Vista - I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help with.

**DarkEssence** · 08-15-2008

First of all thanks to all in advance that try to help me with these errors.

I have tried using Internet Explorer and firefox numerous amounts of times to try and download Maple Story, DoMo, flashget, StoneAge 2, and other .exe files. However whenever I try to save or run the .exe file after it has downloaded, nothing happens. I've tried getting a file association fix but it comes as a zipped file and whenever I try to extract the files it says that I have to change the permission to that specific file in order to be able t extract. I have tried everything and the frustration grows.

Here is a picture of what the icons of the .exe files looks like when it's done downloading in the download manager(in this case the example is DoMo).

These are the files I believe will fix the .exe error.
Reset and Fix Broken Windows Vista File Ext and Type Associations (Include EXE, COM, SYS, ZIP, LNK, Folder, Drive) » My Digital Life

These are the files I believe will fix the .zip permission error but they open in new window with letters.
Managing Windows Vista Files and Folders

All help is greatly appreciated. Thank You.

**Brink** · 08-15-2008

Hello DarkEssence, and welcome to Vista Forums.

You might give this a try instead to restore the default .exe file settings.

Restore the .exe file association in Windows Vista, after incorrectly associating it with another application

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**DarkEssence** · 08-15-2008

Thank you for the reply. However isn't this method used when the .exe files are associated to a different property?Hmmm and I'm having a bit of a problem finding how to configure those settings in the link that you provided. Thanks again for your help.

**eynestyne** · 08-15-2008

What error do you get when you try to run the programs you download?

**DarkEssence** · 08-15-2008

It's only for .exe installation files. and I don't get an error they just won't save or run.

**johngalt** · 08-15-2008

I'd be checking your antivirus software and your firewall to see if they are set to 'protect you from malicious files on the web" which means they may be blocking executable files from downloading.

I'd *also* run a full system scan ASAP - it might be a virus / rootkit that is preventing this as well.

**DarkEssence** · 08-16-2008

Well this computer has an expired AVG virus protection system and I don't think there is a firewall. Or at least a user set-up one. What can I use to do a free system scan?

**johngalt** · 08-16-2008

Online Scanners

TrendSecure | HouseCall™ Free Scan

BitDefender Online Scanner - Free Online Virus Scan (Internet Explorer only)

Free Virus Scan - Kaspersky Lab

Insalled AV scanners:

avast! antivirus - high security and protection from malware with anti-spyware and anti-rootkit software built in

Antivirus Software - Eliminate viruses with ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security

AVG Free - Download antivirus and antispyware software for Windows XP and Vista

Ad-Aware @ Lavasoft - The Original Anti-Spyware Company - Lavasoft

Two really highly rated malware scanners: (disclaimer - I beta test the first app extensively, and have been for the last year).

Malwarebytes.org

Malwarebytes.org

**DarkEssence** · 08-16-2008

Here are the results I found with kaspersky. All help is still very appreciated.

Code:

 
File name / Threat name / Threats count
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\mwsoestb.dll/C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\mwsoestb.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.db 6
explorer.exe\mwsoestb.dll/explorer.exe\mwsoestb.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.db 1
MWSOEMON.EXE\mwsoestb.dll/MWSOEMON.EXE\mwsoestb.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.db 1
aim6.exe\mwsoestb.dll/aim6.exe\mwsoestb.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.db 1
firefox.exe\mwsoestb.dll/firefox.exe\mwsoestb.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.db 1
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\msimg32.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cg 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3HTMLMU.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cn 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3IMSTUB.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cg 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3POPSWT.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.ch 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3PSSAVR.SCR Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.bg 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3RESTUB.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cj 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\F3WPHOOK.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.bh 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3HTML.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cj 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3IDLE.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.ax 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3MSG.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cr 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3SKIN.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.ad 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\M3SLSRCH.EXE Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cl 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSBAR.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.ba 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOEPLG.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.cs 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\bar\1.bin\MWSOESTB.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.db 1
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch\SrchAstt\1.bin\MWSSRCAS.DLL Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.ca 1
C:\Windows\System32\f3PSSavr.scr Infected: not-a-virus:AdTool.Win32.MyWebSearch.bg 1

**DarkEssence** · 08-19-2008

Sorry for the bump, but I am new to the forums still and I don't know of any other way to revive this 2 day, 5 page topic. I could still really use the he and thanks to all of those who he tried to help so far. I found out something new as well. When the .exe files are downloading(if I save them and not run them) I can see them appear to the destination that I have chosen, but after it downloads they just dissapear.

