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Missing memory virus detector


Jeff Kirby
07.19.2001
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Not sure if you have the latest virus signature updates and think you have a virus that your antivirus software just can't cope with?

Try using the memory test. Start your computer in DOS mode (better than opening a DOS window in Windows), log on to the root directory, C: usually, type in MEM and press enter.

If the base memory is less than 640K, then you either have a real issue with your system, or -- chances are -- you do have that virus that your software cannot detect.


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