I am facing the following problem: everytime I change the view options of any folder from default (Details and sort by name and ascending) to whatever, lets say (list and sort by date modified) when i move out of the folder and back in view options return to the default ones. Any tips would be much appreciated.
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My apologies for not being too clear. I do suspect malware but can’t be sure. I was downloading from the net when my computer froze (mouse would move and I could go through open tabs and folders but no new tabs would load, no folders would open and no programmes would run). I had to force shut down. When I rebooted the problem appeared.
Malware expert is notified, he is proably not online before tomorrow
Not seeing malware but it could be a permission setting issue with CryptoPrevent. Can you remove the CryptoPrevent protection settings (or uninstall the program) and then run some fresh FRST logs?
ok uninstalled Cryptoprevent and he are the reports.
Your logs look clean of malware. If you are having errors with the views staying set, then resetting the registry and file permissions should fix that. This software is constantly being updated by the vendor so the screens may look slightly different but you should be able to follow these steps without any issues.
Please download "Windows Repair - All in One" from [url=http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/windows-repair-all-in-one/dl/265/]here[/url]. Please choose "Save file.." if you get options to open the file. Once the download is complete, run the file and install the program on your system. Please use the default settings for locations as it will help with log retrieval and fixing the registry should anything be needed.
Right click on the desktop shortcut for “Tweaking.com - Windows Repair” and select ‘Run as administrator’.
The program will run a self check to make sure that all the correct files are in place for it to run and then it will load the program. As you can see, there are many steps to take in using this program. Mainly, the first few steps involve checking for proper Windows files and backing up the system as a precaution.
You can read the notes on the first screen but the important thing to do is click on “ReBoot to Safe Mode” and allow the system to restart itself. Once the system is started in safe mode and you have logged in (using an administrative level account), restart the program and move onto the Step2 screen.
Please click on “Open Pre-Scan” to load a utility to verify some Windows resource / build files and settings.
Click on “Start Scan” and allow the routine to run. You can see the status of the checks in the window.
When the routine is finished, it will report on any problems found and you can click on the appropriate repair button if needed. Once this is done, you can close this window and click on Step3.
Click on the “Check” to see if a repair disk check routine needs to run. A Command Prompt window will open and you can view the status of the routine. If the routine finds that repairs need to be made, please select “Open Disk Check at Next Boot” and then click on the “Reboot To Safe Mode” button. Once the routine(s) completes, please select Step4.
Please click on “Do It” to run a SFC /scannow routine. If the routine makes any repairs, please reboot your system (again into Safe Mode). If the routine does not make any repairs, please move onto Step5.
Once there, click on “Backup” under the 1. Registry Backup. This will make a complete backup of the current registry which can be reloaded should anything go wrong with the repairs that are going to be made. Next, click on the “Create” under 2. System Restore. Once both of these backups are made, select Repairs.
I would suggest that you read the Tips For The Best Repairs Results. Once this is done, click on “Open Repairs”.
On this screen, uncheck All Repairs and then click (select) the following click the following: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 21, 23, 26, 27, 31 and 32. The screen and options should look very much like the picture above. Click “Start Repairs” and confirm that the program starts running the fixes. This will take a while to run, so you can let it run unattended if you like. Log files are being recorded as the repairs are being executed. Once the repairs are finished, reboot your system (normal boot now) and tell me how it is running now.
I have run the programme it seems to be working in some folders but in others it does not