I can't access add remove programs, run mb or hijack this & it won't allow online scanners. what should I do to take off this virus?? its somekind of antivirus program

I deleted a the file desot.exe from windows system 32 it stopped the popups but I can't run malware ak me "open with and gives me some options : notepad, paint, ie, etc. something is wrong with the system 32. I can't access the control panel it states windows\system32 not found. What steps should I take to restore the file.

Welcome el_jack

If possible
Download this file, place it on the desktop
http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-avert/Fixswen.inf
rightclick on the file and choose install

programs should work now

Run Mbam update do a quickscan, take action on items found and post its log please.

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