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Old 08-10-2004, 10:28 AM   #1
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Serious Virus Problem-Need Help

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could help me.

It seems that I may have a virus because suddenly my Notebook computer froze on me and when I re-booted it I can’t access any of my:
-drives
-no run command
-If I click on any software programs I get a message on my screen-
-Cannot restore a previous point- No access
“Windows cannot open this file: Rundll32.exe

To open this file Windows needs to know what program created it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs on your computer.

-I don’t have access to the internet any more.
-I tried re-booting and in safe mode activating but that didn’t work.
-I talked to Microsoft and on a separate computer download software:
-ad-ware
-stinger
but I can’t activate any of my drives.

Hope some can give me some suggestion. My last resort is to use my Recovery CD.

Thank You,
John V.
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Old 08-10-2004, 11:33 AM   #2
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Do you have XP? If you do try system restore first.
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Old 08-10-2004, 04:29 PM   #3
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Yes, I have Window XP Home Edition.
I did try a system restore but it doesn't work.

Thanks!!
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Old 08-10-2004, 04:49 PM   #4
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Try sysclean from trendmicro.
Download the .com file here: http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/sysclean.com
and the signatures here: http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/produc...ern/lpt953.zip
Unzip the signatures and put them in a folder with sysclean then run it and scan your computer.
EDIT: turn off system restore before cleaning your computer and turn it back on after your done.
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You appear to have double posted: http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=106809
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Old 08-10-2004, 05:01 PM   #6
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Did you boot into safe mode with networking enabled? There are two choices on boot up for safe mode. Make sure you choose network option. At least then you could get internet access.
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