MSXMIDI.EXE not found in registry

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I always receive the following 2 messages during system startup (Windows XP
Media Edition). This has been happening for the past year (I'm just now
having time to address the problems). I think this started last year after
updating my firewall and virus protection and running a subsequent scan. I'm
just an average user so I have limited knowledge of Windows programs but can
follow explicit instructions.

Window heading reads 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\services\msxmidi.exe' then below -
"Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\services\msxmidi.exe'. Make sure
you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file,
click the Start button, and then click Search."

After pressing "OK" the window changes to the following message (window
heading reads 'Desktop' then) - "Could not load or run
'C:|WINDOWS\System32\services\msxmidi.exe' specified in the registry. Make
sure the file exists on your computer or remove the reference to it in the
registry."

I already found the following information describing msxmidi.exe -
"CoolWebSearch parasite variant, identified by Kaspersky_antivirus as
TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.cw" but can find nothing about how to remove the
reference in the Registry.
 
GlennR said:
I always receive the following 2 messages during system startup (Windows XP
Media Edition). This has been happening for the past year (I'm just now
having time to address the problems). I think this started last year after
updating my firewall and virus protection and running a subsequent scan. I'm
just an average user so I have limited knowledge of Windows programs but can
follow explicit instructions.

Window heading reads 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\services\msxmidi.exe' then below -
"Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\System32\services\msxmidi.exe'. Make sure
you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file,
click the Start button, and then click Search."

After pressing "OK" the window changes to the following message (window
heading reads 'Desktop' then) - "Could not load or run
'C:|WINDOWS\System32\services\msxmidi.exe' specified in the registry. Make
sure the file exists on your computer or remove the reference to it in the
registry."

I already found the following information describing msxmidi.exe -
"CoolWebSearch parasite variant, identified by Kaspersky_antivirus as
TrojanDropper.Win32.Small.cw" but can find nothing about how to remove the
reference in the Registry.
Click to expand...

A good program to remove such malware is HijackThis. Word of caution
though... You will need to have a good understanding of your registy
settings. Do not delete anything unless you are sure you know what it is...

Download and run HijackThis from:
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

If you need help with this, post the log file after you run the program.

Regards,
Derek Sowa
 
Derek said:
A good program to remove such malware is HijackThis. Word of caution
though... You will need to have a good understanding of your registy
settings. Do not delete anything unless you are sure you know what it
is...

Download and run HijackThis from:
http://www.download.com/HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

If you need help with this, post the log file after you run the
program.

Regards,
Derek Sowa
Click to expand...

Actually, we request that posters *not* post their HijackThis logs in
the MS newsgroups. It takes a lot of time and skill to properly analyze
a HJT log and the OP will not get that here. There are special forums
set up specifically for the purpose of having experts look at
HijackThis logs. Here are a few:

http://www.aumha.org/a/hjttutor.htm - HijackThis tutorial by Jim
Eshelman
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42 -
another tutorial
http://aumha.net - forums
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5 - Spyware Warrior HijackThis
forum
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/

I particularly like the AumHa forum, but all of the above are good. Pick
*one*. Make sure to read the forum's posting rules first.

Malke
 
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