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Im so lost guys...Im not a very tech savvy person either...here's my HJT log...I know I just picked up a trojan accidentally about an hour ago...clicked something by mistake and now Im getting bombarded by popups....can someone PLEASE help me?? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 2:22:23 …

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I have found many helpful solutions on this site, but this is my first post. so forgive me if im posting in the wrong section. I'm a tech by profession and work mostly on virus/spywar. Normally that's no problem i can use various tools and edit them out of the …

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So, None of the tabs in my display properties will show up, and every time I restart things go out of control and all big like. I have to reinstall my video drivers each time (and not restart) to go back to normal. I've followed this previous post to the …

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Titles pretty much tells the problem. Working on a Windows Server 2003 platform and when in safe mode, computer works fine. When I reboot into normal operation mode the Explorer.exe keeps restarting itself. I have tried several spyware searches to include spybot, adaware, and used Norton Antivirus search as well. …

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Hello. Usually I dont ask for help because most of the time the answer is right in my face if look hard enough. Well, I guess I may need some expert advice on this, because Ive tried everything I know how to do and tried every suggestion I have recieved …

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I turned my laptop on this morning and DEP blocked windows explorer from starting. A screen dump of the error report is attached. It seems to have stopped a few icons in the system tray from loading (battery icon being the most notable). Everything else is working.. The most recent …

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Hello, Can anyone help. 2 days ago, my computer suddenly slowed down to snail pace ...!!! We've run a virus check and can't find anything, but the PC will npt allow us to update our anti-virus either. If we run a programme it takes an eternity to load up, as …

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Hi there, I hope someone out there might be able to help me, im doing my nut in here...!!! Recently I have been getting pop-up internet explorer windows, mainly aimed at gambling. Also my pc has been running like a dog..!!!! Thirdly I now get an error message when I …

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Hey y'all...i'm new so please be patient...none of my shortcuts, and i do mean none, are working!! When I click on one the task bar disappears for a couple seconds and then nothing. Also, if I try to set something as my desktop background, as soon as i restart it, …

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OKAY I REALLY REALLY NEED HELP!!!! I HAVE A FLASHING THING IN MY TRAY IT IS BLUE WITH A WHITE QUESTION MARK AND IT FLASHES TO A RED CIRCLE WITH AN X. oh and a bubble pops up from it saying there r activated spyware, viruses, etc. and if i …

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for days now I have had a problem with this virus poping up on my PC it is mon123bcz.exe trackware.web I have googled it and I have found links to this site my virus scan picks it up but wont let me delte it I ran spybot in safemode and …

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everything was going fine with my newly acquired dial-up connection, until this morning when i first turned the computer on. i got an error message and it asked if i wanted to send microsoft a report. i was not connected yet, so i was unable to send it. i clicked …

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I got hit with a drive-by downloader and ended up with Ultimate Defender installed. Since then it nailed me with something else. I've used AVG, Trend Microcillin, and Norton. They all keep removing stuff, but it is apprently not fixed. I get a message that my administrator has disabled Task …

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I created a folder called "Antispyware". I downloaded various antispyware programs into it. When I doubleclick the folder it opens for about 1 second and then closes. If I rename the folder to any name that does not have the word spyware in it it opens ok. I also cannot …

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The home page opens correctly when I open IE v6. Any click on the link on the home page works OK. However, when I enter any website address in the address bar and press enter, a new blank explorer page pops up and nothing happens. I cannot update to IE …

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I have two pc's with different owners with the same problem. Internet explorer will open fine to the home page. When you try to navigate to a different page it opens a new window and only goes to the home page. Internet explorer then becomes unresponsive and has to be …

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Problems: -Vista doesnt always boot, however XP will always boot. -I Can consistantly BSoD my computer by playing EQ2. -Random crashes of programs and BSoDs do occur. -Some of the blue screens have been: 0x000000D1 0x000000E8 0x0000000A And have shown problems with files: USBPort.sys Nv_Disp.DLL nvlddmkm.sys -****Nothing involving connecting to …

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Please help! Here is my HJT log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:47:08 PM, on 10/13/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) 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\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe C:\Program Files\Network Associates\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe C:\Program Files\Network Associates\VirusScan\mcshield.exe C:\Program …

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Hi, I have recently been experiencing a few problems with my PC. There's seems to be an awful lot of pop ups, some websites load up an annoying site called ffinder! Various message's keep saying your computer is infected with a trojan and/or a Worm. Loads of pop ups keep …

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Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE C:\Program Files\Eset\nod32krn.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Communicator\xcommsvr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Update Service\livesrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe C:\Program …

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My computer has become very sluggish lately and I have been getting numerous errors some of which are: Windows Security Alert Your Computer is making unauthorized copies of your system and internet files. Run full scan now to prevent any unauthorised access to your files! Click yes to download spyware …

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This PC was in bad shape, it is 99.9% better, but I keep getting a small pop-up bar on IE7 that I can't seem to remove. It is a url to fix spy ware spam pointing to [url]http://protect.trustedantivirus[/url].... ect here is HJack log file... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 …

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My wife's laptop is taking 10+ minutes to load the starting webpage. We have Norton Internet Security and Antivirus running...scan finds nothing. I have downloaded and run Spybot...it found a couple of things, but did not fix the issue. I even reinstalled IE 7. Finally, I downloaded and ran HijackThis. …

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i have an icon that looks like a blue shield with a question mark that flashes and turns red with an x on it. what is it? when i click it, it takes me to some anti-virus/spyware wesbite. i have this toolbar on my IE it says security toolbar 7.1 …

