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Jun 28 2009, 01:08 AM
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The problem is that when I had the virus it was constantly shutting off my computer, not allowing any .exe's to run, or allow me to use the internet or download any files. So I was forced to go into safe mode and delete suspicious files manually from (First mistake..) the Windows and System 32 folder. Using info I got from the task manager before the virus evolved completely, I deleted most of the virus. Sadly, I also deleted a file that renders my computer unable to make ANY sounds such as music in games or songs. Although it makes the occasional bleep, nothing through speakers or headphones. Yes, I know, I broke one of the golden rules of the computer. Mess with the windows folder So would anybody be able to help me figure out what file it was I deleted? I can't use one of those file recovery things that brings them back from the grave because I did too much cleanup on the computer to get ride of the virus, and I may/may not have another virus still present. The other virus hijacked my internet explorer and would use it to go to some sites that I cannot see. I would hear ads and the such when I had sound. I tried deleting internet explorer but somthing in there keeps bringing it back. The path is C:\Program Files\internet explorer\connections wizard I am not able to delete that last folder, connections wizard, but I can everything else. I turned a notepad into internet explorer.exe so that it can't use it **Note that the normal name is Internet Explorer, capitalized** So..anyone who can help me with my woes? Much appreciated, Bob. Edit: Since remnants of the virus/es may still exist, I have moved the topic from XP to the more appropriate forum. ~ Animal EDIT: Thank you Animal, I apologise. Also I found that I get sound from my monitor but not from headphones. This post has been edited by Stelmack: Jun 28 2009, 07:33 AM |
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Jul 2 2009, 12:42 AM
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Hi Stelmack,
Let's try a few things, because the real blessing of Windows XP is the inbuilt redundancy. Before I give you some instructions, I would like to tell you that when you have a virus, it is best to find the tool which is made to remove that virus. You can often do this by googling the file and tracking down the website (often one of the antivirus or antimalware companies) which posts a specific tool for what you have. Some of this malware removal capacity has been combined to create tools like MalwareBytes, which will remove the virus without your having to try removing it one file at a time. Your thread was moved to this forum, because it was believed that you may still have malware on your computer, so let's run a couple of very standard scans and then I would like for you to run sfc /scannow, which will search your computer for corrupt or missing system files. That scan will look for the missing files on your computer and if it can't find them, will ask you to insert your XP cd. I will repeat some of this below, but in the case of sfc /scannow, you can use any XP cd which is the same as your computer ( for instance, if you have XP home, it needs to be XP home, if you have XP sp2 pro, it needs to be xp sp2 pro ). So first will make sure your computer is free of malware and then we'll try to track down the missing file. Please do the following: Step 1: ATF Cleaner
Step 2: MalwareBytes
Step 3: Next I would like for you to run an online scan called BitDefender Note: You can only run this scan with Internet Explorer with Active X enabled.
Step 4: If any malware was found, please post the logs or reports for the following and then wait until I get back to you before you continue:
BitDefender Step 5: If no malware was found, please continue as follows. Otherwise wait until I can look at your reports. Please go to Start > Run and copy/paste in sfc /scannow and click on ok. The scan should run for awhile and may ask you to insert your xp disk. If the above scan does not work, please try the following: go to Start > Run and type in cmd and hit ok. In the window that opens up, type in sfc /scannow (making sure there is a space between the c and the /) and then hit the enter key. Sometimes when this scan won't run using the run window, it will run in the command prompt (the black dos-looking window). Let me know how this all went? Zllio |
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