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Solve : Rogue program: "Application cannot be executed."?

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That looks good. Let's do some cleanup.

* Click START then RUN - Vista users press the Windows Key and the R keys TOGETHER for the Run box.
* Now type commy /uninstall in the runbox
* Make sure there's a space between commy and /Uninstall
* Then hit Enter

* The above procedure will:
* Delete the following:
* ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
* Reset the clock settings.
* Hide file extensions, if required.
* Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
* Set a new, CLEAN Restore Point.

If the above doesn't work, please do this: Please let me know which method you use.

Delete the Combo-Fix.exe file, C:\Combo-Fix folder, C:\QooBox folder, C:\WINDOWS\nircmd.exe, C:\combo-fix.txt and C:\Combo-Fix-quarantined-files.txt
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Clean out your temporary internet files and temp files.

Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop.

Double-click TFC.exe to run it.

Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator

TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.

* Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process.
* Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.
* Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is finished.

Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning.
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Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

•Click Start Now

•Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.

•Click Start

•Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
•Update anything listed.
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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SpywareBlaster- Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

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Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It may not be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smoothly.
Safe Surfing!
Happy New Year, and I apologize for the long delay.

I've removed combo-fix manually (i.e. not through the Run box), ALTHOUGH I was unable to delete QooBox folder.  I keep getting the message that "Cannot delete: BackEnv. Access is denied."  I've attempted deleting it in Safe Mode and after closing all applications.  I can't get rid of it.

Also, is additional work needed since ESET found all those trojans?

I've installed and configured all the software you suggested.
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I've removed combo-fix manually (i.e. not through the Run box), although I was unable to delete QooBox folder.  I keep getting the message that "Cannot delete: BackEnv. Access is denied."  I've attempted deleting it in Safe Mode and after closing all applications.  I can't get rid of it.
Ok Clean all the files out of that folder that you can and leave it or you can download and install Unlocker and try deleting it with that.

To turn off Windows XP System Restore:

NOTE: These instructions assume that you are using the default Windows XP Start Menu and have not changed to the Classic Start menu. To re-enable the default menu, right-click Start, click Properties, click Start menu (not Classic) and then click OK.

1. Click Start.
2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
3. Click the System Restore tab.
4. Check "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives"
5. Click Apply.
6.  When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
7. Click OK.
8. Restart the computer and FOLLOW the instructions in the next section to turn on System Restore.

To turn on Windows XP System Restore:

1. Click Start.
2. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
3. Click the System Restore tab.
4. Uncheck "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives."
5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
This will give you a new, clean Restore Point.

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Also, is additional work needed since ESET found all those trojans?
No. ESET took CARE of all those infections. Excellent.  Thank you for volunteering your expertise.  I am extremely grateful for your guidance.  My computer is as good as new!I will lock this thread. If you need it opened for any reason, please pm me.


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