[bishop]

i recently got the desktop.exe virus and have removed it

in the process i deleted some registry files that were associated to it

under the

hklm\software\microsoft\windows\current version\

policies
active desktop
explorer

i deleted all keys under this

the problem is there is a folder on the C drive called desktoop

and even after i delete it, it keeps coming back i cant remove it

and there is noting on my desktop now just recyceling bin

the desktop folder in

C:\Documents and Settings\user name

is fine but its not displaying its contence on the real desktop

i dunno the registry fix or wat is the problem

thanks for the help

Edited by bishop, 09 April 2005 - 10:12 PM.

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If you open the desktop folder, right click an icon then click send to then desktop, it should go there

[Retired Tech]

If you open the desktop folder, right click an icon then click send to then desktop, it should go there

[bishop]

ya but it still resets after the reboot nothing stays anymore


i think it goes to the one on the desktop folder

so i have to figure it out

[bishop]

any help plz

[scottb]

The easiest thing to do would be to do a repair install of windows xp if you believe you've deleted something in the registry. here is a link to a walk throughCLICK HERE. This should repair the problem
hope this helps

[Retired Tech]

If you click start then run then type sfc /scannow then press enter, it will check and replace system files, you need the XP CD