hijackthis log file

yes, but it won't run it. it says invalid command bob b

# At the command prompt, type in cd c:\windows\ERDNT then hit Enter
# Now type in dir and hit Enter
# You will see a list with one or more entries being like 3-5-2009
# Make a note of the most recent date
# Now type in cd 3-5-2009 or what ever is the most recent date that you noted down
# You should now have a command prompt that shows C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT\3-5-2009> or the date that you entered
# Type in batch erdnt.con and hit Enter
# The registry backups will now be copied into place
# Type in exit and hit Enter.

yes erunt is there but it won't run it it says invalid command

at the command prompt what happens when you type

>cd c:\windows\ERDNT enter (make note of the spaces)

it will not allow me to switch out of the windows directory. the only command so far that has worked is dir cd, chdir, and batch don't work bob b

copy for me exactly what you typed including the spacing at the command prompt and also what was showing up on the screen before the command prompt

the command prompt is c:\windows i tried CHDIR C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT I ALSO TRIED CHDIRC:\WINDOWS\ERDNT with CD I TRIED CD C:\WINDOWS\ERDNT AND CDC:\WINDOWS\ERDNT in the cases where i used a space in between it showed the new directory immediately on the next line then it skipped a line and went back to c:\windows the cases where i did not use a space showed the same directory immediately below

i have the full installation xp professional program on my d drive but i cannot shift to that drive either. when i try to change drives i get the same situation, it shows the change immediately below and then changes back after skipping a line. bob b

just type

>cd..

(cd dot,dot - no space )


what happens

it stays on the c:\windows directory

This is very strange….. try a reboot into recovery console again

ok

it reboots bob b

whats the status now?

it is sitting at the blue splash screen, the cursor is jumping around, disappearing and reappearing.