Numerous Programs won't open, won't let me download 8 - steps

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stafuccijr

• Jul 29, 2009

• #1

Ok, I somehow picked up some sort of viruses in my computer. Just some of the symptoms i have encountered. Control panel, my computer, AIM, YIM all wont open. I tried to download the Hijack this and some of the other 8 steps and I hit save file and it freezes my Firefox. IE also won't open. I had Malware bytes from a previous problem so I will attach my log from that if that helps. It found 0 threats. What else can I do or does anyone know what could be wrong?

 

Tmagic650

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• Jul 29, 2009

• #2

Are you running XP, SP3 and IE8?

 

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stafuccijr

• Jul 29, 2009

• Thread Starter
• #3

XP, SP2, it wont let me download IE8

 

Tmagic650

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• Jul 29, 2009

• #4

You have got a doozy of a problem here... Can you do an XP Repair?

 

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stafuccijr

• Jul 29, 2009

• Thread Starter
• #5

I dont have the XP CD i dont think...

 

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stafuccijr

• Jul 30, 2009

• Thread Starter
• #6

Anyone else have any ideas? Or is it just time for me to buy a Mac and stop wasting my time with virus infected PC's.

 

Tmagic650

Posts: 17,233   +235

• Jul 30, 2009

• #7

Your computing habits have a lot to do with your PC infections, very similar to using a condom when having sex... Regular simple "cookie" cleaning can go a long way in protecting against infections, just like using a condom regularly. Do you have a friend that my have a Windows install disk?

 

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stafuccijr

• Jul 30, 2009

• Thread Starter
• #8

I can ask around, most of my friends have mac's by now. is there any way to run the windows repair without the disk

 

Tmagic650

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• Jul 30, 2009

• #9

In a word... No.

 

Bobbye

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• Jul 31, 2009

• #10

Sometimes those Steps will work from Safe Mode? You might want to check it out: Virus and Malware Preliminary Removal

The TMagic, you comparison may be inappropriate to the general public.

 

Tmagic650

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• Jul 31, 2009

• #11

"The TMagic, you comparison may be inappropriate to the general public"...

Computer virus infections act much like human infections. Think about it

 

Bobbye

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• Jul 31, 2009

• #12

Perhaps you know something first hand that I do not!

 

Tmagic650

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• Jul 31, 2009

• #13

You don't understand how human viruses work? Do you understand how computer viruses work? Google the subject and you'll be surprized

 

Bobbye

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• Jul 31, 2009

• #14

Tmagic, this is a computer help forum. It is not the place for a microbiology discussion. Here is part of the Terms of Service for posting on TechSpot:

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Tmagic650

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• Jul 31, 2009

• #15

Virus & Malware Removal... I was just pointing out how human and computer infections are similar. Many Know-it-alls don't realize how similar the two are. Safe computer and safe sex practices