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Hi, So it seems like a lot of people are having this problem. Mine started a few days ago. I will get random pop ups from internet explorer, as well as the invisible audio-only ones. Also, the wave volume will frequently reset to zero. I would appreciate any help with …

Back again with yet another problem. Friend stated her computer was acting quircky and had some pop ups. I ran MBA-M and it did come up with some issues. After deleting those I have not come up with any issues. But I am posting the logs so it can be …

Hi there, I need help: I am having trouble viewing the hotmail / mail.live login page. I can get into the MSN web page but when I click on the hotmail tab it gives me the following error message: with Mozilla Firefox browser: "Not Found The requested URL /login.srf was …

As I write this to you, I am feeling relieved, as I have just managed to come out on top of a heavy virus situation. I downloaded a file, and, unkown to McAfee (I now have, Avast, McAfee and SUPERantispyware, it contained a virus. This installed a few more viruses …

Hello, Please help me remove this stuff. Processes show 3 or 4 IE running invisible. Pop up ads occuring, and every so often the wav volume goes down to zero. Here is my Hijack this log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:25:42 PM, on 7/15/2010 Platform: …

I'm having the same problem as a previous post. No sound (wav sound bar gets lowered to min) and hidden IE windows. Cannot kill IE task (comes right back). Neither AVG/Avast/MalwareB detects anything. Ran ESET (offline) and it found the following: C:\Documents and Settings\Craig1\Local Settings\temp\447511515.exe a variant of Win32/TrojanDownloader.Unruy.CD trojan …

Hello all, Thank you in advance. IE/Firefox searches are being redirected and I am also HEARING ads being played in the background while on and offline. Multiple instances of iexplore.exe are showing in taskmanager while IE not being open. And a weird sidenote, the volume control for .wavs keeps resetting …

Hello, First I would like to say I'm new here and from what I've read on some of the threads seems like a very useful place for information. My problem: I was playing warcraft 3 single player minding my own business sound was working fine, everything was cool till my …

pls help me! i cannot load SOME websites in my laptop. i can load facebook fine and google but when i try to visit one site displayed by google its always problem loading page. i can also visit youtube but i cant load a video its always an error occured. …

Guys...can you help me? Ive been recently having a trouble about sextutest.ru/files4.exe that avast have been detected. I can't find and remove it from my computer. What shall i do? This is the PICTURE of the Detection: REGARDS!!!

Hi, I think I have a virus on my computer. I downloaded a movie file from a website and ran it in Internet explorer. After that whenever I type something or whenever there is a cursor blinking the computer keeps repeating the Number Three. I can't type number three because, …

For the last couple of weeks, everytime I use IE, pop ups keep opaning new windows even though I have the pop up blocker on. This is driving me insane. I have run numerous virus check and cleaned them off but it still happens. Please can someone help?? I have …

Greetings, I've searched for 2 weekends now on solutions to the problem I am having with my son's relatively new computer (arrived 9/10/07). I've tried numerous suggestions from numerous sites (mainly this one) and I'm still unable to get a desktop in normal start up mode. I can in Safe …

1 at first my comp's firewall kept turning off and lagging insanely and if it did, it would "not send error/send error" thing would pop up everywhere, and while doing nothing, like as if i was typing in notepad, avast would pop up and block a "trojan horse" or malware, …

Hello all, I am looking for an introduction to the detection of port scanning, specifically which logs should I be looking at, and what for. I have googled the subject but can't find the relevant "idiots guide", if anyone knows of such a document please advise.

Are there any recorded instances of the dreaded "operating system not found" screen being caused by malware? I understand most likely cause to be creep or software related, apologise if this question already posted.

HI!! I have Dell latitude Csx- 800Mhz , 256MB ram , win 2000 pro. Recently i installed Norton internet Security 2005 on my laptop. It is a good program , but i find it highly system heavy. Can you suggest me alternative , lighter antivirus and firewall programs which can …

After the rundll error message (c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\dlcctime.dll) began, I could not print on my Dell924. I uninstalled my printer. When I reinstalled, only the scan, fax, copy appear to be installed. The actual "printer" will not install. I "can" scan and copy (don't use fax feature). I have Norton Internet Security …

Yeah, unfortunately, my IE and FireFox browser searches with Google and Yahoo are being redirected. Running Windows XP SP3 on Toshiba Satellite laptop. I have scanned with Spybot, MalWareBytes, SASpyware, and the Micorsoft Removal Tool. MBAM found one registry problem, and Spybot found one infected file, but they did not …

Greetings From E.G.: I want to help those whom I can help. Back up all your data first VIP> On a flash drive or whatever your preference is. Then if you know where your last restore point was before the viruses, spyware, maleware, etc showed up...Try this. Go to your …

When I try to go into my Control Panel and My Computer Properties it says I'm restricted from doing so because I'm not admin...but I AM admin...What should I do Thanks

A friend's computer. He downloaded a bunch of crap in an attempt at antivirus protection. Clicking on malware popups. He paid money to RegTool. Can someone please assist this aspiring PC/Security nerd in cleaning his dirty logs? :) It would be greatly appreciated. I am currently running Microsoft Malicious Software …

Hi, here is a summary of problem and action taken: 1) Fake anti-virus software alert (opens up fake Windows security alert bubble from icon taskbar in bottom right and internet pages to porn, viagra etc). Each time i try to open programs i get infection errors, do i want to …

