Not a single application will open, anyone know why?

[BlakBackJK]

I just turned on my laptop one day after not having wifi for a long time and then I clicked on Firefox and it wouldn't open, a minecraft won't open, only folders open. I absolutely cannot do anything! Anyone know what's going on?

 

[Brink]

Hello BlakBackJK, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Do you get an error message when you try to open them?

 

[indianacarnie]

Welcome to the forums!

Have you tried running a sfc/scannow to find and possibly repair corrupted system files? We have many fine tutorials here, written by some VERY knowledgeable people.

This is one : http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

You're in fine hands with Brink, listen to whatever he says and you'll be fine.

 

[BlakBackJK]

Well I can't open or run anything, how do I run an sfc or scan now

Welcome to the forums!

Have you tried running a sfc/scannow to find and possibly repair corrupted system files? We have many fine tutorials here, written by some VERY knowledgeable people.

This is one : http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

You're in fine hands with Brink, listen to whatever he says and you'll be fine.

Well I can't open or run anything, how do I run an sfc or scan now, I have no clue

 

[BlakBackJK]

Hello BlakBackJK, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Do you get an error message when you try to open them?

No I don't get anything, my cursor shows the loading circle then it that goes away and it acts like nothing ever happened

 

[YoYo155]

Sounds like malware to me.

The first thing to ask is "Does it happen in safe-mode?"

• How to Start Windows 7 in Safe-Mode

 

[gregrocker]

Work through the same steps as for Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Start to disinfect in Safe or Boot modes, check for System File damage.

Report back results including the MBAM results if possible, or write down the infections found by Windows Defender if run from boot scan, SFC results.

 

[Lebon14]

Sounds like malware to me.

That's the first thing that came to my mind. I would also try booting in safe mode and try. If it works, I would reboot into Safe Mode+networking and download MBAM and run a full scan.

 

[BlakBackJK]

Thanks

Thanks you guys for all of the help! I'm running a scan in safe mode right now! I'll see what I can find out

 

[BlakBackJK]

Hmm..

There appeared to be several files under the name of Uniblue DriverScanner my computer saw as malicious, anyone heard of this?

 

[Sub Styler]

Anything that claims to be a driver scanner is either malware or just plain rubbish!

 

[d00p98uy]

if it still don't work, try getting VipreRescue scanner, it's always helped me out of tight situations

 

[gregrocker]

There appeared to be several files under the name of Uniblue DriverScanner my computer saw as malicious, anyone heard of this?

Likely spyware rolled into the installer download. After Malwarebytes, install SUPERAntiSpyware.com - Downloads, update and run a full scan. Then replace your AV with Microsoft Security Essentials and run a full scan with it.

Once it's clean run SFC /SCANNOW Run in Command Prompt at Boot to repair any damaged System files, try starting Win7, or if necessary boot into installer again to run Startup Repair - Run up to 3 Separate Times.

If it still won't start continue with the steps for Troubleshooting Windows 7 Failure to Start . If it starts and shows any problems go over the install with Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7

 

[BlakBackJK]

I've gone through multiple scans to try and rid my computer of malicious software but I still can't seem to make my computer work right! Anyone have any suggestions, also someone tell me how to run an Sfc scannow

 

[gregrocker]

Keep running MSE, Malwarebytes and SAS until they report no infection. If one persists post it back in our Security forum for specialized help.

Run SFC /SCANNOW Command, repeatedly if necessary, report back results.

Often serious infection cannot every be cleaned up and requires you rescue your files to be scanned repeatedly before reimportation, then booting installer to do a Custom install, deleting all partitions during Steps 7 and 8 of Clean Install Windows 7.

Other tips for getting a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

If you have the original factory preinstall larded with bloatware then I'd be doing that already.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html#post1839164

 

[andrew129260]

Click where it says sfc scan now in the post

I've gone through multiple scans to try and rid my computer of malicious software but I still can't seem to make my computer work right! Anyone have any suggestions, also someone tell me how to run an Sfc scannow

It will give you instructions on how to run it....

Click me