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Previously I had a rogue antivirus virus, and also other viruses including a boot virus (right term?).. I’m sure they spun from the same thing. At some point while trying to fix it myself, the situation just got worse…BSOD only. I had to take the computer to the shop because …

My computer is infected with some sort of malware called AntiMalware Doctor. This is like a scanning program that appears to pop up and scan my computer. It also has a windows security logo that pops up on my taskbar. Aside from getting scan popups, the main problem is that …

Good morning. I read and followed the instructions posted on this site. I ran the Microsoft Malicious software removal tool and it identified the Alureon.h virus. I could not fully delete the virus as I was unable to access the Internet and get the rest of the manual steps to …

Right, I'm new here so many appologies if this is a duplicate thread. I cannot open McAfee, MSN and various sundry programs. I've done the normal with SpyBot (love that program) and have no positive result to speak of - basically, I'm flumixed. It may be down the amount of …

Hi, I recently purchased a new laptop (OS - Windows 7), on which my first action was to install google chrome. After which Internet Explorer has been opening by itself, straight to sites which my Norton Internet Security has been detecting as "malicious," and all adverts. Although this is not …

I'm not sure this is even a security issue but..... when I click on a link that is coded to open a new IE window, the new window opens but always displays "Page cannot be displayed". Trying refresh or copying the address over doesn't work either. I've tried - clearing …

I have a virus on my computer that when I search something on google and click on a search result, the link takes me to a random website and the computer is running a lot slower than usual. I have Ad-Aware, Malawarebytes Anti-Malaware, Sypot Search & Destroy, Hijack This, and …

well i was looking at some videos online and was prompted to update my realplayer and it failed, since then i haven't been able to open any explorer window. I have run adaware, spybot, striker, and norton full system scan. I can't figure it out and i know alot of …

Hello, I just booted up my laptop and something came up called "Security Suite". It keeps running scans and won't allow me to use Malwarebytes or Super Antispyware. How do I get rid of this please. I am running Vista. Thank you.

i recently had some bad malware on my computer from a stupid ad i accidently clicked.(used adware to delete them and it says they are gone) it says it is connected to the internet and some how skype works but ie, msn,yahoo dont work. i run a diagnostic check and …

My Compaq computer with Windows Vista Home Premium crashed last week because a virus killed off my hard drive and I have had to purchase a new computer. It is the same model and includes a free "trial" McAfee antivirus program. But I've heard that two antivirus programs should not …

Ok guys, I've searched and searched, and found a full proof way to remove the stubborn MWSA from the A/R list which untill now could not be removed. If this specific method has been explained before, I'm sorry, but I just got it to work for me and thought it …

Hi, I have been referred here by a good friend of mine. I hope you can help I have an annoying problem with my browser (Chrome, Firefox, Explorer) redirecting to random sites and more often than not to a blank page. but Yesterday I started having problems with my wireless …

Hi, I run Webroot Spysweeper and everytime I restart it gives me a warning that NvCplDaemon is going to start on reboot. Is this a dangerous program? I use NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700 as my video card. My understanding is that the NvCplDaemon could be a virus/trojan, or it could …

As the title states, I recently got a virus and it has blocked my access to tne internet. I finally tried to fix it by updating my antivirus software and realized I couldn't upgrade without an internet connect. Anyone have any helpful hints?

Hi all, Win xp pro sp3, ie8. Firefox connects and is functional, internet explorer will not connect. Malwarebytes connects and updates no errors found in safe mode scan. Mcafee update fails with connection error and windows update will not connect. Below are associated logs, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks …

I'm running XP with service pack 3 and IE8. IE would open multiple time with ads from various sources. For 2 days I ran all the good stuff and was convinced I had a rootkit. I ran all the programs from safe mode with no results. At one point Abode …

my flashdrive indicates that there are files and folders in it but i am not able to access them because they are hidden. i tried gettin into the folders via the address box but i still cant change the properties because the hidden checkbox is dimmed... what has caused this …

I guess i have some type of virus, malware, adware or whatever the hell its called. I get this yellow shield with an exclamtion point in my taskbar, near the clock. when i put my mouse over it, it says downloading updates 0%. it comes and goes. also anytime i …

-Anytime i do a search in a search engine, i click on a link and it redirects me to an advertisment. Im not clicking on a advertisment. -also i see this exclamation point on a yellow shield down in my taskbar near the clock. when i put my mouse over …

Hello, I have a laptop with windows xp sp3 on it. I removed a pretty big malware program with malwarebytes. It got rid of the program for the most part but there is one underlaying factor. Firefox and Internet explorer 7 both redirect to stopmalwaresite.com and other random sites anytime …

I am on a trip away from home and have my Toshiba laptop with me. The past week or so I have been getting redirected to random sites when I do a search and click on a search result. I am assuming I have picked up a Trojan or something, …

my programs run in task manager but never actually show the application on the monitor, can you please help? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:26:06 PM, on 8/21/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …

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Hi, I'm looking for help with my sons PC. When it does run it runs very slow. The task manager can show the cpu at only 5% for example but the light (hdd or cpu, not sure) is on constant as if it's working away. I ran adaware scan and …

