| 16 Ebomb, on Thursday August 21, 2008 10:20:55 PMHere is how to do it. Its already been posted, but this is the definitive answer:
-Search your drives for *.bmp
-Find the one that matches your background
-Note the last 3 characters before the .bmp - mine was called phccekj0e3cn.bmp
-Search your drives for the last 3 characters noted in previous step. in my case i searched on *3cn
-This search resulted in 4 files for me.
-Go to your task manager, look under the processes tab, and find the process that matches the name of one of the files you are trying to delete (the .exe file)
-end the process - mine was called lphccekj0e3cn.exe
-delete all files found in your search
-reboot and you should have your display tab back for background right-click -> properties
-if you do then you are good to go. set your background and don't let other people who have no clue (most people) use your computer Reply to Ebomb | 24 pramod, on Friday August 22, 2008 09:34:14 AMHi Ebomb,
Thank you so much man...... thanks a million.... thanks a trillion.... thanks a lot. I could fix the problem completely. Now no virus. I got backthe desktop and screensaver options in desktop properties window. Your method really worked..... Thank you buddy... be in touch..... can I get your personal email id.... mine is attitude_dedication@rediffmail.com.
Thanks once again and take care.. Reply to pramod |
| 25 chris, on Friday August 22, 2008 09:58:08 AMI wanna kiss you.........your info about blue screen virus worked a treat Reply to chris |
| 33 bsmon1, on Saturday August 23, 2008 05:18:08 AMVery helpful ebomb, you da man, or woman, or whatever, but thanks, i appreciate your instructions, and it seems to have worked.... it was very frustrating having that crap when i logged on every time, but you saved the day...
thx again, dude... Reply to bsmon1 |
| 50 Elizabeth, on Monday August 25, 2008 01:07:08 PMGot the same problem over the weekend; followed your instructions, removed the .bmp file and, voila, problem solved. Wow, that was a REALLY annoying problem. Thanks so much! Reply to Elizabeth |
| 51 Elizabeth, on Monday August 25, 2008 01:08:01 PMGot the same problem over the weekend; followed your instructions, removed the .bmp file and, voila, problem solved. Wow, that was a REALLY annoying problem. Thanks so much! Reply to Elizabeth |
| 54 cal, on Tuesday August 26, 2008 03:31:05 PMHey dude Thanks for the advice but im still stuck:'(
Basically i can see the file in the *.bmp place where im searching but whenver i go to delete it
it says cannot delete: cannot read from the source or disk or sumut
any suggestions dude
any help would be greatly appreciated xx:( Reply to cal |
| 73 Frustrated, on Friday August 29, 2008 01:53:33 PMHello, I've been googling everything, I've done all the instructions given out there, except for downloading anysoftware, because I can't get to the internet, I've done the tskmgr instructions and deleted the files, I've restarted in safe mood and disabled turn off system restore, I've run avg after deleting from registry files and search my entire computer and it found those trojans even after I deleted from registry and taskmgr. So when it showed that AVG asked if I wanted to remove I said remove, so I'm thinking it's gone, I can't find anymore of those files. However I did the policies thing for desktop to be enabled again, I changed my desktop and my screensaver went back to what I had before Antivirus, I restarted my pc and boom that message in the middle of my desktop is still there.
It wont go away, I can't connect to internet or anything.
What am I missing what am I doing wrong???? Reply to Frustrated |
| 74 3@NiL, on Saturday August 30, 2008 09:05:10 AMHey ebomb, thnks mate for the solution. Although i did find a solution earlier where u had to change the registry value , it was just a temporary solution and every time i restarted the problem would resurface. but with ur solution the problem has been solved for good. Thanks once again. Reply to 3@NiL |
| 90 Ann, on Monday September 8, 2008 03:19:21 AMI did everything.. but when i got to the task mgr part.. i couldnt find the process to turn off. Nothing fit the searches i found. But i deleted everything in the search that came up. However, my Background tab still does not show. What do i do? Reply to Ann | Ok Ann, pls follow the below given info
The first time this thing runs it changes entries in your registry to hide the 'Desktop' and/or 'Screen Saver' tabs
-In the registry navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
-delete entries 'NoDispBackgroundPage' and/or 'NoDispScrSavPage'
Check out your display properties again, they should be back to normal.
