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Posted by Postman delivers on February 6, 2006, 2:28 pm
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bmschech expressed precisely :
> I've been hit by what I assume is a virus that prevents me from running
> exe files. I downloaded a registry patch that works, but the problem
> recurs every time I reboot. In addition, I can't seem to run windows
> internet explorer, which makes it impossible for me to run online virus
> checks.
>
> I have McAfee installed on my hard drive, updated with the latest virus
> database, but it finds no infection, just a few questionable files that
> I've removed. Same deal with adware.
>
> A few other details: If I reboot the system the problem recurs. After
> the first reboot a couple of my startup programs run, but I'm unable to
> perform the registry fix--I import the file but it just doesn't work. I
> reboot again and after the initial windows screen with it's
> thermometer, a dialog box pops up with no next, only a few cryptic
> characters. I close that box and windows loads my personal settings and
> boots to the desktop. This time no startups load. I run the registry
> patch and all is fine, except no programs but my keyboard mapper in the
> system tray (though some McAfee processes are still running. I'm not
> sure if this means that I have virus protection) and when I click on
> windows explorer I get a brief hourglass and then nothing.
>
> Any ideas on how I might proceed? I'm really at the limit of my rather
> limited knowledge and would greatly appreciate any help at all.
>
> Thanks!
How about running the anti-viral and adaware in safe mode?
JR the postman
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