I am missing my setup.exe and need help

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  1. drdave123

    drdave123 Member

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    Please help !!

    I got some sort of malware and had to delete the offending culprit (including setup.exe).

    However, in the process, I cannot put new programs onto my computer because it keep asking for a reference to the setup.exe

    Is there ANY way at all that I can go to a link to download a replacement for it ?

    Thank you :)


    Dave
     
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    Setup.exe isn't required to install ALL software and almost all programs come with an installer. So, you probably have more malware. Run ActiveScan.
     
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    Here is the thread that my computer say it is missing:

    c:\windows\system32\directxdll\svchost.exe

    Sorry I did not put it here earlier.
    Does this make a difference in your answer ?
    Please advise.


    Dave
     
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    Yes, my post means nothing now. :)

    Repair Windows with your recovery disc. If that doesn't work, reinstall DirectX.
     

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