My computer is now missing the windows validation code,the c-drive icon and the control panel. My time has converted to military time with " virus alert " beside it. Firefox will start new windows when ever it wants to. And the task manager is locked.

any thoughts?

 

Sounds like a Virus, Are you running any anti-virus software? What operating system are you running? You could always try System restore to solve the issue (programs > accessories > system tools)

 

can't do a system restore . already ran the virus , 08 ad-aware , ATF-Cleaner , Super Anti-spyware , Malwarebytes , rouge remover and trend online scanner. got rid of alot of it but i'm still left with the above issue .

 

sounds like some pretty intense fuckage. I'd get some anti-adware shit on there ASAP and see what happens. Go to trendmicro's website also and run the "housecall" program and it'll check for viruses for free.

 

gonna have to do a restore then. Sometimes that shit embeds itself so deep it's the only way, that I know of. But i'm out of the loop, haven't done computer tech work in years. might be some new tricks these days. There's a couple people on here in central who do that stuff for a living, hopefully one of them will see it.

 

see above quote .

no restore point .

 

You might have to take it to a professional to get it repaired. If you really want to tackle the problems, you'll have to take them on one at a time. I think the easiest thing you can do now is backup the files you want to keep (to be safe, backup each and every file one at a time so that you don't pick up anything that will mess up your system later) and format and reinstall your operating system. Format your MBR also. Do not back up any programs. Good luck. You don't really need all those anti spyware and scanners and stuff. Just use a good antivirus program and a good firewall and don't click on all kinds of banners and fake warning messages on the web. Good luck.

 

all my stuff is on a external hd that wasn't on when it hit the computer . was trying not to re-install the system . arghhhh . lol

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH , new shit now .

a pop up using firefox with audio just arrived , closed it and can still HEAR IT . its now where to be found but i can still hear it ...........................

 

cheap trick but it works, bring it up in safe mode and log in as the administrator, create a new login and use that. 9 times outta ten itl work on a 2k /xp machine thats got those sorta issues.

to get safe mode start punching F8 just after post.

GL!