Win XP - Icons don't execute apps any more
One of our Win XP boxs got hit with a virus or spyware. When we click an icon, it asks what application to run. I was able to send that email account an email with a link to Malwarebutes and Superantispyware.com which did find a few viruses but after the quarentine, removal and reboot, the same problem exists.
How do I resolve it?
How do I resolve it?
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gamergirl's solution should work..
good suggestions guys...
also, try using Vipre or Kaspersky antivirus. it can repair applications and remove the viruses. the virus might have system-hidden the executable file of your applications then replaced it with the exe of the virus.
you can also use ExplorerXP to view the system-hidden exe's. then use iReset and drag the files/folders to it, so it will reset the attributes of your files.
hope it helps...
also, try using Vipre or Kaspersky antivirus. it can repair applications and remove the viruses. the virus might have system-hidden the executable file of your applications then replaced it with the exe of the virus.
you can also use ExplorerXP to view the system-hidden exe's. then use iReset and drag the files/folders to it, so it will reset the attributes of your files.
hope it helps...
Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP is the sixth release of the NT series of operating systems, and was the first to be marketed in a variety of editions: XP Home and XP Professional, designed for business and power users. The advanced features in XP Professional are generally disabled in Home Edition, but are there and can be activated. There were two 64-bit editions, an embedded edition and a tablet edition.
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I have had this happened once before and what it was is they accidentally associated the shortcuts with a filetype and completely broke it. the only way I was able to resolve was to rebuild the profile.