Praeothmin 532 Posted July 5, 2010 OK guys, I need serious help here. Here's the situation: -Since a few days ago, my PC has stopped doing anything remotely connected to the "innertubes", or anything "Administratively". I can't launch IE, I can't start a defrag, I can't launch my System Restore, I can't uninstall software, and my online security center will not load, ever. It will, however, allow me to browse through all my folders, open documents, and copy and paste to my PC. What the fuck happened? I'm considering formatting the sucker, but before I went the old "nuke and pave" route, I wanted your opinion. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor_Dahar_Master 0 Posted July 5, 2010 The last time this happened to me i had to reset my PC to its factory settings, so unless we have a uber wiz kid on this forum your kinda humped.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praeothmin 532 Posted July 5, 2010 The last time this happened to me i had to reset my PC to its factory settings, so unless we have a uber wiz kid on this forum your kinda humped.. Not like the Princess I hope... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma 521 Posted July 22, 2010 run your anti-virus program and then Spybot S&D. Your computer could be infected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praeothmin 532 Posted July 23, 2010 run your anti-virus program and then Spybot S&D. Your computer could be infected. My AV is from my Internet provider, but I'll try Spybot, it's worth a try. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma 521 Posted July 24, 2010 My AV is from my Internet provider, but I'll try Spybot, it's worth a try. Thanks. Run your own anti-virus program like Avast or AVG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praeothmin 532 Posted July 24, 2010 Run your own anti-virus program like Avast or AVG. No luck at all. I can open files stored on the PC, but any program that can "change" something won't run. I can't even run Nero, for christ's sake... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airlocke 12,014 Posted July 24, 2010 I'm sorry, man, but it appears as if it is reformat time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praeothmin 532 Posted July 24, 2010 Definitely, but it's ok, it was due, and no important files will be lost: since my last "reformat operation 8 years ago, I learned not to wait too long before burning pictures and important files on CDs, and I even keep most of my important files on my home and work PCs for added safety... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyralak 12,068 Posted July 24, 2010 Yep. Time to nuke it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enigma 521 Posted July 25, 2010 Nukie nukie. To me it looks like your computer got screwed by viruses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyralak 12,068 Posted July 25, 2010 He apparently wasn't using protection. For God sake, wrap it up next time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praeothmin 532 Posted July 27, 2010 Worst part is, I was... My visrtual condom probably broke in an intense surfing session... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Questor 501 Posted July 30, 2010 Yep. Time to nuke it. Call Shep! He's the expert! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor_Dahar_Master 0 Posted July 30, 2010 His PC loves him......ITS EVERYBODY ELSE THAT HATES HIM... Anyway i just normally turn off my PC, give it a sec or two then turn it on and spam F8 like a looney before anything happens (it could be F2 or F5 for you but F8 for me) that opens up a menu before any windows or crap loads and i get the option to use system restore from that.... I had to do it yesterday after downloading a bit of iffy porn, i only lost 2 hours and id done fuck all in those hours anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Praeothmin 532 Posted August 2, 2010 Tried it, nothing worked, so I re-formatted it and did a fresh Win XP install. I'll just have to re-install everything else in the upcoming weeks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
