Windows.exe error

[Guest rykeninverse2099]

Recently everytime I reboot my computer, it takes an unusually long time to

load and an error pops up with:

Windows.exe at the top of the bar

saying: Something about the it not being found and doing a search on

finding it

 

Could someone please explain to me what this is and how to correct this

any input would be vital.

[Guest Malke]

rykeninverse2099 wrote:

> Recently everytime I reboot my computer, it takes an unusually long time to

> load and an error pops up with:

> Windows.exe at the top of the bar

> saying: Something about the it not being found and doing a search on

> finding it

>

> Could someone please explain to me what this is and how to correct this

> any input would be vital.

 

The windows.exe file belongs to a trojan. Either you have cleaned your

computer and a reference to the file is still in startup or your machine

isn't clean but that particular file has been damaged. Make sure your

computer is completely virus/malware-free.

 

Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

 

Include scanning with David Lipman's Multi_AV and follow instructions to

do all scans in Safe Mode. Please see the special Notes regarding using

Multi_AV in Vista.

 

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Multi-AV - instructions

http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm - download

 

Standard caveat: If the procedures look too complex - and there is no

shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a

professional computer repair shop (not your local version of

BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all local shops

are skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may

be so infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all

your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.

 

If you are sure that the computer is 100% clean, you can use the System

Configuration Utility to take the entry out of startup. Do not do this

until you are sure the machine is clean.

 

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

 

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab

and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply

and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you

do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box

that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

 

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop

processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]

 

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560

 

 

Malke

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