couchtripper

HELP !!!!!!!!! How do I get rid of "DARKSMA"

A quick google search for "darksma" finds many links about removal. Unfortunately, they appear to be involved. My preference would be to re-install windows. This is the only way to be positive your PC is clean (and would probably save you many headaches).

* remember to back up your "My Documents" folder to another drive letter
* if you use Outlook, back up your outlook.pst file to another drive
* if you use any other programs that save documents to the same drive as your windows folder (C:\) back up those documents
* when you're sure all your data is backed up, pop in your windows CD and reboot
* when it asks you if you want to repair or install, select install
* when given the option, format your C: drive
* copy all your documents back

Unfortunately, you'll have to re-install your software. Don't forget to install a good anti-virus program. I use AVG Anti-Virus (it's free), but there are others which are good. I shy away from Norton or McAffee.

Hope this helps...

I should've said if you don't have another (non CD/DVD) drive letter but have plenty of free space on your C: drive, it's pretty easy to create a new one. You'll need to run diskmgmt.msc (from Start Menu, Run). Resize your C partition to be smaller. Create a new partition in the free space.

Thanks Tom ....

I also found all the info... erm somewhat confusing ..... I am trying one more thing ....If that does not work I Will take your advice ......I seem to have it under control at the moment .......But for how long I do not know ....