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Hi, i've picked up the evil hotoffers... any and all help would be appreciated! Here is my Hijack This log... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 22:00:02, on 18/04/2005 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe …

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Hereis my logfile. I select itens, run the FIx but they continue there. What should I do????Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 07:41:47, on 19/4/2005 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe C:\Arquivos …

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I am using win xp home i somtimes can not switch user or close down have to turn off the power.Have enclosed a hijack this log.Thank You Dave. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:09:04, on 4/20/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) …

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My desktop is filled with shortcuts to web pages and my IE start page is [url]www.hotoffers.com[/url] but I can't change it. I tried Spyware Doctor, Lavasoft Ad-Ware but they can't seem to fix the problem. I keep getting annoying adult web pages open in new tabs on Mozilla Firefox and …

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I think i got searchmaid and something else but im not sure... like virtualmaid or something... might be the same thing but i dont know here is my HijackThis logfile before the restart, will post one after restart in a min Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:00:28 PM, …

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My windows XP got infected and 21 shortcuts got installed in my control painel, and every 5 min my MS-explorer is aborted by a porn advertisement. I ran hijackthis and here is the log file: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 21:46:04, on 18/4/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT …

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I too am having probs with isearch in firefox. any help would be great. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:28:19 AM, on 4/18/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec …

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my desktop has been hijacked and a "Security Warning" is permanently displayed on my desktop. The warning states "A fatal error in IE has occured at 0028:C0011E36 in VXD VMM<01> + 00010E36. Error was caused by Trojan-Spy.HTML.Smitfraud.c....* System can not function in normal mode. Please check you security settings...* Scan …

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Hi Y'all. I've got the "danger: spyware" desktop thing going on... - I've update and run ad-aware - I've update and run Spybot Search & Destroy and it can fix everything except "CoolWWW Search.Yexe". Spybot exits everytime I try to fix this issue... - I dl'ed HiJackThis and run and …

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Hi there, I received a file the other day and it infected explorer.exe almost immediately. I attempted to restore my system, however to no avail. Norton has picked up the virus and removed it, however upon rebooting my system wasnt the same. There were no desktop icons or start menu. …

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hello everyone... i am on my moms computer and it goes so slow! so i dl'ed hijack and whew! take a look...:cheesy: dlh helped me a TON last time on my computer... so hopefully someone can help me on my moms... THANK YOU! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at …

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I have seen other posts on this forum about the same problem but until I post my specific information, Im afraid that a cannot be helped..... Sigh. Ok. I have scanned with adaware, Nothin there, all adware and spyware is gone. Here is my Hijackthis text... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 …

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IE is launching 2 windows for me, every time i startup and now and then with no particular frequency...it tries to launch a URL (same in both windows) in the form of an I.P. but always "Page Not Found" or "HTTP 404" (or something similar). I've read a previous thread …

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:?: Can anyone tell me what these files are and how to eradicate them: MWMKyh.exe flagged by Zone Alarm as trying to access the internet Adware.memwatcher.100 Trojan Guard flagged this. BTW, I have continously run Spybot, Adaware, CWShredder, Trojan Hunter.. I keep getting alerts for Spyware popping up automatically on …

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You did wonders with my computer so I'm posting Mom's as well... She's had her computer for 4 months and already has 3 tool bars :lol: Well thanks for any help :mrgreen: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:43:58 PM, on 04/16/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

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my father can't seem to stay out of trouble when he goes on the internet. his computer has been hijacked. here is the log. thanks in advance for any help that you may be able to offer. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 11:34:33 AM, on 4/16/2005 Platform: Windows …

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Hello again! Over the last few days, strange things have been happening. I've run my Ad Aware SE, my Spybot, I use Firefox when I browse, but I'm still having trouble. I'm connected to the internet, because I can talk on AIM, but when I try to browse with either …

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I need help what to delete plz because I see my computer getting slower every day. I definitely know I should delete: O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows ServeAd] C:\Program Files\Windows ServeAd\WinServAd.exe, because I had conflicting problems with it lots of times before but I can't delete it because it keeps popping …

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Trend PCcillin has identified spyware/adware SPYW_NETZANY.100 on my desktop, which runs XP with IE6. (Lavasoft Ad Aware and Microsoft's antispyware beta do not detect it.) But after I remove the file with PCcillin, Internet Explorer either refuses to open at all, or gives me the message that it has 'encountered …

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hi, i need help with getting rid of the offeroptimizer popup I have ran hijack this. My log file is below. Please help thanks in advance Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:16:39 PM, on 11/04/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running …

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please help me, this is my hijackThis log file: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 09:09:43, on 14. 04. 05 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCEVTMGR.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\SYMANTEC SHARED\CCSETMGR.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CMMPU.EXE …

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Can anyone help me out. My pc is running at 100% cpu usage and it is slowing down my computer so much! I already ran the spyware prgram spysweeper and the virus pragam , norton, and the only included with my ISP EZTRUST. nothing major was found, and no viruses. …

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Have Microsoft overstepped the Mark regarding Security issues, and may have produced a really dangerous one themselves? :o Let me explain (rewind a bit) Microsoft have started using a new download method on Broadband using the Broadband modem offline, while the Computer is running (and not logged in...) I noticed …

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Just installed and ran Hijackthis (wow).. Here's my log, can somebody tell me if I should kill anything here :-| :D Thanks for any help!!! :cheesy: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:42:50 AM, on 4/9/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running …

