System programs (msconfig, regedit) wont run 1

[jshpro2]

When i go to start, run and type msconfig/regedit an hourglass appears and the program appears to open then close all within a millisecond... i don't think it's a virus or spyware but i could be wrong, is this an existing issue, how can it be fixed?

 

[bcastner]

It very likely is a virus.

See the discussion here:

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/ToolsQuit.htm

Run at least two online AV scans:

http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm

 

[jshpro2]

Thanks, im looking for the virus, but the renameing of the files like it said at that link works

 

[bcastner]

Yes, renaming them does work and is a very handy thing to know in cases such as yours.

Just remember to rename them back!

Best wishes,
Bill Castner

 

[rasETL]

jshpro2

I had the same problem.

My problem turned out to be an .exe that did not show up as a virus.

It was the infamous MSGinaV.exe.

I removed it by booting the PC into safe mode - usually hitting PF8 while the machine begins bootup. I then deleted two entries: MSGinaV.exe and an entry in the Windows prefetch directory. I found these by searching the C: drive for MSGinav*.* using the advanced option of searching hidden files.

Hope that helps.