Extract .cab files?

[smokin1]

That sure doesn't look like a Windows file to me..are you sure you got rid of the virus?

To answer you're question....
Winzip can open & extract cab files from the Win95/98/98SE CD-Rom. In Win98/98SE, 1 right click on the cab file you want to look at, then "View" 1 click left button. From there, just copy the file you need to the location of your choice. Also SFC can extract one file for you.

I would do a little reading on the virus you had, and make sure it is eradicated..what was it by the way?

[dkb]

Actually, I'm not sure that I don't still have it. I've run my virus software, and it didn't find anything...

Any suggestions?

[smoss62]

I agree with smokin1...doesnt sound like a WIN File.

What virus was it and what Anti Virus program are you using and when was the last time you updated it???

[dkb]

Well, this "virus" doesn't allow me to open any program other than explorer, so I couldn't use my regular anti-virus software. I used one on the web, at pcpitstop.com. It was updated 8/17, I believe.

[korgul]

Try going into safe mode and do a complete system scan.Make sure that you set it to scan all files. You also want to make sure that you have the latest and greatest virus definition file.

korgul

[Fingers]

Ditto, anything you could add to help identify the virus by name will increase your chances of getting help.

[dkb]

I rebooted into Safe Mode, but still couldn't run scandisk. I then booted into DOS, and ran scandisk from there. It didn't find anything.

Even from safe mode I still couldn't start my antivirus software...

I also keep getting this message:

Cannot find the file '[3' (or one of its components). Make sure the path and the filename are correct and that all required libraries are available.

Any suggestions?

[dkb]

Okay, I found a work around, and was able to run InoculateIT PE. It has detected the subseven virus.214 trojan.

[dkb]

Well, it detected and "deleted" the Sub7 virus, but my computer is still screwed up. Also, I've tried to run regedit, and that won't load either... What should I do?

[Philip1952]

Put a copy of your windows disk on your hard drive in a file of your choise. Then run system file checker from safe mode. To get to system file checker go. Start/programs/Accesories/System tools/System Information/Tools(TAB)/System File checker. Replace all files it shows as bad or corrupted. you won't have a cd-rom in safe mode that is why you need to put a copy of your windows cd on the hard drive.

[dkb]

How do I extract cab files, or search cab files?

I've recently gotten a virus, and it deleted a file called "qbhhfhsxvqdx.exe" which I guess is needed to open almost any application. I can't find this file on my system, and I'm assuming it's in one of the cab files... At least I hope it is. Any suggestions?

--Donovan
donovan@trumpetplayer.net