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Running Win XP Home, SP-3 and, without any warning, suddenly got "The file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder options panel" error message with almost everything I try to light up from Desktop or the start tower. Not …

Hello Folks Cleaning my girlfriends mothers computer and having some difficulty. It had a fake virus scanner/phiser on it along with ping.exe that is giving me trouble. I have run trendmicro housecall along with hijackthis and malwarebytes. I also turned off windows fax as I discovered the outgoing connections were …

I removed a virus via MSE and afterwards have lost the ability to connect to the internet. This is a windows 7 professional 32 bit laptop. Staticly i can set the ip address and dns server and can ping the DG and the DNS server. I can also ping google …

My problems first started on my son's laptop. Backed up his game saves and such to our other pc via external drive enclosure. Now the desktop pc is infected with something. And just today while updating database/scanning with MBAM on that one, I was on MY laptop and recieved a …

Hello Daniweb: Assisting neighbors with plugged up system 1Gig- RAM, Compac software suite. Box was shipped w/XP, has been upgraded to Vista Home Premium. Users are still on dial-up which does not work any longer, although I can interogate the modem and it answers in the hardware manager. I found …

Hi can i ask some help with you guys,what is in my msconfig there is a list "cuqal" C:\Documents and Settings\jemz\cuqal.exe/S if i will check that box and restart my pc and when i put usb flash drive,the content of my flash drive will keep duplicating the files and the …

Recently, I removed Windows XP Security 2012 and was left with a process called ping.exe which uses enormous amounts of CPU. I am in the process of completing the sticky guide ([url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]) and am currently running scan #2 using GMER. I have ran the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, ATF-Cleaner, …

I appearts that I have the Google Redirect malware somewhere. About 2/3 of the time,when I click on a Google result, I get redirected. This behavior happens only in MSIE; it does not happen in Chrome. I have run Super Antispyware, MS Security Essentials, and MBAM multiple times. SASW finds …

Hi, we're not able to connect to the internet with a desktop that was recently infected. After cleaning with multiple runs of MBAM and ComboFix, PC is showing a connection and strong signal with our wireless router, but packet exchange is almost nil. All of the installed browsers (Chrome, FF, …

Just of today my pc has suddenly been acting-up when I attempt to launch a number of exe files (applications) including the System Restore application. I receive this error message, "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Set …

ok i just got this laptop from my friend and apparently it seems to have contracted malware, particularly ping.exe? i ran a GMER scan, but i could not save a log file. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300 [url]www.malwarebytes.org[/url] Database version: 911122703 Windows 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421 12/27/2011 2:31:27 PM …

I am in need of help ping.exe keeps running and using up all of my cpu i have tried to start in safe mode and delet this item but it replaced itself upon restarting in normal mode i have ran all the scans so far malware bytes is currently running …

I have followed the sites directions and here are my logs: • MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware log Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300 [url]www.malwarebytes.org[/url] Database version: 911122701 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13 12/27/2011 11:06:42 AM mbam-log-2011-12-27 (11-06-42).txt Scan type: Full scan (C:\|) Objects scanned: 243664 Time elapsed: 37 minute(s), 49 second(s) Memory …

I have a similar laptop problem as GoldenEagle4444 had: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/347315[/url] and "the application has failed to start because its side by side configuration is incorrect." Before the errors occurred, I was using autosurf, so it might have affected my machine, and it got it really bad. Except mine had two …

I downloaded a program and installed it using a p2p program and now my internet wont work. I scanned with symantec but nothing came up. I ran a system scan with HijackThis v2.0.4 and this is what came up... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 10:34:56 AM, …

My computer has a virus now, and yesterday it turned on just fine, but today it says it cannot start up. I have restarted the computer several times, and it doesn't start up. I have not done a cold boot, because I didn't think that would help. I run the …

Ok, I have a Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bits system, so in the beginning, I couldn't use the Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool because it says that it is not compatible with my system. Then I used the ATF-Cleaner and it was OK. Then I downloaded GMER and the …

