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Lately everything I download comes out corrupt, only thing I was able to download was some Halo 3 wallpaper for my X-Box, I have tried to download Nod.32 multiple times and the e-mail link does not work, I tried to download AVG-anti-virus twice and it came out corrupt, and every …

I don't know why my explorer.exe is restarting every 3-5 seconds.... i'm so frustating... i dont know how to stop it..... i used Hi Jack and Here is a log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 2:06:17 AM, on 2/3/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

Hi guys could you please help me out. Menu/Taskbar disappeared. I've tried Restore but that doesn't work. I'm using Windows XP. How do I get my Start Menu/Taskbar back? I tried to tun "Explorer" from Windows task manager and press all the shotcuts but doen't work. Task bar and Start …

Here is my Hijack log. I ran it at 12:53 or :54...This file won't go away. It's a temp file. ~DF8241.tmp another one is ~DFE2H.tmp Here is the log............................................................... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:47:27 PM, on 2/1/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet …

OK, I've been reading enough of these boards to know your going to ask for the Hijackthis log so here it is. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 11:24:14 PM, on 2/4/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe …

Hi guys, I'm new here and I've had a read through some of the topics and found people with similar problems to those I am having. I have downloaded the latest HijackThis and the log is as follows: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 21:59:31, on 06/02/2008 Platform: Windows …

Can anyone take a look at my HJT logfile and give me some input on if my system is ok? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:48:11 PM, on 2/5/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16575) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\System32\smss.exe …

I need help with the 2000 some files in my documents and C drive. I have a log ready whenever someone can help. Thanks

I actually found this forum last night and planned to post my computer log today. A couple days ago I got a virus that has only multiplied into more viruses and trojans. I have Avast and usually have no issues, but Avast can barely keep up and can't move or …

I am getting the following messages on the taskbar, as well as other security alert popups, ads, and a "protection bar" in internet explorer that I cannot remove. I have used XoftSpySe to remove other problems but cannot get rid of these: "Your computer is infected!" Critical System Error! System …

I've ran Ad-aware SE and tried Spybot, but when it came time to fix the spyware with Spybot, it gave me a message saying "This application has failed to start because WDENGINE.dll was not not found." I believe ad-aware helped somewhat so far, but there are still pop- ups that …

i removed a trojan using sophos antivirus, but i think something is still in the registry. On startup i get four error messages: Error loading C:/users/russell/appdata/local/temp/khhhi.dll. the specified module could not be found. " " pnmsdlgb.dll " " pmklm.dll " " roqkftfo.dll i am not sure how to fix this …

this is my friends computer i am trying to fix it and it has 2 admin accounts ... and below is the log ........... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:58:23 AM, on 2/5/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot …

Here is the log from hjt. please analyse Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 10:27:33 PM, on 2/3/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) 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:\Program Files\Ahead\InCD\InCDsrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe …

My brother recently downloaded a few files and he told me he scanned the compressed zip file with avg antispyware and avg free... both showed the containing files were clean.. after extracting and opening the files they dissapeared and shortly after windows explorer kept restarting itself, a few of which …

can someone please review my log file and tell me how I can speed up my PC...when i shut down I get a "rundll32.exe" error... this process soemtimes takes up all my cpu and i am unable to do anything Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:58:34 …

I'm having trouble while on the internet on my computer. After about a half hour to an hour of being on the internet, my task bar changes gray...to the old Windows, or Windows 98, and my internet disconnects. When I double click on the little internet icon at the right …

Hi, I have some propblems with the computer at the moment. An error message 'Buffer Overrun Microsoft C++ occured in WINDOWS/explorer.exe. Explorere crashes when you click ok, the pop-up is not triggered by anything in particular. I have tried: Re-installing windows McAfee Virus Scan Spybot 1.5 Ad-Aware And still no …

Trojan horse BackDoor.Generic8.ZST Dear fellows I should be grateful if anyone has a cure to this. I have an external hard disk which shows an infection with (Trojan horse BackDoor.Generic8.ZST) when scanned with AVG 7.6.516.After healing is carried out and the scan made again, the trojan horse threat shows again. …

Hello, and thanks in advance for any help. My PC got infected with what appeared to be two viruses simultaneously. Norton identified the first as some Vundo. I ran VundoFix, and it seems to have taken care of that one. Then Norton discovered what it calls Trojan.MetaJuan. This virus keeps …

OK - I keep getting the dreaded explorer buffer overrun message and Internet explorer periodically opens up new windows for me to all kinds of interesting sites, so it's pretty obvious I've managed to get my PC infected. I've updated definitions and run Spybot, Windows Defender and Norton, attempted to …

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 2:21:07 PM, on 2/3/2008 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe C:\WINNT\System32\SCardSvr.exe C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe C:\WINNT\system32\tlntsvr.exe C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\system32\faxsvc.exe C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Video Add-on\icthis.exe C:\Program …

Hi, Hope someone can help me, I have a HP zd8000 laptop which has started to run very slow when connected to the internet. I have AVG 7.5 full edition on laptop which often finds cookies etc and removes them but nothing ever serious. I also have AdAware loaded on, …

Hello and thanks to everyone who has kindly responded to my questions and even more thank you to those responsible for creating and maintaining this website. My daughter has a Gateway Laptop about 2 years old running Windows XP for home. Recently the screen dimmed to the point that only …

can some one tell me if there is anything in this report which should be fixed, or if there's any big problems. sorry but im new to highjackthis. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:17:11 PM, on 2/2/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 …

