The malware caused damage to your Windows system.
The malware caused damage to your Windows system.
I accidentally installed the virus, which caused the computer to shut down. When I turned it on again, the Windows logo didn’t appear, and booting failed entirely. I burned a Windows installation to a USB drive and attempted recovery via restore points or image repair, but there were no available options. I watched a YouTube tutorial on rebuilding the system using DISM and sfc, which claimed it worked but didn’t resolve the issue. I’m unsure if there’s another way to recover my files without formatting them.
To transfer your files, ensure you have a sufficiently large external drive. Create a live Linux installation using Rufus on another machine, then boot your laptop from that system. After entering the Linux environment, move files from your internal SSD to the external drive. Begin with your user profile directory in C:\Users, then search through other folders for additional files. For instance, if you have a large Steam library you wish to keep, copy it to the external drive as well. After confirming everything is in place, format your internal SSD and reinstall Windows. For added security, take a snapshot of the drive or purchase a fresh blank SSD to install Windows on. Once restored, scan the backup for malware before transferring files back into the clean Windows installation.
You can enhance your storage by installing a bigger SSD and updating the system to Win-OS. Pause any setup until you have basic security measures in place, like antivirus and anti-malware software. Retain the previous drive from this machine in an external dock for scanning. After confirming it's clean, transfer your files from the old disk to the new one, and keep the old drive as a backup.
This method isn't a reliable solution. It doesn't address the core issue and often introduces further complications. While it might seem like a quick fix, it doesn't guarantee a permanent fix and can lead to persistent problems. It also fails to preserve your existing user settings. Ultimately, the safest approach is to back up your data and restore from a clean installation.
Here’s a revised version of your message:
What you suggested is excellent, but it doesn’t fit my situation due to the purchasing aspect. In my country, prices for anything related to PCs are extremely high. I’m just a freshman at Brook College, but I think I’ll keep this format.
You can also transfer crucial files to cloud platforms such as Dropbox or Google Drive from a live Linux setup.