/...t-rescue-disk/
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    Re: Linux based virus and rootkit cleaning live cd

    Avira Antivir Rescue CD is what I use. It is the first one in Cariboo's link. Works great!
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    Thanx all for the suggestions !
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    Re: Linux based virus and rootkit cleaning live cd

    tell your friend to ditch windows for ubuntu. problem solved.
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