Hi there I have been having a hard time with the rediction of pages, I got the Antivir Pro solutions a few days back , I go t rid of it but after that everytime i open a browser page another one opens, and every link i click on a …

I was using AVG and Avast simultaneously until I was advised that it was a no-no. I uninstalled AVG and kept Avast. Google searches are redirected to Searchlight and others. Some webpages won't display showing a MGINX error page. I'm blessed with Audio of Obama playing randomly. And Outlook opens …

my pc is suddenly verry slow, can you perhaps check my logfile. i've getting randomly popups of internet explorer with adds. tnx Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 3:42:28, on 13-8-2010 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18943) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: …

This problem all started when I bought, installed, and then tried to get Starcraft 2 to work with my video card. Suddenly I am being plagued by a multitude of problems. The first, and possibly most annoying, is everytime I launch internet explorer I get a runtime 217 error, and …

I've deleted my prefetch; uninstalled all things nVidia--why is it still trying to load these? I don't think it's a virus issue; just built this computer and had firewall and AV up from boot. But, just to be safe I am scanning. Already ran spybot and adaware; dl'd hijackthis, but …

I keep getting the message "Windows host process (Rundll32) has stopped working" and then about 3/4 seconds after that, this pops up .. "Windowss Explorer has stopped working", so I click "Restart the program", my desktop reboots, and the same two messages pop up again! Its just an endless loop …

Basically I got it and it's hijacked chrome to not let me visit any webpages and it'll give me an "Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!" in my chrome browser which is laughable cause I'm not using IE. At the same time I can …

Hi everyone. Now I've got some annoying virus(es) in my PC. At first I saw lots of temp files in my Public folder (Avast and Anti-Malware deleted them all, but it took almost 2 days). Then Avast detected other attack via network - virus like: C:\Users\Public\"Anyfolder"\"Anyfolder".exe. Tried cleaning them with …

I received an email earlier today from one of the newsletters I sign up for months ago, offering me to download a free Xoftspyse spyware scanner with a link to [url]http://www.scanforfree.com[/url]. Is this a reliable program? Has anyone tried it?

heya my best friend has a virus on his computer, which means that he cannot open my documents,my pictures, my computer basicly any folder on the computer. He can run programs such as words internet explorer, and avg antivirues which i have used to try and deleate the viruses, but …

The virus name comes up in AVG as adwaregeneric.BBO It is in the myway search assistant that I can't delete from my computer. I hope someone can help because I have had a problem with this virus for forever. Even after restoring my computer to factory settings it still hangs …

Hey everyone and thanks for taking the time to check this post out... This computer has been seriously affected by some sort of virus. I have followed all instructions in the "Read first before posting" post and the virus will not allow me to install or run any of the …

I have a virus called "Secuity Tool" and it wont let me open or download any of my programs can someone please help.

I have become infected with the Security Tool virus/trojan/malware. In normal startup mode for Windows XP SP2. I am not able to run any .exe programs without getting a message from Security Tool that the program is infected with (insert virus/trojan/malware here) and is attempting to send my credit card …

Hello, Two days ago I obtained a malware infection. It was the type that would come up in a pop up "warning, your computer is infected with malware" press 'ok' to continue (I did NOT press ok)- but damage was done. It then showed an image of a download taking …

Hi, another newbie here, I have the technical expertise of a goat so bear with me. Running windows xp with sp3 and VERY recently have had an issue in control panel where I can't access any screensaver files. I know this sounds like a nothing problem but I get a …

I apologize if this is a double-post, as the first time I tried to post to this board, I got a 404 browser error. 2 weeks ago, I had an issue with pop-ups on my work PC. I was eventually able to clean it up with Malawarebytes and thought I …

Hiya, hope you can help with this one! I've got a home network with a number of PC's and Mac's on it and one of the PC's started having trouble with the wireless after each reboot, in addition to this I noticed (after much looking) that the machine was trying …

Hi Daniweb, I was wondering if you could please help me out. My laptop OS is Windows Vista, and last night after downloading Skype, my computer became erratic and very very slow. I uninstalled it immediately, but the computer's performance all of a sudden was shot. It took a long …

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Okay, I'm pulling my hair out on this one. A person I know in Los Angeles County and I have a legal dispute going but still months away from trial. Problem is I'm staying at a beach house south of Tijuana for solitude but still using hotmail and have a …

Hello and, I see alot of these posts around, sorry if I am 'spamming' the forums. But I need help, seeing as they all say each form of fixing is for the specific asker's computer. While I am working on my computer I get random IE click in the background, …

I really can't close my explorer. Every time when I click on "X" to close it I receive the message " Internet explorer is not responding- Internet explorer is restarting". My windows is Vista Ultimate. Before a week in skype i received a message from my friend which said Is …

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I have no idea whats wrong with my computer... My RAM is through the roof and for seemingly no reason... This is a problem that I have had many times and each time its taken a different solution to fix. (the last two times its been the svchost and IE) …