Computer Completely Disabled After Running Combofix
Sep 1, 2011
After I ran ComboFix, all my programs now receive an error message: Illegal opeertaion attempted on a registry key that has been marked for deletion. It doesn't matter what program I try to execute, I receive the same error message. I am also unable to start internet explorer on that computer. Is there some way to restore my computer to where it was before I ran combofix? I also can't get do a DOS prompt. I am running windows 7 64-bit.
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OS Name --Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version ---6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
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System Manufacturer ---Sony Corporation
System Model --VPCEB14FX
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I ran combofix in my laptop (OS Win 7). After that I am getting error whenever trying to open files. "Illegal Operation attempted on a registry key that has been marked for deletion.
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