Updating System Settings

Hi,

Everytime I start to boot up I get a Updating System
Settings window. It runs and runs and never does
anything. I escape past it. The I get this message:

C:/Windows/System/MIRKAI.EXE file corrupt. Reinstall and
try again.

Where do I get this file? Have you seen or heard of
anything like this?

I'm running windows 98SE.

Thanks for any help.

KC

Have you installed anything lately that would require that file? If not, run a full
system virus scan with a fully update virus app, preferably in Safe Mode or DOS.
Also check to see if you have any unwanted installed spywa
**It is pertinent to run the update for each program before running to be sure you
have the latest definitions.**
Download/run Cool Web Shredder from:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

For Info on Cool Web Search Variants:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Then download/install/run Ad-Aware to detect/rid of any other parasites/spyware that
may be installed. It can be obtained free from:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
After installing Ad-Aware, open it and click on the ref update to get the latest
up-to-date ref file, then run Ad-Aware and delete everything it finds.

And/or download/install/run:
Spybot - Search & Destroy:
http://security.kolla.de/index.php?l...&page=download
Run it at it's default settings until you learn an know more about it. Spybot S&D is
more of an advanced users tool and changing from the default settings can be
dangerous to the novice user. Items found in the default settings that are RED can
usually be safely removed. If you are unsure of a found item, do not remove it and
ask for help.

If you still have problems, download/run HijackThis from:
http://www.merijn.org/

Do not remove anything with it until you get advice on what to remove, HJThis will
list many apps that are needed along with the bad ones. Removing items listed
hap-hazardly without knowing what they are can/will create a royal mess. Read the
quick start here on how to create a log file that can be copied/pasted into a forum
that can provide assistance on removal of unwanted pests.
http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/#quick

Then post the logs to an appropriate NG here where they specialize in
spyware/hijacker removal:
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/

It's also a good idea to have a HOSTS file to block bad sites, scroll to HOSTS File
Manager he
http://www.mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/Software.htm

Another good app is SpywareBlaster which stops the badboys before they even get a
chance to install:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

--
Brian A.

Jack of all trades, Master of none.
One can never truly be a master as there is always more to learn.


"KC" wrote in message
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Hi,

Everytime I start to boot up I get a Updating System
Settings window. It runs and runs and never does
anything. I escape past it. The I get this message:

C:/Windows/System/MIRKAI.EXE file corrupt. Reinstall and
try again.

Where do I get this file? Have you seen or heard of
anything like this?

I'm running windows 98SE.

Thanks for any help.

KC

Start the computer in "Command Prompt", type=20
"scanreg /restore" and restore a previous registry.

Ben

"KC" wrote in message =
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Hi,
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Everytime I start to boot up I get a Updating System=20
Settings window. It runs and runs and never does=20
anything. I escape past it. The I get this message:
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C:/Windows/System/MIRKAI.EXE file corrupt. Reinstall and=20
try again. =20
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Where do I get this file? Have you seen or heard of=20
anything like this?
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I'm running windows 98SE.
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Thanks for any help.
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KC