regarding jholland's critique, I did not respond to the Feb 2007 post ,due to heart and lung failure.
In spite of everything, my computer is running with windows 2000 and still use HJT and...

The new HJT got rid of them, thanks lots
Joal

The last time I posted I took the computer in to be fixed, this time, made the assumption it was malware as I had no idea how it appeared, my wallpaper was gone, replaced by a type of search page. I...

thanks, found the one file, yet HJT still shows it, still unable to figure out how to remove the second after I click on it, and it comes up , strange how did this happen??
Joal

I will rename HJT, and would you explain how to manually remove these ?
thanks
Joal

below is log, HJT will not remove the two "24's" nor will killbox, ???

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA)
Scan saved at 11:05:00 AM, on 10/22/2008
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT...

I found the problem, it was 017 on the HJT log above.
got rid of it and used all utilities to clean
thanks
joal

thank you
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:09:31 PM, on 1/16/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)

Running processes:...

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:44:28 PM, on 1/14/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)

Running processes:...

Well, it completely crashed, and it had such a varity of things, then it let us know it was dumping memory.
At this point, it is going to our favorite person, the computer repair guy.
Thanks so...

My daughter's computer has been crashing
her HJT log is below
thanx

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:25:01 PM, on 5/31/2006
Platform: Windows 2000 SP3 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE:...

help please

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:38:26 AM, on 5/14/2005
Platform: Windows 2000 SP3 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running...

yes, it seems to have the memory of the A/drive, as it reads that it is healthy, yet I cannot find it, nor can I use a floppy.
thanks, still stumped,
do you know if this would occur by a hit from a...

After my computer crashed, I discovered I lost my A/drive.??
I should say it almost crashed, I rebooted into safe mode and ran all my spyware remover programs, and restored screen saver etc.
Yet...

Ok, I understand this, and now have a goal to change browsers.
Thanks all for this imput, and for all help
joal

I will check this out, meanwhile, one other question, how can one uninstall aol and get it all, I know basically to uninstall of course, and check C , yet it is so invasive, I am concerned about...

I had a mind set that one could sign on with aol, and somehow modifiy it, meaning not use all it's features.
uh, yes, I meant aol
I want to continue to use it, but would like to keep it contained...

How does one stay on line and without using their software? I make a living as a researcher, and want to change servers , yet I am not organized and don't know how to notify my clients from years ago...

Do you know if 017 is needed
also the blasted AOL toolbar
Aol is everywhere

I am still having a problem with my browser being changed, spyguard, spyware blaster and the beta tell me there are attempts to change it, so... I block or deny this action, but it still is...

I meant regristry value, I downloaded spyware blaster and it is it is now configured to keep my IE homepage, thanks tons, about to download the spyware guard.
I had spyware blaster before, how could...

yes, the wash index is now gone, and much thanks.
I do have another question, my home page keeps changing, so that I cannot get updates for adaware[lavasoft] and other programs that I need to...

Thank you, I did delete it from the registry, I am wondering if anyone would take a look at the log I submitted.
thank you
joal

groan, I deleted patches... I did remove it from add/remove, but will fix it from HJT
thanks for your patience
joal

Thank you, the file I am referring to is:
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServicesOnce: [washindex] C:\Program Files\Cookie Washer\washidx.exe "Administrator".
I have hesitated to update window for two reasons,...

I got rid of the cache and cookie washer, but can't get rid of this file , I went into add/remove and it still shows
joal

Thank you, I ran housecall last night but deleted it, I will download Panda, but did get this log hooray
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:13:19 PM, on 2/26/2005
Platform: Windows 2000...

:mad: I am not able to open HijackThis [new version] windows says that it will not recoginze script..??
I have a new PC, and had it customized cheap and windows professional came with it.
After...

That's great,thanks much the info provides a good start. I went to use the CWShredder and found another button applied somehow??? It took me to a free download of SpySubtract, which, is now owned...

I want to thank everyone for their help.
I uninstalled all of aol , and found old files that were redundant, no surprise. I did reinstall it, but it is running smoothly for now.
If anyone reads...

Thanks yes, it shouldn't be here, my firewall log shows many hits a day, also virus hits.
I think something is still there,

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 2:07:38 PM, on 10/30/04...

TotalDiskDrives=3
DiskDrive0=Floppy Drive A:
DiskDrive1=HardDiskDrive C: FreeSpace: 5601 MB , TotalSpace: 8024 MB
DiskDrive2=CD-ROM Drive D:
Processor=Pentium(r) III Processor
SysResources= 56%...

I checked O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VVSN] C:\PROGRAM FILES\VVSN\VVSN.EXE and then fix, looks like it reinstated itself.
AOL is cr.p , I agree, next year plan to buy another computer , and ask which way...

Thanks I deleted it, still having freezing problems, yet I get a warning that I do not have enough space, or too many programs running. I don't get this, as I should have enough memory.
like to...

Thanks, checked out the site, concerning the VVSN adware, will wait for Crunchie to confirm
joal

sorry, looks like everything was on,
forgot I rebooted
wanted to get it before it would disappear

Is this the new one!!..... if so thanks Crunchie, and thanks to those who contributed as well..... whoa....
joal

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 8:04:45 PM, on 10/26/04
Platform:...

well, I cannot download the updated HJT, fustrating, I have tried every site listed from this forum, and navigating is now difficult as my cursor is freezing constantly.
The AOL Optimized has...

Thanks much
the CWShredder looks good, I now have it, and have been updating spybot and adaware.
Will be trying to download HJT newest version, but need to keep up with updates and keep track ....

My computer is working great, and much thanks to you, I get a warning about
[bxxs5] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\BXXS5.DLL,DllRun

I deleted all back up files, on Hijack This, and also some...