Computer virus question

[Forty_Sixand2]

On my work computer (a Dell) that I have not used in like 6 months, it seems like every executable file is gone and all program folders just say "empty".

WTF?

 

[whyoh]

reload to your most recent restore point

 

[huskers1217]

Start in safe mode and see if programs work there

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

I downloaded something and then clicked on something that i had downloaded earlier (a .pptx file) and it opened it. However, I cannot just open Powerpoint. This is odd.

How do I reload to a restore point.

 

[whyoh]

Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore

 

[SoonerDO]

I downloaded something and then clicked on something that i had downloaded earlier (a .pptx file) and it opened it. However, I cannot just open Powerpoint. This is odd.

How do I reload to a restore point.

Go to your control panel and look for the icon system backup or system restore. It varies between xp/vista/7. Either way just pick a restore point from around 6 months ago.

 

[whyoh]

Go to your control panel and look for the icon system backup or system restore. It varies between xp/vista/7. Either way just pick a restore point from around 6 months ago.

or a few weeks would do the trick i'm sure

 

[ChiefWhiteHorse]

Try replacing your computer fan with an industrial fan.

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

I cannot even get to a control panel or accessories.

 

[SoonerDO]

I cannot even get to a control panel or accessories.

What OS are you using?

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

windows 7 i think
It seems like the files are there, just being hidden.

 

[whyoh]

Try replacing your computer fan with an industrial fan.

Big Ass Fans - Industrial Ceiling Fans

 

[huskers1217]

To display hidden files and folders
Open Folder Options in Control Panel.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Folder Options.
On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click Show hidden files and folders.
Notes

Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not typical items. Usually, hidden files are program or system files that should not be deleted or changed. To display other hidden files, clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box.
If you know the name of a hidden file or folder, you can search for it. For more information, click Related Topics.
If you want to see all file name extensions, clear the Hide file extensions for known file types check box.
Related Topics

 

[huskers1217]

start in safe mode though...

 

[whyoh]

start in safe mode though...

this


F8 is your friend

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

IT guys just told me something about eset.com

Hmm....

 

[fordman84]

yeah, first step is start in safemode. If you haven't used the computer in 6 months, just pick the latest restore point if you can. It sucks, but restoring is the easiest option.

 

[ChiefWhiteHorse]

Big Ass Fans - Industrial Ceiling Fans

Daz a big ass fan!

 

[jeffro151]

46 has been looking at pron again.

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

in safe mode it says my password is invalid, oh wtf......