[evilfantasy]

That sounds like it should be the one.
Microsft Windows XP Home edition
Service pack 2

[tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by evilfantasy Do you have an XP CD? If so, place it in your CD ROM drive and follow the instructions below: Click on Start > Run and type sfc /scannow then press Enter (note the space between scf and /scannow) Let this run undisturbed until the window with the blue progress bar goes away SFC - Which stands for System File Checker, retrieves the correct version of the file from %Systemroot%\System32\Dllcache or the Windows installation source files, and then replaces the incorrect file. If you want to see what was replaced, right-click My Computer and click on Manage. In the new window that appears, expand the Event Viewer (by clicking on the + symbol next to it) and then click on System.

ok the green arrow has come back itself havent done the XP cd , do i still need to do it ? and what about the restore point advice you gave..should i just carry that out alone and leave the XP cd?

[evilfantasy]

You can try both to see if either will work. I would try the SFC first.

[tinkerbell]

Hi ...i have just git round to running the windows XP cd rom.
The option i am giiven are
Install windows XP
Learn more about the set up process
Install optional windows components
Perform additional tasks
Check system compatibility

[tinkerbell]

Sorry didn't finish what i was asking and it sent....so which otion do i need to select?

[evilfantasy]

With the PC already running and signed in to windows.

Click on Start > Run and type sfc /scannow then press Enter (note the space between scf and /scannow)

• Let this run undisturbed until the window with the blue progress bar goes away

[tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by evilfantasy With the PC already running and signed in to windows. Click on Start > Run and type sfc /scannow then press Enter (note the space between scf and /scannow) Let this run undisturbed until the window with the blue progress bar goes away

yes i did this but the cd opened window with the options i mentioned.Which option should i select?.

[evilfantasy]

Go <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> and let me know if the progress is the same as what is happening to you.

[tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by evilfantasy Go <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> and let me know if the progress is the same as what is happening to you.

Yes the progress is the same ..a window then apperas asking to place the win XP cd rom. The prtoblem is similar to what happened before..lots of messages ...offering free virus scans and warnings that my PC is infected. Also adds for casinos..etc...
My Avast anti virus has expired how ..i am asked for registration number..where can i obtain this from..or is there another way to get Avast again?

[tinkerbell]

OK i opened Avast and there is an option in there for people whose registration key has expired. Ifilled out the form but the "control letters" are not visible..i tried to enable in my browser and enable is checked but still i can't see the letters to get the key.

[evilfantasy]

<Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!>

Delete the copy of Combofix from the Desktop if you have it and download the updated version.

Download Combofix by sUBs from one of the below links.

• <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!>
• <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!>

• You must download it to and run it from your Desktop
• Now STOP all your monitoring programs (Antivirus/Antispyware, Guards and Shields) as they could easily interfere with ComboFix.
• Click <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> to see a list of security programs that should be disabled and how to disable them.
• Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
• When finished, it will produce a log.
• Please save that log to post in your next reply.
• Re-enable all of your security programs that were disabled during the running of ComboFix.

Note: Do not mouse-click combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.

CF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine.

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[tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by evilfantasy <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> Delete the copy of Combofix from the Desktop if you have it and download the updated version. Download Combofix by sUBs from one of the below links. <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> You must download it to and run it from your Desktop Now STOP all your monitoring programs (Antivirus/Antispyware, Guards and Shields) as they could easily interfere with ComboFix. Click <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> to see a list of security programs that should be disabled and how to disable them. Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts. When finished, it will produce a log. Please save that log to post in your next reply. Re-enable all of your security programs that were disabled during the running of ComboFix. Note: Do not mouse-click combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall. CF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine. ---------- Next post Combofix log

Hi ..just come off the desktop pc and have tried to turn off firewall in Mcafee secuirty centre...but it isnt turning off. I was thinking.. I don't have any pics ..music or any work on that pc that i may be afaird to loose. Would it be easier for me to just reformat the pc back to factory settings..does that make it all ok? If so then how do i go about doing this. Also the avast that has expired can i not just uninstall avast and download it again? Its just that some things i am struggling to understand..when i am given options and i don't understand alot of the terms jargon etc...

[evilfantasy]

Go <Link hidden. Register for free to see this link!> for a new Avast key.

Just try running combofix, it should run OK without turning off the firewall.

[tinkerbell]

Hi i managed to run combo fix and get the notepad log....but.....it says that text entered is too long(181346 characters).Please shorten to 50000 characters long.

[evilfantasy]

Post the log as an attachment

• Click the Post reply button
• Scroll down to Manage Attachments
• A window will open up.
• Click the Browse... button and locate the file.
• Double click it to add it.
• Click the Upload button
• Wait until you see the file in Current Attachments.
• Close the Manage Attachments window
• The attachment will be added in the post.