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jmack0013

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    I posted this in the wrong forum.  Please delete.  Sorry.

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      Re: Application cannot be executed. The file (XXX) is infected.
      « Reply #1 on: May 14, 2010, 06:45:07 PM »
      Sorry I posted this is the removal section first, and I'm not quite sure where it should go.  So I'll post it here, and if I'm wrong I'm very sorry.

      Hello all,

      My computer just got hit by a virus, and I would greatly apprecate any advice you can give me. 

      Some info:
      Windows XP Home computer with SP2 or greater.
      Updated Norton Antivirus

      I'm typing this from a work laptop because the computer that is infected won't let me do much.  When I boot the computer, I get several "Application cannot be executed.  The file (xxx) is infected.  Do you want to activate your antivirus software now?" messages along with several popups from Antispyware Soft.  I really cannot run any .exe files or much of anything else, and I constantly get popups.  The only time I can run a program or .exe file is in Safe Mode.

      I did go into Safe Mode, and I was able to run a virus scan and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware but they did not find anything.  I tried to do a system restore but all of my restore points were gone and System Restore was off.  I was unable to access the internet in Safe Mode until I checked that a proxy server setting was on.  I turned it off, and now I can get on the internet but it redirects me to porn or antivirus sites.

      Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

      Jeremy M.

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      Re: Application cannot be executed. The file (XXX) is infected.
      « Reply #2 on: May 16, 2010, 04:45:43 PM »
      Hello and welcome to Computer Hope Forum. My name is Dave. I will be helping you out with your particular problem on your computer. I am working under the guidance of one of the specialist of this forum so it may take a bit longer to process your logs.

      1. I will be working on your Malware issues. This may or may not solve other issues you have with your machine.
      2. The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for this issue on this machine.
      3. If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to ask.
      4. Please DO NOT run any other tools or scans while I am helping you.
      5. It is important that you reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
      6. Your security programs may give warnings for some of the tools I will ask you to use. Be assured, any links I give are safe.
      7. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.

      Ok. Let's try this first.

      Go to this link to create a Rescue CD or to this site to create a Rescue USB. Carefully follow all the instructions for whichever method you choose.
      Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's