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Hello all, I have a strange situation going on: First, I cannot reboot the computer. Once rebooted the computer signs off and never comes on. Second, if I unplug the computer or turn it off, when I start it up, the monitor does not come on - I have to …

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AOL 9.5, VISTA ISSUES: On boot up I get a small blank popup box (no error message) that is tied into AOL. This prevents my welcome screen from loading and any hotlinks etc via AOL pages/content, email etc. I can access email to read and write but that's it. Here's …

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I am fairly certain that my brother, who used my computer two weekends ago downloaded a virulent virus on my computer. For starters I have ran CCleaner. I have also restored my computer to an earlier time. However, when I go to log into facebook it has kept a record …

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I thought I had gotten rid of a fake antivirus program that had somehow got on my computer through pop ups, but it seems there is still some sort of virus on it. If anyone can help me get rid of this, I would greatly appreciate it! I'm running Windows …

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Friend dropped this off for a helping hand. Computer after clean ups is still very sluggish but it seems pop ups and IE registry pop up(virus i assume) have stopped. Mba-m log: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50.1.1100 [url]www.malwarebytes.org[/url] Database version: 5481 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702 1/7/2011 8:06:19 PM …

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Yesterday mom mom got a nasty that is not allowing her to access anti-virus sites for updates or downloads. I found some mirror sites and stuff, and ended up getting Malwarebytes, Spybot, the Stubware and HJT. I will post the HJT log here in a second, IVe tried all kinds …

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I'm having this problem I'm sure many people have had before me, but i haven't been able to get rid of it. Not sure if this is the same thing, but my computer also gets the error "the service cannot accept control messages at this time." here's my hijackthis log: …

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Hello, I have been using AVG for some time now and the problem I have with it I can not disable or turn it off to install software. I have to unistall AVG then I can install the program. Anyone know of a Viruses program that can be disable or …

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Have you ever thought about measuring the Internet in terms if malware per minute? Me neither, but someone has and it makes for uncomfortable reading if you are a Microsoft Windows user. [attach]17145[/attach]How fast is the Internet? It depends on the metric being used, of course, but one new report …

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Hi, I'm getting a BSOD when I try to boot into Safe Mode :/ The reason I've been trying to boot into Safe Mode is because I want to delete and replace some fonts with a newer version of them, and I can't do so in normal Windows because my …

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So I have Vista Ultimate running on my HP Pavilion Notebook which I know has multiple problems on it. I have run Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool and ATF Cleaner, and then a GMER scan and a Hijack This. I am trying to better understand what you look for …

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Recently I turned on my laptop and realized my taskbar changed by XP blue to gray with no special icons. The taskbar looks like a boring version of Windows 98. I tried everything and nothing's working. It was normal yesterday. I'm using Trend Micro Internet Security. I tried to click …

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I've been getting IE popups in firefox and my computer has been running incredibly slow. I tried to do a google search in order to find a solution to the problem but it seems like it's a personalized problem that doesn't have one set solution. I downloaded and ran hijackthis …

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For the past few weeks I've been noticing that whenever I have a browser up, it clicks off of the browser and I have to re-click on it to make it priority. I'm sure those are not the technical terms, but I think I may need some help. Whether I'm …

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OK, lately my computer has been going Threw allot of issue's, first of which for some reason Microsoft Silverlight was no longer installed and would always give a error when try to reinstall,after 2 weeks of correspondence with Microsoft(trying this and that and anything under the moon) like a fluke …

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Hello, everyone. Well, the title is pretty self-explanatory. when I turn on m PC, it freezes 2 or 3 minutes after entering WinXP. Completely freezes: the mouse doesn't move, keyboard does nothing, C-A-D does nothing, etc etc. Safe Mode works fine, BUT Safe Mode with networking also freezes after a …

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Hi There, Could someone have a look through the following HJT log - i'm having terrible problems with some sort of virus - i have tried everything - my laptop will only start in safe mode - it freezes during normal start up. Many thanks Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis …

