XP changed!

[Rope2win]

Last night my computer was fine, no problems. This morning everything
changed. turn on and get a new XP screen like it had just been install or a
new user was added.

Can not do a system restore, "states system restore turned off" which it
never was.

My docs, outlook express, etc. is empty to. Also, can not run safe mode,
stops loading at an agp file.

When I go to start/explore, there is a new file under users - GT2POK377F80.

Does anyone have any idea what the heck happened?

Thanks!

 

[Twayne]

Last night my computer was fine, no problems. This morning everything

changed. turn on and get a new XP screen like it had just been
install or a new user was added.

Can not do a system restore, "states system restore turned off" which
it never was.

My docs, outlook express, etc. is empty to. Also, can not run safe
mode, stops loading at an agp file.

When I go to start/explore, there is a new file under users -
GT2POK377F80.

Does anyone have any idea what the heck happened?

Thanks!

Virus? Trojan? Worm? Malware in general? Time to break out the
scanners IMO IF YOU REALLY MADE NO CHANGES!

 

[Michael T.]

Last night my computer was fine, no problems. This morning everything
changed. turn on and get a new XP screen like it had just been install or
a
new user was added.

If you do come to the conclusion that it is indeed a virus, you may be
interested in the reply to my recent post.

From MS-MVP Shenan Stanley.
..
**********

Does anyone know if you can create a bootable CD-ROM which you
could then use to scan your computer and (hopefully) remove the
viruses?

BartPE - specifically - look into the Windows Ultimate Boot CD. It'll do
what you want and much more. I don't believe any computer tech who will be
troubleshooting regular users' computers should be without an Ultimate Boot
CD and a Windows Ultimate Boot CD. ;-)

 

[philo]

Last night my computer was fine, no problems. This morning everything
changed. turn on and get a new XP screen like it had just been install or a
new user was added.

Can not do a system restore, "states system restore turned off" which it
never was.

My docs, outlook express, etc. is empty to. Also, can not run safe mode,
stops loading at an agp file.

When I go to start/explore, there is a new file under users - GT2POK377F80.

Does anyone have any idea what the heck happened?

Thanks!

Looks like you have logged on the the wrong profile

 

[Kelly]

Are you using the GT2 webcam - which modifies the video (agp)?
Either way, is your profile still listed?

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Rope2win]

No changes were made. Ran all scanners nothing came up.

 

[Rope2win]

Only one profile available to log on to...

Looks like you have logged on the the wrong profile

 

[Gerry]

What are are your anti-virus and anti-spyware arrangements?

Are there any yellow question marks in Device Manager? Right click on
the My Computer icon on your Desktop and select Properties,
Hardware,Device Manager. If yes what is the Device Error code?

Check the System log of Event Viewer for Error Reports.

Please post copies of all Error and Warning Reports appearing in the
System log in Event Viewer for the last boot. No Information Reports or
Duplicates please. Indicate which also appear in a previous boot.

You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer.

A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
Event Viewer.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[Rope2win]

No Webcams installed...

Are you using the GT2 webcam - which modifies the video (agp)?
Either way, is your profile still listed?

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Alias]

Last night my computer was fine, no problems. This morning everything
changed. turn on and get a new XP screen like it had just been install or a
new user was added.

Can not do a system restore, "states system restore turned off" which it
never was.

My docs, outlook express, etc. is empty to. Also, can not run safe mode,
stops loading at an agp file.

When I go to start/explore, there is a new file under users - GT2POK377F80.

Does anyone have any idea what the heck happened?

Thanks!

I don't know what happened, although it doesn't sound very good. You
have back ups for your data and email, right?

Alias

 

[philo]

Only one profile available to log on to...

Then try logging in as administrator and create a new user profile


your data should be avail to the adminstrator... but you may need to take
ownership

 

[Twayne]

No changes were made. Ran all scanners nothing came up.

Well, I don't think you quite ran "all of them, but maybe all that you
have available.

What are the names of the programs you ran, and were they each updated
within the last day or so before you use them? It's best to check for
updates before each use, actually unless it's been done within the last
day or so.

If you list what you ran, there may be obvious holes that another
program is good at closing. Not all scanners are created equal by any
means.

Have you looked at Even Viewer to see if there are any hints there?
Look specifically for the errors for the dates since that started
happening. Actually, when I have a repeatable problem, I clear all the
logs so I know everything I'm looking at is current.

HTH

Twayne