Please HELP: after removing a virus I've lost all my personal files, and I have no restore points to use as recovery.

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• I lost all the photos, files and programs, can someone help me please?

  I did a system restore (I think) and lost all the photos, files and programs.  Can someone tell me please how do I get back them?

  Lillie

  Looks like your user profile has been corrupted in some way and XP connected to a new profile.  This means that when you connect, you see one of your stuff and can be also lack all the other programs you may have installed previously.

  Note that the system restore do not know or care about the personal files on your system.

  Unless there's a disaster or instead of a system restore you done a system recovery files would be still on your system somewhere - you just find them... and when you find them, you can correct what happened.  If you have made a recovery of the system instead of a system restore, then all is lost and you need to recover from a backup.

  Have you performed a search of Windows to see if you can find some of these photos and files?    For example, you could search for something like "Resume.doc" or a file name that you remember exactly to see if it is anywhere on your system and where it is.

  Why don't you get in Windows Explorer and (assuming that XP is installed on your C drive), navigate to this folder:

  C:\Documents and Settings

  Below, you will see that each user on your system has their own folder for their personal belongings.  You will see also some folders listed user that you do not recognize, but that's normal.

  Under the folder of each user, there is another folder, as "Documents of Jose" and under this 'Jose music' and «De Jose Pictures»  Dig a little and check them all to see if you can find your missing stuff.

  Just take a look in the Control Panel, add/remove programs to see if "missing" programs are still installed, but all not available when you are logged in (you don't have to 'do' something - just look at).

  Assuming that you can find your missing stuff, determine where we (which will make feel you better knowing that it is not really gone), then report back and someone can help you straighten things.

• After update 2015.5 CC, I lost all my own brushes and my actions and can not find them anywhere. It sucks! I need help, I have to work with them!

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  [Left the lounge general Forum, compliant to a more specific product - Mod support forum]

  CC 2015.5 pretend is actually CC 2016. It is a new version with its own folder structure. If you leave the CC application remove your old versions when you updated, you should always have your records there and you can copy your stuff on the new version. If you prefer to work in the old version, you can if you want to reinstall.

• After removing a virus from my computer, I can't access any of my programs like Windows Media Player. Pop - up says choose program to open the file type.

  After removing a virus from my computer last year, I struggle to access most programs such as media player and other things.  When I try to open something, I get a popup asking me to choose the program I want to use to open this file. For some programs, this file is actually listed.  But for the most part, they did not.  For example, Nero express is what I use to copy CDs or DVDs.  I have to go into a safe mode to use it as well as using programs to run virus checks.  I was told that the virus had somehow corrupted or affected my file extensions.  I almost had cheated using powerful PC Max but did some research beforehand.  Any suggestions?

  original title: File Extension problems

  If you need to go to Safe Mode in order to use certain applications (for example, Nero Express), particularly antivirus scans, you most likely have not successfully removed all malware from your computer.

  How did you remove the virus from your computer last year?

  You then install an antivirus application?  Which one?  Are you still using it?  What's his current subscription? Its subscription has already been authorized expiration?

  What version of Windows, including service pack, do you use?

  What other anti-malware software do you currently use?

  Have you analysed recently with the following free tools?  Otherwise, download, install, update and run scans (not simultaneously) with each of them:
  MalwareBytes AntiMalware
  SUPERAntiSpyware
  Like many also restore file associations.

  • Right-click on a file and select open with > choose program.
  • Look in the lists of programs (split in 'Recommend programs' and 'Other programs')
  • If you can't find the application you want to use to open this type of file, click on the button "Browse".
  • The "Program Files" folder should open (if it isn't, go to C:\Program Files
  • Find the program you want to use.  If you are looking in C:\Program Files\------, you determine which file is the actual program.  You should be able to tell from the icon.  If not, see note below)
  • Select the program (the exe file or the name of the program in one of these lists) and check the box "always use the program selected to open this type of file"
  • Click OK
  • Repeat the above for each type of different file according to the needs

