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CompTIA 220-802 Certification Practice Test

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A Windows XP computer receives an error message, “Invalid boot disk. Insert boot disk into Drive A: and press any key,” when starting the computer. There is no boot disk in the floppy drive, and you suspect a virus has infected the boot sector on the hard drive. What can you do to resolve the problem?
  1. Reinstall Windows
  2. Run the antivirus program and reboot
  3. Boot to a restore point prior to infection
  4. Boot into Safe Mode and detect the infected boot sector
Explanation
Answer: A - Booting is useless if the boot sector is infected = reinstall Windows.

Key Takeaway: If the boot sector is infected, you will not be able to boot the computer to attempt any repair measures. Reinstalling Windows deletes the current installation including the boot sector.
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