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====Using file backups only====

====Using file backups only====

Without a full backup, a new operating system is needed. Therefore, users will probably need to do something along these lines:

Without a full backup, a new operating system is needed. Therefore, users will probably need to do something along these lines:

#Insert an operating install disk, and boot to it, with all external storage devices disconnected.

#Insert an operating install disk, and boot to it, with all external storage devices disconnected. ''(If this is blocked by the ransomware, then the BIOS will need to be "flashed," or replaced by replacing the motherboard)''

#Format the drive (using NTFS format)

#Format the drive (using NTFS format)

#Go through the install process, which will take some time to complete

#Go through the install process, which will take some time to complete