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    Windows 7 Windows 7 64 bit - Explorer has stopped working

    I have a client pc, that is Windows 7 64-bit SP1. They complained about getting pop ups, initially thought it was spyware. However, after going on-site it is a an error of Windows Explorer has stopped working. I was able to copy combofix from a flash drive to the hard drive using cmd prompt...
    • byannpa
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    • 64-bit application error combofix error event log explorer explorer crash malware malwarebytes pc repair safe mode sfc sp1 spyware startup issues system error troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Save folder locations not showing up

    Anytime that I try to upload or download something, I get no folders in the dialog box. In the pictures I try to upload a file (1), then I try to download something "save as" (2), and then I try to save a .docx file to the computer (3). I remember a while ago trying to install a theme in the...
    • lexis
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    • chrome settings combofix dialog box download issues error message file location file management file saving manual moving permissions registry error sfc scan system issues system restore temp files theme installation troubleshooting upload issues user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Icon thumbnail problem & can't change desktop solid color background

    My desktop background became solid black colors and can only select from solid colors. Even if I select image it still shows solid color and thumbnail of image in win7/personalization does not work. (look at image 1 below) another problem all folder, video and image thumbnails dont work (look...
    • semih7106
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    • background combofix desktop documents eset security file issues folder icons graphics driver home premium image display kaspersky malwarebytes nvidia solid color spybot system restore thumbnails usb virus scan windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Disappearing Icons N Start Menu

    Been messing with this problem for 3 solid days with other guys on other help sites. Rran every diagnostic known to man! Nothing! Had been infected with the "zero access" rootkit. Anyways, i took a look at my "Services' program and found that damned thing had shut off most all of my...
    • fenix1
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    • automatic combofix diagnostics eset gmer hijackthis icons malware malwarebytes manual net framework process reboot rootkit services start menu stinger troubleshooting unhide zeroaccess
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows XP Peer to Peer workgroup and Windows 7 Home Premium

    I have a Windows XP desktop - wired to my Motorola router/modem from AT$T for a while. I been able to run a Vista Desktop and a Windows 7 Premium Home with no problem. I got the A V Guardonline spam ware. I was able to clean it up using Combo Fix and Malware Byte. After Combo Fix - at first I...
    • computerlady143
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    • av guardonline combofix connection issues home network homegroup internet access ip address malware malwarebytes network network driver network sharing peer-to-peer public network router troubleshooting unidentified network windows 7 windows vista windows xp
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 How To Script Error, ReDirect, Audio Virus

    Hello, my name is Tommie Green. I am a filmmaker from Detroit, MI. This is not the first time that I have come to this site for advice over the years, but this IS the first thread that I have ever posted on the site's forums. I have malware I think. Every minute or so, Script Errors pop up...
    • TommieGreen
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    • adware audio ads combofix malware norton redirect reimage script error search engine spybot
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Windows Media Player opening randomly and not allowing access to other programs

    I am currently running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit and am having trouble with Windows Media Player. I have run Spybot Search and Destroy as well as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and McAfee. Spybot, for the last several weeks has constantly picked up problems with every scan. I have checked under...
    • vagabond251
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    • access issues cd key cleaning tools combofix computer issues help request malware malwarebytes mcafee media player random opening safe mode spybot startup superantispyware troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 My experiences with Microsoft Security Essentials

    I have used MSE as my anti-virus the past few months and have encountered several infections one of which took complete control of the cpu until I could track it down and terminate the process. Turns out it was the process wmiprvse.exe which ran as a service. I see that others have also...
    • webscaper
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    • antivirus combofix cpu essentials experience infection malwarebytes microsoft nuisance problem process reinstall scan security services system threats users windows 7 wmiprvse
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    My Anti-Malware/Rootkit cocktail!!

    I believe I've got it down to a science. 1. Unhackme - http://www.greatis.com/unhackme/ removes ALL of those Antivirus 20xx both the fake alerts and the programs that can't be uninstalled. Deals with the registry so the usuall legalese to registry modification aplies so be careful. But by...
    • sat450
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    • antimalware atf-cleaner browser hijack clean install combofix debugging exe files infection cure malware registry rootkit security system repair tech tips temporary files tweaks unhackme virus fixes windows speed boost
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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    Windows 7 External USB hard drive freezes or says it's empty

    I'm using: OS - Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit CPU - AMD Athalon XP 2400+ 1.99GHz RAM - Kingston 2.00 Gb MOBO - VIA VT 8366a Apollo KT266a the problem I have is an 1Tb Western Digital external USB drive. It will work fine, but every now and then I can't access anything on it. I can browse...
    • YakooMarkTwo
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    • amd processor combofix data access external drive file access freezes hard drive movies music pictures reboot registry cleaner storage issues system performance task manager tuneup utilities usb drives via motherboard western digital windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Hardware