I have a virus problem?

Question

Had a virus and I got rid of it but now my start menu and icons are hidden. My computer won't go to the screen saver anymore either it goes to some screen that says my computer is infected and needs to restart. But if you move the mouse it just goes back to the normal screen. How can I get my start menu and icons back? Please help me.

Answer 1

Try this site, it's filled with great fixes for after virus infections:

http://ultcomprepair.blogspot.com/2008/0...

Answer 2

Sounds like the virus is still there, or a different one. Try AVG (from Grisoft) or Avast! antivirus. Also, you may want to try another screen saver.

Have you tried System Restore (assuming it's XP or later)? If you're sure the virus is gone, restore it to a previous date. And then scan it again. Don't forget anti-spyware.

If this is that blasted "XP Antivirus" acting up, I'll send you specific instructions. Just let me know on that one.