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KayseeP

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None of my shorcuts ANYWHERE are working. Okay, like three of them are. The stuff is all still there...programs, music...etc. I just can't access it.

Example. I click on an .Mp3 and it says : This file does not have a program associated with it for preforming this action. create an association in the Set Associations control panel.



But yet somehow I'm able to open my browser because theres a link, that by some miracle still works. All of my taskbar icons work... but none of the quick launch, Desktop, Start menu etc.

I try and go into program files...I can see the pictures there for the icons...I click them and still nothing happens. I tried to re-install one and it doesn't work...No new shortcuts work either...

I've scanned with AVG, SpyBot, and MalwareBytes. I believe my problem is a toolbar that I accidentally downloaded along with a program. the toolbar is MyWebSearch. I can't uninstall it. it'll say it uninstalls it. but then it's still there.

I've also tried deleting the icon cache...but my icon cache isn't there...
 

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    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
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    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
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    512 GB M.2 SSD
@Brink I've tried that. But since the computer is a beezy and doesn't count me as an admin I can't merge. and when I'm on as an admin I can't get to the internet.

@Gil777t Don't mean to sound moody here....But I'm not incompetent when it comes to computers. I know how to uninstall a program. and I have tried to uninstall it. It tells me that it can't access it because it's already deleted, or it can't access it or something. And when I try to delete it out of program files, it won't let me because it just...won't.
 

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Kaysee,

You might see if you can download the lnk REG file while in the standard account, log on to the administrator account, navigate to where you saved the lnk file in the standard account, then see if you can merge it.
 

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  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
KayseeP said:
@Brink I've tried that. But since the computer is a beezy and doesn't count me as an admin I can't merge. and when I'm on as an admin I can't get to the internet.

@Gil777t Don't mean to sound moody here....But I'm not incompetent when it comes to computers. I know how to uninstall a program. and I have tried to uninstall it. It tells me that it can't access it because it's already deleted, or it can't access it or something. And when I try to delete it out of program files, it won't let me because it just...won't.
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The link is to a Malware Removal Forum to help you clean up your machine, but I am sure you know what is best. Good Luck
Gil777t
 

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@Gil. I went to there....it's just telling me how to remove it no matter where I go and anything else it tells me to do requires me to use the shortcuts
 

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This Add or Remove Programs entry corresponds to a program that is either malware, installs malware, or is bundled with malware.

It is advised that you uninstall this program from your computer due to the above reasons. If this program gave you the option to not install the malware or adware during setup, and you chose that option, then it should be safe to leave the program installed. Please note that not all programs listed here will actually be uninstalled when you attempt to do so. In situations like this it is advised that you ask follow the steps in this guide in order to receive help cleaning your computer.


Go to the link, click on the word guide, Scroll down the page and follow the directions.
Regards,
Gil777t
 

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I realize that I need to uninstall it!!!!! But it won't delete!!! I've gone into program files, control panels etc. It. Will not. Go. Away.
 

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That is why your there, to get help removing possible Malware so you can delete the program. Follow all the directions and then post your problem, they will help you fix all the corrupt files and then delete the program. In the paragraph below click on the word guide, scroll down the page that opens and follow all the directions.

This Add or Remove Programs entry corresponds to a program that is either malware, installs malware, or is bundled with malware.

It is advised that you uninstall this program from your computer due to the above reasons. If this program gave you the option to not install the malware or adware during setup, and you chose that option, then it should be safe to leave the program installed. Please note that not all programs listed here will actually be uninstalled when you attempt to do so. In situations like this it is advised that you ask follow the steps in this guide in order to receive help cleaning your computer.

The link is a Malware removal Forum. Do you want the help? This is what I have been suggestion during all of my posts. I believe your machine is infected. That is what I believe the problem is and all I can suggest. I wish you the best.
Gil777t
 

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    Hp c3307c slimline
Alright I understand now. Their directions for preparations before they give you help is hanging you up. Lets do this, go to this link Here. Join and then post the first post that you posted here in the All Other Software Forum there. They will lead you to where you should be with a little extra help. It will be a much easier process to follow.
Gil777t

I apologize for being thick headed and not understanding sooner
 
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