"Julian Glass" <> wrote in message news:MUhzm.14903$2...
> Dell Inspiron 530 with Vista sp2.
>
> Boots up slower that normal. Desktop appears. Can select an icon on desktop
> but double- click and Exploer hangs.
>
> Alternative traverse up Satrt menu and hangs when a program is selected
>
> Alternately type into Search Bar above Start button and hangs also.
>
> Therefore cant use Explorer to System Restore look at Control Panel.
>
> Please help.
>
> Thanks
>
> Julian
>
>
Try running Malwarebytes in safe mode.
Boot into safe mode (F8 while booting).
Select ' Safe mode with networking'.
Go here and download the Free Version ( blue button).
http://www.malwarebytes.org/
Install it, let it update and then do a full scan of your C drive.