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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I'm sorry for the brief post. I read some other related topics, but the problems wasn't resolved... I have win xp sp3, I'm on a compaq laptop (6720s) if it can help. I never can access some websites too (Windows, some firewall and antivirus sites...) I'll add the log from …

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HI, last year you have been very helpful in solving my computer problem. I think I have caught something nasty again. I have run Malwarebytes and it picked up two things which I have removed. However, after the restart it didn't seem to have solved the problem (weird warning boxes …

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Hi guys! my computer has been a little slow these few months, i ran a hijackthis log, can anybody tell me if they're any problems within it? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 1:17:04 PM, on 11/28/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 …

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Hi, I recently encountered a virus on my computer which I tried everything to remove although AVG was coming back clean, as a last resort I wiped my computer but since then I have been going to google and click on any of the links and am redirected to a …

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Hey all, I know there are a few topics on this similar subject, but I'm at my end of what to do and I really need some help. So I have the issue of website links and google searches redirecting to random ad sites (with similar search terms linked). In …

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I have the exact same problem [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread328138-2.html"][B]as in this thread[/B][/URL], but I am clueless about spyware/adware etc... Can you help a computer idiot?

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My system crashed and we had to reinstall Windows XP OS. I am not sure if we reinstalled everything correctly. My system is running very slow now and I also cannot install the trial version of MS Office 2010. It keeps giving me an error that says that "The file …

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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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Hi there my pc has been infected by trojans lately and I have had a go at removing them but am not sure whether how effective my efforts have been. Could you please advise whether my pc is still infected? - I have run MBA-M and HijackThis scans and the …

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Hi, I seem to have a similar problem as posted here: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread73736.html[/url] Taskbar changes to a light beige colour, lose sound, when browsing get frequently redirected to wrong sites, my printer drivers were suddenly deleted. I have run Ad-aware, spyware doctor and Avira but they fail to find anything serious. …

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Hello Family ! I have an Emachine W3653 with Vista on it. The computer had some viruses and trogans on it so I ran Malwarebytes, SpyBot Search and Destroy and Super Anti Spyware, multiple times, until they all came up cleanwith no infections. But for some reason, I can sit …

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I have malware of some description on a laptop. The only utilities I can run are Defogger and GMER Rootkit Scanner. All the rest recommended here for scan results and removal produce errors basically stating that the executable is corrupt or missing files or "an unknown error occured" when launching. …

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:?: Hi can anyone please help to sort out my puter I have 38 processes running is there a list of what is needed to run windows XP home edition with service pack 2 added. Or can someone please tell me how to edit processes to just what I need …

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Hi there I now regret taking my uncles laptop off him saying ill be able to fix it in two mins. Now on the 3rd day!! Basically, the internet connection is being blocked. I have tried it at various places and even with an ethernet cable connected but nothing coming …

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I'm at work and my wife calls me due to her Win7 PC acting up. It sounds like a FakeAV type of infection. I Remote-Desktop to her PC from work and log on under my own account and my login is not infected. Task manager shows a suspicious program Hotfix.exe …

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I have spent the better part of a day trying to figure out what's going on with this computer.I am sure it's a virus. I can't install my printer. I keep getting error messages and my McAfee says to reboot each time I try.

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Every single time I turn on my laptop this message pops up: Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Technical Details: C:\DOCUME~1\user\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER590c.dir00\svchost.exe.mdmp C:\DOCUME~1\user\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER590c.dir00\appcompat.txt I have tried running AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011, Spybot S&D, Malwarebytes'Anti-Malware and the …

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So posting in forums isn't something I normally do so bare with me here, basically I just reformat my whole computer and have a fresh install of xp on here and trying to get avg up and running but whenever I attempt to open avg to insure its working properly …

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