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I have had great results with one of my computers after coming to this forum - not so great on another one (I had to finally reformat and start over). The second one was really messed up with virus and spyware all over it. A new computer I set up …

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when ever i start my computer or log off sometimes and then log back on again i get a box coming up saying The publisher could not be verified.Are you sure u want to run this software and the name of the software is systray.exe help me and here is …

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I had this problem in another area of the forums, but the more I think about it I think I virus might be doing it. I noticed my computer running slow 3 days ago. I thought maybe I needed to defragment. I had done it last month. I did it …

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trying to start up windows 2000 pro. when it goes to start up a pop up comes up and it says shutdown authorized by NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM... and something else about windows/system32/services.exe and status code 128 if u could help it would be much appreciated...and if u need more info just …

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Hi, I have Norton installed on my computer, and every time I turn my computer on I get a "Malicious script detected" message: Object: FileSystem Object Activity: CreateTextFile File: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\OfficeTools.hta I'm not sure what this is...I don't want to delete it right away because I don't …

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I have just recently reinstalled WinXPpro and I noticed that my NIC card is only connecting at 10mbs instead of the normal 100mbs. I have updated my NIC drivers, checked everything else I know to check and still I can't get it to show 100T. It did show it at …

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Problem : automatic adult popups. here is the log file of HJT Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:30:03 PM, on 3/28/2005 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe C:\Program …

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I'm trying to set up a new 2003 server for the school and expected just ot have to install server 2003 but I think I need to do some preliminary setting up. Power on has: Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent v7.0.1 Copyright (C) 2003 Broadcom Corporation All rights reserved. Press …

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Hi, I'm using office XP (10) under windows 98 se. I wonder whether I can delet the office search service directory (a picture attached) The reson I like to do that is, that' it is waste os disc spave and I don't know, what is is really needed for. I …

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Hi, I'm new here. My computer isn't starting up properly at all. I have Windows XP. I think the problem is regarding either the Video Card or Windows. Each time I start up the computer, pressing the power button. It loads up normally, but after 8 seconds or so the …

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I have tried to remove these with various spyware products with no luck, i am inundated with pops, redirects, and homepage switches. Here is the Hijackthis log, what to do now. Thanks in advance Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:20:29 PM, on 3/26/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT …

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I have a Conpaq Presario 1650 Notebook. The problem with it is that I turn it on, and starts up, but when it gets to where the desktop should show up, it doesn't...instead these errors pop up: [COLOR=Red]Windows Networking Unable to load the dynamic link library: msnp32.dll The system cannot …

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Hi there, Im not to sure whats going on with my PC, but I seem to have some form of spyware/adware. Im running Trend Micro Internet Sec 2004, I have done scans with Spybot, Adaware and Microsoft Antispyware, and basically they all pick up different things and I quarantine them, …

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Hi folks, i had to install a Windows-emulator in my mac---wintel 1.01. And i wanted to install WinXP. After the setup a blue screen appeared. Somethings wrong with the VGA. something with an non-ending loop, and i should try to install some drivers. But for an emulator it's not neccessary …

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Windows XP SP1. I just got an .iso file, (CD image), from a friend who owed me a copy of 'x' program, and I finally got it on a CD, great. I put the CD in, nothing happens. OK, probably no autorun system. I go to the disc, and it's …

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I have run all the required programs including CWShredder, TrendMicro, Spybot, Ad Aware SE, & VX2 Cleaner. However, I am UNABLE to change my homepage. It continues to change on its own to c:\searchpage.html. When I ran TrendMicro, there was one trojan that could not be deleted: mtwirl.dll -- if …

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Alright here's my problem. When I download install files that are bigger than 400megs when they get to 99% everything in my computer freezes up. Then about 15mins later it goes to 100% and everything is unfrozen. Then when I go in the folder where I downloaded the file, the …

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Hey guys I have a major PC problem. When I turn my pc on it loads everything up and the freezes. It won't do anything I have to turn the power off to do anything. If I turn it on then rush to enter safemode before everything loads I can …

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Hi, While I was doing so work I accidently knocked the power cable out the back of my PC. Since then I have been experencing no or extremely limited connectivity through my network card. I have re-configered the network settings, changed it from DHCP to static IP, after I did …

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My brother-in-law has Windows 2000. He has decided he wants to sell his computer and everything with it. Is there an easy way I can clean out all his documents etc prior to selling, ie a complete clean of the computer basically (cookies, files, temp files etc and favourites). Obviously …

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osx, working for 3 weeks on a quark 6.0 document. ran the quark 6.1 upgrade and the file is now GONE!!!! no one from quark can tell me what happened or where the file is. can someone please help with any suggestions?

