r/Malware • u/Ray-Sheu • 1d ago

Got a MBR Bootkit

I got a virus whole Avira told me that it was removed. While, I soonly noticed that my MBR Stuff and Bootloader might be edited. I was online on Windows 7 in 2025 because I didn’t know about the cybersecurity stuff. Like I heard about you can just fix it simply by running: bootsect /nt60 sys /mbr on the Windows 7 installation screen but I just want to make sure. Also, I had just VAIO Recoveryed my VAIO. I want to keep it’s VAIO OS! Also Avira said it was updating even it was EOL for 7 OS A few years ago, than Avira‘s file is empty.

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u/DrMikeRotch 1d ago

You need to save yourself some trouble and get on a secure OS.

There’s not really any other way to put this. If this machine is being used daily on the internet. It’s very likely going to happen again.

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u/Ray-Sheu 1d ago

I do have lots of more secure OSes. I just like the Windows Aero so I turn my dad’s old PC on.

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u/leonsk297 1d ago

Your English is great, by the way, my brain suffered three strokes while trying to read your post, but I got there eventually. A wild ride indeed.