desktop.ini error after boot: [.ShellClassInfo]

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  1. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    desktop.ini error after boot: [.ShellClassInfo]


    The message appears after boot in a notepad.exe window named, "desktop.ini"

    [.ShellClassInfo]
    LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll, -21787

    I am totally lost.
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  2. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #2

    Run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool


    64-Bit Version OS Farbar Recovery Scan Tool x64 <===== Download Link

    Drag the FRST64.exe from the Downloads folder to your Desktop

    Right click on FRST64.exe and choose

    When the tool opens click Yes on the disclaimer window .

    Press Scan button.

    FRST will let you know when the scan is complete and has written the FRST.txt to file

       Note
    The first time Farbar Recovery Scan Tool is run, it makes also another log Addition.txt


    Please upload both logs in your reply.(FRST.txt and Addition.txt)

    FRST.txt and Addition.txt will be on the Desktop

    Upload a File
    Click on the Go Advanced button under the Message box . Scroll down to Additional Options then click on Manage Attachments in the Attach Files sections . Click the Browse button locate the file then click on the Open button . In the Upload File from your Computer section click on the Upload button . Wait until it finishes uploading then close the window . Then click Submit Reply .
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  3. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #3

    See if you have checks in

    Click on the Start button and select Computer
    Press the Alt key on your keyboard and click on Tools
    Select Folder Options
    Click the View tab and make sure that Do not show hidden files and folders is selected under Hidden files and folders
    Next, check the box next to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
    Then, check the box next to Hide extensions for known filetypes
    Click Apply then click OK
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  4. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thank you so much! I'll get this done and get right back to you.
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  5. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    VistaKing said:
    See if you have checks in

    Click on the Start button and select Computer
    Press the Alt key on your keyboard and click on Tools
    Select Folder Options
    Click the View tab and make sure that Do not show hidden files and folders is selected under Hidden files and folders
    Next, check the box next to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)
    Then, check the box next to Hide extensions for known filetypes
    Click Apply then click OK
    Done.
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  6. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Results


    Results attached
    desktop.ini error after boot:  [.ShellClassInfo] Attached Files
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  7. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #7

    On
    Hold down Control and click on ESET Online Scanner to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window
    Click the button
    Check YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
    Click the Start button.
    Accept any security warnings from your browser.
    Under scan settings, check "Scan Archives" and "Remove found threats"
    Click Advanced settings and select the following:
    ° Scan potentially unwanted applications
    ° Scan for potentially unsafe applications
    ° Enable Anti-Stealth technology
    ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
    When the scan completes, click List Threats
    Click Export, and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
    Click the Back button.
    Click the Finish button.


    Or On or
    Click on esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
    Right click on choose on your desktop
    Check YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
    Click the Start button.
    Accept any security warnings from your browser.
    Under scan settings, check "Scan Archives" and "Remove found threats"
    Click Advanced settings and select the following:
    ° Scan potentially unwanted applications
    ° Scan for potentially unsafe applications
    ° Enable Anti-Stealth technology
    ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
    When the scan completes, click List Threats
    Click Export, and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
    Click the Back button.
    Click the Finish button.
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  8. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thank you. Will do.
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  9. Posts : 6,830
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-Bit & Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
       #9

    After you ran the ESET ONLINE SCANNER

    Try these steps

    Open the RUN window ( + R <=== on keyboard press ) and type shell:startup and press enter

    Press Alt and T then O will get you to the screen quickly. Click the View tab then uncheck Hide protected operating system files

    Delete desktop.ini

    Then go C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

    and Delete desktop.ini

    ** ProgramData folder is a hidden folder . In the same location on the View tab check Show Hidden files and folders

    Look here as well

    C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

    and Delete desktop.ini

    Restart the PC .

    Click on the Start button and select Computer
    Press the Alt key on your keyboard and click on Tools
    Select Folder Options
    Click the View tab and make sure that Do not show hidden files and folders is selected under Hidden files and folders
    Next, check the box next to Hide protected operating system files
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  10. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Thank you. I'll get it done tonight. Many thanks.
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