Unzip HJT into it's own permanent folder before doing anything in order for it to create backups. (Not a temporary folder or directly on the desktop & not directly on your hard drive). Close all (browser) windows & rescan with hijackthis. When the scan is finished place a check in the box to the left of the following entries & click 'fix checked' :
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...rch/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus...//www.yahoo.com
I cannot find any info on this one; C:\WINDOWS\System32\autofmat.exe<<<< if you know not what it is, end process on it in Task Manager & delete the file. It looks like some kind of auto format, but I've not seen it B4.
Is AOL your provider, or ALLTEL?
You also never stated what your problem is.
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Hi & thanx. End process on autofmat.exe<<<< then go to C:\WINDOWS\System32 & delete the file manually. If it will not delete then do it in safe mode. instructions here
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Hi. Ok. Don't do anything for now & I will get back when I get more info on it. Now I have that extra info I have more to go on. While I am trying to get the info, please do the following. Go to the autofmat.exe & right click on it. Select properties & get as much info as you can on the file, version, maker, created on, etc.
It could be something to do with converting the file system from FAT to NTFS, but I'm not sure.
I'll be back.
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Seems like it MAY be a legitimate file. Am awaiting a final answer from the experts.
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Still waiting for a reply on that file, bear with me.
You can download freshdiagnose & that will give you heaps of info about your computer. Also do a google for *Belarc Advisor* which gives you a more basic rundown but might suit your needs.
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The Belarc Advisor can be downloaded to your comp & it opens a page in your browser telling you the specs of your motherboard etc. Hardware is really not my Forte & I am not sure I would be able to advise you. You are welcome to post your query where you will have many more eyes view it.
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