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 Rank: King  Joined: 8/8/2009 Posts: 1,161 Location: Gliese 581c
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2 weeks ago I downloaded a 3D screensaver of the Earth from a site that was identified as safe by Norton Security. When I logged on the next day I noticed that the Task Bar was in Classic mode. I right clicked on Start and tried to restore the Vista Task Bar only to find it was gone. I then checked Themes and discovered that all my Vista themes were missing. I then tried running a restore point only to get an error message stating that due to an error System Restore is unable to complete. At this point I uninstalled the screen saver. I then went to Start >> Run >> Services.msc and discovered that Vista had been set to manual so I reset it to automatic and this restored all the Vista themes except for the Task Bar which is still locked in Classic mode. It's not really a problem since I run Linux Ubuntu on that system anyway but I liked the look of the Vista Task Bar better. This problem has also affected the Side Bar which is no longer transparent but the same dull gray as the Classic mode Task Bar. I went into Recovery and ran the repair option from the disk and it repaired 8 files (didn't say which ones) to no avail. Running Malwarbytes, CCleaner, Desktop Maestro, and doing a full scan with Norton 360 did not turn up any malware, worms, or viruses. I don't want to run a full recovery as I have a lot of software loaded on that computer. If push comes to shove I just may upgrade to Window 7 or maybe I'll go with Solaris and dump MicroSoft altogether. Anybody have any ideas. A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
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 Rank: Queen  Joined: 8/5/2009 Posts: 504 Location: *TEXAS*
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I use XP but...  Have you tried, http://www.symantec.com/...rity_response/index.jsp And tried to update your virus definitions, and then re-scan?  P.S. that edited part(Not of my doing) is  "/security_" DISCLAIMER:This is my opinion & is in no way influenced by your opinion or the truth. "National Driver's License Search" http://www.license.shorturl.com/
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Rank: Queen  Joined: 8/9/2009 Posts: 514
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tsundell wrote:If push comes to shove I just may upgrade to Window 7 or maybe I'll go with Solaris and dump MicroSoft altogether.
Anybody have any ideas. Disclaimer: I know little about Microsoft's products. What I do know about their products and the company behind them leaves me in disgust. Evaluate what I say accordingly. Do you have any reason to believe that "upgrading" to "Windows 7" will solve your probelms? Isn't leaving Microsoft's products for almost anything a good idea? Good summary of technological attacks on freedom: http://blog.ofset.org/ckhung/index.php?post/106a
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Rank: King Joined: 8/8/2009 Posts: 1,161 Location: Gliese 581c
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I went one step further. I reloaded Norton and then ran an update and still nothing. A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
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Rank: King Joined: 8/8/2009 Posts: 1,161 Location: Gliese 581c
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jimmymac wrote:tsundell wrote:If push comes to shove I just may upgrade to Window 7 or maybe I'll go with Solaris and dump MicroSoft altogether.
Anybody have any ideas. Disclaimer: I know little about Microsoft's products. What I do know about their products and the company behind them leaves me in disgust. Evaluate what I say accordingly. Do you have any reason to believe that "upgrading" to "Windows 7" will solve your probelms? Isn't leaving Microsoft's products for almost anything a good idea? I keep Microsoft for my kids. They have to use it for school (there used to be a time when all the schools in my area wanted Apple). I say that smacks of restraint of trade. A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
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Rank: Queen Joined: 8/5/2009 Posts: 504 Location: *TEXAS*
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This is a cut&paste from the past.
 It is what I fear you have. I got it last year from an animated screen-saver(waterfall, From freeze.com)Personal AntiVirus 2009 Personal Anti-Virus 2009 is a relatively new virus that we have seen multiple cases of recently. Once this virus has entered a system, it will masquerade as an antivirus program, claiming that the system is infected. The virus does this to cause the owner of the infected computer to purchase the software to fix the computer. However, the program really doesn’t do anything; it’s all a scam that relies on scare tactics to succeed. There have been reports of erroneous charges made on the credit cards used to buy the software: it may advertise one price while the credit card may be charged much more than advertised. Here are some steps to take to guard against this, and similar, scams. Install an antivirus program on your computer. Keep it updated with current virus definitions (these help the program protect against newer threats), and run regular virus scans on your computer. Most reputable antivirus programs have a scheduler that allows you to have the program run scans while you are not using the machine. Keep Windows up to date by setting Windows to get updates automatically, by running Windows Updates through the start menu, or by directing your web browser to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/.
