A few weeks ago my computer got a spyware infection. I wasn't able to change my wallpaper because of this infection. I thought that once I got rid of the spyware everything would go back to normal, however I'm still unable to change my wallpaper.
2007-02-14 16:44:38 · 9 answers · asked by cardenas 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
2 things you can try...
Save the following REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt.
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs...aperenable.reg
OR
Download and save Cleandesktop to your computer from this link: http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/cleandesktop.exe and double click on the cleandesktop.exe
It will automatically extract to c:\desktopclean where it needs to be to run and will automatically run the cleandesktop.vbs script
If it doesn't open then go to c:\desktopclean and double click on the cleandesktop.vbs Do not run any other file from there please unless asked to
If you have script blocking enabled you will get a warning about a malicious script wanting to run. Please allow this script to run. It is not malicious.
If you get a message when you first run it "Can not find script file "blah blah blah" then don't worry just doubleclick the cleandesktop.vbs script again you sometimes get that message when a script blocker blocks the script
It will then kill Explorer. You will lose your taskbar and desktop. It will repair the registry entries returning your normal desktop and context menu functions.
It will restart Explorer.
Once you have performed the big cleanup, each of the other Users on the System needs to be signed in to clean up their desktop and regain the right click.
I have included another vbs to do this. It is named Other Profiles Regfix.vbs
Have each User sign in and run Other Profiles Regfix.vbs
Open C:\ (Go to Start>Run and type C: Press enter) and Open the c:\desktopclean folder. Double click on Other Profiles Regfix.vbs
Explorer will be ended and that user's active desktop registry entries will be repaired. Explorer will be restarted.
To restore the desktop to whatever picture you normally have right click on a blank part of desktop & select properties/desktop & select your prefered picture press apply & then ok to exit and then press F5
You will need to do this step for every user account.
2007-02-21 08:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by br_foot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a full sysytem scan in safe mode
Try a full online scan if you can
Try to chnage your USER
Creat a new user then change it from there if it is changed then your account has some problem, if it is not changed then you have still spyware in your computer.
2007-02-21 02:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by Malik 89 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running a full scan in Safe Mode.
Turn your PC on or Restart. As soon as you see the black and white screen, press and hold the F8 key. Continue holding until you see a black and white menu. Safe Mode is F3 or F5. From Start, Programs, run your AV program.
When it is finished, Restart. You will probably find your icons messed up. No biggee. Drag them back into place.
2007-02-14 16:48:33 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all right,this what you have to do my cousin had the same problem get lime wire,i know they have a lot of spy ware,virus,etc.but you cant get them if you have good protection.
steps
(1)www.limewire.com -download the free one
(2)when you open limewire go to the tab that says programs,type in limewire pro.this way you will have pro for free,and get more results,and quicker download
(3)in programs search for spy doctor or Spy Sweeper-try to get the ones that also say keys,cracked,pro or serial included
(4)when you download them update them for more virus definition
(5)scan your computer for viruses
also if you get rid of all the spy ware and viruses from it that would be good.but the scans might pick up lime wire.i excluded it from the search.my PC it still great.and the spy ware providers might cancel your account because you are using it off of someone Else's keys,serial that came with the box of the program ,just type in the name of the spy ware program and include serial ,cracked,or keys with the text
2007-02-22 11:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm,
I have had this problem before. In my case, I had a virus.
Have you tried system restore?
Try going to download.com and looking for registry cleaner.
Good luck!
2007-02-14 16:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a better anti-spyware....
You can find top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.spyware-detectors.net
You can download and scan your PC for free.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-02-15 13:53:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto on the first person's answer... same with me
2007-02-14 16:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by ~∂Їβ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do the system restore to time when the compter was not infecteded
2007-02-22 09:32:55 · answer #8 · answered by outrider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new computer you have a piece of crap.
2007-02-14 16:53:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