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Last night, my computer detected some trojans and whatnot trying to get into my pc, so i tried to get rid of em. apparently my security had ran out so i downloaded AVG asap and scanned my pc.
im pretty sure everything has gone now, but whenever i want to open any program ,it makes me select from a list (unless i right click and run as administrator). and when i plug in my headset, usually it asks me whether its a microphone n some other stuff, and then same wit the headphones, but today that hasnt come up.
Now when i try to go into my sound to check if my mic is working (it usually doesnt if that thing i explained above doesnt pop up), and i go control panel -> sound it gives me the error
"c:/windows/system32/rundll32.exe
application not found"
really got no idea what to do.
Any help appreciated
Edited by Catz (Forum Super Moderator): Thread closed as bumped after over a year and spammed
Jongo
21-04-2010, 04:18 PM
What's your OS?
What's your OS?
Vista business
Jongo
21-04-2010, 04:22 PM
Might be something to do with .EXE file association, I know it's a direct link to the folder but it's the only one I can find that works with Vista http://www.winhelponline.com/fileasso/exefix_vista.zip (btw i've virus scanned it and it's fine). It will restore normal .exe association and shoulddd fix the problem. All you need to do is unzip it, and run it as administrator then allow it to merge with your registry. SHOULD fix it.
Backup. Format. Reinstall. (as Jewish Bear says :L) would be the smartest option imo. Just start fresh, so it makes sure everything IS gone and that everything does work.
That's a registry file, I suggest either finding a way to re-install this dll or reboot, im pretty sure you can do some command's in 'run' to fix this but im not entirely sure,
I know this file usually goes corrupt when you get a trojan and it manipulates data to allow it to corrupt more files etc what you need to do is find a way to re-install this file,
Sorry for being a bit sketchy but google rundll32 error or something, im sure there is a detailed info site somewhere that can really help, hope this helps :)
Might be something to do with .EXE file association, I know it's a direct link to the folder but it's the only one I can find that works with Vista http://www.winhelponline.com/fileasso/exefix_vista.zip (btw i've virus scanned it and it's fine). It will restore normal .exe association and shoulddd fix the problem. All you need to do is unzip it, and run it as administrator then allow it to merge with your registry. SHOULD fix it.Yay thanks that works, but the headphone problem still is there
Recursion
21-04-2010, 04:29 PM
Google for a rundll32.exe Vista version and download, then copy pasta the file there, or ask someone else with Windows Vista to send you it.
I'd reinstall if it had trojans though.
Google for a rundll32.exe Vista version and download, then copy pasta the file there, or ask someone else with Windows Vista to send you it.
I'd reinstall if it had trojans though.
sayin i should do a full system restore?
MattFr
21-04-2010, 04:32 PM
The thing popping up when you plug in headphones or a microphone isn't a problem, it's a feature. It allows you to map the soundcard better than default windows crap. Just hit enter when it pops up.
Google for a rundll32.exe Vista version and download, then copy pasta the file there, or ask someone else with Windows Vista to send you it.
I'd reinstall if it had trojans though.
I agree, if you've had a trojan I think thats the safest option,
Not a full system restore. A full system reinstall. (:
Not a full system restore. A full system reinstall. (:
Whats the difference? Not amazingly tech savvy :p
oh and the mic is working perfectly it seems without the thing popping up, thanks :p
MattFr
21-04-2010, 04:41 PM
Whats the difference? Not amazingly tech savvy :p
A restore takes your computer back to the state it was in the past. A reinstall will give you a completely fresh OS with nothing on it.
Jongo
21-04-2010, 04:42 PM
it was a trojan lmao... it's like worse than iceland's volcano to most of the people on here. why on earth would you do a full windows reformat.
it just mucked up the registry and now it's removed we've resolved the .exe problem so it's all sorted really.
just keep something like Avast! free running or something bro
because it's better to be safe; i'd rather go knowingly with a fresh install than carry on, unaware there could be something else tbh.
Recursion
21-04-2010, 04:49 PM
it was a trojan lmao... it's like worse than iceland's volcano to most of the people on here. why on earth would you do a full windows reformat.
it just mucked up the registry and now it's removed we've resolved the .exe problem so it's all sorted really.
just keep something like Avast! free running or something bro
Good luck with that
so how would i go about doing this reinstall? And itll JUST take me back to an earlier point in time? should i back up any work i may have done just incase?