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Please help This is my first time here, so if I've done something wrong don't shot me. I have a virus in my computer and it has something to do with rundll32.exe. I tried to follow what someone else posted but I got lost and don't want to do anything …

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Hi,i'm new. I need help to remove the hijacker "hotoffers" This is mi hijackthis log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 22.35.19, on 11/04/2005 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe C:\Programmi\Symantec\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe …

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Dear Crunchie, Hi there i am a newbie here and i am surferring the "Hotoffer" problem also. it's prompt alot of adult pic when i am working, hope you can helpme on this. I have followed the step that you instructed in early. but the "hotoffer" still there.... the following …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:10:18 a.m., on 24/03/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\PROGRA~1\DAP\DAP.EXE C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe …

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I have been trying to get rid of these Hijacks for a month and no luck. I have download and run AD-aware, spybot, Antivirus programs, but I'm not sure I am using them properly. I have Hjackthis, but I cannot save it into Notepad. Every time I try to open …

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Hi, i have already run spybot, ad-aware SE personal, the free version of spysubtract (I think there is a pay one too), and cool web shredder. Each time i run the shredder it says it finds and removes cws.hiddendll. I do not know how it keeps getting installed on my …

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ok.. this is a really annoying spyware thing that just wont go away. Whenever i start up my computer i get this toolbar that has a search bar and looks relative to an internet search bar.. and its like the iSearch firefox thing or whatever and it supposedly tricks the …

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This has been really getting on my nerves recently. Now and again when I connect to a counter-strike server, a "server busy" windows dialog box will pop up, forcing cs to minimize. I click "switch-to" for about 25-30 seconds, and some adware pops up. I close the adware, open cs …

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last night, all of a sudden when I was surfing, I realized my "right-click" function doesn't work at all in my IE (but it does everywhere else, windows, etc.), and my IE also doesn't change the site's address inthe address bar once I leave a site (for example, if I'm …

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Hello, I've been having similar problems to those mentioned on this board. All last night, IE wouldn't load, nor would icons on the desktop. I've ran Norton, Ad-Aware, CWS Shredder, and Spybot. Could one of you knowledgeable tech people take a look at my hijack this log and tell me …

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:( Please help...everytime i go to enter into a link on a website, my IE sticks then stops responding.I am able to search but not enter in on links(such as in an email, or anything....)i have ran many virus scans tried to change setting, ran adware removal, registry mechanic...everything else …

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Hello everyone, I noticed a thread for some desktop hijacker, than the help given was to go to the smartsystem website and Dl the cure. Well this is the about:like virus, and that web sight just makes to worse. The sympotoms is a lost of control of desktop with a …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 8:02:47 PM, on 1/26/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\CMPDPSRV.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\PANICW~1\POP-UP~1\dpps2.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN …

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My Windows Explorer (XP home SP2) crashes every time I right-click or attempt to delete any .mp3 file. Debug error: Unhandled exception in explorer.exe (KERNEL32.dll) 0x0000005: access violation. Also Windows startup problems. Error: Boot start or system-start driver failed to load (SMPLSCSI). Any help appreciated. Hijack This log below: Logfile …

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Hi there, I am very very sick by having to fight this little bugger. I just cant get rid of this spam, spybot, trojan, hacktool, virus, whatever. I really need some professional help because if I can't fix this I will :cry: all day. I am going through some real …

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Okay, a lot of crap got downloaded on my computer that is giving me so much trouble... 1) Spyware Avenger - I did not download it. 2) Virus Hunter Security -- I did not download this either. 3) There is a desk top icon called Sex and when I right …

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Can't remove search extend..took over browser and gives popups...any info would be great! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 3:47:31 PM, on 4/6/2005 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE …

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Alright so i dont know how but i seem to have contracted something called the Hotoffer hijack which has taken over my homepage and will not let me access the site that was my homepage. Also every now and then a meesage pops up that is Titled :Error #317, but …

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Hi and thanks again to all the good people on Daniweb. Since yesterday my P/C has shut itself down automatically and restarted. On restart it says that my disk D needs to be checked for consistency. When the disk check is complete the system starts as usual and there is …

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Hi, Could you please tell me how to remove cool web search and CWS-about blank? I've tried Ad-aware (keep stalling when try deleting), spybot, spyware nuker 2005 but it's still reappear whenever open IE6. And keep having pop up ads. I'm using window 98 SE on Pentium 2 350MHZ Please …

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Can anyone help a novice fix a few problems? I've run ad-aware, spybot S&D, housecall, and a few other programs. I was able to remove Java nocheat (I think) but Spybot is still coming up with callinghomebiz, IGetNet, and 2 entries for Common Hijacker. I remove and quarantine but they …

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Well last time I had the offeroptimizer popping up you helped alot. Now I get this from 'zipzappromos'. Below is a copy of my HJT. Any suggestions? Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 6:01:47 AM, on 4/7/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) …

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Norton keeps telling me that i have a downloader VA virus and I can't get rid of it. It is messing with my iexplore.exe. Please help. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:54:52 PM, on 4/6/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running …

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Hi crunchie. Thank you for your answer. I tried to fix some files yesterday because I had urgency to use my pc. I try to follow the indications you gave to another member, and now it seems to work fine. I can post you the first log with the "search-paga" …

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I have seem to have contracted hotoffers here is a log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:30:11 PM, on 06/04/2005 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\csrss.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:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE …

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I have the same problem but some of the files you are saying to remove are not there. I cannot get hotoffers off my pc! Please Help! Thanks. This is my log file. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:38:10 PM, on 4/6/05 Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998) …

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