Although CCleaner can’t remove malware, can it clean up the effects or damage caused by malware?

November 7, 2009

Especially in the registry? I’m often told CCleaner is great for cleaning out my computer, but doesn’t do anything when it comes to malware issues, I need other software for that(I use Malwarebytes, free AVG, Window’s Firewall). However, some security specialists tell me to use CCleaner, as if it has some affect on malware issues, if only on the effect of malware and possibly damage caused by malware, although anti-virus programs do virtually all of the work of protecting and removing. What’s going on?

Registry Clean Software PC?

November 4, 2009

I’m trying to find a good Registry Clean Software for my PC. I see to be slowing down. I run Malewarebytes, and Avast! anti-virus and my windows XP SP3 seems to be slow got 3 gig Ram in the machine also. haven’t seen my computer this slow in a long time any one know any free Registry software or test programs that would be great.

Anti-virus 2009 and Internet Explorer Problem!!! HELP ASAP!?

November 1, 2009

Hi, I have windows XP and my daughter was online last night. Somehow we got anti virus 2009 on the computer. I downloaded malware bytes and Ccleaner and I ran them both. They are both coming up as no viruses, malware, etc. and registry is clean.

However, when I try to get on Internet explorer it keeps coming out with either pop ups about anti-virus 2009 or it goes right to about:blank. I have read a lot of the other questions, but I can’t seem to find anyone that has the same type of issue.

I am fairly computer knowledgable, but not really experienced about going into windows explorer and changing or deleting things, so I am hopeful that someone might give me some ideas about what I can do.

Please, real help only. Thank you very much.

How do I fix my Windows XP Pro/my registry after removing virus?

October 26, 2009

I had the Total Security/Anti-Virus Pro_2010 rogue virus which I have removed with mulitple programs and then did a registry clean with COMODO but now my Autoplay camera wizard is not automatically popping up like it always has in the past. I ran an Avast scan which found no infected files but also could not scan 44 files. Before this virus Avast always could scan all my files and never showed these "unscannable" files. On a forum I saw that someone provided a forum moderator specialist who was helping them remove their virus the same list of files as mine (in the same order too) from some type of file check they do to figure out how they want to attack and remove the virus. This fact makes me sure that this must be part of my problem. Any info on how to fix this situation would be greatly appreciated. Here are the unscannable files:

C:\WINDOWS$hf_mig$\KB947864\KB947864
C:\WINDOWS\addins\addins
C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\Temp\ZAP15B.tmp\ZAP15B.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\Temp\ZAP238.tmp\ZAP238.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\assembly\NativeImages_v2.0.50727_32\Temp\ZAP263.tmp\ZAP263.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\assembly\temp\temp
C:\WINDOWS\assembly\tmp\tmp
C:\WINDOWS\Config\Config
C:\WINDOWS\Connection Wizard\Connection Wizard
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d1\d1
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d2\d2
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d3\d3
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d4\d4
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d5\d5
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d6\d6
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d7\d7
C:\WINDOWS\CSC\d8\d8
C:\WINDOWS\ime\imeip\applets\applets
C:\WINDOWS\ime\imeip98\imeip98
C:\WINDOWS\ime\imkr6_1\dicts\dicts
C:\WINDOWS\Installer$PatchCache$\Managed{content}DC1503A46F231838AD88BCDDC8E8F7C.2.30729.2.30729
C:\WINDOWS\Installer$PatchCache$\Managed\DC3BF90CC0D3D2F398A9A6D176270F3.2.30729.2.30729
C:\WINDOWS\java\classes\classes
C:\WINDOWS\java\trustlib\trustlib
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v1.1.4322\TemporaryASP.NET Files\Bind Logs\Bind Logs
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\TemporaryASP.NET Files\Temporary ASP.NET Files
C:\WINDOWS\msapps\msinfo\msinfo
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\ERRORREP\QHEADLES\QHEADLES
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\BATCH\BATCH
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\Config\CheckPoint\CheckPoint
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\HelpFiles\HelpFiles
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\InstalledSKUs\InstalledSKUs
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\System\DFS\DFS
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\System_OEM\System_OEM
C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\Temp\Temp
C:\WINDOWS\Registration\CRMLog\CRMLog
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\AuthCabs\AuthCabs
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download5f788b6de8a3ec79e9aa172e6317f1\backup\backup
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\SelfUpdate\Registered\Registered
C:\WINDOWS\Sun\Java\Deployment\Deployment
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\_avast4_\_avast4_
C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS\InstallTemp\InstallTemp

How can I restore my registry (due to corruption from viruses) for my soundcard?

October 22, 2009

I’m having some virus trouble and since then I have no sound. I have a Creative Soundblaster Audigy 24 bit Soundcard installed.

Control Panel Says: "Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)"

The viruses load up on boot, ending the viruses on task manager stops a blue screen error, but the viruses won’t be detected by my anti-virus.

I tried to do system restore, to a point 2 days ago, when the sound worked and I keep getting blue screen errors saying your computer has been shut down to prevent hardware damage.
I can’t start my computer in safe mode either, and last known good configuration gets the same blue screen error.
I also have "Registry Mechanic" back-ups for my registry for various dates, but this fails to solve the problem too.

I try and play a file in winamp and get the following error with a loud beep:
Nullsoft Direct sound output v.2.47 (d) error. Bad directsound driver, please install proper drivers or select another device in configaration.
Error code: 88780078

Direct x says: "No sound card was found. If one is expected, you should install a sound driver provided by the hardware manufacturer."

Please can you link me the drivers for my Soundcard or provide any other help for restoring the registry.

"do you have sytem restore"
I have one for 30 October 2008 (made by Registry Mechanic) so there will be a back up of my registry. But I get a blue screen hardware error.

I also tried this: http://www.downloadatoz.com/windows-registry/faq,how-to-repair-windows-code-19-registry.html

However, Registry Booter would not install due to this error: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315353