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779590 2009-06-07 09:39:00 Hi - thanks for that. Will give UBCD4Win a go- not that clever at this so may take some time. Have full backups so just a pain really. cheers jubes (14974)
779591 2009-06-07 09:42:00 You have backups?

Excellent....I would highly recommend a full reinstall then, if this fails to work.

Its obvious that many windows components are stuffed, probably caused by malware.

Try the UBCD4Win-and if that fails to work reinstall.

Blam
Blam (54)
779592 2009-06-07 09:42:00 not that clever at this so may take some time. Have full backups so just a pain really

Already going a lot better than most then.
stormdragon (6013)
779593 2009-06-07 09:54:00 I see this sort of thing all the time - what has more than likely happened, as already mentioned - the PC is full of spyware / Viruses - this often will stop any sort of antimalware programs installing or even running.

Most of the time when its in this state - while there are ways to remove it, depending on the damage to the OS, its actually better in the long run to save any data and reinstall Windows - you can never be sure every infection has gone, or all system files are repaired.

One you can try is ComboFix (www.bleepingcomputer.com) -- But I have even seen infected PC's stop this from working.

Edited: actually got two customers PC's to do this on tomorrow - similar behavior as you mention. ( fun and Games)
wainuitech (129)
779594 2009-06-09 22:43:00 Thanks for your help - I reinstalled using recovery disks in the end and alls well.
Thanks again loved my first experience of working online. Ill be back.
jubes (14974)
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