Performing Image Restore Computer Uses Wrong Image

Well, the printer now only prints ~80% and now 10%, so it varies. I have tried easy start again, changed usb cable, but to no avail. I will try a restore again and see what happens.

Well, went to bed with printing problems. This morning, booted up the computer and the printer works just fine, but now having problems with Malware Antimalware. Right clicking Malware in tray says all is on and protecting, yet when trying to open the program, a message says Malware is not working.


I have rebooted my computer 4 times now, with the same results.


I have used three different antivirus programs over the last couple of days, and no infection. However, do you think there might be an infection causing all these intermittent programs?

I just checked and Windows Defender will also not open.

pos

SIW2 said:

If you suspect malware, you could try a free bootable antimalware thing.

There are many for example
Download Dr.Web Live Disk - MajorGeeks

If you have other issues, it might be simpler just to do a clean install and start from scratch. That assumes you have the installation media and your windows license key.

Thanks for your reply WIW2. I do have a license key. The "random" problems got so bad that Firefox refused to open, a contual box opened asking if it could mess with the registry I guess. So firefox was messed up, Malware Antimalware would not open although the taskbar says all 4 protections are on. The printer is working again, but who knows for how long.



I downloaded Kapersky and ran that as well. It also found no viruses, malware etc.



I downloaded Dr. Web Live Disk but will have to obtain a larger dvd as mine won't accommodate 780mb.


I have checked the hd, memory and they appear to be working fine. On another forum, a gent posted that he is also having random problems, and after he purchased a new hd.


Is there a chance that there is some new virus we know nothing about? The problems just seem so random to me.





Cheers and thanks for the information SIW2. Much appreciated.
pos

I don't have a disc. Can I use a friends disc and my key and ID?



I powered on the computer this morning and I could not open programs. Rebooted and all works again.


I may just purchase another computer as this one is some years old.



I want to thank you for all you have done and wish good health.


pos

Hi SIW2,



Another weird problem just happened. I just rebooted my computer and my entire "downloads" folder was in my "recycle bin". In my bottom tray the "explorer" icon was gone, with a "recycle bin" icon in its place. Also my Malware Antimalware was not in the tray, and was closed.


With all the other "random" problems listed in previous posts in this string, something has to be going on.



cheers
pos

"downloads" should have read "libraries", everything in the "libraries" was in the recycle bin after booting up.
Besides that, another icon was placed where the "libraries" icon should have been in the tray.


Malwayrebytes supplied a fixlog.txt etc to repair some stuff. So far, the past few days have been ok.


Malware Anti-malware wants me to change my IP address, which I have requested. I should hear back in a few days.



I hope this helps someone else on the board.


pos