A reinstall requires a Windows disc; you'd need to backup all your documents/music/pictures etc
think ive got a vista home disc somewhere, could that work?
Thanks for all the quick help btw guys, really appreciated. +rep if i can
yeah it should, it should ask you for a "custom" install which will wipe your harddrive and re-install windows :)
yeah it should, it should ask you for a "custom" install which will wipe your harddrive and re-install windows :)
Guess ill use that then, thanks a lot
Jongo
21-04-2010, 05:44 PM
Naughtynemo why are you reformatting when you don't need to what so ever lmao? You're going to lose everything you've got at the moment and have to re-install all because of a Trojan Horse... it's not affecting you at all at the moment if you've got antivirus...
Naughtynemo why are you reformatting when you don't need to what so ever lmao? You're going to lose everything you've got at the moment and have to re-install all because of a Trojan Horse... it's not affecting you at all at the moment if you've got antivirus...
thats okay then.
Jongo
21-04-2010, 05:53 PM
Yeah because it's really going to leap and jump out on you all of a sudden, 'k'.
its manipulated registry programs. it could be in the pc's system right now and the firewall could of casually ignored it as a registry update or something tedious like that, you can not guarantee that its safe. although with a clean install you can be sure your pc is safe thanks :)
Jongo
21-04-2010, 06:03 PM
It could be, but I'm 99.99% positive it's cleared now and there is no such need for such a drastic reformat. Most AV's have deep root analysis that even checks registry entries. Up to him/her what they do but it's really not necessary, just saving them time really.
Better safe than sorry, just depends how good your AV is, :)
Recursion
21-04-2010, 06:05 PM
It could be, but I'm 99.99% positive it's cleared now and there is no such need for such a drastic reformat. Most AV's have deep root analysis that even checks registry entries. Up to him/her what they do but it's really not necessary, just saving them time really.
Most AV's also fail, hard.
(Statistical data from an independant source)
MattFr
21-04-2010, 06:08 PM
its manipulated registry programs. it could be in the pc's system right now and the firewall could of casually ignored it as a registry update or something tedious like that, you can not guarantee that its safe. although with a clean install you can be sure your pc is safe thanks :)
Registry programs, eh? (Y)
It could be, but I'm 99.99% positive it's cleared now and there is no such need for such a drastic reformat. Most AV's have deep root analysis that even checks registry entries. Up to him/her what they do but it's really not necessary, just saving them time really.
To be fair, this is a fairly new pc (was givento me, used before, but had been wiped also when given to me). so theres really only like woW and a couple other programs. not much to transfer either
Jongo
21-04-2010, 06:17 PM
Registry programs, eh? (Y)
exactly what i was thinking bro, just didn't want to embaress a HabboxForum Technical Expert.
exactly what i was thinking bro, just didn't want to embaress a HabboxForum Technical Expert.
never said anyone was a techinal expert? Im not familar with registry issues and such but what I do know is that a trojan is hard to entirely clear.
MattFr
21-04-2010, 06:32 PM
never said anyone was a techinal expert? Im not familar with registry issues and such but what I do know is that a trojan is hard to entirely clear.
Not for me, maybe our opinion on the matter differs, or maybe skill level, who knows?
Anyway, before going over the trouble of reinstalling, monitor the situation for a few days; check for recurrences of the previous symptoms, and if they're gone, don't bother with a reinstall.
Considering we are on a forum for young people / young adults then I highly doubt everybody will have knowledge of advanced virus removal etc, so essentially it is safer or maybe more so convenient to a clean install? Im not trying to have a go, im just expressing what I feel is the best solution to a problem :)
MattFr
21-04-2010, 06:36 PM
Considering we are on a forum for young people / young adults then I highly doubt everybody will have knowledge of advanced virus removal etc, so essentially it is safer or maybe more so convenient to a clean install? Im not trying to have a go, im just expressing what I feel is the best solution to a problem :)
Read my last post. Sound advice for anyone. Using your own logic, a reinstall for someone that has low amounts of knowledge on computers is often a risky idea.
I never said low amount of knowledge, I said advanced virus removal but yes I do agree on waiting a few days.
MattFr
21-04-2010, 06:41 PM
I never said low amount of knowledge, I said advanced virus removal but yes I do agree on waiting a few days.