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Vista Home Premium X64 I got a virus that seems to have messed up my OS pretty good. I clean my system regularly using MBAM and Super Anti Spy Ware, and was using Avast AV. But my system got a nasty virus. I currently can't explore my system files without …

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Hi So I had a post all typed up, but then when I was running GMER the computer crashed and I lost it. The gist of it is that I'm home visiting my parents and their computer is pretty close to FUBAR. It's got a virus that's redirecting search results …

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I dont know if I have a virus or trojan. My left mouse button works normally on startup but after 10 -30 minutes instead of say opening a file or starting a program it will show the shortcuts properties and the keyboard stops responding at all. I ran Kaspersky antivirus …

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I have been trying to remove this virus without having to pay a further £60 to either Norton or McAfee. I have run GMER and DDS scans as well as running Malwarebytes anti-malware. All the detials are attached. I have followed the instructions on various web pages but nothing seems …

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I use Google Chrome as my default web browser, but Internet explorer has started opening by itself every 1-5 minutes, and it's always playing audio. Sometimes even after I close it, the audio continues. I ran a hijack this scan, and here is the report. What should I do now? …

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Hello, First post here, but I've found many answers on this site. Sorry in advance for any vague information, I'm dealing with my neighbor's PC that I'm not too familiar with. He asked me to come over to deal with a virus/malware issue. It was the Security Suite malware, the …

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For up to four weeks now,i have been trying to solve this mess "task manager has been disabled by administator" many a time when i install a fresh copy of window xp, the next day, if i try to access the task manager, the instruction "task manager has been disabled …

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hi i keep getting a critical system error warning pop up from my toolbar and i have no idea of how to remove it here is my hijackthis scan Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 00:26:04, on 17/12/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 …

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hello i am havinf some problems, which a critical warning message about my hard drive being full or something and really has resticted my computer in normal mode, wont let me open hardly any softwares etc. i have runned hijackthis and got a logfile, i need to know which files …

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After startup, the processes mstask.exe, system.exe, hql.exe, nvmqi.exe and faxshellm.exe initially take 99% CPU time, after a few minutes faxshellm.exe alone takes 99% and keeps doing so until stopped. About nvmqi.exe and faxshellm.exe there seems to be no info on the web. Is malware involved?

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Hi, I recently got a virus which will not let me run any of my programs. I read the sticky thread about what to do before you post, but I cannot access the internet. I do however, have a USB which I can transfer over the programs requested, however, I …

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I know this is an old problem, but thankfully relatively new to me. I have tried MB, Spybot, Avira, and several others, to no avail. For some unknown reason it appears to go away for a short while, occasionally then the redirections resume. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm …

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Hey guys, I got another problem. When I started up the computer today, it wouldn't start because of this message: "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: System32/Drivers/NTFS.sys I don't have a Windows start-up CD or disk to repair this! What can I do??? (BTW, …

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I need help. I have no clue whatsoever for computers unless im directed thoroughly as to what to do. My Ex boyfriend built my computer and i think its a fake windows 7. My computer has gone crazy. First it started with redirecting websites to unrelated websites then freezing and …

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Hello, I'd appreciate any help I could get on the current problem I am having with my computer. The problem seems a little complex to me, so I will try to explain as best as I can and with as much details to help you guys understand the issue better. …

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Hi First i'd like to thank you for your time and effort in maintaining such an organized page. I know you are all volunteers so i appreciate your help. On to business then. My only problem is that sometimes when i click on a link say in google search, i'm …

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Hi, I am using firefox for web browsing, but IE runs in the background and plays audio adverts in the background. Carried out various scans found in different forums and I'm finally here. I have followed the guideline in the sticky, adverts are still running. GMER two cannot be created …

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So I have no idea what any of these files mean on my computer. I was looking for a movie to watch for a class assignment and I clicked a link that downloaded a virus on my computer. I've been running scans left and right from Malwarebytes and it is …

