i cannot open any program wheb i boot windows up

[maddogl]

So as the title says it boots up fine and i cannot open up any program i double click and wait if i try do this on the task bar it will have the loading circle and will not even allow me to turn the pc off without holding the power button i cannot reinstall windows for one reason that i don't want to say but if it is needed i will do so.

edit: sorry about spelling i posted this using my phone so i am still getting used to it

[SirReallySam]

True starting in safe mode and TRY to run something like Malwarebytes I think you COULD have a Virus or something.

[maddogl]

Will that run in safe mode?

[GoodBytes]

It should.

What Windows do you have? And just so that we don't waste anyone time, is it genuine? If not, then that's your problem.
If malware bytes can't run, or doesn't find anything:

 -> Take you system back in time before the problem started. with Windows System Restore (boot from Windows disk > repair > System Restore). Your personal files won't be affected. But backup whatever you worked on last, just in case, if anything of importance.

 

 -> Replace SATA cable, it might be damaged.

[maddogl]

It should.

What Windows do you have? And just so that we don't waste anyone time, is it genuine? If not, then that's your problem.

If malware bytes can't run, or doesn't find anything:

 -> Take you system back in time before the problem started. with Windows System Restore (boot from Windows disk > repair > System Restore). Your personal files won't be affected. But backup whatever you worked on last, just in case, if anything of importance.

 

 -> Replace SATA cable, it might be damaged.

i kind of deserve the kick to the balls i am gonna get it is not genuine as one of my dads friends built it for us and it was £229 for good spec so i knew something was wrong but just let it pas bout half a year later it said it was not real we tried to contact the guy but it was like he had gone of the face of the planet i know it's not right but it's what i have to keep me going i have also not had the problem till recent but i could restart my pc and it be fine. i am running a malwere bytes thingy now and well i need to get my sh!t into gear and do one of theses a week 20 mins in and 36 things found i am gonna do an avast after that just to be safe

[Shrubpig]

I would format and do a clean install of windows.

[GoodBytes]

Yea. Never used non-genuine Windows. In most cases, they inject in Windows, malware, viruses, and/or key logger. They are even, people with a bit more time in their hands, actually embed viruses, malware or a key logger to system files. As it's embed to the OS, it by-passes any anti-virus and anti-malware scans.

 

All hope isn't lost (beside the fact that you need to format and re-install Windows).

 -> If you are a student, you can get Windows at a nice discount. Sadly, it's upgrade, you need a genuine version of Windows XP or Vista or 7 somewhere in your house, which you'll chose to no longer use, as per the license agreement (you don't need to install the old Windows first, you can do a clean install with the upgrade license). Check out Microsoft online store student section for prices: http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/cat/ThemeID.30273200/categoryID.64543200?icid=home_rot4_students_deals

 

 -> If you are student and your college or university department is registered to MSDNAA/Dreamspark, then you have Windows XP Professional, Vista Business, 7 Professional and 8 Pro in both 32 and 64-bit flavor, FULL, for free, ready to be downloaded. Pick the one you prefer, and voila!

 

 -> If your not a student, you can buy Windows 8 OEM, and agree to the Personal Usage license agreement (free) after you install it: http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx, which will turn your Windows 8 OEM into retail, and can use it without selling it to someone. So double win.

 

I hope this helps... at least a bit your wallet