Bet thing to do with a sick netbook?

Hi
I have a hp mini netbook.
totally ruined by a svchost.exe virus.
I cant repair it, cant even make it restore to factory settings.
would i maybe be able to re-install an OS on it without a dvd drive?
maybe just from its desktop
IF its stays on long enuff to download and run one
any idea please?
thanks
i literally want to kill ‘svchost’ virus creator..
Answer #1
You can make a bootable Flash Drive. Read here for more:
http://www.ideologics.co.uk/computer-help/how-to-create-bootable-usb-from-iso-image
Answer #2
What’s going on buddy
Have u tried running a full scan in free malware bytes in safe mode
Answer #3
In this case format will be the best option, I guess. Download the ISO of Windows and boot using a flash drive.
Answer #4
I’ve downloaded windows xp lite for netbooks.
but how to get it to install on my netbook from a memeroy card or usb stick?
well, i found this link:
http://liliputing.com/2009/08/easiest-way-to-install-windows-on-a-netbook-with-a-usb-flash-drive.html
the only one that looks remotely simple to follow
will give it a go and hope for the best…
didnt work..
said files were missign when i tried to install it
its either the download was crap
or the programme that puts in onto the usb stick and prepares it is crap
i’ll try a different download of xp…
ho hum.. wat fun
if anyone knows who makes this svchost virus, make him suffer
Answer #5
Give this guide a go:
http://komku.blogspot.com/2008/11/install-windows-xp-using-usb-flash-disk.html
Use the depositfiles link on the 2nd step (other ones not working)
Answer #6
thanks for that
i can confirm however, on downloding a different xp, that first installer i tried did work.
must have been a bad xp i downloaded before.
I’ll have this netbook up & running yet….
will put in a dual boot xp/windows 7
the big leagues