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I have windows 98, on startup it takes forever to load. Same when I click on aol. When I go to web sites my hard drive runs for about a minute or so befor it settles down. Same when I click on something to view. I also get about blank …

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Hi guys, my first post and I'm asking for help already Every time when I start up my comp, I'm getting an error and it says that either winsock.scr or dxsetu.exe has to be closed. Also, there are around 10 cmd.exe processes running. this is my Hijackthis log: Logfile of …

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I run Avant Browser and recently I went to TrendMicro for a free scan. Since then, my Avant or IE favorites will not allow me to organize them and every time I open Avant, instead of my homepage popping up, a window pops up that asks me if I want …

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This problem has happened to me since last week... I was playing total war and monitor suddenly turn off but i still could hear music,and after restart and i played the same game again and it happened again,so i uninstalled the game and played the sims 2 and the same …

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Ok, i build my own computer: ASUS p4800SE mobo HT p4 3.0GHz 800FSB HT w/heatsink 1 GB PC3200 RAM 80GB Seagate 7200RPM Onboard LAN 2x80mm fans and my POWER SUPPLY is 550w power magic psu! My computer has been running for about almost a week and everything was running fine …

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Hi, I have three computers let us name 1,2 and 3 for reference. All have WinXP with SP2. Now when I connect computers 1 and 2 as a network they work fine. Also, when I connect computers 2 and 3, with the same cable that I used for 1 and …

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Hi folks - I have an odd sort of problem that I don't think has been addressed here: I can't [I]stop[/I] the popup blocker in IE6. I'm running winXP pro, up to date, and IE6.0. I had the Google toolbar installed and started having trouble with too many popups being …

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I just bought a used PC. It is running Windows XP Professional. I don't have the CD. Does anyone know where I can find the recycle bin?

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Im looking for some software that will do backups for me. Something that will backup files from one computer to my other around 3 am or something. I dont want it to make a backup of every file on my computer just the folders i specify. Is there anything out …

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Hey folks.. I wasny paying attition and i did a microsoft spyware scan and deleted 2 threats.. both where newdot stuff.. now when i restart my comp i get a message the it cany find newdot.dll ect ect files. then it cant load up mt anti-virus and other programs.. then …

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well im at my friends house and his computer is running really slow. i have tried many things but when he does anything on his computer it takes forever. if you could please take a look. here is the log Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 6:15:42 PM, on …

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Have just downloaded skype.com, what do you think of this Program? Thank-you Peter.

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Hi everyone......... Please help me, i am connecting to a WIFI internet connection that the signal arrives to my house, but the ip that is having my computer is a publicl IP an not the ones that the router send. (is not 192.168.2.1) so i am connected but the network …

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i just recently bought an airport extreme card for my g5 to connect with my other pcs. unfortunately, the signal is rather significantly low and sometimes loses connectivity. ive tried making sure no magnetic barriers are in its way connecting to my linksys wireless-g router. any suggestions? are there any …

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This just happened last night. I have a 6 year old Compaq Presario (one of the worst computers anyone can get), 400mHz K6 processor, 64 MB RAM, Windows 98 First Edition. I was chatting and browsing like usual, and one or more programs started making my computer go all grindy …

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What if your motherboard dies? What happens to everything else connected to it? Will it still work if I replace a new motherboard??

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Hi guys,i'd like to buy a new internal dvd burner that mostly accepts + blank dvd's [i stocked with some of these] which one do you recomend,,and thanks for your time

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Guys I would appreciate any views on this ... I have a URL which points to a page on my own website. Let’s suppose it is called [url]http://www.mysite.com/page.html[/url] If I open Internet Explorer (IE) manually and type the URL directly into the address bar and hit ‘Go’, the correct page …

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When I insert my memory stick into my Sony Vaio, it used to open up the Wizard to automatically download my digital pictures. Actually, it opened the window that said "Choose an Action". Now it doesn't do that anymore. I've already gone into My Computer and right clicked into Properties, …

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I need help with reformatting an old computer. I don't know how. It is a windows 98 2nd edition boot, but I try to install and it say scan disk found data that might be lost and kicks me out of win setup. HELP ME

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I have recently formatted my hard drive because it was beyond rescue. i installed windows xp professional on it and now cannot seem to install the 'video controller' (vga compatble). I cannot identify the make of it and so am not abler to go direct to the manufacturers website and …

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how to remove loverspy demo? thanks.. i tried ad-aware SE personal and spyware doctor.. it's still there...

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This is driving me crazy and im soo tired of hotoffers.com//... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:59:20 PM, on 3/27/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec …

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Error message when turning on my computer... a file in SYSTEM.INI is damaged the file is C:\WINDOWS\system\ASPIENUM.VXD what does this mean? How can it b fixed? another error that appears when the pc loads up is "Cannot run C\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SA64CHK.DLL". what does this mean and how can it be fixed? Thanks …

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I have or had (cause its dead now) a 1ghz Pentium 3 computer 256mb of RAM I consistently over clocked to 1.1ghz by raising the FSB for over 2 months and then it just decided to play up and wiped my hard drive: Scenario I had turning on this PC …

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Hey, I don't really know what the problem is, but sometimes my computer just freezes up for no reason; I have no idea what the problem is because I run spyware scans regularly and virus scans as well. It used to happen with very little frequency, maybe once a week …

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Hello. My system will freeze when It hits windows right after I install the drivers for my Radeon 9600 Pro video card. I then have to enter safemode to remover the drivers and the system will run. I put a Nividia gforce 2 old card back in for now. I …

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Hello. I run Panda Software for my antivirus software. When completing a recent scan Panda found the Trojan Mitglieder.BO virus. It said notified but not deleted or quarantined. Does anyone know how to get rid of this virus? It is slowing my system down so much it's ridiculous. I also …

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I had norton anti virus on my pc and as i was having problems detecting a virus someone advised me to download panda anti virus aswell, i did this last night and now everything has gone pear shaped! if i go to task manager there are hundreds of things running …

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