Is there any hope for my computer????

While working on my desktop, various windows began popping up saying that my system was infected with a virus. It was simulating the desktop background but I know it wasn't mine.

Before I was able to run any scans, I have been using McAfee, it seemed to take over my system. I'm sure that the only thing 'infected' is the register. I was successful in downloading the logging that you advise but the 'system' will not allow me to install ANYTHING at this point.

Is there a method of booting the system up so I will be able to install the logging tool? Or, am I just going to have to accept the notion that my system is hosed and forget about all the data that will be lost?

To say I am frustrated would be an understatement, at this point. I have resorted to using my laptop just to access the internet.

Please advise before I throw my computer out the window.

We understand that you are having difficulty running certain programs, including HijackThis. However, in order for us to help you it is necessary that you provide us with a HijackThis log, and it is possible you may be able to trick the malware into letting you do this. First, download HijackThis to a clean computer, then rename it from HijackThis.exe to any other name you want, using an .exe extension, for example... YourLastName.exe. Once you have done that, burn it to a CD (preferable to using a flash drive that may easily become infected) then transfer the renamed file to the infected computer and run a scan, then start a new topic and include your HijackThis log.

Please follow the guideline at the link below to start a new topic and post your HijackThis log. If you are unable to create and post a HijackThis log, then your only option may be to reformat your computer and reinstall the operating system.

This topic is now closed. Please start a new topic by following the HijackThis Guideline posted here, just be certain to rename HijackThis: >Guideline for posting your HijackThis log<