device manager

[Guest]

Hello,
After getting infected with Apropos and removing it - I have some problems
with my laptop. When I open device manager, there is nothing in it. When I
select start/settings/network connections, my local network does not appear,
although I can access it.
Any ideas what went wrong?
Thanks,
E Fassett

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

See if running the AproposFix tool below helps:
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14679793

Thanks to McCarthy for supplying the above URL. Note that the utility
referenced above removes a Malware reponsible for blank device manager.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Guest]

Thank you for the idea. The problem is I was directed to do a windows repair
by an HP support person and the process hung up and so I ended up having to
re-install windows. BAD. I saved your info in case it happens again.
Evelyn