cannot see check marks in msconfig>startup tab and some other plac

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From: jim (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/08/04


Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2004 23:45:36 -0700


>-----Original Message-----
>After removing some spyware from an xp home pc, the
check boxes in
>msconfig>startup all appear unchecked, but in reality,
some are and some are
>not. When I try to check one no check mark appears.
This also happens in
>the photo printing wizard when selecting the pictures to
be printed. I ran
>sfc /scannow and a complete virus check; both neg.
>
>Does anyone have any idea what is wrong or what file may
be missing or
>corrupt?
>.
>Check in your device manager for problem drivers such as
the video card, which needs updating. Look in the Event
Viewer in the administrative tools in control panel for
any error or warning messages that relate to this.



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