I know this sounds stupid but i cant get C:\ to run

[Nenners]

when i try to open the command prompt from xp's start menu or the run icon in the menu i get a window pop up that says

"C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe" and the big X with dialoge that states "Another program is currently using this file."

how do i regain control of my computer

Edited January 14, 2007 by Nenners

[ringfinger]

Looks like you might have a virus... W32/Bropia.F!worm.im

I would run a full system scan for all viruses/malware/spyware ASAP!

Attempts to use CMD.EXE are blocked on infected systems, and an error is displayed with this text -

cmd

(X) Another program is currently using this file.

[OK]

Link to virus description and symtoms

[Nenners]

that got er

thanks

it was vb.cc and a trojan horse

[ringfinger]

Ouch... well, at least they're gone now