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every time I restart it hangs after the boot screen with a blank screen my keyboard lights all turn on and everything is unresponsive. when I restart from there I get the boot selet screen that asks if I want safe mode. I first instictivly choose last known good settings. …

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Hiya. Well I recently turned on my PC and as the PC began, windows failed to boot up. The error message I got is as follows: [QUOTE] Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM You can attempt to repair this file by starting windows …

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Hi! I just bought a new hp laptop about 2 weeks ago and i'm already having problems with spyware and such. I have norton and i did a full scan and nothing comes up but my computer won't shut down and i know that's not normal. :confused: So, i went …

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Ok I am new to all this so please be gentle.What is hijackthis and how does it help to know where a virus is? I did Avast antivirus and got a virus win32:lineage-197. What is it? and is it safe to delete?

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When attempting a system restore, I get a message "restore unsuccessful" with a note to pick an earlier restore point. I've attempted a restore at least a dozen times, and selected the oldest restore date the last time I tried. Any ideas??? :rolleyes:

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ok i am missing or the file is corrupted \windows\system32\config\system now i know the easiest way to deal with this is well to wipe it and start fresh but... in my foolishness i have forgotten to back up every thing (ya ya i know stupid mistake) and being a writer …

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Hi ! I am recently having a problem with IE where IE is closed after displaying the message " iexplorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows. You will need to restart the program." This only happens whenever I try to access MsNBC news articles and when I …

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Am using XP MCE Home 2005 (service pack 2 updated) Browsing is really slow all of a sudden. Everything else works fine. Have done speedtests. Getting normal results. Also downloading through http, ftp and through P2P software is at max speed. Only webpages take about 5-10 times as long to …

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[URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread49592.html"]Need a troubleshooting guide for Internet Browser (XP) ?[/URL] Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 17.07.22, on 08-07-2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\Programmer\Panda Software\Panda Platinum 2005 Internet Security\PavProt.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE …

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I have a new Emprex 3.3gb mp3 player with a fully charged battery. My computer is running Windows XP home edition. I plugged the cable into the usb port and successfully transferred the content of one of my CDs. However, subsequent attempts have resulted in a 'usb device not recognised, …

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I humbly request assistance from the Internet Nasty gurus on a pesky little malware/adware thing that I stupidly introduced to my system by doing something I KNOW I shouldn't have done (but did anyway). Symptoms: 1. Norton AV keeps coming up with: [IMG]http://www.m00k.net/images/threat.jpg[/IMG] and [IMG]http://www.m00k.net/images/threat_note.jpg[/IMG] 2. I keep getting IE …

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[COLOR=#555555][COLOR=#000000]I got infected, I used PestPatrol and Windows Messenger, seemed to get rid of the pests, but the backgrounds on "Desktop" were still grayed out. I downloaded the smitfraud.reg file and that fixed it, but I take seriously the advice to post a HijackThis log, which follows. I'd greatly appreciate …

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Hi ,whats wrong in this log ,please advise what i can remove . Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:29:46 AM, on 7/3/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program …

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Hi All, Well I have been looking all over the dang internet and haven't found something that fits me. First is I have two nic cards in my computer. One is hooked up to a NAT/firewall then right on the internet. I second is connected to a LAN that has …

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Hi There. Does anyone know what an Exception_Access_Violation is and how to resolve it? I look forward to a response at some point in the near future. Thanks a bunch! :?:

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Went to a site that I shouldn't have and got hammered. I have run Spybot, Adaware, Trend Micro's security suite, and Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0. I cleaned tons of crap. Thse programs are no longer finding anything and it appears that my computer is operating fine except I can't change …

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[LEFT]On some sites, for some reason, many of the thumbnails do not show up for me. The problem is, these thumbnails are hte links that I need to click. For instance, gorillamask.net, only three or four thumbnails show up on the page of the 30 or 40 that should. And …

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[B][Moderator's edit: Post split from [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=12527&goto=newpost"]this thread[/URL]][/B] [B] DMR[/B], I did as you suggested with AdAware and SpyBot. All AdAware found were tracking cookies and SpyBot said I was clean. But I still have the same prob. So, as you suggested, here's my HijackThis Logfile... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan …

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[B] [Moderator's note: reference [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread45029.html"]this related thread[/URL]] [/B]Here are the contents of the logfile: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:31:47 PM, on 6/27/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5346.0005) 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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\IVT …

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Can anyone help me with removing this? My HJT and SFF logs are as follows- Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 2:08:16 PM, on 01/07/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: D:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe D:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe D:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE D:\Program Files\NVIDIA …

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My computer has recently been bogged down by what was at first a virus, and then a series of adware/malware programs that were (and some still are) running. I've gone through the "Fixes for Specific Infections" thread, as well as the "PC Cleaning Procedures & Detection Tools" thread, but I'm …

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Hello all, I'll start off by saying that this system has been working good for well over a year now, no problems till just the other day... i found that it was powered down and its usually constantly up so i tried powering it up to no avail, i'd unplug …

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Hey, i'm brand new to the site and i need a little help. i've come down with a nasty case of guard.tmp and can't seem to remove it. If someone out there could walk me through what i need to do it would be greatly appreciated. here's my logfile from …

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Hey guys. I'm sorry about reviving a dead thread, but I was googling around, and found someone with the same issue I had, but I don't think my problem is as easy as his, and I have the case of guard.tmp spyware as well. My hijack log as is: Logfile …

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I am creating a VB.NET program that will automate several installation programs with the click of one button. In creating the program, I am utilizing macro's to record mouse movements, clicks, etc. to breeze through and automate the stupid installation wizards. The macro program that I use creates an .exe …