Empty your recycle bin to get rid of it for good
Rebooting at this point is probably a good idea.
Melisio Mascarenhas
India Reply to mikethedike | 95 Ana, on Wednesday September 10, 2008 05:48:53 AMI read the instructions you provided to remove the annoying background screen, however i wish i would have read this before i installed an anti virus software the removed the annoying screen and the pop ups forcing consumers to purchase their product. I now have the screen saver problem that appears when computer is idle advising there was an error in the installation of a new software and it names all these files and suggest a reboot. The computer appears to be rebooting but it is not. Its like some sick persons way to annoy you with a screen saver that is an eye soar. So my question is how do i get rid of this and i know you have posted directions several time sorry if i am not getting it. Each time you posted it you ask that we look for the original file or even a file with bogus numbers. When i do the search for the file .bmp it pulls of 1400 files of pics which i totally understand. What i dont get is which file it could be if it is in that section or did i miss my chance when the anti virus software i installed deleted it. I just want to change the background on my computer and take the screen saver off. I dont have these tabs and maybe i was just fast reading but it appears to be a problem that is linked. Also i dont mean to sound like an air head but a little fix it for dummys instructions would be helpful. I also want to point out this is sad i can not fix it my self as i did get an associates degree in IT. Maybe it was not the major for me but i am very fasinated by it. Reply to Ana |
| 96 Ann, on Thursday September 11, 2008 01:35:12 AMThanks! it worked. i have my bg back now Reply to Ann |
| 100 Gratefull !!! Very, on Saturday September 13, 2008 06:13:45 PMThanks, I followed Ebomb and your instructions and I got rid of it completelly....after 3 days of downloading all sort of crap.
Thanks again!!! Reply to Gratefull !!! Very |
| 113 Grateful, on Thursday September 18, 2008 10:26:31 PMThank you sooooo much I had this damned thing for a few days before I finally found it, but still had the issue with the background you made it sooo simple, but one last thing. Every time I click anything in an webbrowser I am redirected to other pages that have nothing to do with what im searching for. any clues?
Thanks
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| 130 Mike, on Tuesday September 30, 2008 11:52:58 PMI tried to do the following:
-In the registry navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
-delete entries 'NoDispBackgroundPage' and/or 'NoDispScrSavPage'
and now I have no desktop just a blue screen. Can anyone help? Reply to Mike |
| 142 Help, on Friday October 10, 2008 11:55:35 PMHey i cant find registry what is it Reply to Help | 147 Steve, on Wednesday October 15, 2008 11:00:15 PMClick Start -> Run -> Type regedit
Be careful. You can screw your entire computer up. Reply to Steve |
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| 99 Gratefull !!! Very, on Saturday September 13, 2008 06:08:43 PMThanks, had the same problem. I followed your instructions and was able to get rid off the stupid virus!!!
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| 104 nomad, on Tuesday September 16, 2008 02:59:39 AMHi EBomb
So far so good but I cannot see the file in task manager.
i have deleted the files from search. But it is still on my desktop.
Please help there are no similar files in Task Manager and I dont want to stop something that I am not sure of.
