Need Help With Open With Virus!

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TJB - May 2, 2010 at 05:09 PM
 TJB - May 2, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Everytime I try to open or download something a window with "Open With" pops up and I can't do anything. I got it finally so Internet Explorer would come up without it but I need a way to get rid of it with out downloading or installing anything. Plz help. (I use Windows Vista.)

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Ambucias Posts 47310 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,163
May 2, 2010 at 05:24 PM
Hello TJB,

The virus in question has modified registry keys which prevents opening programmes. Now, several viruses do that and you may not have all the same virus.

For once in my lifetime, Symantec has created a useful tool. Mind you, Symantec in line with its principal, created a tool which will not remove the virus but at least resolve the open with problem.

I could give you directives to modify registry entries but that would require time and in some cases be risky.

So after running the tool, all of you must download, install, update and run Malwarebyte.

So here are the steps:

1. Download, unzip and run Godzilla Fix:

https://community.broadcom.com/home

2. Download, install, update Malwarebyte and run a FULL (I insist FULL scan)

https://ccm.net/downloads/security-and-maintenance/4621-malwarebytes-anti-malware/

You may be required to reboot during the process.

3. After the scan delete the items found.

Now if none of you comeback to give me some feedback, my spirit will haunt you for etenity and I will cast a spell on your system which will cause it to bark and burp all the time.:)))

Best regards
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I ran Godzilla Fix and rebooted but when I try to install Malewarebyte the Open With menu pops up :/
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