Please help! Most of the file ext. on my computer have changed to the .lnk ext.
I can not get into system restore or my virus scan or spyware programs. I was able to run scan disc and defrag through safe mode with no change.
I am running XP with service pack 2 installed.
The problem started after my son was watching videos on line.
Any help would be greatly APPRECIATED!!
My Mozilla desktop shortcut is ONE of few things not affected although if I try Mozilla through programs it will not work!!nvrenff4me.... Did you try to run your anti-virus while in safe mode ?
Which anti-virus are you using ?

Let us know

dl65 I am using AVAST virus protection.I can not access it even in safe mode.I also run trojan guarder, spybot and ad-aware

I can not get into system restore either.

The only things that work are Mozilla,my pictures and my music.

Thanks for any ideas you may have!!This is pretty scary stuff, scroll down to RESPONSE number 6, this guy looks like he's cracked it.
(Read 1-5 on the way)
http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/132017.htmlProblem fixed!!
Thank you everyone for the help in fixing this problem.
I have added you all to my Xmas list!!
Fed, you have even been added to my will!(don't get too exited,what with 3 kids there probably won't be too much left over )