Nomad Reply to nomad |
| 106 matt022, on Tuesday September 16, 2008 03:22:36 AMHey i had the same problem and ebomb your directions helped me thx.
but now something strange has happened with my browser
anytime i Google search something
and click on one of the search links it redirects me and takes me to some worthless shady website
the only way i can access websites is by typing in the url
my internet is also running very slow now
i get the feeling some form of spyware is still in my comp and using my net
any help would be greatly apreciated !!!
thank you!!!!!! verymuch Reply to matt022 |
| 108 taniaaaaa, on Tuesday September 16, 2008 11:35:08 AMJust wanna thank u SOO much it really scared me when i got that BSOD! thought i had a scaryyyy viruss!!! but following ur step by step instructions couldnt have been easierr to remove that stupid screensaver! you're a legendd!! thanks again!!! Reply to taniaaaaa |
| 114 Reyna, on Friday September 19, 2008 12:30:09 AMHow do you search your drivers? Reply to Reyna |
| 133 jenn, on Monday October 6, 2008 12:41:47 AMPLEASE HELP!! im having the same problems as everyone else. i think i may have a virus. my screen savers is now all white. last week it said the same message that the other people were talking about. I AM VERY NEW to computers and have no clue what you are talking about. is there any way you could give a bit more detailed instructions? I have tried searching in drives for .bmp & the only thing that comes up are pictures of different screen savers and other s. savers things ive never seen. i dont see any.bmp after the files. please help Reply to jenn |
| 134 jenn, on Monday October 6, 2008 12:41:28 AMPLEASE HELP!! im having the same problems as everyone else. i think i may have a virus. my screen savers is now all white. last week it said the same message that the other people were talking about. I AM VERY NEW to computers and have no clue what you are talking about. is there any way you could give a bit more detailed instructions? I have tried searching in drives for .bmp & the only thing that comes up are pictures of different screen savers and other s. savers things ive never seen. i dont see any.bmp after the files. please help Reply to jenn |
| 140 Weed, on Friday October 10, 2008 02:19:49 AMThanks man - thanks so much - you saved me lotsa grief. Reply to Weed |
| 143 dex, on Saturday October 11, 2008 04:59:48 PMThe bmp file doesn't show up in my search? Reply to dex |
| 145 retfam, on Sunday October 12, 2008 07:10:43 PMYou resolution would probably be great, but my task manager is disabled. Happen at the same time this lovely virus appeared. Any suggestions? Reply to retfam |
| 146 dex, on Sunday October 12, 2008 07:23:01 PMMy task manager is also disabled Reply to dex |
| 156 yoyi, on Thursday October 23, 2008 04:07:55 AMThanks!
mine was phcelhj0e1e1 Reply to yoyi |
| 158 psha84, on Sunday October 26, 2008 03:42:01 AMHye i just got the same mssg as others. now my problem is i duno wer to start...wer do i find the drive...i mean wer to click got im so helpless nw...just got this notebook 2 month ago n now it's damn slow!! please helpppp Reply to psha84 |
| 161 manushyamrigam, on Friday November 7, 2008 12:44:10 PMThanks a lot for your precise advice. keep it up buddy! Reply to manushyamrigam |
| 181 TheVinMan, on Saturday February 7, 2009 09:55:09 PMEbomb
Let me tell you what happened to me and maybe you can help me and also give a warning to others.
I consider myself to be pretty careful when downloading anything onto my pc. Well it just so happens that a volcano is about to erupt in Alaska so I wanted to find live web cam coverage. So I was lead by Google to what looked like an authentic web site When I went to down load the viewer that was required to view said video the normal Norton warning you could be downloading a virus ect ect ect. came up.
after installing the viewer well you guessed it every Trojan and worm you can imagine. I was majorly infected after many different virus sweeps the system seams to be clear, however I am left with a blue screen and can not load any background or wallpaper and all I have read here and tried to find bmps and check the reg edit for the suggested codes I find none if you can suggest any thing else I would appreciate it. Reply to TheVinMan |
| 189 d, on Wednesday March 11, 2009 05:22:39 AMThis isn't working for me!
When i search for *.bmp i don't get anything like what you got, so i can't follow the instructions. no long weird filenames. Reply to d |
| 193 Bush_sucks, on Sunday April 5, 2009 08:38:48 PMHey, umm Ebomb... yeah I'm pretty sure ur thing works but when i open the display properties I can't change the desktop theme and i can't even click on the wallpapers, so i don't know what the *.bmp thing is so yeah... hope you can reply soon i need help! Thanks Reply to Bush_sucks |
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