Cant run are open exe files

[Breno99]

Hi
No I haven't done any repair install yet so if you can give me more information on what to do next that would be great ,don't forget I cant run any exe files so I cant install any programmes and run them

[Allan]

You can go ahead and do the repair install. As I said, it will not help if you have malware, but nor will it hurt even if it fails. As the other poster said, you'll have to run Windows update after the install. But there's no reason NOT to it regardless of the tone of that other post. If you want to back up any critical data, go ahead - that's never a bad idea.

Bottom line, you can't even run hijack this or a malware scan, so you're pretty much stuck with your current installation.

[JJ 3000]

Do you have more than one user account on that computer?

Can you tell us which anti-virus programs you are running?

[Breno99]

Only one account and thats me , I use ONE CARE from microsoft ,

[lostcoast]

I suggest you post in the virus/malware section and I'm sure one of the specialists can help you find a way to get a scan done as I have seen in other forums with this same situation.

I try to keep my important personal data backed up at all times just in case a stubborn infection or similar happens that could take more time to mess with then installing windows as new. Some stubborn removals can damage windows trying to clean it up and leave a crippled system that has been compromised and may not be secure, you never know what back doors are left open when done.

If I was in your situation it would be one of those times I would install with new partition, full reformat and new install of windows.

Yeah it's a pain and takes me all day but a new fresh windows sure is an improvement over an old sluggish system or one that's been hammered by an infection and removal.

You might reinstall over the old windows and get a removal done before its retaken by an infection.

Have you tried a SFC scan now yet?

Sorry if it seems I have a ''Tone'' about me but most people spend way to much time chasing down solutions when if they had been backed up and ready for a fresh install, in most cases you save time and get back as normal in less time.

This comes from my experience of 25 yrs messing with computers and being in the same situation many times before. Hope it helps 

[Breno99]

Hi
Thanks for that ,maybe I would be better doing a full install ,the PC is about 5 years old at this stage and could probably do with one ,thanks again
Brendan