http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2012/11/23/hacked-go-daddy-ransomware/

Hacked Go Daddy sites infecting users with ransomware

Users are getting infected with ransomware thanks to criminals managing to hack the DNS records of Go Daddy hosted websites.
That's not welcome news for the world's largest domain name registrar.

Thanks Robert There's an interesting article over here. I say may try at a later time.

it comes down to the fact non system drives letters can be easily changed using computer management(compmgmt.msc),but swapping system drive letters is kinda tricky.
did that but it not let me Change C: or D: as said it system in use.

But..I wonder if you are still able to run any previously installed programs?
Yes & No need to refit don't tell GOTD that I do that.

Thanks chazzo125 I did try Knoppix live to backup to USB & Try to Change the book.ini
not work & check drive size.

restore from backup partition image.

If you can't get everything running properly, I would get a Linux Live CD or ERD Commander and delete all previous Windows installations and do a complete fresh Windows re-install, though be sure to back up My Documents, Favourites and emails if you use Outlook or Outlook Express. You would then need to re-install programs. Some viruses require a complete disk re-format or even hard drive replacement.

As Robert says though, if Windows boots and runs fine with a changed system drive letter, you may just need to re-install some programs!

Still wondering about what caused the drive letters to change.

Reading your first post again you already tried repairing when you posted.
There's an interesting article over here.
It comes down to the fact non system drives letters can be easily changed using computer management(compmgmt.msc),but swapping system drive letters is kinda tricky.

So if your computer boots and runs ok now,there's no need to change the system drive letter.
(Imo apart from 7 ,Windows runs from any drive letter.And your CD/DVD Drive doesn't need to be D:\)

But..I wonder if you are still able to run any previously installed programs?

If not, the easiest way out would be to restore your machine with an image,unless someone comes up with a miracle solution
(or unless you're willing to do a lot of registry editing).

Thanks Suze Restore Point from Safe Mode. no not work try Dial-a-fix & SuperAntiSpyware

sfc /scannow Error during registration of C:\WINDOWS\system32\msdxm.ocx - The error returned is: Access is denied.(-2147024891)
Access is denied on most of PC no updates for 60 day try to update by download Access is denied when I try to run MICROSOFT WINDOWS MALICIOUS SOFTWARE REMOVAL TOOL
(KB890830)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881

"Access is Denied" error message when you try to open a folder no help to me?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307 How to install or upgrade to Windows XP

All check & A-V A-Spyware check for Roodkits done, Then try go to new fist time in C: ok but some files in D: so I move & reboot system not find so go to new.

Thanks Robert did try "Dynamic Upgrade" ,and install XP on top of itself.
To try to keep GOTD but got WINDOWS & WINDOWS.0 in C: so I go to new with XP SP3 slipstreamed cd try 5 times it rename my drives old was C: system D:DVD E:Backup exe ZIPS F:GOTD DOC's Backup Firefox so on go to new F:Be Come C: D:is not a DVD CD it a Hard drive? and most of WINDOS & System in D:was the old C:?

Hi hotdoge.
I'm not sure either about what you're trying to do.
IMO the best way to repair an existing XP installation that is still bootable and when 'system restore'and 'sfc /scannow' shatters,is to launch XP, put your XP CD into the drive and select Install->Upgrade. This will do a "Dynamic Upgrade" ,and install XP on top of itself.
You might not have this option with OEMs.Also you might need a XP SP3 slipstreamed cd.

If you don't have the option to do an upgrade (as with most oems),try to make or try to get your hands on a xpsp3 (slipstreamed) oem ,boot with it and try "R" again.
This should work.

DO NOT press 'R' if you do not see your existing Windows XP installation displayed.

Another option might be to 'downgrade' your existing XP installation first(to the SP version on your cd) .

Be sure to backup your important files first on external media!

hotdoge3 - I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to do, or fix, but I wonder if you could restore your system to an earlier Restore Point from Safe Mode. Or are you trying to upgrade from XP SP2 to SP3 with no luck?

how do I go to new in XP been ok befor but this time no good fist try I pick do R in the End look in C:\ I get WINDOWS & WINDOWS.0 so I try Format fist go Delete Press D now L next ENTER > Install to C:\ but it goes to D:\ so retry and pick C:\ it goes to F:\ & C:\ at the same time try 5 times no good see log
WP32 - Hidden File: C:\boot.ini
WP32 - Hidden File: C:\IO.SYS
WP32 - Hidden File: C:\MSDOS.SYS
WP32 - Hidden File: C:\NTDETECT.COM
WP32 - Hidden File: C:\ntldr
WP32 - Hidden File: D:\WINDOWS\WindowsShell.Manifest
WP32 - Hidden File: D:\WINDOWS\system32\cdplayer.exe.manifest
PS my Backup files are ok in C:\ was F:\ How do I fix this Thanks. !!

hotdoge3 - I found the discrepancies in the links. The first one, on vulnerabilities in .pdf applications, should be http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Vulnerabilities-in-several-PDF-applications-833449.html

The post on Firefox first blocking, then unblocking the MS extension is just missing a hyphen: http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Firefox-blocks-then-unblocks-Microsoft-add-on-832309.html

hotdoge3 - the first link, to the h online story on pdf vulnerabilities, and the link to the story on Firefox blocking/unblocking the MS add-on, lead to 404s. Not sure why, as the pdf story, anyway, is still up over there, and the other links are ok.

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Vulnerabilities-in-severalPDF-applications-833449.html

Vulnerabilities in several PDF applications

http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39582320,00.htm

Scareware is bad for your PC and your pocket - but the fake security warning messages popping up on your screen are only the most visible part of a complex scam.
http://www.h-online.com/newsticker/news/item/Washington-and-Microsoft-sue-fake-anti-spyware-vendors-737513.html

http://secunia.com/advisories/37049/ > Foxit Reader Firefox Plugin Memory

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Adobe-closes-29-vulnerabilities-in-Acrobat-and-Reader-828796.html

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Firefox-blocks-then-unblocks-Microsoftadd-on-832309.html

Firefox blocks, then unblocks, Microsoft add-on see Post on
how-to-remove-microsoft-net-spyware-extension

http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/Lost-Found-Botnets-Rescue-CD-Calculators-Flickr-and-Online-Banking-826382.html

API Key used to authenticate API requests from applications has been crackedPDF and posted online. Due to a vulnerability in the signing process, attackers can generate valid signatures

As I understand, we are entitled to free upgrades for a year, so you may be able to contact AVS and ask them? GAOTD says no support or upgrades, but we are getting the upgrades, maybe we can get the support too!

-Mario

I succeeded to finally get AVS DVD to Go 2 (Beta) registered.

However it still does NOT close properly and does other strange things.

In the discussions within the AVS DVD to Go 2 (Beta) page, people stated that it had been corrected.

However the 3 files I downloaded from GOTD at different times are the exact same length and I installed the most recent of the 3. I waited throughout the day until I knew there would be the latest version.

it's not possible anymore to download AVS DVD to Go 2 (Beta) from GOTD and from AVS 4you.com it still says version 1.5.

Where can I get the latest updated version?