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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.
The message appears after boot in a notepad.exe window named, "desktop.ini"
[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll, -21787
I am totally lost.
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
NoteThe 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 .
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
Thank you so much! I'll get this done and get right back to you.
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.
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
Thank you. I'll get it done tonight. Many thanks.