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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software since 2000

How To Disable "ShiftOveride"

Tuesday November 20, 2007
When Windows is starting, pressing the Shift key can allow you to bypass programs loading during startup. Some malware, such as the UZA O/S worm, disables this feature. Here's how to re-enable the use of a shift override when Windows is loading. Note: These steps require editing the System Registry; for tips, see the Windows System Registry Tutorial.
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