Nightmare of Computer Problems. First a Trojan, then Windows Error, Now this....

[Amtrak]

This all began on Sunday evening when I first got a Trojan.
It was the worst I had ever experienced as it took total control of the computer and launched this bogus "System Security 2009" program, and even changed my desktop wallpaper to this b.s. "warning" message.

I did successfully get rid of this however via Safe Mode w/ Networking and using Malware remover.

....Right when I thought my problems were over I then began getting this "Windows File Protection" message over and over telling me to enter my Windows XP Home CD to restore original versions of certain files.

I did this, but I only had XP Pro.
So I did the Boot from CD/ Repair.
It seemed to have fix everything 100% by time I logged back in.

(Meaning there was no more error message or visible Trojans)

The NEW problem...

Now, the computer has 2 main issues.

1) When you open Firefox for instance and try to scroll down, it lags. Meaning, there it does not scroll through it, it is like in frames. Kinda like choppy video from a security camera or something.

2) When I close a window, I have to click the red X at least twice because it doesn't even recognize it at first.


So all in all, I have MORE problems now, and am totally stumped what has now happen to this machine.

I will be no longer using this machine in Fall 2009 when I am forced to switch to laptop 100%, but I do need it for a bit longer and it really burns me up.

Thank you much!

 

[masteryoda34]

Reformat is probably the fastest solution at this point.

 

[Amtrak]

What about re-installing the video card driver?

 

[masteryoda34]

Originally posted by: Amtrak
What about re-installing the video card driver?

Might as well give it a try. But, if its still a virus issue then I don't see what it would fix.

 

[pcgeek11]

Originally posted by: masteryoda34
Reformat is probably the fastest solution at this point.

:thumbsup:

I agree. You could spend the rest of your life chasing phantoms and you still will be unsure if you killed it all.... A complete waste of time. That is unless you just enjoy chasing ghosts.

Reformat will give you the peace you desire.

pcgeek11

 

[masteryoda34]

If you are only using the machine until fall 09 then this could be a good opportunity to try out the Windows 7 RC.

 

[mechBgon]

Whether you reformat or fix the existing Windows installation, you'll want to reinstall your motherboard's chipset drivers, then your video drivers. Your Firefox scrolling problem will go away once that's been done.

Regarding the Trojan and stuff, secure your system.

 

[Amtrak]

Thank you all, I will try these things and any other suggestions anyone may have.

 

[octopus41092]

I would just reformat... Or like everyone else said you can just try reinstalling all your drivers.