08-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
DarkEssence VISTA 7 posts	I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help with. First of all thanks to all in advance that try to help me with these errors. I have tried using Internet Explorer and firefox numerous amounts of times to try and download Maple Story, DoMo, flashget, StoneAge 2, and other .exe files. However whenever I try to save or run the .exe file after it has downloaded, nothing happens. I've tried getting a file association fix but it comes as a zipped file and whenever I try to extract the files it says that I have to change the permission to that specific file in order to be able t extract. I have tried everything and the frustration grows. Here is a picture of what the icons of the .exe files looks like when it's done downloading in the download manager(in this case the example is DoMo). These are the files I believe will fix the .exe error. Reset and Fix Broken Windows Vista File Ext and Type Associations (Include EXE, COM, SYS, ZIP, LNK, Folder, Drive) » My Digital Life These are the files I believe will fix the .zip permission error but they open in new window with letters. Managing Windows Vista Files and Folders All help is greatly appreciated. Thank You.
My System Specs

08-15-2008	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,014 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi Hello DarkEssence, and welcome to Vista Forums. You might give this a try instead to restore the default .exe file settings. Restore the .exe file association in Windows Vista, after incorrectly associating it with another application Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

08-15-2008	#3 (permalink)
DarkEssence VISTA 7 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi Thank you for the reply. However isn't this method used when the .exe files are associated to a different property?Hmmm and I'm having a bit of a problem finding how to configure those settings in the link that you provided. Thanks again for your help.
My System Specs

08-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
eynestyne Vista Home Premium 32bit 10 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi What error do you get when you try to run the programs you download?
My System Specs

08-15-2008	#5 (permalink)
DarkEssence VISTA 7 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi It's only for .exe installation files. and I don't get an error they just won't save or run.
My System Specs

08-15-2008	#6 (permalink)
johngalt Vista Ultimate x64 MAK, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,848 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi I'd be checking your antivirus software and your firewall to see if they are set to 'protect you from malicious files on the web" which means they may be blocking executable files from downloading. I'd also run a full system scan ASAP - it might be a virus / rootkit that is preventing this as well.
My System Specs

08-16-2008	#7 (permalink)
DarkEssence VISTA 7 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi Well this computer has an expired AVG virus protection system and I don't think there is a firewall. Or at least a user set-up one. What can I use to do a free system scan?
My System Specs

08-16-2008	#8 (permalink)
johngalt Vista Ultimate x64 MAK, OpenSolaris 5, Gentoo 2008.1.... 3,848 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi Online Scanners TrendSecure \| HouseCall™ Free Scan BitDefender Online Scanner - Free Online Virus Scan (Internet Explorer only) Free Virus Scan - Kaspersky Lab Insalled AV scanners: avast! antivirus - high security and protection from malware with anti-spyware and anti-rootkit software built in Antivirus Software - Eliminate viruses with ESET NOD32 Antivirus and ESET Smart Security AVG Free - Download antivirus and antispyware software for Windows XP and Vista Ad-Aware @ Lavasoft - The Original Anti-Spyware Company - Lavasoft Two really highly rated malware scanners: (disclaimer - I beta test the first app extensively, and have been for the last year). Malwarebytes.org Malwarebytes.org
My System Specs

08-19-2008	#10 (permalink)
DarkEssence VISTA 7 posts	Re: I'm using a Vista laptop and getting a few errors that I could really use help wi Sorry for the bump, but I am new to the forums still and I don't know of any other way to revive this 2 day, 5 page topic. I could still really use the he and thanks to all of those who he tried to help so far. I found out something new as well. When the .exe files are downloading(if I save them and not run them) I can see them appear to the destination that I have chosen, but after it downloads they just dissapear.
My System Specs

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