Couldn't open lot of programs...

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ravi - Mar 16, 2010 at 01:16 PM
 ravi - Apr 1, 2010 at 04:49 PM
Hello,
I think my PC got virus. I tried scanning with McAfee and Runreg, but did have any difference. I couldn't install any program or any anti virus suggested in this site. I even cannot open web browsers exept IE. For most of the programs it is prompting me to select from Open With( I think you guys uderstand what I am talking about) and for some programs I am getting a mesg like "Error: Application not found". I even tried restoring the system, I tried to restore the system in safe mode to the date which was almost past 2 months. But I didn't see any difference. Can anyone help me..


Please help,
ravi

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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,164
Mar 16, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Hello Ravi,

As the blind said: "I see".

You problem sounds familiar and congratulations on your attempt to restore the system, that was a good idea.

Unfortunately, no antivirus application is perfect including Symantec and McAfee, even when their virus definition files are up-to-date.

Before prescribing the right medication, for it may defer as to the type of virus, I suggest that you download and install Hyjackthis. Hyjackthis will give me a picture of the processes and the registry keys susceptible of hiding malware.

Please request a scan and save a log. Once the scan is over, the log will automatically open. Copy the log and paste it here. Thank you.

Here is the link to Hyjackthis:

http://free.antivirus.com/hijackthis/

Regards
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Hiii,

Thanks for your quick reply. I downloaded Hijackthis and installed on my computer. But I couldn't open that program. If I click it, I am getting an pop-up like "Error: Application not found". Can you suggest any other alternative or some other idea.

Thanks,
ravi.
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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,164
Mar 17, 2010 at 01:54 PM
Yes sir,

I may not be rich but ideas I have.

First, download ComboFix

Disable your modem.
Disable you antivirus application

Run ComboFix. You may be asked to reboot your machine and continue.

https://combofix.org/

Please let me know
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Hey thanks for ur help... I did that... and aftersome time I got same type of problem again..
So What should I do now.. Plz help me..
Can't I get a permanent fix for that..

thanks..

ravi
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