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Old October 10th, 2004, 05:15 PM
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Notepad
I get an error when trying to open notepad,it goes like this
The c:\windows\system32\csrss_exe application cannot be run in win32mode.
Couldn't find any answers on microsoft site any ideas.
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Old October 10th, 2004, 06:21 PM
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Could be a virus that copies itself into csrss.exe file. Have you done a virus scan recently? Here's a link to a couple of removal tools you can use to see if your infected.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...oval.tool.html
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Old October 10th, 2004, 06:32 PM
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Did a virus scan with norton and all o.k. I didn't understand the link you sent me I could only find a removal tool not one to see if I am infected.
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Old October 10th, 2004, 06:42 PM
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That particular virus uses the csrss.exe file. I posted the removal tool so you can run it and see if your infected or not.
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Old October 18th, 2004, 02:27 PM
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I don't seem to be getting anywhere with this website.I click to get the tool for one of them and it just takes me back to the first page that I was on.I tried getting the other tool and the same happens.All I can get is description of each virus and how do I know if I have one or the other.The site says you need to know which one you have before getting the tool.
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Old October 18th, 2004, 03:22 PM
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Do you have an anti-virus program(other than norton because it sux)? I would recommend AVG, as it is free. Also get ad-aware if you dont already have it. I had the same virus as you, messing up my notepad, but AVG was able to remove it. And hey, dont bash this site. This is a wonderful site with many friendly and helpful people.
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Old October 18th, 2004, 03:34 PM
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Oh No! I didn't mean THIS site,I meant the one with the removal tool,I would never trash this site,it is a brilliant forum and I have learnt a lot from everyone and I am very gratefull,sorry. anyway I did a housecall scan and it said I have a trojan,ADERA.A I deleted the c:\x.cab*vbsys.dll*and it said it was compressed so i deleted the whole thing.does this mean I am clear now and how do I get my notepad working again.Also how come my norton didn't detect it as I am up to date with my updates.
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Old October 18th, 2004, 07:41 PM
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Sorry for misunderstanding you. To get notepad back:

Go to this folder C:\Windows\System32\dllcache
Click Tools/Folder Options Turn on show hidden files and folders.

Then turn OFF "hide protected operating system files".
This is your backup of windows system files which notepad is one of.

Find notepad.exe, right click and click copy. Next go to the shortcut for notepad in your start menu. Right click and choose properties.

Click "find target". This will open the containing folder.
Right click in this folder and click paste. Windows will tell you the file already exists do you want to replace it. Click yes and you have restored notepad.

Go back to Folder Options and hide the system files and hidden files again.
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Old October 18th, 2004, 09:36 PM
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I just got my Windows Media Player working again using that method. Thanks a bunch, man. Wish I'd known about that earlier!!
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Old October 18th, 2004, 11:10 PM
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You're welcome Iai, Daffy did this solve your problem?
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Old October 19th, 2004, 10:14 AM
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Hi, I'm about to try what you suggested but I was just wondering what visur caused this and how do I know if I am deffinatly rid of it?
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Old October 19th, 2004, 02:13 PM
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Actually I believe there a couple viruses that do that. I personally would download and use AVG. Make sure you update it. AVG has gotten rid of any trojan I have received. Also use spyware blaster it will actually prevent you from getting spyware and trojans. Ive been virus free 8 months, ever since I started using it.
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Old October 21st, 2004, 02:50 PM
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O.K. Thanx.
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Old October 23rd, 2004, 10:03 PM
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You're welcome Iai, Daffy did this solve your problem?
Hi, I followed what you said but couldn't find the dllcache file.I then turned off protected files and show hidden files but couldn't find the notepad.exe only a notepad.exe.bat I don't know if that makes any sense.
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Old October 24th, 2004, 06:46 PM
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Could be you have some corrupted files. Go to START>RUN and type sfc/scannow
You will need your XP CD in order to fix the corrupted windows system files, if found by scan.
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