Batch files will not execute - HELP!!!

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Victor Laszlo

I just removed some nasty spyware from the windows XP system and when
the files were quaranteened my batch files stopped working. I cannot
copy any *.bat files to any location and when I try to execute a bat
file the system prompt freezes. This all started after I removed the
file msndn.exe and other files that were were infected. Does anybody
know whats going on and can help me restore my batch processing
function? I use batch utilities a great deal and this has got me dead
in the water.
 
Victor,

Apply the .BAT file association fix from here:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I just removed some nasty spyware from the windows XP system and when
the files were quaranteened my batch files stopped working. I cannot
copy any *.bat files to any location and when I try to execute a bat
file the system prompt freezes. This all started after I removed the
file msndn.exe and other files that were were infected. Does anybody
know whats going on and can help me restore my batch processing
function? I use batch utilities a great deal and this has got me dead
in the water.
 
I recently replaced a faulty hard drive. I have been trying to install a new
Windows Home XP OS without success. I have downloaded a Windows Setup Program
to six floppy disks - thinking that these disks may help with the
installation problem. But now I find that I am unable to access the 'setup'
function on by computer. I need to be able to change the boot option to
'floppy', but cannot do so because I cannot access the setup screen.
When I turn the computer on, I am told to press the 'del' button for setup,
but when I press this button there is no response from the computer.

Does anyone know how I can restore access to 'setup'.
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At what point are you hitting the Del key - it should be immediately
you power on - tap it several times as the boot script scrolls up the
screen. Tap ..... Tap .... Tapity Tap Tap ... Tap ... Tapity Tap ...
(your computer will beep at you when it's had enough)

If unsuccessful, then there is a problem with your computer, not a
WindowsXP problem.
 
You have given a "silly ANSI". This is the second response you have made in
the wrong thread.
 
You have given a "silly ANSI". This is the second response you have made in
the wrong thread.
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I know, it's crazy - and I've always had faith in Forte Agent ... up
until now??
 
I must be missing something. It mentions zip files but I see no link
to the zip files. How do I download them?
 
Disregard previous comments. I was using Netscape and apparently the
links do not appear as they do in IE.
 
It didn't work! I downloaded the bat fixes and added them to the
registry. But, my batch files still do not work. Everytime I enter the
name of a batch file in the system command window the cursor just
freezes. Nothing happens. Any other suggestions?
 
Victor,

Many malware prevent execution of CMD.EXE and other vital tools. It's a good
idea to eliminate spyware first.

Trend Micro Sysclean package
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=10820

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


It didn't work! I downloaded the bat fixes and added them to the
registry. But, my batch files still do not work. Everytime I enter the
name of a batch file in the system command window the cursor just
freezes. Nothing happens. Any other suggestions?
 
This is my problem. I've removed all the spyware my spyware removal
program will remove. Yet the cmd function is still inhibited. Is there
anyway I can identify, using system performance logs or something
else, the actual program that is supressing my abiity to execute a
batch file. It's clear that I haven't devoted nearly as much time to
learning the inner working of XP and now I'm paying the price.
 
Download HijackThis from http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/ Generate a log
using HijackThis and visit one of the forums below to post your HijackThis
log. The experts there will guide you how to remove malware from your
system:

AumHa forums: http://www.aumha.net
CastleCops forums: http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
Wilders Security Forums: http://www.wilderssecurity.com
Spyware Warrior: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


This is my problem. I've removed all the spyware my spyware removal
program will remove. Yet the cmd function is still inhibited. Is there
anyway I can identify, using system performance logs or something
else, the actual program that is supressing my abiity to execute a
batch file. It's clear that I haven't devoted nearly as much time to
learning the inner working of XP and now I'm paying the price.
 
10-Jun-06

TO: Victor Laszlo

In your case it might be, as you metioned, that some critical infected files
were
deleted or quarantined by the Anti-malware or anti-virus. Happens to me a
lot. You
could Check each filename via google to see if it's a genuine windows or
malware
file. Someone here can then tell you how to find and get a replacement for a
particular file that your system might need.

--------------------------------------------

FYI

In 9 out of 10 cases I try to first kill all malware, virus and trojans via
safe mode

and/or DOS (use DOS diskette to boot) - but with help of the old XTREE GOLD
file manager, which speeds things up by about 10,000 gadzillion times. Often
things
go much faster than with endless scans and reports using commercial anti-v
and
anti-m packages.

First thing to do is to look for suspicious files in system32 folder that
arrived
there just before you noticed the problems. That takes about 3 seconds w/
XTREE
and its filespec (date range) sort. Copy and save the files w/different
extensions
and zip up and store in case one is needed later. Be sure to record original
filenames.

Check each file via google to see if there's anything suspicious on it
(There are

some sites that also explain function of all windows files - but don't have
links

handy right now).

Delete the suspect files only. Back up Registry. Check Registry for
references to
these files w/ it's 'find' command. The search string should contain a key
portion
of the files only. That's good enough and will catch more. Delete suspect
keys.
You can always replace keys or entire Registry later w/ backup, if mess up.

Do all this in DOS and/or in safe mode.

When in deep sh_t, I might run AVG, TrojanRemover, Spybot and Adaware -
either
before or after (your choice). If you use WinPatrol, it could save you a lot
of

trouble later - so long as you don't screw up and hit the wrong button.

Ted...
 
Just popping thru again. Tell the man to try and pull his BIOS battery, pull
the ac power plug to computer, let things bleed off for 5-10 minutes and then
restart the comp without the BIOS battery. That should reset the BIOS. Choose
some default settings option and reboot. Put the battery back later, after
power down and try again also as above.
 
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