Windows 10: I can't reset my pc or do a start up repair due to virus

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  1. I can't reset my pc or do a start up repair due to virus


    I believe recently i accidentally installed a trojan/virus. Windows antivirus says that it's been removed but I'm still noticing major performance issues and when I tried to go through my system files, some specific folders would instantly close before i could do anything. I cant install any 3rd party antivirus software due to it either being shut down instantly or having an error due to "storage space", which shouldn't be possible since I have around 100gb of space on both my drives. I've tried repairing corrupt files through command prompt and there's still no difference and now I'm having t

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    Marcel Menjivar, Dec 22, 2023
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  2. Kem Mon Win User

    Windows won't start or repair

    Hi,

    This issue may occur due to a
    missing/corrupted system files. We suggest that you perform these methods
    of troubleshooting steps to fix this matter:

    Method 1:
    Run SFC Scan.

    To run an
    SFC scan, follow these steps:


    • Run
      Command Prompt as Administrator.

    • Type
      sfc /scannow
      and hit
      Enter.

    This will check and run an auto-repair on the issue.

    Method 2:
    Run DISM Tool.

    After running the
    SFC scan
    and the issue still persist, run the
    DISM
    to check the system health and to try restoring the files. To run
    DISM tool, follow these steps:


    • Run
      Command Prompt as Administrator.

    • Type the following command:

      • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /scanhealth

      • DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    NOTE:
    This might take a while to finish scanning.
    Do not cancel.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Dec 22, 2023
    #2
  3. Cannot reset PC after virus infection

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Community.

    We understand your concern and we will provide the assistance required to help you resolve the issue.

    The issue that you are facing might be due to your WinRE being corrupted. I would suggest that you download the Media Creation tool and then try to perform the Reset.

    download the Windows 10 ISO and create a Media Creation tool and then perform Reset.

    Refer to the following link:

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

    (Refer to the section "Installing Windows 10 using the media creation tool
    " in the above article for creating the tool).

    Once you have the installation media, follow the steps:

    • Start your computer from the installation media. Insert the disk or USB stick and restart your computer. If you see a message asking you to “Press any key to boot from DVD,” do so. If you don’t see the message,
      you might need to change the boot order in your computer's BIOS settings so that it first starts from the disk or USB. When you see the 'Install Windows' page, tap or click 'Repair your computer' link to start the Windows Recovery Environment.
    • In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the
      Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot and then
      Reset This PC

    Hope this helps.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Dec 22, 2023
    #3
  4. Remon Ont Win User

    I can't reset my pc or do a start up repair due to virus

    Windows10 Automatic Repair

    Hi,

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted system files that are not letting the operating system to perform repair and boot to the desktop.

    We would like to know some information:

    • Have you tried booting in
      Safe Mode
      ? If not, we suggest that you try it. Check this article for information.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far? We need to know it for us to know what other troubleshooting steps to give.

    You can check the troubleshooting steps provided by Deepika Gowda on this

    link
    .

    We will wait for your response.
     
    Remon Ont, Dec 22, 2023
    #4
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