No bother, Steve. Glad it wasn't too disastrous for you!
I can't find those recovery files I created that I mentioned earlier so I've decided to do it again. I'm going to put together a key with all the portable versions of all the software and files that are needed to rescue an infected PC. When I'm finished (busy at the moment so it'll be a couple of weeks away) I'll upload the whole thing to one of my online storage accounts* and will post a link on the forum so anyone who wants to can download it and create their own rescue key. I'll also include basic instructions on how to use the key.
*all of the software I will be using is free of charge and freely distributable so there are no copyright issues.
Dazzy D
Lightning Disco & Entertainment
Born to make you party!
I did the same thing Daz. I always seem to be the "go to" guy round here for pc problems so I put a bag of tools together that I can just grab and go out with.
Plus I put together a quite comprehensive package of software for rescue, backup and diagnostics that I now have on my usb stick that lives in the bag, stick that I use at work and even on my iPod for real emergencies.
I also use Hirens Boot CD for when the computer is so far gone it wont even boot properly. A Linex Live CD is also handy to have around at times.
Larry Basham
Can you play something with a beat ?