Ok so FIRST of all, my computer decided it didn't like Paint, Calculator, Sound Recorder, the recycle bin, etc. and deleted all of them. They're just gone. Also, my search doesn't work properly. Ctrl Alt Delete doesn't work. All Programs won't load from the start menu. I can't shut off or log off or switch users from the start menu. And it doesn't tell me how much battery power I have left. And the sound icon is gone from the bottom right too. Also, I can't change the desktop wallpaper or screensaver.

Help! It's having issues!Virus/spyware/adware most likely. Use free scanners readily available before proceding further.

Jusst by chance do you use AIM, Messenger, Kazaaa or some other P2P client?Yeah sounds like its Riddled with a virus.

Run a scanner

R0SSI've run McAfee virus scanner about 3 different times since things started happening and nothings gotten picked up. I don't know of any free virus scanners that work well.

As far as adware and the like, I have Ad-Aware.

I used to use Kazaa but I use Limewire now. I have AIM that I use very RARELY, but I do use MSN messenger a lot.
your P2Ps are fine i USES them and nothings happened.

Try running Microsoft Anti-Spyware it seems a good program and might get some stuff the rest cant FIND.

If you have XP that is.

R0SS

Looks like you need to do a clean install to a freshly partitioned and full formatted drive, and then make a drive image to restore with in future.

AVG is a good freeware Anti-Virus program and you also have a choice of freeware anti-Trojan programs, AdAware SE, SpyBot SD & SpywareBlaster are the ones I use.

If you LOOK at the Freeware section on the link below you'll find these and more.

Calc '98 is far superior to the Windows offering.

Audacity is better than Sound Recorder and Xine is a free DVD player.