Busting out the Floppy Discs

Got hit with a virus yesterday, trying to load into the computer. Regular means of data transfer is not working, so I thought that I’d try the “old school” 3.5” floppy. I forgot that that slot even existed on the tower.

Hoping to get back to normal, but may have to start from scratch.

Is anybody familiar with System Fix Virus.

 

 


 


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11 Comments on Busting out the Floppy Discs

NOV
16
2011
817,777 Points Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Oh no, not the floppy.  My computer doesn't have a slot for that and almost forgot what they look like....
10:26am • #1
861,517 Points 174 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I've never heard of the "system fix virus" but I'd suggest searching Google for details.  Rather than work with floppies, what about a USB drive?  Boot from CD should work as well.  For removal, I'd suggest using AVG.
10:31am • #2
729,877 Points 103 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Tom - Wow! I think I threw out all my floppys years ago, and none of our 5 computers even has a slot for one. It's either CD or USB for us.

 
4:44pm • #3
779,746 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Edward and Celia - Yes, a trip down memory lane.  :)

USB, DVD, E-mail, all shut down Bryan. The floppies were a desparate attempt to introduce a file into the computer. I gotta get into it first.

Dick, I know what you mean. things kep changing for the better right?
9:43pm • #4
390,472 Points 27 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Tom: I've kept all my old computers including the "tower" just in case I wanted to look at some of my many floppies. You have brought back memories. Just for laughs, I should look at some of them dating back about 15? years. But to restore anything now on new computers? Is that even possible?
10:03pm • #5
779,746 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

All you old computers? You live in a warehouse Hella?  lol

It is possible to restore on a new computer. Thanks for your comment.
11:17pm • #6
230,369 Points 9 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

This sounds like a challenge at the least.  My computer doesn't have a floppy slot either but you can get one added on a USB port.  I know a good computer tech in Rocklin if you need one.
11:45pm • #7
NOV
17
2011
102,932 Points Called Shot Master

Tom, I use "free" AVG for virus and I remember "the floppy"...... Also I bought UniBlue PowerSuite that covers everything.
10:47pm • #8
779,746 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Doug - thanks for the info still haven't had a chance to work with the problem. The virus apparently doesn't harm files; it hides them and protects itself.

I heard AVG is good, will check it out if I can get into the computer Teri.
11:02pm • #9
NOV
19
2011
102,932 Points Called Shot Master

Tom, last year I got "hit" with a really bad virus that sent every alert "known to man" off..... then my computer went "black".  I unplugged and put my laptop in the front seat of my car and rushed (safely) right to the computer ER.... my "geek" laptop expert.  It cost me $80.00, but she saved everything, cleaned it up, and had installed the AVG for me. Then I got the Uniblue Suite, and on Tammy Emineth's advice got Backblaze to backup everything....  hope you got it figure out... 
11:33pm • #10
NOV
20
2011
779,746 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

This is all new to me Teri, I will follow up on this advice. My first virus!
12:45am • #11


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