Author Topic: Cannot Open Files (Read 7684 times)

mis2ko · « **on:** January 10, 2012, 04:01:21 PM »

I had several viruses and got them fixed, but now when I open files this always opens and I cannot open files. Help?

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Allan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2012, 04:12:03 PM »

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/file-association-fixer-for-windows-7-vista-released

mis2ko · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:25:36 PM »

Trying to send you a file but it won't load. Every time I try to open something a box comes on and says the \Abobe cannot read it!

mis2ko · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2012, 07:41:23 AM »

I deleted the Adobe File but the box still pops up, this time showing Internet Explorer only.

Please Help!

I have been trying to attach a print screen but it won't load. It is under the

Allan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:00:49 AM »

Have you followed the steps to repair the file associations?

mis2ko · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:05:55 AM »

I tried but when I try to download it the box pops up and prevents me from doing it.

Allan · « **Reply #6 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:16:33 AM »

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950505

patio · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:19:43 AM »

I suspect you are still infected...

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

mis2ko · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:32:39 AM »

I am using Windows 7. Norton Anti-Virus has not found it.

patio · « **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:34:01 AM »

It takes more than 1 tool these days to clear out Malware...follow the info on the link and post your logs so the Experts can have a looksee...

mis2ko · « **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:40:34 AM »

I went to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950505

It wanted me to go to notepad, but could not find it. My computer is really screwed up!

mis2ko · « **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2012, 09:13:18 AM »

I re-loaded the Norton Disc and went to POWER ERASER, but could not download it!

reddevilggg · « **Reply #12 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:16:38 AM »

Quote from: patio on January 11, 2012, 08:19:43 AM

I suspect you are still infected...

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

Quote from: patio on January 11, 2012, 08:34:01 AM

It takes more than 1 tool these days to clear out Malware...follow the info on the link and post your logs so the Experts can have a looksee...

mis2ko · « **Reply #13 on:** January 11, 2012, 12:52:47 PM »

I do not understand what you mean.

Allan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:07:46 PM »

Quote from: patio on January 11, 2012, 08:19:43 AM

I suspect you are still infected...

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

Please follow the instructions patio posted - let's make sure the system isn't still infected.

mis2ko · « **Reply #15 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:17:56 PM »

I cannot downlaod anything because the box keeps popping up.

Allan · « **Reply #16 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:48:27 PM »

Please just post your problem in our malware forum and link back to this thread. Let's see if they have any ideas. Thanks.

mis2ko · « **Reply #17 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:58:51 PM »

Where is malware. I searched on ComputerHope and could not find it? Sorry I feel stupid.

patio · « **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2012, 02:00:21 PM »

It was given earlier but here it is again...

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

Just clik the link.

mis2ko · « **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2012, 02:33:11 PM »

My system tray is removed.

patio · « **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2012, 04:41:53 PM »

If this many Windows components keep being buggered you may want to consider a wipe and a clean install...
As of now it's a pigeon - shoot trying to fix one issue at a time...
If you can boot successfully into safemode backup all your important syuff and then have at it...

mis2ko · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:56:57 PM »

I have backed everything up...how do I wipe it clean...keeping all my programs.

Doug · « **Reply #22 on:** January 12, 2012, 01:50:53 AM »

Try the Malware section. Click the line below to be taken there right away.

http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html

evilfantasy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 12, 2012, 03:16:57 AM »

Worth a try? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2656106

mis2ko · « **Reply #24 on:** January 12, 2012, 07:43:58 AM »

argh - I started it (with hope) but when I put in explorer in the search box and clicked..that box came back up and stopped me!

mis2ko · « **Reply #25 on:** January 12, 2012, 01:43:10 PM »

How do I wipe my computer?

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