So I was searching for that awesome pic of the anteater standing up saying 'f@ck you, I'm an anteater', for my wife because it is hilarious. Unfortunately, my AVG 'free' caught an issue, but it was too late. I noticed ping.exe in the task manager. Really appreciate you folks taking …

Hi there, My parents have recently come a across a virus/spyware that I am unable to remove from their computer. When internet explorer is running the CPU usage it at 100% and several unknown processes appear including many (up to 10) titled iexplore.exe. In Safe Mode I have updated and …

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 00:29:15, on 26/12/2011 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6001.18000) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe C:\Windows\sttray.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\MPlatform\NokiaMServer.exe C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtcmd.exe C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\Update\realsched.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe …

Hello. I'm looking for help with what appears to be a stubborn trojan problem. I've read the sticky on how to post requests for help so hopefully I've got this right. It's regarding a PC running XP Pro. Yesterday morning I began experiencing problems such as right-click disabled, incomplete Start …

Hi, I have never posted into a forum before, and although I am very good at following step by step instructions I am not naturally techinical minded so forgive me if I am not making any sense. A few days ago my computer taskbar changed back to the old classic …

Hi. I am having some trouble with my computer. Here is a quick review of issues...About a month ago my McAfee AV kept getting turned off. I could not figure out what was wrong. Nothing was found on any scans. I removed McAfee and got AVG free edition. It stopped …

Shortly after Thanksgiving, I was having issues with the Ping.exe running my CPU usage up to 100% and freezing my computer. I ran my Avira Antivirus and it said it had found a Trojan, and quarantined it. However, after this, I was still having issues with the Ping.exe issue. I …

So, yes, what I am looking for is already posted, but I don't understand the logs and there is no answer, as well it seems like a customized answer for every user, and I don't think I can post my logs into someone else's to avoid confusion. A couple of …

Here is my DDS log. I have a Malwarebytes log being scanned and generated now. . DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) - NTFSx86 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_22 Run by Lawrie at 18:24:53 on 2011-12-14 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.1014.200 [GMT -5:00] . AV: Microsoft Security Essentials *Enabled/Updated* {EDB4FA23-53B8-4AFA-8C5D-99752CCA7095} FW: Panda Titanium …

Hello, first of all I'll start by saying this. A few months ago my world of warcraft was hacked (still unable to get it back). I sent the person who hacked my gmail a email, which at that time didn't know that he can trace my ip. About 3 month …

For the past month I have had google links redirecting me to other sitess. It will do this for about weeks, until it eventually causes my computer to have tons of errors, and things disappear, making the reboot it, go into safemode, and select a past restore date. After I …

Hello, Over this last weekend I picked up a few different Trojans and BackDoor viruses, for a total of 5. They sat in my windows assembly folder and attacked my Trend Micro anti virus. My computer would lock up during a scan so I would have to restart. I started …

Hi this is my first post here and I hope I'm following all the rules correctly. My computer started acting up about three days ago. Internet explorer kept starting by itself and also whenever I searched through google I got redirected to other weird search sites. Also now internet explorer …

Hi, Yesterday my computer became infected with the malware "XP Antivirus 2012". Among the usual malware activities, it also disabled my internet access. I cleaned it up to the best of my knowledge, and it seems that my computer is now clean, but I can't access my internet anymore! Whenever …

Hey guys there is some kind of greek virus named vvk that says any website I visit is dangerous and keeps on asking me to give private information saying I have 56 infections. I can't follow any of the readme first guidlines because the virus appears in safe mode also …

Ok, I seem to have quite a pickle here. About a week ago I started getting google redirects. I have done quite a bit of troubleshooting since, and this is everything I know: -Google redirects on all browsers (firefox, IE, and Chrome- which I installed after the trouble started in …

Dear community, On a quite regular basis, the screen of one of the laptops I use [COLOR="red"]blinks for a fraction of a second[/COLOR]. It does it like with some screen capture softwares when they are triggered. Besides, I'm observing from time to time some strange behaviour: [COLOR="red"]Command windows that open …