Lol. Virus removing isn't really a skill. If you can't remove a virus you're gonna be pretty bad at computers in general. Anyway this post, and the previous 3 didn't contribute to the discussion so it's probably better we stop it now ;)
Agnostic Bear
21-04-2010, 06:57 PM
ONCE INFECTED: BACKUP. FORMAT. REINSTALL.
You never know what a virus/trojan does when it gets hold of your computer. The only way to become guaranteed virus free is to backup your data, format the hdd and reinstall the os.
Recursion
21-04-2010, 07:32 PM
ONCE INFECTED: BACKUP. FORMAT. REINSTALL.
You never know what a virus/trojan does when it gets hold of your computer. The only way to become guaranteed virus free is to backup your data, format the hdd and reinstall the os.
Agreed.
If you really want to, download Hijack This! to see what's running, but I'd still reinstall Windows.
Rapidshare
22-04-2010, 04:33 PM
Lol. Virus removing isn't really a skill. If you can't remove a virus you're gonna be pretty bad at computers in general. Anyway this post, and the previous 3 didn't contribute to the discussion so it's probably better we stop it now ;)
Virus removal is a skill.
The Professor
23-04-2010, 08:25 AM
I can't believe people are defending the idea that a reinstall is not necessary! Like jewbear said there could be a keylogger or something else malicious that you weren't even aware of and before you know it BAM you have one less full bank account. Formatting is the only option tbh
Recursion
23-04-2010, 01:43 PM
Virus removal is not a skill, if a computer has a virus in school we just reimage it, doesn't take long and thanks to our server their documents are all saved (and scanned).
What I usually do is find out the virus name, google the virus name, find out what virus definition sites have to say about it & then proceed to find removal instructions. Also find out what registry files it makes, & run both Spybot S&D (as well as immunisation tool), Malwarebytes & ESET NOD32 (tis what i use k) and see what comes up. Also scan your USB drives if you have any as it's a good place of finding them. No need to reinstall your OS tbh, but lolworthy that people tried to make you do that.
oh and NEVER do a system restore if you've got a virus, virus developers aren't stupid and they will either delete your system restore points upon infection OR infiltrate them so you're only rolling back to a restore with the virus still there.
Edited by Catz (Forum Super Moderator): Please do not bump old threads
Chippiewill
13-06-2011, 10:20 PM
What I usually do is find out the virus name, google the virus name, find out what virus definition sites have to say about it & then proceed to find removal instructions. Also find out what registry files it makes, & run both Spybot S&D (as well as immunisation tool), Malwarebytes & ESET NOD32 (tis what i use k) and see what comes up. Also scan your USB drives if you have any as it's a good place of finding them. No need to reinstall your OS tbh, but lolworthy that people tried to make you do that.
oh and NEVER do a system restore if you've got a virus, virus developers aren't stupid and they will either delete your system restore points upon infection OR infiltrate them so you're only rolling back to a restore with the virus still there.
Nice bump there... I see you went though my signature link?
Edit: you know the irony? nemo went and asked how to deal with another virus a week ago http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=704779
NO I SAW AGNOSTIC BEARS SIG BUT OKAY :l
Nice bump there... I see you went though my signature link?
Edit: you know the irony? nemo went and asked how to deal with another virus a week ago http://www.habboxforum.com/showthread.php?t=704779
Why must you call me out on this! this thread was like a year and a half ago :'( I have improved very much since then!
However a week ago it turned out it wasnt a virus, i cleaned all the dust off the heatsink and it works perfectly now
Chippiewill
13-06-2011, 10:26 PM
NO I SAW AGNOSTIC BEARS SIG BUT OKAY :l
Pictures of black sheep got you to this thread?
Why must you call me out on this! this thread was like a year and a half ago I have improved very much since then!
In your dreams.
Why must you call me out on this! this thread was like a year and a half ago :'( I have improved very much since then!
However a week ago it turned out it wasnt a virus, i cleaned all the dust off the heatsink and it works perfectly now
*Removed*
Edited by Catz (Forum Super Moderator): Please do not be rude to others
Stephen
14-06-2011, 12:24 AM
the awkward moment when ryan says someone has improved in being gay even if it's niamh
Jack!
14-06-2011, 06:32 AM
the awkward moment when ryan says someone has improved in being gay even if it's niamh
I had to lol.
Granted formatting and installing can be a hassle with documents and files, it is the only way after infection to know that you are safe unfortunately, no AV can promise that you will be safe after you have been infected once.
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