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Old 09-29-2009   #1
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What is a boot sector virus?

How to Remove a Boot Sector Virus?

Could a virus corrupt the boot sector?

Are boot sector viruses limited to hard drives Explain?

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Please do not make multiple posts on this issue.
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Please do not post multiple times regarding the same question, as you will not get multiple answers.

Go here to Wikipedia it has an article on the info you require...

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If you feel you may have been infected by a boot sector virus please review the Prework link in my signature and follow the instructions. Please be sure to read any threads linked from the Prework thread as well and follow those instructions if necessary.
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The amount of threads / questions the OP posted last night, leads me to believe that it's homework...
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