while deleting some virus related registry keys i accidentally deleted some registry keys, now my control panel is not visible, add or remove programs is cancelled, right klick on my computer is restricted. what to do now. virus is still there? are is it due to deletion of registry keys
2007-09-23 21:21:31 · 7 answers · asked by siva 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You can repair the deleted registry keys with a good registry repair program. The site below will show you a good comparison and offers a free scan.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/what-is-the-best-registry-cleaner.html
You should scan your computer in safe mode to eliminate the virus registry keys. If the virus is loading on startup you cannot delete live files. So, safe mode should allow you the ability to remove the registry keys.
You may also need to remove the files and processes that have been shared with that virus. If the files shared between the virus and other applications to do so.
1. Open your Start menu.
2. Click Run
3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"
4. In the "system configuration utility",
click either "service" or "startup" tab
5. Uncheck all programs that are associated with the virus.
6. Click "OK"
Hope this helps!
2007-09-23 21:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you can DISABLE a registry key by adding an apostrophy ' (single quote) at the start of the line.
If something doesn't work after you make changes, remove the '.
Next, you can use your Windows installation CD. It will give the choice to Repair a previous Windows installation or install a fresh version. REPAIR.
Many of the damaged features should function if you Safe Boot with F8.
BACK UP YOUR DATA. There are too many issues. You may have scrambled the registry or you may have a sick hard disk. I'm worried that you might lose everything.
Did you create a Restore point before you tampered with the registry?
The virus registry keys are usually not near the mouse keys or the Control Panel keys.
If it gets worse you will have a BSOD (blue screen of death).
While everything still sort of works, make an ERD Emergency Recovery Disk.
Good luck,
- CarlD
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2007-09-24 04:04:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to start>all programs>accesories>system tools>system restore.
Use system restore to restore your computer to th day BEFORE you deleted the registry keys. You might have to re delete the viruses but its worth getting your computer working :P
2007-09-23 21:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by Dillonp23 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Were you deleting the virus manually? You might need repair your Windows using a Windows CD. Download a freeware of Anti-Virus from download.com. Just type in anti virus in the search box.
2007-09-23 21:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just load your restore.
you did save a restore like the instructions said?
2007-09-23 21:25:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol...
get ready to recovery .restore if you can and do the job right.
you could try recycle bin but you dont know what will come back with it.
just run the recovery.IF you can .Restore it .
2007-09-23 21:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by martinmm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only technicians should fool with the BIOS there are antivirus programs like avg that do it for you automatically without crippling your puter in the process
2007-09-23 21:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