Author Topic: * Problem opening programs, etc. * (Read 17812 times)

romeonehmia · « **on:** January 17, 2006, 11:20:28 PM »

Hello Guys,

I recently encountered a problem when attempting to download a version of Norton Antivirus. After I followed the instructions, I restarted as instructed... Once I restarted every program or file that I have on my laptop did not open... I can click on my computer and see the files, folders, and programs, but I cant run anything for the exception of the internet... What do I do ? I cant open anything and I have way to much stuff on here.... Thanks...

Fed · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:23:47 PM »

Re-satrt in safe mode and uninstall Norton.
Install AVG and malware protection to suit your operating system.

romeonehmia · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:25:20 PM »

Sorry bro', but when I restart what do i press to go to safe mode.... It feels as if all the programs are locked...

Fed · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2006, 11:47:01 PM »

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm
Computer Hope Search function is your friend.

romeonehmia · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2006, 12:36:45 AM »

Just to say, computer hope IS great... What makes it great is that the people are willing to help with the issues posted....

I got into safe mode but i was unable to resolve the problem... I cant even get into my control panel... When I try to get into my control panel it tells me ( " That windows cannot create a shortcut here. Do you want to place the shortcut on the desktop instead " )... What do i do?

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Fed · « **Reply #5 on:** January 18, 2006, 01:14:47 AM »

Give both of these a run just to be sure.

Online Virus Scan and Spyware Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm

Highly recommended second Online Malware Scan
http://www.ewido.net/en/

dl65 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2006, 01:59:33 AM »

romeonehmia..... Out of interest , which site did you attempt to download the norton app from ?

dl65

romeonehmia · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2006, 07:11:22 AM »

I found it on LimeWire... My mistake was probably not scanning it prior to attempting anything... I went to:

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan.htm and
http://www.ewido.net/en/

but it did not allow me to run any of the programs...

I guess i'm making it harder for you guys....

romeonehmia · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:08:33 AM »

I guess no one knows how to rectify this issue.... I took a look at all the properties for every file and folder that I have and it says that it opens with an unknown application... I can't even open a music file by attempting to attach the windows media player program... I can't double click on a file or folder and open it, the only way is to go to start, go to my computer, click on folders, and open it from the folders window... This is nuts... Any Suggestions.

Fed · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:46:24 AM »

We need to be sure your computer is clean.
Try these all in safe mode.

Download, install & update...
CLEANUP
Ccleaner
ANTI SPYWARE
Ad-Aware
Spybot S&D
Microsoft Antispyware (W2k & XP)
ANTI VIRUS
AVG Free (Set options to 'scan all files')
ANTI TROJAN
EWIDO (W2k & XP)

Turn off System Restore if applicable. (ME & XP users)

Run Ccleaner
Run Ad-Aware
Run Spybot
Run Microsoft Antispyware
Run AVG Free
Run Ewido

Re-start in Safe Mode
Re-run AVG Free

Re-start in Normal Mode
Turn on System Restore if applicable. (ME & XP users)

romeonehmia · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2006, 11:24:32 PM »

Okay Guys, this is what is see on my computer... If you look, the files have not attachments to be opened with... I cant even open the my computer folder, the my network places, or the all folder... I can go online, but also when I double click on the recycle bin, it creates a shortcut of the recycle bin to my desktop... Wow... What to do... Safe Mode does the same... Here are a few pictures...

romeonehmia · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2006, 11:50:40 PM »

Desktop Picture...

romeonehmia · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2006, 11:51:12 PM »

All the programs are locked...

dl65 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2006, 12:23:22 AM »

romeonehmia...... Wow ......your in real trouble by the look of it .
I'm guessing you had no antivirus on when you downloaded Norton from a limewire user .........
I use limewire to test how effective differant anti virus programs are .........
D/Ling music is one thing ..but the programs there are riddled with viruses and trojans ......Please understand the Norton had nothing to do with your issue .....If it was my pc ...I would format it and reload the operating system and chalk it up to a lesson learned ......... Or .....if you have valueable documents on the old drive , I would consider buying a new hard drive and save the old one and perhaps someone may be able to access it .
Do you have a floppy drive by any chance or is the cd - rom operational ?
Let us know .

dl65

Fed · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2006, 01:29:48 PM »

Have you been able to carry out any virus scans at all, if so which ones?

GX1_Man · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2006, 08:26:28 PM »

Warez are dangerous things. Sometimes you get much more than what you paid for.....

romeonehmia · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2006, 10:49:55 AM »

You guys are right.... I usually check every file before installing but this one time, i didnt... I began to download norton antivirus.... All the Norton stuff showed up but when I restarted all my files were unattached or locked.... I cant even run any antivirus programs.... No Nada... I cant open a music file, picture file, etc... Sorry for the trouble guys.... I'm going to get an external harddrive put all my stuff on it and reformatt everything and see if that works...

dl65 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2006, 12:44:47 PM »

romeonehmia....... Do you have a functioning floppy drive or a working cd-rom ....... You should be able to run your virus scans from there ........

let us know

dl65

Blackberry · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2006, 05:19:08 AM »

Quote

Desktop Picture...

not so good, try to use system restore, if you still have an backup from the registry before the problems....

Fed · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2006, 12:07:29 PM »

Boot to your OS disk & choose the repair option.

romeonehmia · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2006, 12:09:19 AM »

Well Guys, nothing worked and I really haven't had time to work on it.... I suppose that my best bet is to just remove all the files from my laptop and redo the laptop... My question is what is the best way for me to remove all the files from my laptop. Which folder should I copy over....

rockerest · « **Reply #21 on:** February 19, 2006, 01:26:41 AM »

Do you have critical data on your laptop? If not, it'd be easier to just wipe the whole thing instead of trying to back it up.
If there is important stuff on there, you probably want to mirror the whole drive on to the external. I'm not sure how to do that, but copying one or two folders probably won't do the trick. There's probably software on the net somewhere that'll mirror a hard drive onto another one.

Just a note, I know you already know this, but I'm just clarifying: NEVER download .exe files from Limewire. I've never seen one that doesn't include spyware, adware, or actual viruses.

-rock

edit #1: I just found your other thread, and I'd just like to reiterate (oops, what was his name?) somebody's post: You probably should save images, contact lists, favorites, and other created files (papers, word processed documents, spreadsheets, etc.).

romeonehmia · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2006, 07:51:30 PM »

Thanks, this is a mess.... :-/

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