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I forgot...make sure the system is completely updated with up to date AV and anti-spyware before restoring any data.
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I forgot...make sure the system is completely updated with up to date AV and anti-spyware before restoring any data.

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Thanks for the suggestions. &nbsp;<br />
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M. Cooper
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Thanks for the suggestions.  

M. Cooper

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Some functions in Word are extremely slow; printing, page setup in in Excel, loading of files, etc. &nbsp;I've run a complete virus scan and malicious software scan an nothing was detected. &nbsp;It has been suggested to me to format my hard drive and start from scratch. &nbsp;I want to use MS file and settings transfer wizard but am concerned that I'll be transfering any undetected virus or mal ware. &nbsp;Is this true and is it safer for me to pick and choose the files I want to keep? &nbsp;<br />
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Thanks<br />
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M. Cooper
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Some functions in Word are extremely slow; printing, page setup in in Excel, loading of files, etc.  I've run a complete virus scan and malicious software scan an nothing was detected.  It has been suggested to me to format my hard drive and start from scratch.  I want to use MS file and settings transfer wizard but am concerned that I'll be transfering any undetected virus or mal ware.  Is this true and is it safer for me to pick and choose the files I want to keep?  

Thanks

M. Cooper

drastic solution to undetectable virus

Operating system security (OS security) is the process of ensuring OS integrity, confidentiality and availability. OS security refers to specified steps or measures used to protect the OS from threats, viruses, worms, malware or remote hacker intrusions. OS security encompasses all preventive-control techniques, which safeguard any computer assets capable of being stolen, edited or deleted if OS security is compromised, including authentication, passwords and threats to systems and programs.