I know this is for Vista but I have the same problem on another home
computer (XP) would these instructions work for XP as well??
Thanks for your help
Debbie
"Malke" <malke@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> TuitionalWisdom1963 wrote:
> Quote:
>> hafbxfn.dll and hobpwpkl.dll
>> Also I have lost my adminisration rights and privlages. I am in need of
>> help to fix my laptop please help me.
>
> Those files are malware. I assume that you think you're missing them
> because
> you are getting an error message at startup. From the very little
> information you provided, I would guess that your computer is severely
> infected with malware. Normally when you get an error that files are
> missing at startup you can fix this by running the System Configuration
> Utility (msconfig) but as you say you have lost rights, your machine is
> probably not clean.
>
> Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> Include scanning with David Lipman's Multi_AV and follow instructions to
> do
> all scans in Safe Mode. Please see the special Notes regarding using
> Multi_AV in Vista.
>
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Multi-AV - instructions
> http://tinyurl.com/yoeru3 - download link and more instructions
>
> When all else fails, get guided help. Choose one of the specialty forums
> listed at the first link. Register and read its posting FAQ. DO NOT POST
> LOGS IN THE MS NEWSGROUPS.
>
> Standard disclaimer: I can't see and test your computer myself, so these
> are
> just suggestions based on many years of being a professional computer
> tech;
> suggestions based on what you've written. You should not take my
> suggestions as a definitive diagnosis. If you can't do the work yourself
> (and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea), take the
> machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local equivalent
> of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all local shops
> are skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may be
> so infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. If possible,
> have
> all your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.
>
>
> Malke
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