help! virus! it messed up my winsock.dll and others how to fix?
Nov 19, 2007 by smrtgy2000 | Posted in Software
Q: it wont let me online big enough to update my anti software zone alarm, adaware, spybot avg tried them all
error's socket error, trojen spybot case corrupted, winsock not translating dont have my original disks just a windows xp for wnother comp and no keycode to use it its a old one and only works with that key rules . any ideas i can get on line and update at microsoft update if that helps
A: First try race your security products such as antivirus and antispyware applications in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Fad, reboot and then either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up. If your computer comes up clean after running your resident shelter products, you may want to consider running a System File Checker (SFC). To run SFC, close all applications such as Favour, Messenger, Email, etc, and go to:
- Start
- Run
- Type in sfc /scannow (include the space before the " / ")
What SFC does is that it attempts to fix or supplant critical operating system files. Sometimes this can be done without the installation disk, however it may prompt you for the appropriate operating system introduction disk. If that is the case, then you know that you definitely have major file corruption or something missing. Circular the disk if prompted. Also you should run SFC using the Administrator account.
If you have the Vista operating system, the steps are a bit distinct due to the UAC. See the link below.
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/system_file_checker.htm
Don't surf, play games or do anything while SFC runs. After it is completed, reboot your computer.
One of the greater culprits in missing or corrupt operating system files is running a registry cleaner or optimizer. They can languish important shared files for deletion or cleanup. Another cause is malware.
NOTE: Before event any registry cleaner or editing the registry, always ensure you back it up first. If the registry cleaner you are using doesn't have that r, you can do it manually. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
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If you cannot get it removed after the above, you may want to join a tech assemble that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware eradication.
