No, I haven't encountered this issue before.
No, I haven't encountered this issue before.
I'm certain my computer conceals malware somewhere, but I'm unsure where. I'm using Windows 7. One day the PC stopped launching Windows Explorer and instead opened with a command prompt at its smallest possible size. I checked the registry and fixed Explorer, but the command prompt size remains unchanged. I removed registry settings to start over, adjusted properties manually, yet nothing happens. Whenever a program opens a command prompt, it restarts to the tiny size, clearing all previous entries and leaving just one line. It wouldn't bother me except when trying Dev C++, where I can't see any results. If anyone has suggestions, please share—I'd appreciate it. Also, if this is in the wrong forum, I apologize and will move it there promptly.
Using Avast and MalwareBites is a solid choice. No visuals included. Perhaps exploring a virus removal technique from a YouTube video could be beneficial—though it involves more detailed steps.
Run Autoruns to identify the initial components of your system. Employ Spy Hunter to uncover advanced malware or disruptive registry changes. Manually eliminate any threats found, as SpyHunter needs payment for its removal services but provides full transparency for self-remediation.