Lost system files

[Packer]

Due to a virus attack and default setting in new Anti-virus software to "delete infected files" I have lost some sytem files relating to IE6 in Win98SE. The computer boots up OK and will open IE6 but hangs up when I try to get anything from Windows Update.

I am at my office with the problem PC connected to my network which also has another "all good" Win98 PC attached as well as my XP Pro laptop.

Is there a simple way to compare the Windows folders on each of the Win98 units to identify which files have been deleted? If so can I simply copy them over from one PC to the other or will they need to be added to the registry?

I'm pretty certain that I have a virus free installation now.

Would it be quicker or easier to just re-install the OS?

 

[Yoda]

Would it be quicker or easier to just re-install the OS?

I'd be inclined to go down that route, then you're starting from a known base.

 

[Wizard]

Is there not a list of files deleted in the anti virus software?

I know that, in theory, you can ionstall over the top without upsetting your existing settings etc., but in practise I've had issues before by going down this route.

 

[Packer]

I'm afraid not Wizard.

I pressed the scan button before checking the settings and log was one box not ticked.

Thanks fo rthe advice guys, re-installation in progress in 1 minute.