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Start up problem (Missing taskbar & Desktop) - Foul - Aug 17, 2009
Hey, when i'm currently coding a stealer & keylogger (which is doing really good so far, but with the problem i'm having now, i'll probably have to reformat thus making this project useless) and I have everything done. I then added a start-up function, the last thing I had to do 'till the project was finished. I tested the start-up, and now when I reboot all I get is my program.
Literally, that's all I get. Just my program & a picture of my desktop. Now, I did a system restore so I thought I could fix the problem. Nope, this time I can't even get past the log-in screen on XP now that I did a system restore.
Anyone know what I should do? I'm not concerned much, but I don't want to reformat. 😭
When I press log-in, it flashes to my desktop for a second and then logs out. This is on XP. The code I was using creates a regkey and adds itself to start-up but it uses a very weird method. I tested it anyway. If you know VB Code, it makes an encrypted regkey and attaches itself to winlogon. Why I thought it would work good is beyond me. 😖
PS: Before system restore, I did try and run explorer but all I got was the explorer folder that shows desktop and stuff. Pretty typical.
- AceKidd01 - Aug 18, 2009
You might have a virus in your computer here:
Read this if you are infected
Also you might want to download HijackThis and post a log in HijackThis Log Analyzer and Tutorials
Here is the link for HijackThis
- Vaqxine - Aug 18, 2009
In Task Manager, there should be no explorer.exe process. If it's there, kill it.
Then go to File -> New Task (Run...) and type in "explorer.exe" without the quotes.
To remove your keylogger from startup use a program like HijackThis or open msconfig from the run prompt.
- SSCN3T - Aug 18, 2009
What happens in safemode?
- I3igmac - Aug 18, 2009
just curious, check your task manager with ctrl-alt-delete Is explorer.exe running???
end that process if its running...
Then from the taskmanager click file-> new task ->
start a new task, just type explorer.exe then hit enter... that should bring up your desktop and startmenu...
post the source of your trojin, it shouldnt be hard to figure out what function is causing this...
- AceKidd01 - Aug 18, 2009
(Aug 18, 2009 07:13 PM)I3igmac Wrote: just curious, check your task manager with ctrl-alt-delete Is explorer.exe running???
end that process if its running...
Then from the taskmanager click file-> new task ->
start a new task, just type explorer.exe then hit enter... that should bring up your desktop and startmenu...
post the source of your trojin, it shouldnt be hard to figure out what function is causing this...
That's what Vaqxine said.
- I3igmac - Aug 18, 2009
(Aug 18, 2009 07:45 PM)acekidd01 Wrote: That's what Vaqxine said.
then it must be a good idea...
- .NET - Aug 18, 2009
why would you test it on yourself lmao. have you ever heard of virtual machines.
- SSCN3T - Aug 18, 2009
From his post i believe he said he cant get past the login screen.
- I3igmac - Aug 18, 2009
reboot and system restore
- Saged - Aug 18, 2009
(Aug 18, 2009 07:55 PM)I3igmac Wrote: reboot and system restore
He just said a SR didn't work.
- SSCN3T - Aug 18, 2009
(Aug 18, 2009 07:55 PM)I3igmac Wrote: reboot and system restore
Quote:Now, I did a system restore so I thought I could fix the problem. Nope, this time I can't even get past the log-in screen on XP now that I did a system restore.
...
Did you read the post?
- Vaqxine - Aug 18, 2009
Try booting in safe mode, see if you can log in from there.
- I3igmac - Aug 18, 2009
(Aug 18, 2009 07:59 PM)Devistator Wrote:Quote:Now, I did a system restore so I thought I could fix the problem. Nope, this time I can't even get past the log-in screen on XP now that I did a system restore.
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Did you read the post?
no i did not and will not read the post... i assume all post are not worth reading for one of many reasons...
- w3knight - Aug 19, 2009
then why bother replying to something that you have not read?
next time don't reply to posts you don't read and save me the trouble of calling you an asshole