  Note: If you need to determine the EXE file for an application, just right-click on the shortcut you use to start the program, and then select Properties.  Click on the tab "shortcut".  The 'Target' box contains the path name to go to the executable (EXE file) for the program.   For example, the executable file for Firefox is "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"

  There are a few exceptions, including but not limited to Microsoft applications, which use a more obscure reference to the target.  Word, for example, indicates the 'target' as a 'Microsoft Office' gray of no matter the version.  The real exe for Word is 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICEnn\WinWord.exe' where the nn refers to the version of Word that you have (Word XP/2002 is 10, Word 2003 is 11, Word 2007 is 12, Word 2010 is 14).

  If you need assistance with a shortcut that does not directly show the name of path, ask.

• Cannot connect to internet after removing a virus

  Can't connect to internet after removing a virus. Said in the currency manager there is a problem with the ethernet controller and can not find a driver when he found new hardware. Dell optiplex 260 - win xp - IE8

  Hi PamJones. Check if the network in Internet Explorer settings are configured to connect to a Proxy Server and remove the option if there is. To do this:

  1. Launch Internet Explorer (ignore the subject text unable to browse the internet).
  2. Click Tools > choose 'Internet Options '.
  3. Click the Connections tab.
  4. Click the "network settings".
  5. Make sure there's a check mark on the button "automatically detect settings".
  6. REMOVE THE check MARK from the option "use a Proxy Server for your network local (these settings will not apply to the VPN connection or access remotely).»
  7. Click OK to close the LAN settings window.
  8. Click OK to close the Internet Options window.
  9. Close Internet Explorer.
  10. Restart Internet Explorer.

  You are now able to browse websites?

• HP Pavilion g6: Please help me remove the Power On password or administrator password

  Please help me remove the administrator password or power on password. The stop code is: 68478111

  Hello:

  Please see the info on the link below which should solve your dilemma.

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/notebook-operating-systems-and-software/system-halt-error-message-or-BIOS-password-reset-generator/m-p/5010033

• Please help me remove this type of table...

  Please help me remove this type of table...
  
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  http://download.Oracle.com/docs/CD/B13789_01/server.101/b10759/statements_9018.htm

  PURGE RECYCLEBIN;

• How to restore files after virus Chantilly drive clean and also delete system restore points and all possible backup and restore points

  IM on windows 7 and on the 19/11/2011 i got a virus and it erased all my data off of the pc also restore points system and all backup and resrtore removed points ive used many recovery programs installed on usb drives and they say all my files are damnaged how to restore all my files to the previous locations without them being damaged for example mp3 video & images

  Hello

  If the files are deleted, then you will need to use any third party recovery software to recover files.

  Warning: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Hope the helps of information.

• I need help to remove Adobe Acrobat. I got the free trial version, and it has expired. I thought I deleted the program, but I get this message "before you proceed you must first launch Adobe Acrobat and accept the end user license agreement."

  I need help to remove Adobe Acrobat. I got the free trial version, and it has expired. I thought I deleted the program, but I get this message "before you proceed you must first launch Adobe Acrobat and accept the end user license agreement." I thought I deleted the program, so I can't seem to be able to throw. I have a MacBook Pro OS x help, please.

  This message comes from Adobe Reader; Launch the Reader application and accept the EULA.

• My Windows XP Professional cannot update SP3 because of lack of PRO11. Or the MSI files and I have the original MS Office 2003 CD to locate its files. Help, please.

  My Windows XP Professional cannot update SP3 because of lack of PRO11. Or the MSI files and I have the original MS Office 2003 CD to locate its files.  Help, please.

  Hello

  1. when exactly you get this error message? While trying to install service pack 3 or while trying to install a windows update?
  2. What is the full and exact error message?

  Please answer these questions and tell us more about the issue, it could help us help you better.

