Alright, so last night my computer said that I had some sort of spyware infection. One of the "viruses" locked up my computer in only so that I could not change my background. I took care of the viruses (my computer is not showing the little warning signs and info. bubbles in the bottom right hand corner anymore) but I still cannot change my background.
What should I do?
2006-08-22 15:58:55 · 4 answers · asked by Seanoso88 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Check that you are not actually using a web page for a backf\ground.
2006-08-22 16:06:21 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Find a Registry Scanning Program, it could be that your removal of the offending software (virus) has left the Windows Registry in a mess.
Registry Mechanic seems to be the best, but it is not free, nor is it a trial version, I suggest WinDoctor (part of the Nortons Utilities aka SystemWorks) if you have it.
if not, then an alternative to get around it, is to make a new User Profile
2006-08-22 16:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by shades_71_au 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've got a locked or corrupted registry key - download a registry repair program from zdnet.com or google for one.
2006-08-22 16:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by sethsdadiam 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your using win xp try using system restore and go back to before you had the virus
hope that helps
2006-08-22 16:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by ghos_t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