himem.sys not found, could virus be cause?

[krouton01]

I was getting a problem with my himem sys either not being found or currupt my computer now only boots up sparatically other times it says windows protection error and makes me restart, i have directions on how to fix the problem but was wondering if the orgin could have been because of a virus or worm and weather i should be concerned or not.

Thanx for any help,
Krouton

[degsy]

Welcome :)

Check to see if it is there.
It should be in C:\Windows\

Have you ran a Virus Scan?

[krouton01]

i fixed the problem now i was just wondering what the possible cause could have been.

[degsy]

How did you fix it?

[Pancake]

Try taking out the memory stick and reseating it.If you have 2 sticks take one out for a while and run it then do the same with the other to see if one stick is failing.

[Paul_]

hello i dont knwo if this is where i put these kind of things but i have a little prob here ok.. awhile ago i was on the net and the pc froze so i try'd ctr+alt+delete but it didint work so i pulled the cord out from the back of the modem, now when i start my computer it goes to windows i see the desktop but only for like 4 seconds then it all goes black and i cant turn it off again it said that there was an error on config.sys and that himem.sys is missing or what ever...............i need help...................virus?.........do i need a new pc?.......how can i fix it?:(

thank you.
paul.

[Paul_]

P.s please email me if you can or just tell me on her

eastside_playa@hotmail.com
paul

[Pancake]

See if this is of any help.
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000425.htm