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> I downloaded the Malicious software tool manually and ran it but it just
> doesnt run.
Skip to Steps #2 *and* #3.
> The pc that has the …

“Bryce” <Bryce@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> Thanks for the response. After several tests, the apply and replace did
> not
> “apply and replace”, it merged.
> Changing to “propagate” actually replaced the settings. Go figure.
>
hmmm – …

I tried EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE…and still no luck. this is extremely
frustrating.
“Shenan Stanley” wrote:
> Arzach wrote:
> > PC will not install updates nor SP3. Tried turning off Norton AV
> > and …

Whew! You’ve given me a lot to work on. Seems like a whole course in
computer security. I’ve printed off your post as a reference and will start
checking out the links later today.
Thank you! …

Thank you, Dan and Milo.
So what is the next step? I’m not going to turn on that computer just yet.
Where do I find the PE_Sality / PE_Patch at a safe site and should …