Desktop Issue

Think I've read everything, might of missed it but I am falling asleep atm.

At the start of my day my computer was just recked with Spy Sheriff and all this other stuff, so I've been updating and cleaning like crazy.. seems everything is gone except for not being able to change my desktop back to normal. Everything in the Desktop tab is disabled except for 'Customize Desktop' ..

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, Thanks,
Nook

 

If you are using windows 2000 or higher and the change wallpaper options are greyed out,try this:
run>gpedit.msc>navigate to>user configuration>administrative templates>control panel>display>prevent changing wallpaper>make sure it is not 'enable'(keep it not configured).

 

'gpedit.msc' does not work for me.

My desktop also takes about a minute to fully load to add to the problem =/

 

Which os?
Xp home doesnt have it,I am looking for a registry key.

 

Ran

Code:

 REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoViewContextMenu"=-

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoViewContextMenu"=-
"NoActiveDesktop"=-
"ForceActiveDesktopOn"=-
"NoActiveDesktopChanges"=hex:00,00,00,00
"NoActiveDesktop"=dword:00000000
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
"ClassicShell"=dword:00000000
"NoThemesTab"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop]
"NoChangingWallPaper"=-
"NoComponents"=-
"NoAddingComponents"=-
"NoDeletingComponents"=-
"NoEditingComponents"=-
"NoHTMLWallpaper"=-

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ThemeManager]
"ThemeActive"="1"
"DllName"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\
74,00,25,00,5c,00,72,00,65,00,73,00,6f,00,75,00,72,00,63,00,65,00,73,00,5c,\
00,54,00,68,00,65,00,6d,00,65,00,73,00,5c,00,6c,00,75,00,6e,00,61,00,5c,00,\
6c,00,75,00,6e,00,61,00,2e,00,6d,00,73,00,73,00,74,00,79,00,6c,00,65,00,73,\
00,00,00

Desktop is back, hope my problems are all fixed.

 

Nook,

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Download HijackThis 1.99.1

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Unzip the hijackthis.exe file to a folder you create named C:\Program Files\HJT

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Do NOT run Hijack This from the Desktop, a temp folder, or a sub-folder of C:\Documents and Settings, or choose to run it directly from the ZIP file as your backups will not be safely stored.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gifBefore running HijackThis: You must close each of the following:your web browser, e-mail client, instant messenger, and programs like notepad, wordpad, MS Word etc. And any other unnecessary running programs.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gifRun HijackThis and save your log file.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Post your log as an ATTACHMENT to your next post. (Do NOT copy/paste the log into your post as it will be removed).

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gifNeed help with HJT? See this thread: NO HIJACK THIS LOG FILES BEFORE READING THIS: HJT Tutorial & LOG File Posting

 

Fixed the wallpaper problem. Only other thing is my desktop is taking too long to load up.

 

Scan with HijackThis and Check the Boxes for the following:

Make sure All Browser Windows are Closed when you Click FIX.

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.msn.com/0SEENUS/SAOS01
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.msn.com/0SEENUS/SAOS01

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Open Service Drivers] opiater.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Open Service Drivers] opiater.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Open Service Drivers] opiater.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunServices: [Open Service Drivers] opiater.exe

O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.neededware.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.sbcglobal.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.sbcglobal.net

Again, make sure All Browser Windows are Closed when you Click FIX.

NOW:
Please boot into Safe Mode with the Viewing of Hidden Files & Folders Enabled and navigate to and DELETE the following if they should remain:

opiater.exe <-- Search for this file and delete when found!

NEXT:
Run CCleaner and Spybot S&D and have Spybot fix what it finds.
Note: Dont forget to update Spybot S&D by selecting "Search For Updates"

Then, as an added precaution, Go to Start > Run and type: cleanmgr and then click OK. Make sure the boxes for these are checked:
Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin

And Click OK.


Reboot to Normal Windows , Scan with HijackThis and attach the new log.

 

Alrighty

 

Please look in Add or Remove Programs for the following and Uninstall them if found:

Viewpoint


After you uninstall the above program, navigate to and delete the following folder:

C:\Program Files\Viewpoint


After you have complete the above your HJT log will be clean, are you having any further desktop or any other malware problems?

 

Thank you sir, and I believe that is all my problems.

 

Your Welcome!

You should see this article on How to Protect yourself from malware!

 

Aye, I am currently using..

Panda Antivirus Titanium (AV, Firewall)
CCleaner
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
SpyBot-Search & Destroy

 

Good Deal, just make sure you keep them up-to-date and you will be ok.

Surf Safely!