If you see a window that looks like an antivirus program and it claims that your computer is infected, don’t panic. If you have an antivirus program already installed on your computer, close all other programs, update your antivirus, and run a full scan. If you do not have an antivirus program installed, it is most likely a scam and it would be recommended to have a technician examine the computer if it begins to not operate properly. Written by Copper.net Tech Steven McCarthyDISCLAIMER:This is my opinion & is in no way influenced by your opinion or the truth. "National Driver's License Search" http://www.license.shorturl.com/
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Rank: King Joined: 1/9/2004 Posts: 172
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Does Vista have a restore back to a previous time function? I would try that. Won't screw up any data. In XP to get there you go to Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore. It's bailed me out a few times and works pretty good. Might be a good idea to do a regedit and back up your registry (export) to the desktop before you do it. I never do myself. But its a good idea.
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Rank: King  Joined: 8/5/2009 Posts: 2,140 Location: The Great State of Ohio
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This is gonna be a shot in the dark, but that screensaver may be a very old program which was doctored up a little to make it "Vista compatible." If so, there might be some code in there that invokes Windows Compatability Mode which is built into Vista and which allows older Windows applications to run in Vista. Uninstalling a program doesn't always remove everything. Many times there is a lot of junk left in the Registry which can cause problems later on. I'm sorry, but if this turns out to be the problem, I'm not going to be of much help since I don't know much about the Registry other than that I should stay away from it unless I know what I'm doing. Here, I don't. Don't Tread On Me!
The price of freedom is constant vigilance.
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Rank: Queen Joined: 8/9/2009 Posts: 514
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tsundell wrote:I keep Microsoft for my kids. They have to use it for school (there used to be a time when all the schools in my area wanted Apple). I say that smacks of restraint of trade. It certainly smacks of something. Perhaps more like schools not understanding their mission and/or some under-the-table dealing going on. I've been outraged about any variation on this theme for 20 years. At that time I had a next door neighbor who was a graduate student in some area of engineering. He was required to have a computer. OK, I have no problem with that. But that computer was required to run a Microsoft operating system. I had big problems with that. I likened it to a school requiring me to have a particular brand of typewriter when I was in school.    Good summary of technological attacks on freedom: http://blog.ofset.org/ckhung/index.php?post/106a
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Rank: King Joined: 9/27/2009 Posts: 4,676
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Rank: King Joined: 8/8/2009 Posts: 1,161 Location: Gliese 581c
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fishnet wrote:For school,...get a MAC MAC is good. My daughter has a MAC Book she loves it. I've used it and I like it too. If you want a PC try Alienware or HP (I like their Blackbird 002, the first time I saw one I experienced time dilation). Better still build your own. That's what I'm in the process of doing now. A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
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Rank: King Joined: 8/8/2009 Posts: 1,161 Location: Gliese 581c
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jimmymac wrote:tsundell wrote:I keep Microsoft for my kids. They have to use it for school (there used to be a time when all the schools in my area wanted Apple). I say that smacks of restraint of trade. It certainly smacks of something. Perhaps more like schools not understanding their mission and/or some under-the-table dealing going on. I've been outraged about any variation on this theme for 20 years. At that time I had a next door neighbor who was a graduate student in some area of engineering. He was required to have a computer. OK, I have no problem with that. But that computer was required to run a Microsoft operating system. I had big problems with that. I likened it to a school requiring me to have a particular brand of typewriter when I was in school. You're right there. If you build your own however you can install what you want. A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.
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