[Req] I think its a virus..

hyoboy · Oct 27, 2005

I used virus scan but it dosent pick anything up..
I also tried to update it but something wont allow me to..

Also, I can't open up programs, the only way I can open IE is by pressing the email button on my MSN messenger.

When I press IE on my quickbar it gives me this message
"Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."

Same happens when I try to open things in Control Panel or any programs..

Which is odd because I didnt change any settings and my account on XP is an administrative one... so I'm sure I have a virus.. any clue on this?

chaslang · Oct 28, 2005

See if you can accomplish any of the below.

- Run ALL the steps in this Sticky thread READ & RUN ME FIRST Before Asking for Support

Make sure you check version numbers and get all updates.

- Very Important: Make sure you tell us the results from running the tutorial...was anything found? Were you unable to complete any of the scans?...Were you unable to download any of the tools?...Did you do the on-line scans as suggested? etc.

After doing ALL of the above you still have a problem make sure you have booted to normal mode and run the steps in the below link to properly use HijackThis:

Downloading, Installing, and Running HijackThis

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[Req] I think its a virus..

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