Windows XP Recovery has taken over my laptop!

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Hello jeff524

there is still a program in the list called Windows XP Recovery
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Its still there? Okay. Go ahead and attempt the uninstall through Add/Remove Programs. If the program remains after trying the usual uninstall routine, give Revo a try:

  • Revo Uninstaller

    • You can dowwnload Revo Uninstaller from here.
    • Information about how to use this program is provided on the download page.

    Let me know if you run into any problems in your next reply.
 
It looks like all I needed to do was delete it from the start/all programs list. It did not show up as a program in the uninstall programs list.

How did the last dds log look? Does everything appear clean? The only real problem that keeps happening is the typing lag previously mentioned.

thanks
 
Hello jeff524

It looks like all I needed to do was delete it from the start/all programs list
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Good stuff :bigthumb:

Does everything appear clean?
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It does :)

The only real problem that keeps happening is the typing lag previously mentioned
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I am not sure what could be causing this, but from what I can see it does not appear to be malware.

If you would like to pursue the issue further I recommend that you start a thread in the Microsoft Windows forum at our Sister site (What The Tech): http://forums.whatthetech.com/index.php?showforum=119

The tech experts over there will be able to give you some excellent advice.

Lets take care of the tools we used in the steps below:


  1. Please perform the following cleanup procedure

    • Double click on the OTL.exe icon on your desktop to run the program.
    • Once OTL has opened, click on the "CleanUp!" button.
    • Follow any prompts that you receive.

  2. Removal of Tools

    • You no longer need unhide or SystemLook. Please delete them from your machine.

  3. Your Adobe Reader is out of date

    • You can obtain the latest version of Adobe Reader from here, and the latest version of Flash Player from here.
    • For more information and links to Adobe updates and downloads click here.

    Once you have completed the above steps you should be good to go! If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask.

  4. Finally, please take the time to read through the information provided below:

    Enhance your System Security
    • For an excellent list of free anti virus software, free online virus scanners, free spyware detection/removal and free firewalls, click here.
    • IMPORTANT! Please make sure you only have ONE firewall and ONE real-time antivirus installed on your system. When using "on demand" scanners, first update the detection signature files, then disconnect from the internet and disable your resident security program before running the scan.
    • Once complete, remember to re-engage your resident security before going online.

    Web Browsers and Browser Security

    Firefox
    • Firefox is generally considered to have greater browsing security in comparison to other popular programs. You can download Firefox 4.0 from here.

    No-Script
    • If you use Firefox as your default browser, No-Script can provide additional security by preventing malicious scripts from being executed on your system.
    • You can download No-Script by clicking here.

    Internet Explorer
    • The newest version of Internet Explorer is available from here.
    • Please Note: IE9 is not configured to run on XP machines.

    SpywareBlaster
    • If you use Internet Explorer as your default browser, SpywareBlaster would be a valuable addition to your online security.
    • SpywareBlaster prevents malicious ActiveX objects from being downloaded onto your system.
    • You can download SpywareBlaster by clicking here.

    Web of Trust
    • When using search engines, Web of Trust provides you with an easy way of telling the good sites from the bad and is compatible with both Firefox and Internet Explorer.
    • Coloured symbols are displayed next to search results, giving you more confidence in the links you choose to click on: Green (To go), Yellow (Caution) and Red (Stop).
    • You can download Web of Trust by clicking here.

    Keep your Software Updated
    • Outdated software can sometimes have vulnerabilities that are exploitable by malware.
    • Check if there are available updates for your installed software with Secunia's Online Software Inspector by clicking here.

    Passwords
    • Learn how to create strong passwords by clicking here and test the strength of the passwords you already use by clicking here.

    General Reading
    Learn How To Combat Malware
    • Would you like to learn how to fight back against malware and help others? Enroll at the What The Tech (Formerly Tom Coyotes) Malware Classroom by clicking here.
 
Since this problem appears to be resolved this topic is now closed.

Glad we could help :)

Best wishes
JonTom
 
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