Running Windows XP Home SP3 AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Started my computer and found most of the Desktop Icons missing including My Computer. When I clicked on Start to show all programmes there is nothing there. Then got a message saying that there was a virus. Rebooted in Safe Mode and ran CC Cleaner and AdAware. While I was running these I kept getting a pop-up for an anti virus programme. This computer is never connected to the Internet but is Networked.
While in Safe Mode I put short cuts for the missing programmes on to the Desktop but when I rebooted in Normal Mode they were not there. I tried a system restore but it will not me go back to an earlier date.
Any help would be appreciated.
I aplogise if I have posted this in the wrong place.
GEOTAN