MBR:\\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0\Partition4

[essexboy]

OK lets check the normal file that is missing

Is this file present ?

C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe

[BTS]

Yes, I see that file

[essexboy]

OK lets get windows to check it out now

From an elevated command prompt:

Go Start > All Programs > Accessories
Right click Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator"
In the black box that opens type the following :

sfc /scannow

Let wiindows do its thing and then try Defender again

[BTS]

After scan was completed, it says:

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
Details are included in the CBS.log windir\logs\CBS\cbs.log

[mchain]

It might help to attach the above log in your next reply.

EDIT:  Does Defender run now?

[essexboy]

OK knock me around the room with a wet kipper... The answer was in FSS and I missed it

The startup path is wrong

Download the windef reg file from the link below to your desktop
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/WinDefendVista.reg
Right click the file and select merge
Accept the warnings
Reboot

Now try Defender

[BTS]

When I click that link, it just gives me a window with a bunch of code. Not sure how to download the file to the desktop

[essexboy]

Right click and select "save target as..."

[BTS]

I don't have "Save target As", but I do have "Save Link As"

When I save it to the desktop, it is just as a txt file without the option to Merge

[essexboy]

OK here is a zip version download and extract to the desktop

oops wrong link

Then follow the previous steps

[essexboy]

Right link
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/73555776/WinDefendVista.zip

[BTS]

Great, that worked.

Now to the only other thing that I've noticed doesn't seem right.
When I go to start photoshop, also just noticed this for winzip as well, it keeps asking me to put in the serial number. When I put in a serial number, it asks again the next time.

[essexboy]

OK not come across that before .. I will see what I can find

Subject to no further problems   

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems 

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean  :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset  System Restore points:

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
  

  :Commands
  [resethosts]
  [emptytemp]
  [Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Remove ComboFix

• Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
  
• In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the "x" and "/") then click OK
  
  
  
  
• Follow the prompts on the screen
• A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button.  It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself. 

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that

• Go to control panel
• Select folder options (Appearance > Folder options in category view)
• Select the View Tab.
• Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
  
• Click Yes to confirm.
• Click OK.

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.

 Upgrading Java:

• Go to this site  and click Do I have Java
  
• It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point
 

• Go to Control Panel and select System
  
• Select System
  
• On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
  
• Select System Protection Tab
  
• Select Create at the bottom
  
• Type in a name i.e. Clean
• Select Create
  

Now we can purge the infected ones

• GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
  
• Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
  
• Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
  
• For a few moments the system will make some calculations
• Select the More Options tab
  
• In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
  
• Select Delete on the pop up
  
• Select OK
• Select Delete

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

Malwarebytes.  Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit

• Microsoft Windows Update

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide  How did I get infected in the first place ?

Keep safe  :wave: