VDSLDR.exe problem- Help needed

Browntoa

is there anything you need to save on the laptop ??

Dells have a restore partition

When the Dell splash screen appears during the computer startup process, press and hold <Ctrl> and then press <F11>. Then, release both keys at the same time.
Note:
Some systems like Inspiron Mini 9 (910) do not support System Restore as they do not have <F11> nor any substitute.
If the key strokes are not working or you do not have PC Restore any more. You will have to do a manual reinstall. Click here for manual installation instructions.


3 In the Dell PC Restore by Symantec window, click Restore. Alternatively, press <Tab> to highlight Restore, and then press <Enter>.
4 When a warning message appears stating that all data will be lost, click Confirm, or press <Tab> to highlight Confirm and then press <Enter>.

The Progress window will appear. Once the restore process starts, Dell PC Restore by Symantec usually takes about 8 to 10 minutes to finish.

When the restore process is complete, the following message will appear:
The system recovery process was successful.
5 Click Finish or press <Tab> to highlight Finish and then press <Enter> to restart the computer.
The software is now installed as it was when the computer was first received.

Browntoa

windows 7 safe mode

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html#windows7


Using the F8 Method:

1. Restart your computer.
2. When the computer starts you will see your computer's hardware being listed. When you see this information start to gently tap the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly until you are presented with the Windows 7 Advanced Boot Options screen as shown in the image below.
   
   
   

   

   
   

   Figure 11. Windows 7 Advanced Boot Options screen

   
   
   
3. Using the arrow keys, select the Safe Mode option you want.
4. Then press the enter key on your keyboard to boot into Windows 7 Safe Mode.
5. When Windows starts you will be at a typical logon screen. Logon to your computer and Windows 7 will enter Safe mode.
6. Do whatever tasks you require, and when you are done, reboot to go back into normal mode.

another article

http://www.w7forums.com/safe-mode-t1497.html

*manda*

Browntoa wrote: »

windows 7 safe mode

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html#windows7



Using the F8 Method:

1. Restart your computer.
2. When the computer starts you will see your computer's hardware being listed. When you see this information start to gently tap the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly until you are presented with the Windows 7 Advanced Boot Options screen as shown in the image below.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Figure 11. Windows 7 Advanced Boot Options screen
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Using the arrow keys, select the Safe Mode option you want.
4. Then press the enter key on your keyboard to boot into Windows 7 Safe Mode.
5. When Windows starts you will be at a typical logon screen. Logon to your computer and Windows 7 will enter Safe mode.
6. Do whatever tasks you require, and when you are done, reboot to go back into normal mode.

another article

http://www.w7forums.com/safe-mode-t1497.html

I tried this with no luck, will try the above actions. As it is only 3 months old there is barely anything on it (thankfully) so nothing to lose! Photos are all backed up on laptop.

It is a PC not laptop that is broken though, presume the Dell advice is the same regardless?

*manda*

Hurrah it's finally letting me start in safe mode.

Browntoa

yes , same advice for PC/Laptop

as its in safe mode access system restore and go back untill way before the infection , then download malwarebytes again and run it

*manda*

Ok so how do I do the system restore- never had to use safe mode before.

I have the black screen with safe mode in the corners as an administrator : cmd.exe box. That's it.

I went with the 3rd option on the safe mode- networking and commands- hope that was right?

Wherryman

*manda* wrote: »

Hurrah it's finally letting me start in safe mode.

Perseverance with the F8 key paid off then, good luck with the restore.

This may help you.

Using System Restore in Windows
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/

*manda*

Wherryman wrote: »

Perseverance with the F8 key paid off then, good luck with the restore.

This may help you.

Using System Restore in Windows
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/

Thanks, its just rebooting now, didn't spot your ammendment for a while!

*manda*

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.44
Database version: 3888
Windows 6.1.7600
Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385
20/03/2010 23:47:48
mbam-log-2010-03-20 (23-47-29).txt
Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|E:\|F:\|G:\|H:\|I:\|)
Objects scanned: 234610
Time elapsed: 36 minute(s), 14 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 1
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoActiveDesktopChanges (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> No action taken.
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)


Ok so this is what I got, what do I do next?!

*manda*

Any suggestions as to what I do next greatly appreciated.

I am slightly less stressed now than 12 hours ago thanks to all the advice!!