I get the above message twice. Each time I press OK another message - Windows could not load or run 'ooo"(again squares) specified in the registry. Make sure the file exists on your computer or remove the reference to it in the registry. How do I remove that trash? Thank you.1 person needs an answerI do too

I get the above message twice. Each time I press OK another message - Windows could not load or run 'ooo"(again squares) specified in the registry. Make sure the file exists on your computer or remove the reference to it in the registry. How do I remove that trash? Thank you.Do you have OpenOffice.org installed or have been installed on this machine?Get a free PC safety scanhttp://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htmUse Autoruns to remove the entry from the start uphttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx[-] HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = [-] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = look inthe right pane/window and remove the entry for it ( if you are using Registry Editor or locate on the run entry using Autoruns)"Can you see the OOOOO entry here " remove it if you can see it.Let us know your progress and if you need further help.nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

Thank you for your response. I found 2 lines of 000000(0) in CURRENT_USER. Removed same and no effect. Still get the same error window.

I do have OpenOffice installed

I do have OpenOffice installedCan you send the entries for the two registry Keys in my previous message? Right click on the\Run and select Export and export as a reg to your Desktop. Right click the reg and select Open With >> Notepad . Copy and paste the content in your next message.Do you have a security software and you run a regular scan on your machine? nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

I deleted the two entries oooooo(o). I have Avast antivirus, Outpost firewall and windows defender. I recently deleted Avira antivirus and loaded Avast. I cannot find any other entries in the registry that are zeros.

I deleted the two entries oooooo(o). I have Avast antivirus, Outpost firewall and windows defender. I recently deleted Avira antivirus and loaded Avast. I cannot find any other entries in the registry that are zeros.Okay, let's extract more info from you by doing this:How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" statehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353Renable the start up item one-by-one and reboot your machine and monitor if that item will start up the error message! When you know what entry then you know the culprit which causing your issue. nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

instead of enabling items one by one what we can do iswhen the error comes up use task manager to find out the process name associated.use autoruns from micrososft sysinternals to find out its source.Vibhor Agarwal

Before the autorun step, when I restarted, I still got the same original error message, but, I also got another one: Windows DefenderApplication failed to initialize: 0x800106ba. A problem caused this program's service to stop. To start the service, restart your computer or search Help and Support for how to start a service manually. I restarted and got this message again.

Before the autorun step, when I restarted, I still got the same original error message, but, I also got another one: Windows DefenderApplication failed to initialize: 0x800106ba. A problem caused this program's service to stop. To start the service, restart your computer or search Help and Support for how to start a service manually. I restarted and got this message again.Uninstall Windows Defender from Add/Remove and install Superantispyware and Malwarebytes. Update their definitions and run a complete scan.Error message when you run Windows Defender: "Error Code 0x800106ba"http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849Malwarebytes© Corporation - Anti-Malwarehttp://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam/program/mbam-setup.exeSuperAntispyware - Freehttp://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.htmlLet us know your Progress and also the result. nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

I think there is infection/malware in ur PC.I recommend not using Windows firewall. Use antivirus s/w product that has inbuilt firewall i.e a an antivirus with Internet Security such asESET Smart Security.Ultimate solution for infection cleanup is -1. Use DrWeb CureIt Scanner (free)(25MB) - a simple utility to remove infections. portable, no install, no need to uninstall ur antivirus as it is a scanner only.2. Use IOBit security 360 portable - search for portable version, scan and remove malwaresDrWeb will take care of viruses, spywares, backdoors, trojansIoBit security 360 will remove all malwares, adwaresThese two will clean ur PC ocmpletely with no infection left.And stop using free avira.I fu frequently use pen drives from diff sources then disable autorun from gpedit.msc, google it for detailsPLEASE VOTE IF HELPFUL any of the postVibhor Agarwal

Hi again;Did all of the above, got rid of windows defender for now and Windows is still looking for the little squares at start up. I don't quite understand the instructions that Vibhor has given me. Are these instructions part of the process we are dong here? I have been using Windows Defender since I have had this computer, 9 years, and no problems till now.

Hi again;Did all of the above, got rid of windows defender for now and Windows is still looking for the little squares at start up. I don't quite understand the instructions that Vibhor has given me. Are these instructions part of the process we are dong here? I have been using Windows Defender since I have had this computer, 9 years, and no problems till now. Did you start windows in Clean State per the KB article?Download this scanner and run a full/complete scanhttp://www.freedrweb.com/download+cureit/gr/?lng=en Try this:Click Start >> Run >. Type in the txt box:cmd click [OK]On the prompt command type:tasklist Hit [Enter] on your KeyboardA Black CMD box will open up try to right click inside it and select Select All. Open a Notepad and try to right click and select paste. Send us the content in your next post and the scan result from CureIt! nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

Drcureit Scanner; IoBit Security 360; Malwarebytes; Superantispyware; do I really need all these programs? I tried your last instructions and got this message" tasklist is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."Is Drweb actually free or am I using the trial program? I can't get it to run on my computer??

