netdaemon.exe is probably a nasty. Locate the file in Windows Explorer, right-click on it, and choose "Properties". Is there any company name/version information listed anywhere in the Properties tabs?
I'm not sure about "pcttptt.exe"; did you spell that filename correctly? pctptt.exe (note the single "T") is a legit file related to PCTel modems, but I find no info for the exact filename you gave.
If you suspect malicious infections, have a read through the threads in our Viruses, Spyware, and other Nasties forum for info on free utilities you can use to check for infections. If you do determine that viruses, spyware, etc. are the issue and would like help getting rid of them, please start a thread in that forum.
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DMR:I spelt the pctptt.exe wrong,so I guess this one is legit.
OK- that's what I thought. Let's assume that one is legit at least for now.As for the netdaemon,I did as you said n saw no reference whatsover to it... A nasty eh? Yes, sounds quite possible. I'm moving this thread to our "Viruses, Spyware, and other Nasties" forum, because I think that's the direction in which we might be headed here.
Please do the following so that we can get a "snapshot" of possible problem areas on your computer:
2. Download HijackThis: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program:
Create a new separate folder on your drive for HijackThis, move the program into thids folder, and run it from there. (Don't run HJT from within any Temp or Temporary Internet folder, and don't run it directly from your desktop.) Do not have HJT fix anything yet, only have it scan your system! Once the scan is complete, the "Scan" button will turn into an option to "Save log...". Save the log in the folder you created for HiajckThis, open the log in Windows Notepad, and cut-n-paste the entire contents of the log here. The log contents will tell us a lot about what "nasties" have crept into your system, and once we analyse the log we can tell you what to do from there.
Do the above, and we'll take it from there. :)
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Whomever you are,yer awesome for helpin my @$$ out man!
Oh, right- as far that that part goes: those of us who work here are just computer geeks who have no real life, so we volunteer all of our free time helping other people fix their problems. :mrgreen:
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Hey again DMR! I'll perform these actions within the next few days
Cool- post a HijackThis log when you get the time; as I said, it will give us a good idea of what you've got crawling around in your 'puter.as I have to do the conformist family christmas thing right now [img]http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Visuals/puke2.gif[/img] Need we say more?as for you ppl bein pc geeks,hell there's nothin wrong with that... You should see the how I get judged be it with my long hair n my hippy dress and views!
lol. I was only joking about the geek part- I'm really a patchouli-wearing, acoustic guitar playing old hippie who just happens to love computers. :mrgreen:
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You're welcome. Glad you were able to get it sorted, and thanks for posting back to tell us how you finally resolved the issue.
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