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HELLO THERE! I HAVE A POWERBOOK G4 AND OS X TIGER, I AM HAVING BIG PROBLEMS WITH IT:rolleyes: , WHEN I TURN IT ON TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES TO START, THEN WHITE MAC PAGE APPEAR, THEN A BLUE PAGE AND THEN NOTHING, I JUST CAN HEAR A FUNNY NOISE, I DON'T …

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Hi, I recently purchased a computer. I just replaced the stock heatsink with a thermaltake big typhoon from newegg, and I installed new motherboard mounting screws as well. I had to remove the motherboard in order to do this. Now, when I press the power button, the fans go on, …

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Ok it started when I first got broadband. I signed up to [url]www.supanet.com[/url] and I received a modem called Zoom ADSL something. It connected to the phoneline with an RJ11 cable and connected to the pc with a USB cable. It was not an always on broadband. I had to …

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What do you think? Thanks so much!!! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 8:44:13 AM, on 6/24/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee VirusScan\Avsynmgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTSvcCDA.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe …

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My browser has been jacked and I also recieve random pop ups with some slowing down and random crashing of IE. I read someone elses thread about this exe, and I have already downloaded HJT (obviously), and Smitfraud fix... awaiting further instructions... thanks for the help in advance. My HJT …

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Original thread, but still not 100% unresolved. [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread46853.html"]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread46853.html[/URL] Here is the latest log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:48:06 PM, on 10/06/06 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KB891711\KB891711.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE …

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Hello everyone. I have a Dell Inspiron 3500 laptop that only has a floppy drive (no optical drive). To skip a really long story which isn't relevent, here's my problem now: I installed Windows NT 4.0 onto my laptop's hard disk using a desktop computer (with a laptop hdd to …

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The computer detects the DVD rom and reads the installation disk (I assume it reads it because the disk spins) The problem is the installation will not autoplay. The only thing I have thought of is to take out the hard drive of my old computer and install it on …

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hi i have this problem with a pop up of an "antispyware", errorsafe, always lead me to another page to download "Winantivirus 2006". its an anti adware that is an adware itself. i tried EWIDO, AD-AWARE, SPYBOT, BitDEnfender free Edition, win Antivir, Avast, in safe mode..... but i cant get …

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went looking for Folder Options to change to show all files and to set it to one click .,found it ! in mycomputer /properties ,top right, next to search icon ,black arrow ,click and go to search options .

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Every time I restart my computer it comes up with the little error box wanting to send an error report. It just started 2 days ago. It says Run a DLL as an App Run a DLL as an App has encountered a problem and needs to close. \ What …

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I have a NetVista with a 700Mhz CPU and a 64mb ram stick. According to the manual, it supports DIMM (3.3 V, synchronous, 168-pin, 133 MHz SDRAM) combos of 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB unbuffered nonparity for a maximum of 512 MB. There are only 3 RAM slots …

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I havent had any today but i did yesterday, they randomly pop up, and I unplug my internet cord from my computer. I put the cord back in (after I close the windows) and they are gone for the rest of the day. I ran a virus scan and it …

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How do I find out the maximum RAM I can put in my desktop computer? I have a Pentium IV with a D845PT motherboard. Currently, I have 2 512 MB DDR SDRAM DIMM chips in there.

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OK, I admit I'm posting a lot these days, ever since I installed a multiple anti-everything protection. Feeling much safer is a good thing, but now I'm facing another extreme...machine is painfully slow in everything I do - mouse pointer, typing, windows opening, websites downloading. The source of this is …

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My computer is slower than a snail. I have run every test known to man on this thing, ran all the adware removers, spyware removers, McAffee, Ewido, Cleanup, Hijack-this, and whole slew of others to find out WHY my computer is running slower than dial up (i have cable). I …

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hello i have an emachine model w2247 and use microsoft windows xp 2002 service pack 1 and i just added new ram to my computer and when i booted up it said new hardware found pci simple communcation controller and i tried to install it but it said unable to …

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I have a dell dimension 8300, with 1.5 something memory and a 250 something hard drive. I'm retired and know nothing about computers. Computer was running poorly and Dell replaced the MB again, network on MB, power supply and CD-Rom. I used the Dell recovery discs to reload the computer …

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Are the following things found infected or not because i want to know whether or not the use smitfraudfix to clean them. SmitFraudFix v2.63 Scan done at 17:55:24.81, Tue 06/20/2006 Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\SmitfraudFix OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT Fix ran in normal mode »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\ …

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To whom it may concern. My internet keeps on disconnecting. It isn't just a problem with Internet Explorer, Mozilla can't connect either, so I believe my internet all together is having problems. My broadband linksys router stays on and activated, but every hour or so, I just keep on losing …

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I recently installed a DVD-RW and a usb hdd. I tried to play a .mpeg in wmp10 and get audio, but no video. I had the same results with realplayer and quicktime. Also tried to play .avi's with the same result. I've tried rolling back the WMP, same results. I …

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The following problem has recently crept into my computer. Whenever I open "My Computer", it takes close to 1 minute to display the contents. I always use Firefox as my browser, however, I was using IE 6.0 recently to view some sites that I could not view with Mozilla. I …

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Hello I was recently searching google for a video a friend told me about. I found the video but was instructed to install a media codec to do view it. Bad idea I know but ever since then I have had an icon in my tray that changes from a …

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Does anybody know where i can edit virtual memory setting because i want to change it to a slave drive

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When I check the "Users and Passwords" in the Control Panel, I see two new strange user accounts. They are "IUSR_STATION-2" and "IWAM_STATION-2". Station-2 is the name of my computer. When I click the Properties button, they are described as "Built-in account for anonymous access to Internet Information Services out …

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