Run-time error !!

I recently installed a program which produce the following error:

"Run-time error '52':
Bad file name or number"

I can't logon to deskop except only when I press ctrl+alt+del and
create "explorer" as a new task then the desktop appears. I try to
create a new user but I get the same problem , I have removed the
program but nothing solved.


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ahmad12

Any Help please ????????


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ahmad12

ahmad12;677468 Wrote:
> I recently installed a program which produce the following error:
>
> "Run-time error '52':
> Bad file name or number"
>
> I can't logon to deskop except only when I press ctrl+alt+del and
> create "explorer" as a new task then the desktop appears. I try to
> create a new user but I get the same problem , I have removed the
> program but nothing solved.

Ahmad:

Try doing a system restore to a point before you installed this
program. Hopefully, your system will normalize.


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ahmad12 wrote:

>
> I recently installed a program which produce the following error:
>
> "Run-time error '52':
> Bad file name or number"
>
> I can't logon to deskop except only when I press ctrl+alt+del and
> create "explorer" as a new task then the desktop appears. I try to
> create a new user but I get the same problem , I have removed the
> program but nothing solved.
>
>

Since you didn't mention what the program was, I can't tell if you've
infected your machine with malware or not. Since you can get into the
machine, do a System Restore to a date before you installed the Mystery
Program.

To run System Restore, go to the Start Orb and in the Start Search box type
"System Restore" without the quotes. System Restore will appear in the
Programs result. Click on it, allow the UAC prompt, and follow the wizard.

Malke
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Don't Panic!

Malke;677637 Wrote:
>
> Since you didn't mention what the program was, I can't tell if you've
> infected your machine with malware or not. Since you can get into the
> machine, do a System Restore to a date before you installed the Mystery
> Program.
>
>


*Unfortunatly,:cry:*
*There is no restore points can be used to solve my problem and I have
uptodate antivirus and spyware "I am sure there is no malware". *

*Any suggestions please *


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ahmad12

ahmad12 wrote:

>
> Malke;677637 Wrote:
>>
>> Since you didn't mention what the program was, I can't tell if you've
>> infected your machine with malware or not. Since you can get into the
>> machine, do a System Restore to a date before you installed the Mystery
>> Program.

> *Unfortunatly,:cry:*
> *There is no restore points can be used to solve my problem and I have
> uptodate antivirus and spyware "I am sure there is no malware". *
>
> *Any suggestions please *

Since you still won't say what the program was and you don't say how you
scanned for malware, I have no idea if you've infected yourself. Review the
malware removal steps at the link below.

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

If you were *not* that thorough, take the time to clean up your machine. If
you were that thorough and your machine really is virus/malware-free try
the steps below from MVP Rick Rogers. Note that if your machine really is
not clean doing the winlogon repair will not solve the underlying issue.

The shell entry may be damaged in the registry. From Task Manager, click
'new task' on the applications tab. Type regedit and click ok. Agree to the
UAC prompt, then expand the branches to reach this one:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Click on the Winlogon key, then on the right find the "shell" string. Double
click it, change the value data to read "explorer.exe" (without the quotes)
and click ok. Then close the registry editor and restart the system by
entering another new task as 'shutdown /r'.

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!

Malke;678738 Wrote:
>
> Since you still won't say what the program was and you don't say how
> you
> scanned for malware, I have no idea if you've infected yourself. Review
> the
> malware removal steps at the link below.
>
> 'page2'
> (http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware)
>
>

I am very sorry : The program was Elecard codec and I am using Eset
NOD32 Antivirus.

Malke;678738 Wrote:
>
> If you were *not* that thorough, take the time to clean up your
> machine. If
> you were that thorough and your machine really is virus/malware-free
> try
> the steps below from MVP Rick Rogers. Note that if your machine really
> is
> not clean doing the winlogon repair will not solve the underlying
> issue.
>
> The shell entry may be damaged in the registry. From Task Manager,
> click
> 'new task' on the applications tab. Type regedit and click ok. Agree to
> the
> UAC prompt, then expand the branches to reach this one:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
> NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
>
> Click on the Winlogon key, then on the right find the "shell" string.
> Double
> click it, change the value data to read "explorer.exe" (without the
> quotes)
> and click ok. Then close the registry editor and restart the system by
> entering another new task as 'shutdown /r'.
>
Thank you Malke very much the problem is solved


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