Win NT Err Msg: MBR Checksum Error: A Virus May Be Present...
PSS ID Number: 123814
Article Last Modified on 10/29/2003
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q123814
SUMMARY
If Windows NT detects a problem with the Master Boot Record (MBR), the
following message appears:
MBR checksum error: a virus may be present. Verify Master Boot
Record integrity.
MORE INFORMATION
MBR problems are frequently caused by boot sector viruses. Microsoft has
confirmed that versions of the Stoned and Josh viruses can cause the MBR
checksum error message.
This problem most often occurs when you have set up Windows NT using
WINNT.EXE. The floppy disks for a CD-ROM installation can become infected
when you run DIR from an infected MS-DOS computer.
If the MBR checksum error message occurs during setup, Windows NT Setup
does not continue. If this happens, run an anti-virus program to remove the
virus.
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