ok i will clear.the message u r getting must belong to process( running .exe)i want u to find out the exe which is displaying this messageu can use the followin utilities to find out the exe - 1. task manager - ctll +alt +del 2. procexp from ms sysinternals (google it to download) 3. Spy or Spy++ (comes with .net sdk) - this works by dragging a crossghair from spy to the error message window u can use following to correct after finding the source by removing it sdtartup entry 1. autoruns (ms sysinternals)(google it to download) 2. msconfig (type in run prompt)_________________________________________________________________my second post was to try correct the problemm by finding some viruses on pc.DrWeB Antivirus is a product but Drweb Cureit is a free scanner which is not an antivrus but a utility to remove viruses/trojans/worms. Its free, portable(no-install), just dwnld and run.same is the case with iobit security 360 portablerunnuing these two ll make it clear that the problem is virus related or not.___________________________________________________________________try bothhad ur pc been at my desk it wud hav been corrected till nowVibhor Agarwal

drweb CureIt + iobit security 360 = complete solution for infectionsboth portable (i.e no changes to ur system, no install), free, small in sizeno need to install anythingno need to uninstall any curent antivirusVibhor Agarwal

Drcureit Scanner; IoBit Security 360; Malwarebytes; Superantispyware; do I really need all these programs? I tried your last instructions and got this message" tasklist is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."Is Drweb actually free or am I using the trial program? I can't get it to run on my computer??Yes, you need them to make sure your machine id Viral free!Drweb is free but it will offer you their offer which every Vendor do when you use their free service to let you know they offer a full protection ( this not my concern here, my concern is to use the scanner and get a clear idea about how clean your system!).Please download Drweb and superantispyware.Did you tried the clean boot option?Can you bring the task manager up and locate this running process or use the Explorer process from Microsoft. nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

vote for my posts if of any helpVibhor Agarwal

I downloaded Drweb and had it running?? last night for 2 1/2 hours. When I finally decided to go to bed and shut it down, I got the message that Deweb was not responding, to the shut down? or right from the start? How long will should a scan take? Do I need shut down any antivirus or firewall? I ran the scan with Malwarebytes.

Yes I did the clean boot option!!

To date I have downloaded all the suggested antivirus and performance software and run scans with each, except Drweb, I will try that one again this morning. The info above about procexp, I have found the website but I don't fully understand the instructions. Can you please be a little more detailed for a amateur computer guy? Thanks.

I don't know why you shut down while you knew the scanner is scanning?You should close the scanner then Shut Down, you can't shut the door on your fingers!!Run it in safe mode and monitor from time to time as it will ask your permession what to do with any infection found. nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

When I am running Drweb, I cannot do anything with it, the hourglass icon is on the website and there is no indication in Windows Task Manager that the program is running. The program has never asked what to do with infected files, I cannot shut the program down, except by doing a restart of the computer. It was running for just over 2 hours this morning. Not sure how to run it in Safe Mode.

Thank you very much for your time. I went to Start; typed msconfig.exe; selected the Startup Tab and found the little squares; unchecked them and the error message isGONE.

Thank you very much for your time. I went to Start; typed msconfig.exe; selected the Startup Tab and found the little squares; unchecked them and the error message isGONE.glad to help! But did you have a look on what this entry pointing to?Just curious! Good luck and thanks for letting us know. nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

sometimes when drweb is scanning and u cancel the scan it stops reponding.The scan time depends on the no of files on ur pc and the type of files. It scans all the archive files, bundled exe, setup exes thoroughly. Give it 3-4 hrs.Vibhor Agarwal

about procexp, put this into ur browser and click on save, extract and run procexp.http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/ProcessExplorer.zipVibhor Agarwal

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The only information is under 'Location' Software\microsoft\windowsNT\current version. I have Windows XP on my computer. If you detect a possible porblem, would appreciate very much a response. Have a great day!!

The only information is under 'Location' Software\microsoft\windowsNT\current version. I have Windows XP on my computer. If you detect a possible porblem, would appreciate very much a response. Have a great day!!Can you open this Key and see the content of it or send it to us to see what is it about?I wonder if it has to do with Winlogon program?Did you installed a printer recently or any program/application ? nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk

I don't know how to open the Key. I have had the same printer since I purchased the computer and have not installed any new programs. I had avira antivirus which I deleted and installed avast. That is it.

The only information is under 'Location' Software\microsoft\windowsNT\current version. I have Windows XP on my computer. If you detect a possible porblem, would appreciate very much a response. Have a great day!! di u find this in msconfig aside the 000 entryif yes this cud be an infection onlyVibhor Agarwal

When I ran msconfig.exe under the Startup Tab, I unchecked the box where I found the 3 little squares. Is it possible to delete them?

When I ran msconfig.exe under the Startup Tab, I unchecked the box where I found the 3 little squares. Is it possible to delete them?Rose,Can you please do this:Open Run Command from the start menu>> Type in:regedit click [OK] the Registry Editor will open, locate this Keys:[-]HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ [-] Software [-]microsoft [-]windowsNT [-]currentVerssion [-] Run = Look in the right pane what can you see?[-]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ [-] Software [-]microsoft [-]windowsNT [-]currentVerssion [-] Run = Look in the right pane what can you see? [-]CURRENT_USER\ [-] Software [-]microsoft [-]windowsNT [-]Winlogon = Look in the right pane what can you see? Can you right the winlogon Subfolder and export as reg and save on your desktop then open it with Notepad and copy and past in your next post. nass -- http://www.nasstec.co.uk