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Strange boot up

MrPeterson

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Posted September 30, 2012 at 3:48PM

When I start my Windows Vista computer, the "my documents" page automatically opens, and my gadgets no longer appear. I've tried looking in the start menu but can't seem to change anything. I was recently infected with malware but thought I'd cleared it. Any ideas?

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onthelimit1

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Posted September 30, 2012 at 3:52PM

Could you try a system restore? Ask if you need more info.

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Fruit Bat /\0/\

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Posted September 30, 2012 at 4:14PM

Ctrl + Alt and press Delete, then the Windows Task Manager loads up,

File>New Task (Run...)

Type "Regedit"

then search through to:

HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Look for a string called "Shell" double click, then another dialog should open,

in the field "Value Data" type "Explorer.exe".

Close regedit at the top of the "windows task manager"

click shut down then choose Restart.

See if that works.

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MrPeterson

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Posted September 30, 2012 at 4:36PM

Thanks both- it's sorted now.

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johnnyrocker

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Posted September 30, 2012 at 7:04PM

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