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the other day i think i got this virus, it starts with the window security center popping up telling me i have virus infecting my computer and wont let me open any file on desktop. did some research and and it is just like what describe on this site [url]http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/viru...tispyware-2010[/url] …

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Hey guys, I was referred here by a few friends who have had problems in the past and needed help with solutions Anyway, this is quite a frustrating problem of sorts. I can't access sites such as Microsoft.com. This is through both Mozilla and IE. I have mucked around with …

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Hello All sir, Can any body able to give me Regular expression for validatrion string that must have [B] atleast one alphabet,atleast one numeric value[/B]? please help me??

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I have tried Webroot, Fix-it Utilities and Registry Patrol 3.0. They have found several virus' but still not cleaned up everything. I have run Hijackthis and the log is attached. Any help will be appreciated. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 9:54:48 PM, on 5/5/2010 Platform: Windows …

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Here is the log from hijackthis, any help would be greatly appreciated. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:24:15 AM, on 5/4/2010 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 C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\S24EvMon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe …

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hello i'm running windows xp sp3. i goi the avsoft virus a few days ago.. i ran malwarebytes, superantispyware hunter, spy bot, vipre, spyware hunter..and cleaned out the reg... the virus looks like its gone but now my pc freeze during start up. I've tried everything i dunno what the …

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Hello, when I am doing a google search the links get redirected to ads. I have used everything - fsecure, adaware etc to try to find the spyware but I can't. My hijackthis log is below. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4 Scan saved at 8:30:54 PM, on 5/6/2010 Platform: …

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Hi, There seems to be a virus on my laptop as whenever I use internet explorer or firefox to search for things, like on google it redirects me to other search engines or spam websites.. i read on an earlier post that combofix can help? should i use this? i …

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Last week, i noticed while at a computer lab at my local college someone who was getting a spam of a virus protection that the computer should have. Sortly after, it would not let the guy use the internet and proceeded to give a window saying that the pc has …

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The Firefox browser flashes randomly and turns the web page black until you double click the program icon repeatedly. Then the web page comes back. It can happen a few times in a 15 minute period. When this happens I can not see any website because it turns black. I …

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I'm thinking its a malware problem, could someone help guide me through the fixing process? Thanks! Here's the Hijackthis log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 1:07:47 AM, on 5/3/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe …

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Whenever I open my internet I get a pop up saying my browser is not secure and telling me to download somthing to fix it (I am not stupid I know it's fake) but how do I ge rid of it, it's undetected by my free rising antivirus software and …

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what do i need to fix.... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 9:21:50 PM, on 5/2/2010 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\taskeng.exe C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\QPService.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\QLBCTRL.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP QuickTouch\HPKBDAPP.exe …

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Hey, I have been having some trouble lately, I have windows vista. my norton shows tells me it blocked a recent attack and took proper action but right after i get this annoying pop up that says something about windows defender needing to be updated but i check for updates …

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I restarted my computer and bootup to desktop was extremely slow...it took about 5 minutes to display. I received a Microsoft C++ Runtime error message with the following path. Program:...es\common files\RoxioShared\9.0\SharedCom\RoxWatch9.exe I thought that it may be associated with RealPlayer SP that I downloaded about a month ago so I …

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I am grateful first to be asking for help. You guys have helped in the past, and I'm most appreciative. Earlier this week, Probably Wednesday, I got something nasty one of my two computers, I don't know which, but What ever it was, it gave away my World of Warcraft …

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Hello everybody, I am currently developping a virus scanner for Windows, and was searching for a virus database. Eventually I found a database which contains around 1000 virus names, however none of the virus names has the extension .exe . Is this extension neglected? Or does the virus have various …

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AV: Norton 360 OS: Windows 7 (64bit) Adapter: Marvell Yukon 88E8040 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller IDP: PLDT myDSL ph I tried a full scan of Norton 360 but it wont detect any malicious files or whatsoever. MBAM always detect and blocking this IP [COLOR="Red"]222.65.29.209[/COLOR]. My main problem here is that …

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I have a hijack file I would like someone to look at. I am having a problem turning on the Network Discovery. After I turn it on it goes off. I was told I may have a virus or spyware turning it off. I would appreciate some help so I …

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Firefox has a mind of its own I am having of Firefox and Internet Explorer opening up and diverting me to another site after doing a search. I ran different anti-virus programs, which finds and fixes the viruses, but the tabs/extra pages keep opening up. Help please!!! I ran hijackthis …

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Hello all, I've been battling Internet Security 2010, AntiMalware Defender, and background audio ads for about 2 months now. But I think I might have a new twist. Someone on another forum was trying to help me, but we seem to have hit a wall and I'm hoping you guys …

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Ok, so i recently got one of the variants of AntiVirus 2010, I think it was called Vista Security 2010. I ran the exe fix and then MBAM and it found 2 files which were removed and i havnt had the fake anti virus pop up since, my only problem …

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Well, as the title says, wscntfy.exe is infected and in my little taskbar in the bottom right, a red shield with an x on it sits there saying i have security problems, etc. I have done all of the scans in the "read before posting" thread and am willing to …

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Hi folks, My wife's computer will not reboot when the restart option is selected. She's running XP Pro SP 3. I've checked out the Roxio CD creation issue and she doesn't use it - same with advanced power issues. The computer does stop because you can see the Windows Shutting …

