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While reading about Windows XP recovery console on the Bleepingcomputer website, it mentions selecting "show hidden files" under "folder options" which is under "tools". This may not be a big deal right now, but one of the issues I have is that the virus has apparently diabled the "show hidden files" option in that menu. My email support person mentioned this to me.
Let's see if this problem still occurs after cleaning operation.
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As I understand it, I will have to have Microsoft Windows recovery console installed by combofix. I know I'm jumping ahead but the tutorial mentions that if it fails to install I will need to perform a manual install. Since I have Windows XP, I can use a windows CD if I have one. Is this referring to the disk titled "Operating System: Reinstallation CD Microsoft Windows XP Professional Including Service Pack 1"?
Also, I have Service Pack 2 installed on my computer now. Will this cause a problem if I have to use the disk I have with SP1?
You should install recovery console meant for SP2. So don't use your XP media to install recovery console. There's instructions for downloading suitable one in ComboFix tutorial. However, let ComboFix attempt automatic installation first :)