It wouldn't hurt to run it again. It looks like whatever you have has scrambled your system files. You may have a rootkit. D/L this tool and do a scan with it & see what comes up:
Anti-rootkit utility TDSSKiller
You may want to consider a repair install:
Repair Install
Or, start anew & do a clean install
Clean Install Windows 7
at this point a clean install sounds wonderful but as i am lacking the windows 7 CD that seems out of the question, i do however have axcess to another windows 7 computer would i be able to make a windows 7 cd on it and reinstall from it? and if yes would it have to be exactly the same version of windows 7 as i have? as to the TDSSKiller its getting late so ill do it tomorrow. thanks for the help so far its making this alot less stressful.
the origional virus i found was known as Trojan horse Patched_c.LYU to AVG Free i belive i managed to remove it by renaming services.exe, services.exe.old then restarting windows repaired the problem and after a virus scan turned up alot of results i realised just how bad it was
Last edited by aelled; 18 Jul 2012 at 18:58. Reason: more info to add
Hi alled,
You can download the same Windows 7 version ISO from here:
Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life
Then use this tool to burn it to a 4GB USB:
Microsoft Store Online
Boot from this USB to clean install Windows 7, and use the original product key that you have to activate it.
Regards,
Golden
does it have to be a 4 GB USB, i only have a 2 and a 16?
English x86: X17-58996.iso
English x64: X17-58997.iso
out of the two which would be the right one to use or how would i be able to tell?
Hi,
Yes, unfortunately a minimum of 4GB is required, you could use the 16GB if you want - note : it will completely format the USB before installing the ISO to it! If you don't have that, just burn to a DVD as normal using this:
The Official ImgBurn Website
The x86 is 32-bit, the x64 is 64-bit. Which version do you currently have? Your product key is valid for either version.
Regards,
Golden
i have 32-bit so ill start downloading the x86, will it be safe to use this computer to do it? and the product key is that code on the microsoft sticker on the bottom of my laptop right? again thanks for the help!
Hi,
To be absolutely safe, I would do it on another known safe computer. Yes, the key is the one underneath your laptop.
Also, have a read of this which covers the steps for the clean install:
Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
Regards,
Golden
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