I have downloaded a free firewall from pc tools, pc still very slow, but seems a little faster for some reason.

Thanks Crunchie, but no it did'nt work.

It just says "your network administrator is managed by group policy" or words to that effect, strange because my firewall was working ok a few weeks ago.

Thanks crunchie, Ive even done a search of the pc and it does'nt find Norton, strange ha ha.

as you don't know why the pc is still slow, I have no idea whatsoever, so as long as I don't have any...

Hi,

I have removed the folders you suggested, however, I cannot find norton360 in my add/remove or anywhere else, I thought I had deleted that some while ago.

As for defragmenting the hard...

Adobe
Ahead
Alwil Software
Apple Software Update
ArcSoft
AVG
AvRack
Belarc
blueyonder IST
Common Files

Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX
Adobe Reader 7.0.8
Apple Software Update
ArcSoft VideoImpression 2
AVG Free 8.5
Belarc Advisor 7.0
BOSS Fonts Manager
Critical Update...

Hi,

Only a teeny bit faster, still unable to get firewall on. I need to go now, will check on replies in a couple of days when I get home, heres the new HJT Log:-

Logfile of Trend Micro...

Here's the Eset Log:-

ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK
# version=6
# iexplore.exe=7.00.6000.16876 (vista_gdr.090625-2339)
#...

Ok, finally got new results:-

Mb Log:-

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
Database version: 2867
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

28/09/2009 19:03:08
mbam-log-2009-09-28 (19-03-08).txt

Thanks for your patience, I have uninstalled the previous Antimalware I had, and re-installed the new one, currently doing a full scan! will get back to you with logs asap. Thanks

AArrgghhhh I've just spent ages trying to open my AntiMalware programme again, and for some reason I can't open it again, Ive tried clicking the above link to update but the link does not work "File...

Thanks, Monitor not jumping as much now, but PC very very slow!

As requested:-

mbna log:-

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.40
Database version: 2590
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

sorry i don't recall when the monitor started going crazy it was a couple of weeks ago. it seems not to be happening as often today, Im more concerned about not having a firewall working, though as I...

Hi, been reverted back here by Caperjack,

A few weeks ago, I recieved your help cleaning my pc of what I thought may have been a virus (it was a fake), thanks for dealing with that for me, ...

ok thanks.

A few weeks ago, I recieved the forums help, ref a fake virus, thank you for cleaning up my pc, but since then, I am unable to get a firewall running, and just lately my PC Screen is going absolutely...

Thank you ever so much Judy and Crunchie.

Done as requested Judy, Log:-

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 20:48:39, on 10/08/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00...

my search revealed a few files and folders with the phrase Symantec in them but no Norton ones, here's the HJT log:-

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 18:08:37, on 10/08/2009...

just started searching and there are some symantec things showing up.

hi Judy Thanks, I have removed the things you said, I do not have norton any longer, I have'nt used that for a long time, and when directed to the link you gave for the removal tool, theres a list...

new mbam log:-
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.40
Database version: 2590
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

10/08/2009 14:20:44
mbam-log-2009-08-10 (14-20-31).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|)...

Thanks again, Sorry I didnt use the link you gave, I have been very busy today, but will follow your instructions tommorow, many thanks for bearing with me.

Thanks for responding. I scanned with the Anti-malware and did what it prompted me to do, and when finished it said infections are quarentined. heres the log:-

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30...

Recently, my AVG security showed a warning, when I opened up the AVG apparently my Email scanner is no longer active! (I don't know why)
plus, I kept getting a pop up telling me my Computer is...

Im not sure whats happening, but I'll use firefox for the time being.

My windows internet explorer is very very slow, I remove all temp files every night, I defragment often, I don't have any viruses (well my security says I have'nt) lol, my pc is scheduled to do full...

Yes everything seems to be running fine now. Thanks again

Thank you very much, everything appears to be back to Normal now. Icons have gone off desk top too. very much appreciated:)

Thanks, done as suggested:-

ComboFix 08-11-14.01 - Tracey 2008-11-16 16:15:22.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.42 [GMT 0:00]
Running from: c:\documents...

I have done all the above, could not find anything to do with norton in my add/remove panel, so did the system check as recommended, found 18 Norton associated things and deleted them, there are 3...

Hi,

Thank you so much for all your advice, I install Norton 360 6 months ago, but my PC went really slow over a period, so some one suggested to get rid and install Avast! which I did, since the...

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30
Database version: 1400
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

15/11/2008 20:34:33
mbam-log-2008-11-15 (20-34-33).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned:...

Hi, Sorry if I post this in wrong section I have just registered. I was alerted that I had a Trojan Virus this morning, and when I did as the alert suggested (delete), my PC automatically closed down...