I have been using Musicmatch and 360 share pro for years. Now when I want to play a song that I have downloaded from 360 and want to play it with MM.I have to download Media Gateway for the musicmatch license. The problem with that is the one time I …

internet explore creates shortcut when i double click it

My computer's been running really slow. So i ran Spybot Search & Destroy, Maleware's Anti-Maleware, and all the other recommended stuff and they found nothing. Heres a the hijack this logfile Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 6:50:21 PM, on 10/16/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

Please help Ive read the 'read me first' thread regarding how to clean up a pc, but can the files be downloaded on another pc then installed on the infected one so that the scans can then be run? Have tried all ways of connecting to the internet, but message …

Hello, I think I have a search engine redirect virus; each time I am on Internet Explorer/Firefox (using Yahoo or Google search, it doesn't matter), I type in, for instance, "Berenstain Bears". I click on the link that I know is their official website, and I get redirected to bizrate, …

Hi, I want to learn about md5.please tell me how i can calculate md5 of a file Waiting for your kind answer Thanks

Hi, i need MD5 Hashes of all the virus can any one help me to finding them. Thanks

My Searches are being redirected. I've tried several different solutions posted elswhere online, but no luck whatsoever. Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks in advance. GMER 1: GMER 1.0.15.15281 - [url]http://www.gmer.net[/url] Rootkit quick scan 2010-05-29 13:24:59 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Running: ssionnq5.exe; Driver: C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1.SPI\LOCALS~1\Temp\kxldypow.sys ---- …

I previously had a security package (Charter Security Suite) installed but moved to an area where Charter services are not available. Instead of using the program's Uninstall function I used the Windows Add/Remove function. Now the firewall is still on and I cannot turn it off. The Control Panel/Security window …

My friend said to me that a virus had entered into his internet broadband modem.Is that possible? Can a virus enter inside modem? The Modem is a external one which is provided by BSNL(a Leading Company in India) please answer.............. thanks in advance.

H E L P!!! After downloading AVG (free - latest version) I tried to open it to run it. All it did was extract it and then NOTHING. HELP! I know my computer have virus of sorts. Also my computer has been blinking really fast that has light blue screen …

I sure hope you can help me. I have reached the end of my tech expertise. I am having trouble connecting to the internet on my main computer (Dell XPS 400 running Windows XP and a Westell 6100 modem); I can get online through the wireless lan on my laptop …

Hi all, Booted up my XP today and, when I returned to start using it, ZoneAlarm came up saying that it had found "virus.dos.horse.1576" in my system restore files. However, it was found nowhere on my system and, when a ZL super scan was started, the only viruses found where …

Ok, here are the issues I'm having & yes I run a lot of anti programs including Advanced System Care which some say they love & a few people say caused problems. Honestly I can't remember when the problems started, at least 4-6 months ago & it may have started …

I can no longer log onto my homepage unless it is in safe mode. I have a number of windows come up one which says [COLOR="Navy"]The instruction at '0x000000' referenced memory at '0x000000' the memory could not be written. click ok to terminate, click cancel to debug.[/COLOR] Another I have …

Hi, I am experiencing what seems a common problem of search selections jumping to incorrect sites. Very annoying! I have performed the AVG install and scan as per the Read Me post. The results are below along with the hijackthis log. Can anyone help me please. -------------------------------------------------------- AVG Anti-Spyware - …

Running Windows XP service pack 2. I think I have been hit with a trojan or virus. My taskbar is missing! First let me say I think I am somewhat of an advance PC user to the point my family brings me all their computer problems to fix. I usually …

Hello all, I started a thread in another section and was told to move it to here so I'm going to restate what was in each comment and hope to get help on this. 'Hi, I been able to get my computer better since the last post. I found out …

Any time I use a search engine and I click on the result I want, I am redirected to another website; generally advertisements. I followed all the steps from the "read me before posting thread" and was able to do everything except run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Tool. When …

I downloaded ATF Cleaner, DDS, by Subs, GMER Rootkit Scanner, Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, and Malwarebytes' anti-malware. But none of the program would run. The screen would pop up and disappear. I'm not sure if you guys can help me w/ this. But hopefully someone can. Well my …

After downloading updates for my computer last night, my internet stopped working properly saying it can't find the server for any website I try to go to, and now it's seriously dragging and freezing. My computer is also running very slow. Please tell me how to pull up my Hijack …

Hello everyone, I've been getting a [B]Help Assistant[/B] folder on my computer in [B]Documents & Settings[/B]. It copies all of my files. I have been deleting it every day for the past couple of weeks since my anti-virus provider cannot solve this problem (so far). This folder first appeared on …

when ever on the computer or even when computer is just on, A message will keep repeatedly popping up saying error loading C:\progra~\intern~3\inetkw.dll. And say this specified module could not be found. Do know how to fix this from popping up all the time?

I recently got infected by a virus, somehow. I have determined all the files associated to this virus that launches multiple background iexplore instances, and deleted all of them However, the key dll file that's powering the virus is very resiliant. It made itself the MSAFD Tcpip [RAW/IP], MSAFD Tcpip …

HI Mob! I am stumped. I learned on punch cards and a CDC 6600, so I've been at this for a bit, but I am over my head here and would greatly appreciate an assist. Running Vista Home Premium 32 bit (I know, I know. I have XP on my …

Hello, My computer was infected and I ran CCleaner, Ad-Aware, SpyBot S&D, Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware and AVG Anti-Spyware. These found a lot of infections and cleaned them out, but I'm left with one problem: on start up my computer displays the error message "RUNDLL Error loading C:\Documents and Settings\Bella\Application Data\Adobe\Update\wndmor.dat". My …

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 …