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fake secutrity alerts on my windows toolbar ive used malware bytes and it has removed the pop ups but not the tool bar fakje window security and if click it the pop outs for hdd antivirus software comes back plz help!!! this is my hijack this log Logfile of Trend …

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I'm still looking into why I keep getting redirected to paid ads sites when clicking on Google search page links. When clicking a link from the results page for any sites listed in those results, I find it strange that the first time I click it it redirects to an …

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My laptop has been running extremely slow. It takes a long time to open and close programs, and to perform routine tasks including internet browsing. It's almost unbearable to use. Your analysis and recommendations will be greatly appreciated!!! The laptop is a Dell Inspiron E1705 running Windows XP Media Center …

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I found trojans on my computer and already cleaned them up. But I'd like to make sure that they are all gone. Please help. Thanks much in advance. MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware log Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46 [url]www.malwarebytes.org[/url] Database version: 5150 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Internet Explorer 7.0.5730.13 11/22/2010 8:09:52 AM mbam-log-2010-11-22 …

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It's become clear in the past couple days that some sort of maliciousness has overtaken my computer. I've run a variety of Malware detectors and my anti-virus, and everything has come up dry. Here is my most recent hijackthis log. If someone could point me in the right direction with …

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Msn wont run, startup or anything and it sucks :( MalwareBytes’ Anti-Malware log Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.24 Database version: 1016 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 12:17:53 PM 8/2/2008 mbam-log-8-2-2008 (12-17-53).txt Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|) Objects scanned: 93499 Time elapsed: 31 minute(s), 21 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 1 Memory Modules Infected: …

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Hello. Thanks in advance for your help. I first noticed a change in my microsoft office outlook ...then later in all of the office suite products. The physical appearance changed to one that appeared something more like "safe mode". After running the scan on my pc with Lightspeed Total Traffic …

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Hi all, I've read a previous thread on this... but I've tried everything that was on the thread, but I've still got the problem. Basically, the problem is that IE just opens up on its own all the time. But I don't ever use IE. I'm an avid Firefox user. …

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Hi, I downloaded Hijackthis, and ran a log. I already downloaded a couple of things, but I am unsure about most of these items. Which ones do I need to delete? Thanks Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 4:06:11 PM, on 12/4/2010 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT …

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Can you help with a task bar turned gray, loss of sound-for some time now.I thought it must be hardware but now it seems to be a sneaky little bugger? I picked up the phone the other night-residential- an indian voice telling me I've been infected with a virus. I …

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HI, i am getting some recurring errors, and i'm not really sure whats causing them or how to fix them. i am running windows 7 on a dell. I get these three errors frequently C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe C:\Windows\system32\GfxUI.exe Following the example of others, here is my hijackthis Logfile of …

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My setup -Windows 7 Home Premium -use the built-in firewall -UAC on max -in Windows public wireless network settings, besides the default settings, I have 1)set to block all media streaming, and 2)turned off public file sharing -fully patched Windows, Office, Firefox, Flash Player, Java, etc, etc....everything -I always make …

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My PC is getting really slow in booting. I uninstalled alot of program & defrag the HDD but still the same. I have Norton Antivirus, Zone Lab Pro & Microsoft antispyware. I downloaded HJT. can anyone pl help. Txs Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:28:01 PM, on 4/8/2006 …

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Avast comes up with a blocked site and the following message object 199.80.55.80/go.php?data=C%FnlhyxNh9nGqXr21HAWMXBM9Z2 URL:Mal Action taken was "BLOCKED" Process: C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe Also every once in a while a new tab will open with some awards site and Avast will pop up with a trojan alert. Full scans with Avast (boot scan) …

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i ve read SEVERAL posts in several forums .. i did a LOOOOOT of things to make this bug go out.. but NOTHING ! i BEG for help !!! :P ! here is what happens : i am using my PC all ok and SUNDELLY ! pop up the messege …

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