I can not open any files on my desktop, can not go into start menu to go into control panel, or documents, or even do a search. The windows close and a warning window pops up and says Data execution prevention-microsoft windows. to help protect your computer, windows has closed this program. Also says that it helps protect against damage from viruses and other security threats. Have run a virus scan and it did not find anything. What can the problem be?
2007-01-14 15:59:54 · 7 answers · asked by Gary S 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have not downloaded anything. Have done system restore, does not help. Can get into programs through the pull up menu and if it is an icon on the desktop, can not get into the folders on the desktop
2007-01-14 16:13:40 · update #1
If you can, try running a restore point on your computer to restore your computer back to a time when the computer was working properly.
2007-01-14 16:05:54 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok seems to me like the system must of locked up...seems like u got a virus n ur virus protection found a virus and its not letting u do any thing for security reasons i say scan for viruses do a custom scan scan the C:/ and the D:/ and if that dosent work just do a system restore
2007-01-15 00:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
restart the pc while its booting press and hold f8 pick safe mode if this works run a full virus scan and adware scan
2007-01-15 00:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by macgod1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh gee not sounding too good -only thing i can think of is to re start the computer or try and do a system restore
2007-01-15 00:04:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2007-01-15 23:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by asila 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How did you post this question if you can't go into any of your programs?
2007-01-15 00:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by Rock, Paper, Scissors 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you downloaded anything lately? This can cause it
2007-01-15 00:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