  See the bottom of the articles that might help you.
  You cannot install some programs or updates
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822798
  How to troubleshoot an installation fails on Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

• After that my computer remained at about 48 to 72 hours, he lost all internet connectivity, IE and Outlook, as well as other programs.

  original title: Internet connectivity problem

  After that my computer remained at about 48 to 72 hours, he lost all internet connectivity, IE and Outlook, as well as other programs. Before that, it works fine. If I reboot, it goes back to works very well for this period of time. I noticed I can shorten or lengthen the time that remains active of programs I run the application, primarily GOAL and iTunes. If I do not use one of the people, he can stay for about 4 days, if I use both what it comes down to 2 days.

  About 2-3 months ago, my computer started to do this. I've been troubleshooting on and outside since then, but as it was not any extreem yet I was not too concerned. However, recently the problem has progressed. It started with she it around every 7 days, so I could live with it. However, I do not restart my computer every day, so I'm hoping to solve this problem.

  Information system on this picture:
  http://I219.Photobucket.com/albums/cc280/God-follower/ComputerSpecs.jpg

  Thanks for any help or advice you can offer.

  Hello God-follower,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft Windows Vista Forums.

  When this happens in what concerns the loss of internet connectivity is able to reopen and close Internet Exporer or will you you will get the same result with an error?  I suggest go to the link below for Windows XP support and include information from above.  Thank you!

  Windows XP discussion groups:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/newsgroups.mspx James Microsoft answers Support engineer visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• All my files and pictures have been deleted and all my settings for my computer after windows update

  Original title: update of Windows 8

  All my files and pictures have been deleted and all my settings for my computer after the update of windows. I need some answers! Microsoft you need to find something to say to me. WTF! Your update has ruined my computer

  Shawn,

  I think this isn't the Windows update that caused this problem. It could be something else the cause. Windows Update never removes any of your files and folders stored in the computer.

  You can try a system restore to a previous point when the computer was working properly.

  see this link:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-PC

• Skype hacked please help or remove account

  Hello, I want to tell you something I use Skype with it for 5 years and after 5 years I jy, a man stole it are all members of my family and tell them I don't know that gmail has forgotten what that was [Mod edit: Please include any personal and private information in a public post.] [Thanks!]
  not that I don't want to suffer my relatives can remove these my consumption because it can be bad for my family, I could ask something I fear they could fly steal money which I am very scared please pan that is massaged into the account

  Please help my family

• Help to remove a Virus

  I have a Gateway computer running Windows Vista. Everything was fine until today when the computer went crazy. It was shortly after the opening of an email in the Yahoo mail Preview window, so I can't that assume the virus came from, but I didn't click on any attachments.

  Now for the hard part. I don't have any antivirus installed on my computer prior to this software. Stupid, I know. I can't go online from my computer because all that it has blocked internet access, so I can't fix it with any one of the online scanners. I also tried to install an antivirus (Kaspersky) software on the computer. In safe mode, it hangs at halfway through the installation. In normal startup mode, the program will not even attempt to install, and the computer tells me the CD I try installing from ot is a virus.

  I'm out of ideas. What should I do if I can't get help in the computer? I know that I could always wipe the HD, but I don't want to lose my files.

  Hi Maria239 and ajs795,

  Do NOT BUY the bogus software because he won't always help in removing the fake software itself,
  It takes your money.

  What is the name of the bogus software and the website it directs you to. We can tell you
  How to remove it when we have the correct information.

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  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be more difficult to detect as the
  cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  New Vista and Windows 7 version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

  Original version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Please help me remove GRUB and opensuse 11.4 of my dual boot with windows xp

  I have a dual boot with opensuse 11.4 which I realized later it was too buggy and I don't know how to get rid of it I do not have the windows startup disk, but them were leaving linux are:

  a swap of 2,00 GB,
  An extended partition (holds the bootloader?) 12.00 GB
  and linux itself 16,00 GB.
  Windows 44,00 GB partition
  Space free 9,00 MB
  Help me save windows and get rid of all the rest!
  Please,

  Start the recovery console and run the FIXMBR command to remove the grub from the MBR.  You can download a recovery here Console .iso file and burn it to a CD.

  John