XP No Icon / with only cursor! explorer.exe problem

[rvr350]

I started having this problem after using DVDdecrypter. I noticed significant CPU usage until cursor stops responding to input and then I got the low Virtual Memory caution message. I've used msconfig to clear out unnecessary bootup programs to no avail. I've used CCleaner, ad-aware, spybot etc...

Now when I boot up, i'll see the cursor, with b/g, but no icon, no start menu. I have to wait about a minute before my ctr+del+atl would bring up the task manager. however I don't see any suspicious process is running. When i tried to logoff user, i'd get a message about explorer.exe stops responding, so I have to interrupt and end the program manually. After re-login, it will bring back all icons, start menu, though I notice the computer is still slower than before.

Any help is much appreciated!

 

[gillianbrown]

I don't think your problem is caused by malware, but rather corruption of the OS.

I suggest you try running a Windows repair as per this thread HERE.

 

[rf6647]

C:\WINDOWS\system32\1XConfig.exe
runscanner.net/fileinfo/1XConfig.exe.html
refers to Intel wireless. It appears you've added a new wireless card. Is there a conflict?

 

[rvr350]

Negative. I've added the broadband internet card for quite some time now. I've also tried the "repair" option of XP, and it actually further slows down the computer on boot-up. I think even a clean install may not even work, unless i use killdisk to wipe everything out... as an unwelcome last resort.