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Hi I use my pc for e/mails and getting assigments for work in the last few weeks i can not click any links i have to copy and paste everything, i can not click links on exgamlpe e/bay leave feeedback i have tried what everthing on the internet page nothing …

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Tackling Malware and Spyware had become a daily task for most of internet users. Lets see the history of these virus, the aims behind there creation, how do they enter our personal computer (pc) or a server. [B]First Malware found on:[/B] Basically the first known internet Worms were created only …

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Hi Guys, Been having problems with my IE brower redirecting or random browers opening up with different sites over the last few days its driving me up the wall!! It took me several attempts on google clicking on the link that brought me to this forum where i have read …

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There's no news yet on McAfee's [URL="http://www.mcafee.com"]website[/URL] about what happened today when their famed antivirus program went bonkers and froze computers by misidentifying a common Windows file as a virus. If it's an actual virus hack, it's a pretty darn clever one--to make the antivirus program think a system file …

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Hello how's it going ! I've been trying to get rid of this virus that poses as a windows security threat , by trying to get me to buy their security no way! this thing wouldnt let me go on the net or open any of my applications to get …

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2 days ago my system became alot slower than normal, i have only had my laptop 2 months and this is very out of the ordinary. Adding to this every so often, or when i go on certain websites the laptop will launch a new web page by itself. Either …

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I am suspecting some kind of malware infection perhaps..?? I am not entirely sure but I have been researching all day to no avail.. well ladies and gents,.. heres my situation, i have the Windows XP Home edition on an Inspiron 6000 and when i turn the dang thing on …

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Hey folks. You are all gems here and I've been reading this technical forum for months without ever signing up, but now I've finally come to a point that I need to defer to your awesome wisdom. Sigh! I've got two laptops (Dell PP06L, and Gateway) which have unfortunately come …

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this has happened to me also. Here is my hijack this result. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:56:43 PM, on 4/19/2010 Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.01.3504) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.7600.16385) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Pure Networks Shared\Platform\nmctxth.exe C:\Program …

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hey over the last few weeks i have noticed that when i turn my pc on in the morning before anyone else has used it -thie IE history contains elements like: xitamo.com nexoa.com bitamo.com search.starware.com and every so often i will notice that there are pronographic sites and sites for …

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While, for the average end user, spam has become less of a problem over recent years as spam filters get better at what they do and simply remove much of it from sight, that doesn't mean that spam volumes are actually reducing. In fact, the opposite is true and the …

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Hi I suspect i might have malware on my computer although i have ran Malwarebytes and that didnt detect anything. When I itry to run a online scanner like ESET the scan starts at 50% through and I think something is interfering with it. Please could someone read my computers …

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Hi there, just hoping someone can help me :) Yesterday my computer was infected with a virus and by following some instructions I was able to remove most of the problems, but one still remains. Every so often IE opens up by itself and displays a page with text or …

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I cannot send email by either Thunderbird or Outlook. All else works well. Please help. Here's Hijack this log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:05:10 PM, on 4/14/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.17023) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:49:59 PM, on 4/15/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal 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\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\RelevantKnowledge\rlvknlg.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe c:\docume~1\alkeyn~1\locals~1\temp\sdq .exe c:\windows\svojya .exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\netdde.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcSoft\Connection Service\Bin\ACService.exe …

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hello everyone.. My problem started out with a desktop and no icons I couldnt get explorer to open under task manager either so I did a system restore. XP but now I click on google chrome and nothing happens and there are other things that arent working correct so I …

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hi, for some reason, my desktop icons is highlighted out of the sudden, and i found a new entry in my hijack log. O24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - file:///C:/DOCUME~1/ADMINI~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.jpg anyone know what is that? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 12:21:48 AM, on …

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Hi all, I just have a quick question about the application REGPLIB.EXE. I was browsing through ZoneAlarm's Program Control feature and I spotted this program in my System32 folder. Apparently it is something known as a 'Register Plugin Library". Now, some sites on which information about this can be found …

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Hello! I am having problems accessing My Computer, My Documents, Control Panel, etc.... When I double-click on the desktop icon for any of these applications, all of the desktop icons disappear for a moment, and then re-appear but nothing happens after that? It's almost like the system goes in a …

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I stupidly opened a email saying to update windows live and ever since i have had trouble with my XP. i realised after that it was not what it seemed as the email was some stupid thing. all my computer has become large all the pages all the text everything. …

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Hello all, i have some nasty viruses in my computer. here is the hijackthis log. Your kind help will be really appreciated. god bless. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.3 (BETA) Scan saved at 8:57:49 PM, on 4/13/2010 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18904) Boot …

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My computer is infected and barely any options are working. I read 'Read me before posting' file and these are my results thus far; I downloaded ATF Cleaner, and that was successful. Enabled viewing of folders, downloaded Microsoft Malicious Software Removal and that didn't work. Malwarebytes will not work. I …

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hi everyone, google and bing search links are redirecting to unrelated sites, to the point where i have to use the cached version of the site or copy and paste as much of the link as they provide to get where i'm trying to get. i ran trendmicro's hijack this …

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i recently installed autorun eater on a laptop with usb security, and eset smart its now refusing to boot whats the matter?

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BRIEF BACKGROUND Two weeks ago, Avira's rescue CD reported for one computer: "Contains code of the Boot.1 virus". However, the closest match in their database is W-Boot.1 for which an alias is Dr. Web's WBoot. Malwarebytes saw nothing. AVG saw nothing. Dr. Web reported for another computer: "A: Boot Sector" …

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