Seem to have a Malware infection. System started to not respond and lockup on 11/28. Ran virus scans w/ Zone Alarm and MBAM and found 2 diff viruses @ 2 diff times. Backdoor.Bredavi and Trojan-spy.html.fraud.gen Would lock up after detecting files so not certain if they were actually ever removed. …

Ok a couple days ago I got hit bad with some Malware. I've been trying to get rid of it since then. I think I got most of it but my computer has been running realy slow and I noticed that I was getting the hourglass symbol popping up every …

Hi members, I am not good enough to interpret the logfile below. Could someone please have a look at this and make suggestions as to what may need fixing. I got a virus a couple of weeks ago and now some files will not open and I have lost the …

hey guys, everytime i shutdown my notebook i get an error of rundll32.exe. here is a log of my hijackthis. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 22:43:49, on 7-12-2011 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe …

Ping.exe is grabbing so much CPU time that I max out at 100% CPU. When I stop the process tree, ping.exe keeps coming back. Your help will be most appreciated. ATF Cleaner didn't run - got "Not Responding" in Task Manager. Got the following GMER pop-up: "Warning GMER has found …

I am a rookie with computers and new to this site. I would like to say hello to everyone. Also i want to learn more about computers since my basic knowledge is not enough. So all help will be greatly appreciated. Recently, something happen to my computer. When i connect …

HELP!!!I am running Windows 7 using the latest IE. Somehow this morning I got a nasty virus of 'System Fix' I ended up having to use Rkill to disable it and malwarebytes' to take it off. I thought that my computer was back to normal afterwards, but no! Shortly after …

I am currently having a very similar problem. I followed the directions in the sticky. Here are my log files from GMER and DDS I will follow up with Malwarebytes log when it finishes. My connection to my network has been acting up since this started as well it wont …

Hello, am currently thinking of moving from AVG Free to a licensed version of Norton Internet Security 2012, however, I still have a doubt: Will I be able to use my license again if for example I formatted my Windows after some time, and the license, which will be a …

Thank you kindly for any assistance. After countless Google searches for help or info and nothing found I surrender to anyone who may help please. Ongoing for several months: Dual Monitor system - simultaneously both monitors randomly flash/blink (looks similar to a screen shot flash). This happens at system start …

Hello All Trying to help my cousin out with his Laptop. It keeps crashing every 15 mins or so and then going to the Blue Screen. To me it sounds like there has been some sort of change in drivers on the system but thought I had better check it …

hello, i've had this problem for over a week now, and i tried numerous fixes (virus scan, delete temp folder, reset router and modem...) but i can't seem to fix it, help me! so about a week ago, for some reason my internet stopped working, it's quite weird. for every …

Last night my computer got infected with the Windows Fix Virus. The link below provides pretty much an exact description of what has been going on with my computer. [URL="http://reimagerepairreview.com/2011/07/11/remove-windows-7-fix-virus-desktop-is-empty-missing-shortcuts-icons-on-start-menu/"] http://reimagerepairreview.com/2011/07/11/remove-windows-7-fix-virus-desktop-is-empty-missing-shortcuts-icons-on-start-menu/[/URL] I immediately installed and ran Malwarebytes from a USB drive, but it had no effect. I was then able …

Windows 7 64 bit. Problems in IE as well as Firefox ran Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool ran ATF-Cleaner ran GMER rootkit scanner ran MBA-M ran McAfee Total Protection ran Trend Micro Titanium ran Super Anti-Spyware Professional ran Hitman Pro 3.5 ran PC Doctor reset router many times none have …

Using newly registered domains with a very short lifespan to host malware websites is so last year. It would appear that these days such things are far more likely to be hosted on much older compromised web sites instead. Could this be down to a decline in domain tasting? The …

Both Malware Bytes and GMER didn't found any malicious things. Here's my DDS logfile. . DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) - NTFSAMD64 Internet Explorer: 8.0.7600.16385 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_22 Run by Wesley at 21:53:11 on 2011-11-18 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 6.1.7600.0.1252.1.1033.18.8175.5623 [GMT 1:00] . SP: Windows Defender *Enabled/Outdated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46} . ============== Running Processes =============== . …