For a couple of weeks I been having an error message come up post startup. It sais something along the line of ""C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL" could not be found". I've posted in one of the Windows forums not knowing what it was. Found out it was spyware and was told to delete it using hijackthis. It seemed to solve the problem, but now it's back. I tried using hijackthis again, but it came back again. Anybody know how to permenintly solve this problem?

Run hijackthis and post you log file here and i'll see if i can help you with it .

Hello again! Thought I'ld go to this forum since spyware seems more like an EI problem.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 8:42:49 PM, on 2/4/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADAPTEC\DIRECTCD\DIRECTCD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT HARDWARE\MOUSE\POINT32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\VERIZON ONLINE\WINPOET\WINPPPOVERETHERNET.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\OFFICE KEYBOARD UTILITY\1.2\OFFICEKB.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPZTSB07.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\OFFICE KEYBOARD UTILITY\1.2\MMKEYB.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\OFFICE KEYBOARD UTILITY\1.2\TRAYMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\OFFICE KEYBOARD UTILITY\1.2\OSD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\MICROSOFT SHARED\WORKS SHARED\WKCALREM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\PROFILES\BENJI\MY DOCUMENTS\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=mtgcom/welcome
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.blazefind.com/search_page.php
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer customized for Verizon Online
F1 - win.ini: run=hpfsched
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9C691A33-7DDA-4C2F-BE4C-C176083F35CF} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {71ED4FBA-4024-4bbe-91DC-9704C93F453E} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\IESEARCHBAR\IESEARCHBAR.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: @msdxmLC.dll,-1@1033,&Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: IE Search Bar - {71ED4FBA-4024-4bbe-91DC-9704C93F453E} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\IESEARCHBAR\IESEARCHBAR.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Auto-Protect] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE /LOADQUIET
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] C:\PROGRA~1\ADAPTEC\DIRECTCD\DIRECTCD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] point32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WorksFUD] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkfud.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Portfolio] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksSb.exe /AllUsers
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [a-winpoet-service] "C:\Program Files\Verizon Online\WinPoET\winpppoverethernet.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeadAIM] rundll32.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AIM95\DeadAIM.ocm,ExportedCheckODLs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [FLMOFFICEKEYBOARD] C:\Program Files\Office keyboard utility\1.2\OFFICEKB.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\hpztsb07.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CFJ] C:\WINDOWS\CFJ.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RunDLL] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL",Load
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [systray] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\A.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ScriptBlocking] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe" -reg
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
O4 - User Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
O9 - Extra button: Related (HKLM)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: AIM (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {41F17733-B041-4099-A042-B518BB6A408C} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/...eInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/s...sh/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/s...irector/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {6B4788E2-BAE8-11D2-A1B4-00400512739B} (PWMediaSendControl Class) - http://216.249.24.142/code/PWActiveXImgCtl.CAB
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex...trol_v1-32.cab
O16 - DPF: {A8F2B9BD-A6A0-486A-9744-18920D898429} (ScorchPlugin Class) - http://www.sibelius.com/download/sof...iveXPlugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.co...015.5835763889

Posted at www.computercops.biz by "BullDog"

I recommend spybot over adaware.......

Have Hijack This fix the following by placing a check in the appropriate boxes and selecting fix checked. Make sure all browser and all Windows Explorer windows are closed before fixing.

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Stationery\Blank.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
O2 - BHO: NavErrRedir Class - {A045DC85-FC44-45be-8A50-E4F9C62C9A84} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FFDF7C05-049E-CE0C-7C8D-B71697A211EC} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {71ED4FBA-4024-4bbe-91DC-9704C93F453E} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {D8E25C53-9508-4f5c-9249-D98D438891D5} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSURF022.DLL (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Clear Search - {947E6D5A-4B9F-4CF4-91B3-562CA8D03313} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SafeSurfingUpdate] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RunDLL] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL",Load
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [systray] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\A.EXE
O16 - DPF: {E8EDB60C-951E-4130-93DC-FAF1AD25F8E7} - http://cdn.climaxbucks.com/internet-...istIOcrack.CAB


Reboot and delete:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SSUpdate.exe <-- file
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL <-- file
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\A.EXE <-- file

NOTE: To avoid the risk of any of the above not being found due to them having the 'Hidden' attribute, first make sure that in Folder Options > View hidden and operating system files are set to show:
How to Show Hidden/System Files
http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html

Download Ad-Aware at http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download/
After installing AAW, and before running the program, update by using the Globe icon.
Shut down and restart Ad-Aware.
Now press "Scan Now", "Select drives\folders to scan" and select the active partition (usually C: ), then 'next', and let Ad-Aware scan your drives.
It will find a number of "bad" files and registry keys. Click 'Next' again.
Rightclick in that pane and choose "select all" and click 'next'.
It will ask you whether you'd like to remove all checked items. Click OK.
Finally, close Ad-Aware, and reboot.

So did they also teach you over there not to butt in when someone is helping someone ,because it just gets confusing ..........!!
And I recomend both Spyware removal tools !!

PantherAHA, a bunch of those aren't in hijackthis. Should I just delete all instances of BRIDGE.DLL, because there is also one under 02-BHO. What's this SSUpdate? There's nothing about that in hijackthis, but the file is in the SYSTEM folder, along with an uninstall.

If you want to continue to use IE with all of it's security shortcomings, I suggest you download spywareblaster from
here
it will prevent spyware from being installed to start with. Or, you can download & install Opera browser which has NONE of IE's vulnerabilities.

EDIT. Sorry, I quoted the wrong poster. :cry:

hmmm...you know what caperjack, I thought this was a forum where people could go to get help, had I known it was your personal forum for displaying just how obnoxious you could be I would go elsewhere...


SCYTH02:

That is from another board where the same problem existed. And the fix that was used to resolve it. But from what I have read all instances of bridge.dll should be deleted.

Like it or not !Go to any help fourm and butt in when someone is helping with a log and you will be told the same thing ,it just to confusing ! for me and the person being helped . Especially Me. LOL .Sorry I didn't smile when I told you last time !

run.dll bridge.dll error quick solution. (well it worked for me)
Download "Advanced Uninstaller Pro 2004" from www.innovative.go.ro
Run the "Start-up" feature & you have a choice of disabling or removing the Bridge.dll or removing it, along with other puter pains! You will end up with a cleaner, faster puter too. Many features with this program. Gosh! they will be offering me a job if i carry on!