Msconfig, regedit, command prompt problem

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Garu wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> The above subject closes automatically when run. They will just
> pop-up for a second and will disappear. Why am I getting this
> problem? How can I sort this out? Please help.
>
> Any help would be grateful.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> -garu

This is very typical of many viruses do an online virus scan from at least
two venders and report back with the results.

A link for free online virus and trojan scanners.
http://virusall.com/downscan.html
--
Mike Pawlak

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

Garu wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> The above subject closes automatically when run. They will just
> pop-up for
> a second and will disappear. Why am I getting this problem? How can
> I
> sort this out? Please help.
>

That is usually a symptom of virus infection. Scan with your installed
antivirus (version not earlier than 2004 and using updated definitions)
in Safe Mode.

If you do not have an av installed or have let your subscription lapse
so that your virus definitions are outdated, first scan with
TrendMicro's Sysclean (directions follows). After your initial pass
with Sysclean, get and install a full-featured av, install it, update
it, and do a thorough scan in Safe Mode.

TrendMicro's Sysclean is an extensive antivirus tool which has the
advantage of not needing to be installed. It requires two parts - the
scanning engine and the virus pattern files. Delete all Temporary and
Temporary Internet Files before running the program.

1. Create a new folder on your Desktop or the C: drive named something
useful like "Sysclean".
2. Go here and download the two parts of the program to that folder:

http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp - Sysclean
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp - virus pattern files

The pattern files will be zipped - extract them with your unzipper (like
WinZip) or if you have XP, you can just open the folder. You need to
put the extracted files in the Sysclean folder you made. For a more
automated way to get Sysclean, use Dave Lipman's Sysclean_FE from
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm .

3. Restart your computer in Safe Mode. Get into Safe Mode by repeatedly
tapping the F8 key as the computer is starting up to get to the proper
menu.
4. Go to the Sysclean folder you made and double-click on sysclean.com.
Start the scan. After the scan is finished, look at the log. You may
need to make a note of where any viruses were found if they were not
able to be removed so you can manually delete them.

Malke
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MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
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