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The boot trojan tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about malware that infects the boot sector or Master Boot Record (MBR), preventing normal Windows startup. Topics include troubleshooting boot failures on systems like Windows 7 Sony Vaio laptops, where users can only access BIOS but cannot boot into Safe Mode, System Restore, or from a repair disc. Symptoms include repeated reboots and inability to load the operating system. Community advice focuses on using bootable antivirus tools, repairing the MBR via recovery media, and steps to isolate the infection. The tag is relevant for users dealing with boot-time malware that disrupts the Windows boot process.
  1. Slink2

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Boot Issues: Possible Boot Sector Trojan on Windows 7 Vaio

    Hey everybody, just encountered what i think may be a boot sector trojan virus. Im running windows 7 on a sony vaio and can only get into the BIOs system (version R0200Z5). Im unable to boot into anything (normal mode, safe mode, system restore points) when trying, my comp just...
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    • bios boot drive boot issues boot options boot trojan chkdsk command line disk check iso malware primary boot reboot loop recovery options repair disk safe mode sony vaio system restore tech support windows 7 write protection
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    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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