How can i stop something from trying to get installed everytime i boot my computer since last week?

Question

When I boot up, I get a box labelled 'photogallery' which has the message "the feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable. Click on try again or enter alternative path... " and a toolbar display "use source C:\SWSETUP\ etc.."

The only way i can get rid of it is to press CTRL+ALT+DEL and end the program. Clicking on 'cancel' takes me to a new dialogue box of error 1706 with the message 'no valid source could be found for source photogallery, the windows installer cannot continue'.

This is a new problem and I think this happened because last week I saw a video clip on the internet, of a man jumping in front of a bus, and I had to click "here" to see the full video and then there was a dialogue box wanting to download something, to which i said cancel and closed the window. Since that day everytime i switch on my computer this 'photogallery' is trying to get set up or installed. Thanks in advance to all people who take time to answer this query

Answer 1

This is a simple fix:

Click on start - then run - type in MSCONFIG
-Enter -
Click on START UP and uncheck the program that you don't want to run on boot up.
Click APPLY

Restart the computer and you're done.

Answer 2

Yeah system restore is a good idea to try first. However if that does not work then the following may:

1. Click Start -> Run
2. Type msconfig
3. Select the startup tab
4. See which one is causing the problem
5. Remove it!

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

My Malware Removal Instructions


Perform the following:

Disable System Restore *
Perform an online virus scan * * * * .
Download, update, and run these tools:
Spybot Search & Destroy *
Lavasoft Adaware *
CWShredder *
Repeat as necessary until clean.

To protect against reinfection, download and use these:
If at all possible, I recommend that you use alternative software, particularly web browsers and email clients:
Web Browsers * * *
Email Clients * *
If this is not a viable option, or for additional protection, use these:
Javacool's SpywareBlaster *
Javacool's SpywareGuard *
Malware-blocking HOSTS file *
IE-SPYAD * , Internet Explorer only
Optionally Reenable System Restore * . Better alternatives to System Restore.
If you encounter any broken links, please inform me of them. Also note that these links direct through my web server to allow me to keep them up-to-date or post additional info. If you are unable to use the links above, click the stars instead, which are a direct link to the page in question.

Good luck!

Answer 4

You could try the System Restore which takes you back to a time when your computer was working good. Go To:
start
programs
accessories
systems tools
system restore
This process is completely reversable. And does not remove your personal files. Just go back one checkpoint at a time until your puter is working good again.
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