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I have been having ongoing virus trouble. It has been "dormant" for awhile but re-emerged when i disconnected and moved my computer. I have the hijackthis log for my computer. Thanks for your time and help. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 8:01:09 PM, on 10/11/2007 …

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Okay so recently my internet speeds have shot way down. I use a wireless router and the pages used to load in an instant. Now it takes forever to load sites and videos etc. Also, at random times my wireless setup will not be able to connect and will disconnect …

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Hello! I keep getting this pesky virtomonde and win32 bug. Here is my HJT log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:04:47 PM, on 10/6/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) 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\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe …

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I'm having great difficulty removing a virus that creates a toolbar in my browser and creates false alerts that my computer is infected and must be cleaned. I've ran my McAfee Virus scan many times along with McAfee Quick Clean with no luck. While researching this site I've tried the …

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I can't move, copy, or delete two files that I downloaded for Ragnarok Online. When I even try to right click them, they freeze up the folder window, and lags up my entire computer. They're setup files, and are named RAG_Setup1010 and SAK_Setup1010. When I end task for the folder, …

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Hi, This is my first post, so please be gentle with me. None of my desktop programs will load when clicked. I also get the error "Access to the specified device, path or file is denied" if I attempt to creat a shortcut" I can run programs from start > …

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Hi Guys, I was recently Infected with the BestsellerAntivirus spyware. Since then my Symantec Norton Antivirus 10.1.6.6000 wouldn't load on start up. Please help me as I think the BestsellerAntivirus in still on my system although my AntiSpyware detects nothing. When I manually load Norton and scan my PC, halfway …

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When I boot up my computer it says that I am missing a file called bridge.dll and the mouse mooves without control or freezes up complitely. it's windows 2000, 500.21.95 service pack 4 Lately I installed some games that maybe caused these problems. I don't remember how to use the …

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Hi, I'm a new poster hoping to get some help. I am unable to open any folders, My Computer, Control Panel, or Search from the desktop or using Start menu. When I dbl click to open from desktop, all icons and taskbar disappear for a few seconds and then reappear. …

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Hi, Up until about 2 - 3 weeks ago my internet performance was great. I have Verizon FIOS and my connection speed is approx 5 Megs. My problem is that when I open a new internet window, it takes minutes for the window open and load. Processor sounds like it …

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Hi, i went to a site & a box popped up asing me to download a version of directX to be able to play video on the site, this has happened a few times whilst on other sites & the box was always the same & looked like an authentic …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 9:48:13 PM, on 10/12/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) 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\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\Program Files\Gateway Utilities\GWInkMonitor.exe C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe …

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Help I recently was afforded the luxury of the Internet Security Toolbar 7.1 virus. while I was able to remove the toolbar, i now do not have internet explorer. I can click on symantec and update, and i have another computer online, so I know the connection is good. I …

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Hi, Due to your website i have found some very useful information. I am not fully sure what i am supposed to do now (I'm getting on a bit and am not a tech wizard). Here is a logfile from HiJack this. Thankyou very much. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis …

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hey guys its been awhile since ive posted up my hijackthis logfile. well here it is, i have been noticing that my pc has been going slow so i am suspecting that i have a virus. thanks. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:14:58 AM, on 10/12/2007 …

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Hi :) I am yet another person posting my HijackThis log as I have tried for a while now to make sense of it but I just cant get my head around the jargon. I have compared my log to others posted and havent found anything too suspicios....well not that …

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Does anyone see a problem with my system? IE keeps opening on its own. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:37:30 PM, on 10/7/2007 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe c:\program …

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I thought I practiced safe computing. I don't use IE, have a Virus Scanner (AVG free) and don't open unknown attachments. However something went wrong. I tried to use Spybot to scan my system the other day and noticed it was gone. I had dome some uninstalling of apps so …

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Hey all, I'm having problems with my laptop. Usually around 3ish where i work my laptop CPU usage shoots up to 90% even when i'm not working on anything. here is a copy of my log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 3:55:31 PM, on 10/4/2007 Platform: …

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Hi for the past couples of week ive been getting a server busy message, it gives me two options switch to or retry. I did that HijackThis and here is my log file Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:13:04 AM, on 9/30/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

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Alright, been having an issue lately regarding something that's causing: 1) popups to show up fairly often, usually beginning with a "CiD" 2) Internet Explorer to mess up more 3) my computer to slow down. Been trying AVG, AdAware, Trend Micro, even Windows OneCare safety scanner.. no luck grabbing this …

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My system has developed a strange problem in which Internet Explorer 6 will begin to load but never quite finish. Sometimes, if I let it go for five or six minutes, it will finally load all the way and can be used normally. But most of the time, it just …

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Hi, I was having problems with my browser not accepting cookies.. so I downloaded IE 7.0.. big mistake.. I couldn't access the internet, it kept saying Cannot find server, or DNS error. I uninstalled 7.0 and it went back to 6.0 and then it wouldn't work either so I reinstalled …

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i have tryed a cupple times to remove the spam problem but it got worse and worse this is my last try before i format C:\ and start over again.here is my hijack this log file. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 2:05:59 PM, on 10/1/2007 …

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I think I am infected with securitytoolbar 7.1 but i am not sure, I have seen its description and symptoms on [URL="http://www.precisesecurity.com/adware-spy/sectb71.htm"]SecurityToolbar 7.1 Removal[/URL] but again not quite sure if it is the one present on my computer. My AnvtiVirus cannot detect it either. Did someone already infected and cleaned …

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Hope someone here can help me with this... My troubles started this morning when programs on my laptop had frozen. I rebooted, and after that I can't access my files, iexplorer and some other apps won't start. I see them among the running processes but something is blocking them from …

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