Fresh windows install

[DV79]

Ok so today i got fed up with my clogged up system and decided to reinstall windows and everything.
But as soon as i finished the basics, Windows + AV + several drivers. I found something odd which i never seen before.
Anyone knows why this is, or how i can change it?

 

[senseijtitus]

Seems like the windows is trying to MAP the C: Drive. But language is different. Cant say for sure. But is this happening every time you log into windows?

 

[DV79]

Seems like the windows is trying to MAP the C: Drive. But language is different. Cant say for sure. But is this happening every time you log into windows?

Its the dutch windows 7, i never had it before but today i suddenly ended up with 2 Program files folders after a fresh install.
Yes i have it every time when i login windows.
Everything seems to be working fine, but its annoying to see these duplicates

 

[senseijtitus]

You did format the C Drive completely before installing the new Windows version Right?

It is a 64 Bit version. Right?

If so, there should only be 2 program files folder. 1 normal Program files & 1 Program Files(x86) for 32 Bit programs.

I am not sure if this version had all the drivers streamed into the installation script. If that is the case, it is possible that some of the drivers may have not finished installation.

Check the Start up items. Click on Start + "R"(Without Quotes). Then type "MSCONFIG"(Again Without Quotes). Then click enter.

In the MS Config window, go to start up items and check if there is any start up program associated with CMD or Command file. Disable it and restart.

That should work if it is there. Let me know what happens next.

 

[DV79]

Yes I removed the partitions and formatted the drive during the windows install.
It's the 64 version yes.
I'm working with computers for more than 25 years, but this problem has me beat.

I did another windows install again and found out that it disappeared.
After installing avast free, Firefox and nvidia drivers, the same problem occurred.
So I'm thinking it's related to avast. But I'm not completely sure.
Does anyone has had the same problem? Or knows more about it?

 

[senseijtitus]

Hm.... Try installing Windows in another Drive other than C Drive. See if this happens again.

 

[DV79]

After looking into it some more, the 2nd Program files seems to be a ghost map, it only contain a map called avast sofware when you look at the popup which appears if you put the mouse cursor on it
Could it be an error in the partition table or something related to the avast installer?

 

[senseijtitus]

It could be an AVAST resdue file or start up file. If you can remove it, do that. Then restart and see if it is coming up again. If yes, uninstall AVAST and reinstall it after restarting.

 

[DV79]

when i try access the map it give the following error
Location not available.
C:\program files\avast software is pointing to a location that is not available.
The location can be a hard drive on this computer on in the network.

 

[senseijtitus]

Hm.... Try the Avast uninstall utility in safe mode and reboot. Then check if the folder is still there.
Here is the link.

https://www.avast.com/uninstall-utility

 

[DV79]

The Program files folder is still there, it contrains 0 files and 0 maps.
Yet when i open the folder, its "redirects"? to the real Program Files folder.
Only difference is that in the real one, avast software map is accessible, but in the "fake" program files folder, it is not.

I tried uninstalling avast with the uninstall utility and the map is still there.

 

[senseijtitus]

Hm. In that case, if you really want to get this folder removed, the best option would be to reinstall windows. Otherwise, use file shredder to try and remove the folder and any registry entry connected to it.

 

[DV79]

Sorry for the late reply, i've been pretty busy with work.
Well i already tried reinstalling windows 3 times, but avast keep creating the problem over an over.
I'm lost about what to do, since i never had this kind of problem before.

 

[senseijtitus]

I understand. Do one thing.

it's best to run Avast's removal tool I mentioned earlier in safe mode. After the removal, reboot with your network adapter disabled (or switch off your router) and run RegSeeker ( http://www.hoverdesk.net/ ).

Scan registry using the search term avast and remove any avast entries.

Reboot.

Then try a clean install of Avast. Well, my experience is with the free version. If you're using the paid version of Avast make sure that you've got license keys sorted out before you go ahead.


Lets see if this works.

 

[DV79]

Thanks, it didnt solved my problem though
I've fixed it though
a simple dos RD removed my problem, but its strange that windows couldn't do it for me.

 

[senseijtitus]

Great to know that. Dos works on the administrative level and in windows most of the administrative options are strictly controlled and inter connected. So any change using Windows GUI could be undone by another program inter phase running in the Background.

Any way. I am happy for your success at the same time feel a little bit sad for myself not being able to help you completely with it.

Hope this does not happen again.

 

[DV79]

Thanks for your time and effort, i appriciate it and you showed me some tools that i can possible use in the future if its needed.

 

[senseijtitus]

Thanks for your time and effort, i appriciate it and you showed me some tools that i can possible use in the future if its needed.

That's okay buddy. We are all here to help each other in need. Always happy to be of help in some way or another.

Take care.