I mistakenly removed svchost.exe instead of the fake virus file.
I mistakenly removed svchost.exe instead of the fake virus file.
I noticed my CPU was at full capacity and realized svchost might be the issue. I moved to system32 instead of temp, removed the original file, and now the PC starts but Windows won’t load. I have a backup on the machine, but I’m unsure how to restore if I can’t access Windows.
Use Windows System Restore feature. Start the system from the install disk or USB drive, choose your language, then select the repair option instead of "Install." In the menu, find "System Restore" among the available choices. Choose it, then decide which time point you wish to restore—such as the last known good state or before the infection. Windows will handle the restoration, acting like a time machine, without altering your personal files.