gmackinnon

Thanks for your prompt advice. I have regained use of windows disc cleanup and defragmenter tools. Your suggested software picked up a few items that AVG anti spyware and Avast anti virus missed. Dr Web Cureit seems to be very good at spotting suspect stuff. I have checked the Windows site and have installed Windows Defender which keeps finding SettingsModifier:Win32/PossibleHostsFileHijack. Still working on system restore points going missing and access to Help and support from start menu.

Hello , just joined up. Since I installed System Mechanic Pro I have had several problems ( also got infected with malware ) Also used Reg Cure and have tried a few other utilities. Probably tweaked too many things. Using Windows XP Home on Dell Inspiron laptop. The following windows services do not work Help and Support System Restore Disc Cleanup Defragment tool Cannot run msconfig from Start button Computer running fine apart from these niggly problems , using other tools for defrag and cleanup.