Ok, I dunno how it started, but it just did as most things do. When i boot up the pc, explorer.exe is there, but after a few seconds, it dissapears, then comes back, then goes. It does this continually. I had to end the explorer.exe process for it to stop. …

I read a few other threads about desktops being unable to be altered, and only being able to change the flat color of your background. This encouraged me create an account to seek my own help. I'm not a novice at comprehending the whole getting-a-virus-from-the-internet aspect of having a computer, …

Hello my father has a laptop that is connected to a cable modem, web pages opened almost instantly, now they are opening like he is using dialup. Here is his Hijackthis Log Thanks for any help. I have ran adaware and AVG anti spyware with no improvement Thanks Ryun Logfile …

Hi, I'm a total computer dummy (sorry). My computer got infected with New Poly Win32. I use McAfee and it stopped working. I tried to reinstall it and it wouldn't let me. In fact, it won't let me install any of the spyware/anti-wirus software that I tried to download. I …

Hi I know you guys are really good at helping people get rid of viruses through an easy step by step process. In fact this inst the first time i have had to ask you guys for help. I have a really annoying viruses right now it is a red …

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I have a rundll32.exe error when shutting down my cpu... it also slows my cpu down sometimes taking 100% of the process.. please review my hi jack log file below and direct me how to proceed Thanks Chris Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 6:11:55 PM, on …

Hello All! I have an HP-PC using XP-SP2. I have Spysweeper with AntiVirus from WebRoot. My son was doing his homework and downloading pictures for his classroom assignment. Well......you know the rest of this story:'( I have attempted to run in SAFE MODE with networking and re-run my Antivirus. I …

hi guys im not new here, i have posted in the past under the username foxy xx but for some reason i cannot get access so i had to re register lol ok so heres my problem... whilst using the pc the other day my firewall alerted me of a …

Hello all - This is my first post here and I would really appreciate some advice. I found a similar thread from a few years back, but from what I understand, it's preferred that I start my own thread. The problem I'm having is 2-fold. First, I'm getting this Server …

Every time I log onto my home computer I get a pop-up about installing a known malware program known as ctfmona.exe. If its not actually there is there anyway to get rid of this pop-up? The thing is I cannot locate it with McAfee, Spyware Search and Destroy. I got …

So, after reading some other threads I have found that I am not alone with this "your computer has been infected with an unknown trojan" virus. The pop-ups started last night. I am a serious computer novice, but I would like to try and fix this on my own. Of …

Hello, I have a problem with my PC, there some kind of virus ssqrq.dll (I suppose this is it) and "StorageProtector" thing (there were 2 false Windows icons on my desctop and when I tried to delete them they appiered again and again). I tried many anti-viruses and anti-spywares like …

Hello.. I posted this before, but I think I may have placed in the wrong area. I have had help in this area before when I had a virus on my PC, so Im hoping you all can help with my new laptop. I just purchased a HP - Pavilion …

My computer has been acting strange lately, to the point were its almost unusable, so far I have removed the Mirar toolbar, five internet Hijackers, and some adware but it still acts the same way, I took a logfile with hijackthis, please tell me if I have to delete anything. …

My computer was infected by Trojan Horse virus and I have been getting Symantec Email Proxy Error Pop up. I have tried all sorts of method and it ends up with a Error status for the Norton Anti-Virus Email scanning. This has in fact stopped the Error message popping up. …

I've been infected by a file (C:\windows\system32\adsldpw.dll) that I can't exterminate. I run all the usual suspects, but this guy seems particularly resistant to the tools I'm used to using. This one is more obnoxious than usual, primarily because it keeps respawning a new background version of Internet Explorer every …

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:43:40 AM, on 1/30/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16575) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe C:\Windows\System32\igfxtray.exe C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Power Saver\TPwrMain.exe C:\Program Files\Toshiba\SmoothView\SmoothView.exe C:\Program Files\Toshiba\FlashCards\TCrdMain.exe C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe …

Hi, Lately I've been having problems accessing certain sites in IE and Firefox. I do have better luck (with some sites) using NetScape (AOL). From looking through these forums, it sounds like spyware is the likely culprit, so I've attached a HiJackThis log. Any help, much appreciated. Logfile of Trend …

Hey guys! I just started a website and on one of the pages I have a list of all the free anti-spyware programs. I will be updating this list constantly and keeping it up to date. Here is the url to my [url=http://www.free-spyware-removal.org/free-spyware-removal-software.html]list of spyware removal software[/url] Let me copy …

Several of my clients report this trojan since Jan. 14th. Seems to be a varient of the Cool Web Search trojan, adapted for Firefox. Has anyone encountered this and have advice for removal? Point of entry: User receives an email with a "Reply-to" field entry of a known acquaintance, recommending …

I started having problems accessing my history folder in IE about 2 weeks ago. I read a previous post from someone with the same problem, and someone told them to download Hijackthis, run it, and post the log file in the 'secure' area on this site?? The word 'Secure' was …

hello. i´m having interrupts and laptop is very slow, this is the hijackthis log thank you very much!! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 08:28:50 p.m., on 25/01/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16574) 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 …

hi, i recently just got infected by a script i think named kathyros. i tried deleting it but it keeps on coming back. maybe you guys could help me. this is the inside of the script: 'kathyros v1.0 'fucker Phils 'email me if you found this :) @ [email]kathyros@yahoo.com[/email] 'May …

Im having the exact same problem... myspace wont load but facebook will. google loads and aol.com but not msn.com or download.com, also my msn messenger wont work and certain links from google searches dont load. This is my logfile from hijackthis. could anyone please let me know what I should …