Not Responding Messages in Safe Mode

I've got a Toshiba Satellite and apparently caught a virus a few days ago. I'm trying to do a System Recovery, but no matter what I do, I get a "Not Responding" message. If I am in regular or safe mode it happens. I can put in my recovery disk and it will load, then when the screen comes up, I can't do anything because the message comes up. I will go into safe mode with commands and enter in the proper command, then the screen will come up that way, but still get the "Not Responding". Same happens when I try to run my Spyware sweep. The program will start, but I get the "Not Responding" again.
Any thoughts on how to fix this?
Thanks.
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Seems like you are trying to run the recovery in windows. Boot to the recovery disc instead. Tap F12 when you turn it on. It should go to the boot menu then insert the disk and choose CD/DVD on the menu and it should load the recovery disc. Good luck!

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