No programs on my PC run, except for Internet Explorer?

Question

Every program I click , that HOURGLASS comes up and disappears.

Nothing seems to work. I have a windows XP. system restore wont open, i cant open anything through "RUN", nothing but Intenret Explorer opens!

Is there any fix for this? Its an Explorer.exe problem I believe, probably a trojan. Has any1 ever went through this??? please help.

Answer 1

i'ddefinaqlty cheack your backround processes ... also try msconfig to see if anythignlooks suspiciouus.... then cheak your regestry ... all will fail in comparison to avast...  http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...

Answer 2

You must install CLAMWIN

ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows

that uses the GNU General Public License by the Free Software

Foundation and is free (as in freedom) software.

There is a portable version of ClamWin where it can be install into an USB thumb drive.

You can install in a USB drive as small as 128 MB.

First use another PC to download Clamwin portable anti-virus

and install Clamwin portable on a USB thumb drive.

http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/c...

How to configure ClamWin

http://support.real-time.com/open-source...

Update the latest anti-virus definition files.

Set the preferences to delete or move virus to a quarantine folder.

Boot up the infected PC with recovery CD console.

Use the USB drive with Clamwin Anti-virus installed to scan the infected PC.

Use command prompt change H: to the USB drive letter on your PC

cd "H:\ClamWinPortable\App\clamwin\bin"

clamscan -d "..\..\..\Data\db" --memory --kill --remove --log=c:\clamwin.log

Answer 3

Sounds like your system is infected with malware.  I would try running avg. If this doesnt help then you need to clean up your temp files. If you need help or have anymore questions check out http://www.nicklockard.com

Answer 4

firefox is more secure and U can make it utilize your bandwidth more efficiently http://imperviouscomputer.com/