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Update
:I ended up running the repair xp install. It solved many of my problems. I
also installed microsoft beta spyware remover...which seems to do a good job.
Also, I am running a virus scan at boot up. Thanks again for your help!
"Ted Zieglar" wrote:
> Thanks for the update. Please let us know how things are going. (Continue
> this thread, or at least enough of it so that we'll remember who you are.)
> You've probably found Symantec's online virus scanner, but just in case:
>
>
http://security.symantec.com/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym
>
> ....and here is Trend Micro's version, called 'House Call':
>
> http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
>
> --
> Ted Zieglar
>
>
> "Richie" <Richie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:99A0AFBC-5426-47CC-935B-B487172D9838@microsoft.com...
> > I agree totally. Installing the xp repair is my last option in my mind. I
> am
> > able to do a 'workaround' and open some of the programs, but I have to
> open
> > the 'open this program with..' list to do so. I can access the web and
> many
> > of the applications so I am still in good shape to try some other things.
> > The viruses. I think I may have more problems here than I think. I will do
> a
> > search on them on the web. I have a feeling they are the type that are
> more
> > annoying than devastating, but i will do my best to remove. I had one
> virus
> > program running at bootup, and another running once windows was
> > loaded....however that has stopped since task bar programs began opening
> up
> > in wordpad when windows loaded. but it seemed to pick up a virus in every
> > file it scanned and gave me options of what do to...which I wasn't sure of
> in
> > all cases.
> > Here is what I am going to do. Scan for viruses using Norton. I am not
> > totally confident in AVG although it has been good in the past. Once I am
> > sure the virus(es) are removed, I'll work on the windows/console/wordpad
> > issue...which I have a feeling may require repairing windows if files were
> > removed accidentally in my last boot up virus scan (after which the
> problems
> > started).
> > Worse case scenario, I will reinstall xp using the boot disc program I
> > downloaded from microsoft (I am unable to access BIOS for some reason to
> > change my boot drive to the CD)
> > Thanks for the advice. I will keep the forum posted on my results.
> >
> > Richard
> >
> > "Ted Zieglar" wrote:
> >
> > > OK, let's work on the problem. Nobody would confuse me with a nerd,
> although
> > > some would like to call me a similar sounding name beginning with 't'.
> > >
> > > When troubleshooting, always start with the easier solutions first.
> > > Repairing Windows is not easy, so we'll cross that bridge only if we
> need
> > > to.
> > >
> > > You say that you're still getting messages indicating that you have a
> virus.
> > > Do the messages say which virus it is? If you can come up with a name
> for
> > > the virus, you can find detailed removal instructions on the internet.
> > >
> > > First, some finger wagging: To be effective, antivirus software must be
> > > installed on your computer; it must start at bootup and remain running
> in
> > > the background at all times; and it must be constantly updated (daily is
> not
> > > too often.) If you think of yourself as a novice, then move all the
> settings
> > > to the maximum.
> > >
> > > When an antivirus program is used as above, and you're up to date with
> > > Windows Update, it's very unlikely that you will get a virus. Not all
> > > antivirus programs are equally effective, but none is a total loser. I
> don't
> > > know much about AVG, so I can't comment. I have experience with Norton
> > > AntiVirus and PC_cillin, and both are virtually impenetrable.
> > >
> > > If you can come up with a name for the virus, you can go to the web
> sites of
> > > the major antivirus organizations and get specific removal instructions.
> The
> > > instructions are usually pretty scary, but that's your best choice right
> > > now. A tip: Different antivirus organizations can give the same virus
> > > different names.
> > >
> > > Here are some of the places you can look:
> > >
> > > Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia Search
> > > http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/
> > >
> > > Symantec Security Response
> > >
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html
> > >
> > > --
> > > Ted Zieglar
> > >
> > >
> > > "Richie" <Richie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:CA6FBC21-D273-4E3C-AFF5-C41A40DA4E2E@microsoft.com...
> > > > Hi Ted,
> > > > Thanks for your reply. Yes, I have been having issues with viruses. I
> had
> > > > recently ran avg, and antispyware software to remove viruses. I still
> get
> > >
> > > > messages indicating I have a virus which I previously had removed. I
> tried
> > > to
> > > > rectify this by clearing the cache, problem is many of the windows
> > > > programs/accessories etc are unusable because they won't open in their
> > > > indended application (they open in wordpad). I have a feeling that
> many of
> > > > the pop up windows messages are also trying to open in wordpad, making
> > > them
> > > > unreadable.
> > > > I also ran a repair on the registry (after backing it up) which didn't
> > > seem
> > > > to solve the problem. I just downloaded the boot disk program from
> > > microsoft
> > > > so I can run the xp repair and ststart from scratch. However I am
> worried
> > > > that I won't be able to create the boot disks because of the wordpad
> > > issue.
> > > > I'm really stumped here...trying hard not to call 'nerds on site'. I
> > > really
> > > > need to fix this as my system is my livlihood
> > > >
> > > > "Ted Zieglar" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Do this first: Be 100% sure that your computer does not have a virus
> or
> > > > > spyware. I say "100%" because spyware in particular can be mighty
> > > difficult
> > > > > to identify. And if you previously tried to remove a virus or
> spyware by
> > > > > hand you may have gotten the part that antivirus or antispyware
> software
> > > > > needs to identify the problem without removing the rest of the
> > > infection.
> > > > > --
> > > > > Ted Zieglar
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Richie" <Richie @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:6CF62616-584B-417E-842A-10604E8AFEE5@microsoft.com...
> > > > > > I have an issue with programs (desktop, start menu, control panel
> etc)
> > > > > > insisting on opening in wordpad when I select or double click
> them.
> > > When I
> > > > > > select the program or task, a wordpad window opens with a bunch of
> > > > > gibberish.
> > > > > > At the top reads "this program is unable to open/run in dos). For
> some
> > > > > > reason, everything is set to open in dos.
> > > > > > I have tried to rectify the problem by installing the windows
> repair
> > > xp
> > > > > > option, but the problem is I can't get that to work because of the
> > > above
> > > > > > mentioned issue.
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