Trouble running GetRunKey and others...

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by GuitarRon89, Sep 1, 2006.

  1. GuitarRon89

    GuitarRon89 Private E-2

    Whenever I try running GetRunKey, it says:

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\regedit.com is not a valid Win32 application.

    I've attemted to run the program three times and each time, I get this message. Whenever I run ShowNew, though, I don't get this message. Any help would be appreciated.
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    That's because you have malware!

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\regedit.com is a malware file. Only C:\WINDOWS\system32\regedit.exe (or also C:\WINDOWS\\regedit.exe ) is valid.

    Delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\regedit.com
     
  3. GuitarRon89

    GuitarRon89 Private E-2

    Alright, that's taken care of, but now I can't see regedit.exe anywhere.
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Are you sure you did not delete it? Do you have viewing of hidden files as well as system files enabled?

    You never said what OS you have so I will assume it is Windows XP.

    Click Start and select Search
    Now Select "All files and folders"
    Enter the regedit.* in the "All or part of the file name:" box
    Now select "More advanced options"
    Make sure the following check boxes are checked:
    • Search system folders
    • Search hidden files and folders
    • Search subfolders
    Then click the Search button.

    Tell me what matches you get. Note the regedit.* is correct. The asterisk is a wildcard. This makes search look for any filename that begins with regedit.


     

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