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Gyro

It WAS the InfoCentre thing I was originally referring to when I asked if you had uninstalled or just deleted it after you said you had 'removed' it. Now you've found the program folder I would just delete it and then run CCleaner for files AND register to sweep up any loose bits left over.

I've got a Sony Vaio VPCC, though running Win7 64bit, and there's no InfoCentre folder inside the Sony programs folder.

It does sound more like a regular Sony app though rather than one you installed yourself.

Maybe hold off on the deleting to see if any other suggestions.are forthcoming.

Did you get a 'Tools' CD or something similar when you bought it? If so it might be possible to reinstall it from the CD in case it was corrupted.

Gyro

That Sony folder seems to be where all the extra 'fat' that manufacturers slap onto their machines is located. When I installed Win7 I missed out all that stuff entirely and it was running fine - my only noticeable problem (if I remember right) was that I couldn't vary the screen brightness with Fn + F5/F6. I eventually had to buckle under and reinstall the lard! Apart from that though I don't think I've ever actually USED any of it.

p.s. By the way 'Anmeldung' in the program line you first quoted is, I think, German for 'Registration' - another thing I never do with my machines.

lovesgshp

Well, seem to be getting somewhere, as now up to 14 minutes plus on the scan., before it locks up again.
Now the problem is C:\ system volume information\restore.
Have deleted all the old restore points, restarted and gone from there. Think the last restore point, still has the old files in it?
Should i recreate a new restore point first and then try again?

Gyro

Did you try doing a disk check as waddler suggested, by opening a command window (as an administrator)?

The Command Prompt is at Start > All programs > Accessories.
Just right-click it and choose Run as administrator. - though I would suggest adding /f to the line.

You can see all the chkdsk options by typing chkdsk /? And pressing Enter

It's actually not a bad idea for everyone to run a diskcheck now and again.

lovesgshp

Hi Gyro
No, I did not run the chkdsk, as Waddler said only to run it if the MBAM scan went through OK with no problems.
Running it now.

Gyro

If you deleted the restore points by using CCleaner, it always keeps the latest restore point for safety.

To delete them ALL I think you have to do it in 'System Protection' by right-clicking on COMPUTER > then select System Protection > then Configure Restore Settings.
(or something similar in XP)

Thought - Maybe empty the recycle bin as well.

'nother thought - I've got a vague memory of one of these anti-malware progs being able to run, when malware is trying to stop it, by temporarily renaming the exe file (in this instance MBAM.exe) to a false name like OHCRAP.exe and running that.

(Don't forget to change it back though, or sometime, off in the distant future, you'll get a warning that "OHCRAP has found Win32.virus.kissyourbumgoodbye" - to which the correct response - after un-clenching, - will be - "Oh Crap!!!") :eek:

Can't remember though if it WAS malwarebytes that was being referred to.

Maybe someone else knows?

GunJack

mbam has chameleon mode for such purposes

lovesgshp

GunJack wrote: »

mbam has chameleon mode for such purposes

Is that on the free version and if so where is it?

GunJack

you need to browse to the C: > Program Files (x86 if on a 64-bit machine) > MalwareBytes Anti Malware > Chameleon and run the mbam-chameleon Application file, then follow the on-screen instructions in the command prompt window that will open.

Gyro

Thanks GJ

It also appears under 'Tools' in the opened MBAM program. (Now I know what I'm looking for) :beer: