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im having problems accessing some web pages they randomly load with "failed to connect" & error loading page etc, using both firefox & IE im not sure what it is have run various scans & issue hasnt been fixd also noticed that iexplore.exe is running is SYSTEM even tho i …

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At some point I had a Vundo trojan, which I followed steps to fix, however since then I've been having these two little messages pop up every time I start my computer. The first says... "Error loading C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmmmcqsx.dll The specified module could not be found. OK" The other says... "Error …

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installed something that had a malware hidden. now it's doing that fake virus alert thing and redirecting my internet clicks to some spam sites. i did a malwarebytes scan and clean that i think worked but when i did the smitfraud fix it was as if the malwarebytes fix were …

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I downloaded a file that contained a virus. The virus turned my desktop red with a biohazard logo in the middle reading ""Your Privacy is in Danger". The Virus added "Virus Alert!!" to my clock area and changed it to military time. I am unable to access my C drive …

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Hello All: Yesterday, I believe, some malware/spyware somehow got into my computer. Windows keeps poping up some messages in ballons showing warnings that "windows has detected spyware" on my system. My desktop wallpaper also changed automatically displaying similar messages. I realized that these messages are not genuine windows messages so …

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Hi all I've just spent the last week tearing my hair out with a terrible rogue dialler, browser hijack and virus. And, against my will, sending out thousands of emails along the lines of No More Teeny Man in Locker Room! and Discount Ci%lis. Finally I solved it all in …

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Hi all! Two days ago as i was downloading a subtitle for a movie, my desktop suddenly changed and an advert saying that my computer have been infected popped up and became my new desktop background. tried to change the background yet there was no place to click. my web …

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installed something that had a malware hidden. now it's doing that fake virus alert thing and redirecting my internet clicks to some spam sites. i did a malwarebytes scan and clean that i think worked but when i did the smitfraud fix it was as if the malwarebytes fix were …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:49:00 AM, on 8/31/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608) Boot mode: Normal 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam10\QuickCam10.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe C:\Program …

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dear experts, Pls help me!!! below are the symtoms: - can only access to google and gmail - cannot sign in msn - can sign in YM but messenger list is empty enclosed is my HJT log for your investigation... many thanks for your kind support! M123 Logfile of Trend …

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Appreciate if someone can help me to rectify the problem. Currently i'm using Mozzila Firefox to access internet. Attached is my latest HijackThis log file : Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 20:23:23, on 01/09/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0013) Boot …

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I see theres a few cases of this at the moment, same story as the rest, cant see C: Drive and programs etc. but i thought id start a new thread as i dont want to hijack anyone elses and each case will probably vary. Here is the Hijack this …

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Real PC amateur... Need help with virus on PC. I've read the diagnositics on forum and completed scans and logs as requested. Could really use help in trying to rid myself of these nasties. First I have a Red X next to my C: Drive, Next when I log on …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 4:45:00 AM, on 8/31/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608) 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:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus\dvpapi.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic Professional 6\IoloSGCtrl.exe C:\Program Files\Common …

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Hi crunchie I've had the same malware/virus as swfcrule4eva, if you can look at my log post from Mlawrebytes that would be really appreciated thanks Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.25 Database version: 1090 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 9:54:26 PM 28/08/2008 mbam-log-08-28-2008 (21-54-26).txt Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|E:\|) Objects scanned: 124381 Time …

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i downloaded nero and now i keep getting spyware and virus alerts. i have avg and it won't detect and anything. Windows keep saying i'v got virus and spy ware window keeps popping up like crazy. I cant access C drive, control panel and task manager. When i go to …

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Every time i try to update Superantispyware definitions they seem to be blocked. Also when I search with google or any other engine and pick a result I am rerouted to an advertising site, I am now getting spyware warnings popping up with antispyware suggestions. Here is my hijackthis log …

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Exactly what it says in title and when I try to go to certain sites, it doesn't load up and says it's unavailable, like If I'm offline. Flash and all that doesn't work for me either I tried the help yourself section, I couldn't go on any of the sites …

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I had a horrible rootkit malwareinfection on my computer. After running many different registry cleaners, and virus/malware/spyware cleaners I seem to have gotten my computer in working order. What the rootkit did was took away some of my privalages and started acting as an admin, where it changed many of …

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i have tried accessing regedit..its blocked cant find gpedit.msc C and D drive is not visible..i can only access by typing it in the address bar all the imp icons from start menu have gone..Run is also missing following is the log file Is there anyway out??? Logfile of Trend …

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ok let me list the sh!t these ****ing viruses/trojans are giving me: - can't change my desktop, it's changed to a screen saying "OMG YOU HAVE A VIRUS" pop up. -can't search on google, redirect to go.google.com -can't open email, redirrects to hotmail.msn.com -can't open links to some sites -can't …

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I have 2 computers and both had working CD/DVD burners, but now they are not working (when click on My Computer, they're not there). I've uninstalled and tried reinstalling, but get error message: driver either corrupted or missing, code 39. I ran various spyware/malware programs...they still don't work. I removed …

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My desktop has this message saying warning you're in danger Install Anti spyware or antivirus to remove Along with that I can't access display settings such as desktop and screensaver. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:21:43 AM, on 8/31/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

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Hi all, I hope someone can help. I've been all over the net trying to find a fix for this. At random times (usually in the evening to early morning) both my processors (Dell Inspiron E1505 core 2 duo) will max out at 100% usage (noticed with a sidebar gadget). …

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1) Is it bad to run AVG, Spybot, Superantispyware, & Adaware all at once? 2) does anyone still use norton?

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Hello, Just a few days ago I was in IE (regrets!) just because I thought it would be quicker than opening Firefox for some odd reason and...promptly picked up the "Antivirus XP" issue. I was pretty easily able to find the cause of the pop-up agreement, deleted the screensaver and …

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Last week I got a virus that changed my background to something that said "found virus, downloaded antivirus xp 2008. I ran Mcafee a couple of times and removed a bunch of trojans. One thing I noticed while waiting was when the screen saver usually came on it was instead …

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Hello. This morning while browsing i became infected with something. Did AVG Scan and Adaware scans, both turn up nothing but tracking cookies. After becoming infected the text size for google is bigger, all search results are slow and jump to go.google.com and different advertizing. I can not use links …

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I've been through so many forum topics in the past 24 hours, all over the internet. Spybot S&D, etc. etc. etc.... except for I contracted a severe strain of this virus which does not even let me download .exe's! You've probably heard of XP Antivirus before. So I went on …

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Could someone give me a hand and let me know which of these needs to be fixed? I'm trying everything, but my computer freezes everytime I try to run antivirus software. The problem originally occurred when it froze during an AVG update. AVG needed to be uninstalled to prevent the …

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HI there i have a pc with windows vista business. i've used there the NetTools aparently it came with a virus/rootkit of somekind :( It just stucks the backspace key when i hit some letters. I can write something like asd but if i hit F, P,L and other it …

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Everytime I try to install a VPN for work it gives me the windows cannot fins installservie.exe. I have tried in safe mode and multiple other ways and no luck. Ran Hijack this and here is the log. Can someone help please??? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved …

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Hello, and thank you for any help that you provide. I am not sure what the problem is, but I will post all the information that the introduction thread says to provide. I would say that there is a virus/spyware infecting my explorer.exe file. Whenever I go on msn, and …

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Can anyone spot anything wrong! Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 05:20:12, on 28/08/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705) 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\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICAE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe …

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Hello, I recently got the XP Antivirus 2008 Virus, but managed to remove it's effects by deleting the dll files and prompting CCleaner to fix registry issues. However, i believe there are still traces of this virus on my computer or some other virus in operation Some of the symptoms …

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Hi friends! Last week I've downloaded the nero software's torrent file, its all started from there when I download that. My system got attacked by spywares, so far I formatted my system more than five times and even deleted the complete partitions couple of times and I've also used the …

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hello all this is my first time here so be gentle with me ..... my problem is ,when i search in google i allways redirect to other place .my norton (2006) didnt find nothing & i try allso ad aware but nothing this is my log in hijackthis: Logfile of …

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HI, I am new to this forum but would really appreciate some guidance. My computer, running XP, became infected with a Trojan Virus. It changed my desktop background to a warning screen that now I can't change back, it also erased all my previous restore points, and not to mention …

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Originally, i clicked a link that started with urlcut.com (i recommend no one clicking any website that starts with urlcut.com, it basically hides the original website address in this) and ended up with 2 kinds of problems: 1st - pop ups randomly popping up even if pop up blocker is …

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Hi, I have got a problem with ppxcs.exe and some other stuff. I read the pages to be read on this site and other sites. Downloaded HiJackThis and my log file is below. I have also removed "Junk Files" with the help of AceUtilities Trial, and I have removed ppxcs.exe, …

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I recently got a virus on my computer that is crippling a bunch of things. I get pop-ups, the wallpaper is changed, and 100% of my CPU is used. A process called ppxcs.exe starts when Windows opens. css.exe is also running. When I end process things go slow but don't …

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Hi, my name is Margie and I live in Mexico with my husband Tom and dog, Chica. Tom and I are both writers - not technical stuff. We writes short stories and I write short stories and poetry. Right now it is pouring outside - June thru August are the …

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hi every one, i need a help to protect my pc from malware. iam using avast home edition(antivirus) to protect my pc. Two days back i found a new version of avast and i downloaded that latest version and then when i clicked on setup it asked to uninstall my …

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Hi guys, 1st time using this site. If anyone could tell me how I can remove adware programs and any other nasties in the below log file I would be very greatful (-: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:39:17, on 23/08/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT …

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Ok, on my dads laptop whenever I do a Google search for anything I click on the link to go to that webpage and it redirects me with go.google.com and clickshield.net to a different page in a new tab in Opera. The text of the search results page is also …

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Hello, I have this terrible spyware that I was somehow infected with. As soon as I connect to the internet I get all kinds of email pop ups and my wallpaper changes, etc. I've tried ad -aware, ccleaner, etc. Please can someone help me??? The spyware I've seen is Blusod, …

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I recently had a bad infection of malware/spyware/virus and tried many things to clear it and downloaded a few new progs to try as part of the whole thing. One of these that seemed good was Avast - it found what nothing else found - and so I'm still running …

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Hi, my computer was all infected so I came to this forum, I read "read me before posting a request", so I ran all the programs [B]DSS MAIN[/B] Deckard's System Scanner v20071014.68 Run by User on 2008-08-10 23:51:29 Computer is in Normal Mode. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- System Restore -------------------------------------------------------------- Successfully created …

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Hi, Recently I've made a conversion from FAT32 to NTFS on the disk C of my laptop where XP Pro is installed. On the same disk of the laptop it was already existent a partition D with NTFS, which I use to store my data. Since the moment I made …

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Hello one of the computers on our corporate network is infected with Antivirus 2009. I scanned is with Spybot 1.4 as I couldn't get the update do to it. I was finally able to install it and everything seemed fine. This was about 30 min to an hr ago. But …

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