Windows cannot find setup pif

If the job maid is gone, then there is an active malware and you need to run the antivirus system scan first and lock for the section concerned with viruses.

If the file cmd. If the problem is related to some virus, then it might try to defend itself from easy removal, and even after it was removed by the antivirus, the traces might be present in your system and preventing some common programs from an access and work. There might be a problem with EXE files associated to a virus program that are still unaffected after the virus was removed. After you reboot your system, your registry editor will be able to start and you can edit your registry. You probably want to compare the settings there to a working PC, or export from a working PC, or just do a system recovery rollback to back before you get infected.

Remove this file. If you have this setting s on your system, then the presence of this path is a sign of the infection. You need find somewhere the correct setting for drivers installed on your computer and change this line accordingly. Then the problem will be resolved. The other known malware is Backdoor. It places a hidden autorun in the root of every drive and spread with USB devices. You will need to enable the view of hidden files on your system.

Look for autorun. Try to protect your USB drives with known protection utilities. Or you can copy and paste it directly to avoid errors. Now, follow the instructions below:. Then, click Run the troubleshooter. Then, it will start to troubleshoot and fix the issue. If it still exists, here is the last solution for you. If the software has a desktop shortcut, you can right-click the icon and select Open file location. Then type another title for the file, and press the Return key.

Then, the issue should be fixed. Now after reading this post, you know 4 methods to get rid of it. Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to DaveM's post on September 9, Thanks for the assistance. I've tried this site but cant find anything that will help. Serves me right for having a file that belongs in the Twilight Zone.

I'll try again. Thanks again. This site in other languages x.