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XP Total Security Virus removed Now programs do not run

#1 User is offline   bryan.banks 

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Posted 23 May 2011 - 10:30 PM

My computer was infected by the XP Total Security virus but I was able to remove (I think) by using Malwarebytes in Safe mode. Now, my programs will not run> When I try to open them, the "open file with" dialog box opens or I get an .exe error. Please help.

This post has been edited by hamluis: 01 June 2011 - 09:33 AM
Reason for edit: Moved from XP to Am I Infected.

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Posted 23 May 2011 - 11:27 PM

Try fixing the exefile associations.

You can find fixes for different file types HERE.

Let me know if this helps.

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Posted 30 May 2011 - 05:10 PM

Sorry for the late reply. That helped but we got the virus again. I think we stopped it before it got as many programs infected as last time but we had it nonetheless. Is there anything else I can do?

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Posted 31 May 2011 - 12:11 AM

If you still have an infection, you should post it in the "Am I Infected?" forum.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum103.html

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Posted 31 May 2011 - 01:10 PM

Looks like you didnt remove the virus properly. Try following bleeping computer's guide

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-antivirus-vista-2010

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Posted 01 June 2011 - 12:15 AM

Hi! I also ran Malwarebytes & it seemed to have removed the virus but now I can't access my programs or files. I know the programs are still there because when I go to add or remove programs they are all in there. Help please! thank you.

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