All, I need help over here. I'm not sure how it starts but apparently all of my program files which are ".exe" extension can't run. When I run any files including winword or even explorer etc. it keeps popping up a dialog box saying "windos.exe not found". Hence I couldn't run any programs with .exe extension. When I open My Computer, then View then Option, File Types, it seems that "Application" registered file types has the following properties: File type details: Extension: EXE DL Content type (MIME): application/x-msdownload Opens with: WINDOS Another thing, there are three boxes on the right hand side: New Type , Remove, Edit of which only New Type is available to click. The rest of the boxes is DISABLED. So, I couldn't edit the file type properties. What should I do to modify these properties or what should I do next?. It seems like it's protected somehow. Any inputs? Really appreciate any responses. Mind is running on Win95. Thanks.

Hi, Try to locate the files32.vxd in your windows\system directory. If you find this file you're infected with the happy99 virus. If you are infected, i'll send you a fix for it. Do NOT delete files32.vxd otherwise your PC won't work anymore. Rene

Rene, I've got the following files in my windows/system directory: 1) Allmou32.vxd 2) Mcscan32.vxd 3) Vmm32.vxd Are these files infected? Thanks for the prompt response.

Could you send me the fix for files32.vxd. Thanks, E. D.

I can't get my .exe files to run either. Same problem as rosman. When I open My Computer, then View then Option, File Types, it seems that "Application" registered file types has the following properties: File type details: Extension: EXE Content type (MIME): application/x-msdownload Opens with: REQTKMNNYVC Same thing with the boxes...all are disable except New Type. I went to find files, and I did not find the files32.vxd Please respond either via e-mail, or via reply to this forum. Thanks a bunch.

I have the same prob. as others as I am unable to execute the .exe file in my computer and the error : This programm has performed an illegal operation and will be shutdown....I am tired of this nonsense....could u just guide me.......I have found vmm32.vxd file on search.....kindly guide me

running windows98, I have crashes started by mcscan32.vxd. Mostly trying to go throug pages on the internet in Internet-Explorer. Messages like with Ajit. I disabled McAfee systemscan, to get this far. No files32.vxd on my system, but loads of others! Any suggestion is welcome Thanks allready!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!