[Closed] Start menu virus

[TechMancer]

I have Windows XP, and I downloaded a program to convert WMA files to MP3 files. My anti-virus program (Symantec) detected a virus in the program. I uninstalled the program and did a virus scan to see if there was any leftovers. There was nothing detected. But about ten minutes later, I clicked on Microsoft Publisher on the start menu. Nothing happened. I right-clicked and clicked "open" and this came up: "Windows can not verify the installer. The computer might be in safe mode..." I did not have safe mode on, and I saw that none of the start menu programs were uninstalled. I could open the programs from everywhere else, just not the start menu. Any advice?

 

[Jay Pfoutz]

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• From this point on, please do not make any more changes to your computer; such as install/uninstall programs, use special fix tools, delete files, edit the registry, etc. - unless advised by a malware removal helper.
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• Lastly, keep in mind that we are volunteers, so you do not have to pay for malware removal. Persist in this topic until its close, and your computer is declared clean.

Please review the 5-Step removal instructions and post the logs back here for my review.

Also, include this scan:

Download AdwCleaner by Xplode onto your Desktop.

• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
• Click on Delete.
• A logfile will automatically open after the scan has finished.
• Please post the content of that logfile in your reply.
• You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[Rn].txt as well - n is the order number.

 

[TechMancer]

(y) Thanks! Worked first pop! (y)

 

[Jay Pfoutz]

What did?

 

[TechMancer]

Your AdwCleaner recommendation. Had no more trouble after that!

 

[Jay Pfoutz]

So, you don't need help anymore? Is that what you mean? Sorry if I misunderstood...

 

[TechMancer]

Yes, I don't need more assistance. Thanks for your help!

 

[Jay Pfoutz]

Okay. Topic closed.