Fix problems running Norton Power Eraser scan
If you cannot run Norton Power Eraser, start your computer in Safe mode with Networking and run this tool in Safe mode.
Start the computer in Safe mode with Networking
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Exit all programs.
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Press the
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Type in the following text, and then press
.msconfig
If the User Account Control window appears, click or .
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In the System Configuration window, on the boot tab, check and select .
On Windows XP: In the System Configuration Utility window, on the BOOT.INI tab, check .
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Click
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When you are asked to restart the computer, click
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Download and run Norton Power Eraser
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Download Norton Power Eraser.
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Click
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Select the location as Desktop, and then click
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To run Norton Power Eraser, double-click the
file.If the User Account Control window appears, click or .
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Read the license agreement, and click
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In the Norton Power Eraser window, click the icon.
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By default, Norton Power Eraser performs a Rootkit scan and requires a system restart. When you see a prompt to restart the computer, click Settings, and uncheck the option .
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After the computer is restarted, the scan starts automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restart the computer in Normal mode
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Exit all programs.
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Press the
+ keys to open the Run dialog box. -
Type in the following text, and then press
.msconfig
If the User Account Control window appears, click or .
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In the System Configuration window, on the Boot tab, uncheck .
On Windows XP: In the System Configuration Utility window, on the BOOT.INI tab, uncheck .
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Click
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When you are asked to restart the computer, click
.The computer restarts in the normal mode which takes several minutes.
Did the scan detect any threat?
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Read Threats are removed, if Norton Power Eraser has detected and removed the threat.
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Read The scan didn't detect any threat, if the scan didn't detect any threat.
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Read Scan your computer using Norton Bootable Recovery Tool, if you cannot run Norton Power Eraser.
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Operačný systém: Windows
Naposledy zmenené: 28.06.2020