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 | I was having problem with my Computer. It refused to connect via LAN/Ethernet and found due to MS update. I used system restore and connected. Then I updated it and refused dialup connection. I restored again (That why I think of shutting off the Updates). From first Restore, my avast … |
| | I have been receiving messages from a spammer who has spoofed my email address to be the sender and the receiver. How do I find out where this is really coming from? I can't just hit the spam button (AOL) because it will put my own address as the spammer. … |
 | Ok real quick I tried, the program "Registry Booster" from Uniblue and it worked wonders! So good in fact that it took the reg files for AVI, WMV, QT, and MPEG thumbnails. How do I know this? Well I used the program on my laptop and It did the same … |
| | I have over the last few nights had the same problem on my pc. Quite suddenly (and even if I do not have Internet Explorer open) multiple pages open automatically. I have had over 40 pages (sometimes more) open one after the other and at a very fast speed. I …  |
| | I have a Windows XP, and I log into work everyday in an Active Directory Domain. In Start>Run>CMD what do I type in in the command prompt that will display which server authenticated me when I logged on? |
| | Hi, I have a user whose machine I am trying to clean up. I've been locked out of task manager, so I can't kill any processes. When you try to access the file system, it will open a browser window that directs you to real-av.org, however none of the real-av … |
| | Hi I've just bought the Samsung HD502IJ hard disk and I am trying to install it myself. My old HD had a 'disk failure', and what I am trying to do is make the Samsung be the master HD, install windows XP on it, then connect the old HD as … |
| | Hi, I've tried to use Automatic Updates and upon failing I followed the Microsoft solutions but they also failed. When trying to change the Automatic Updates service Start up Type and then Starting the Service I recieve the error message: "Could not start the Automatic Updates service on Local Computer. … |
| | I recently caught a virus which I cleaned,bat as a consequence my avg doesn't update,(failed to connect to server) and my automatic updates don't work(error 404) and it redirects me to my default site. Also I can't download anything from microsoft or avg, I installed nod32 but it couldn't update … |
| | Hi Guys dont know if im in right place for this as im new here. i am running xp with all updates and had [I]Office 2000 [/I]for years which came on 2 discs. some time ago i installed [I]Office 2003 [/I]from 1 disc. the installation removed only 1 of the … |
| | Background: About a week ago, I appear to have been infected with some sort of malware. After further research, I believe that it may be some variant of the Vundo trojan horse. When I first noticed something was amiss, I found a suspicious process, prunnet.exe, running in task manager (along … |
| | Whenever i try to go to an antivirus related website, IE says the page cannot be displayed, and firefox does nothing. Also when i click links from Google.com, all of the links will redirect me to a random ad website. Hijack This results Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan …  |
| | I followed a website link earlier (to a site I've been to before and thus trusted) and it hit me with a ton of viruses. I got a warning about Prunnet.exe (system32\prunnet.exe) and a Trojan clicker.vhz The website and everything else pretty much froze up and I got pop ups … |
| | Running on a Windows XP. Yesterday when I tried to boot my Desktop up I got an error message that one of the C:/Windows/ folders were missing. It instructed my to reinstall the operating system. I used to recovery console from the start-up menu(Pressing F10 as it booted), and reinstalled … |
| | None of my anti-spyware/maleware tools would update. And i could not get to malewarebites.org, but I was able to get the tool and update it from the other site besides malewarebytes.org. I ran the tool and it removed two things and then spyware doctor worked, yeah. But I still feel …  |
| | My brother was messing around with my computer and by the time i got it back my desktop image had disappeared. Apparently all he did was hold down <ctrl> and <alt> and then run his hand down the f(1-12) keys. I've noticed that when I press ctrl alt 1 or … |
 | What kinds of microphones work with soundcards? I have some old microphones, and wonder if they can be used. They are not microphones intended for computer use, but for handheld cassette recorders.  |
| | hi all, i have written a java application and compile it into jar file. When i press on the file, the application runs normally but when i create a shorcut to the Application >> Accessories, the system alert that "permission denied". I logged into my root account and also change …  |
| | Hi. I have software with the name "Locked Programs" that appears under "Currently Installed Programs:" in "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel. It does offer the change/remove option. (But no "Click here for support information" is offered) My sys. is Win XP. Have Googled "Locked Programs" to no … |
| | I believe I might have a hijack on my web browser here's my Hijack This log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 9:56:05 PM, on 1/6/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762) 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 … |
| | Hello all, I've been using Firefox for over a year now I think, ages anyway, and ever since I've never really been able to view motion-media on it (i.e. videos on YouTube, adverts and banners, websites with a flash intro, etc). So if I go to YT for instance, I … |
| | Hello, I have recently been getting the Blue Screen of Death Stop Error. I believe that I have narrowed it down to SCSI/RAID driver. This error occurs at random times, but mostly while playing GTA IV. I have tried pressing spacebar during the blue sceen but nothing happened. I have … |
| | hey pipo i really want to know how i can scan for open ports on a remote computer running windows platforms preferrebly xp. thanks in advance |
| | Hi I need to upgrade my PC's RAM. The motherboard is the MSI K8N Diamond - SLi [url]http://www.trustedreviews.com/motherboards/review/2005/02/10/MSI-K8N-Diamond-SLi-Motherboard/p1[/url] Could you please tell me if it supports the Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 Dominator PC2-8500C5 TwinX (2x2GB)? [url]http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-148-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=817&name=Corsair%204GB%20DDR2%20XMS2%20Dominator%20PC2-8500C5%20TwinX%20(2x2GB)%20Supplied%20with%20Airflow%20Fan%20(TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF[/url]) If not, what is the fastest/latest type of memory that I can use? Many … |
| | I think I've half fixed a virus/trojan. I got spyguard on my system which kept reinstalling itself, windows explorer -> tools didn't give folder options, got pop-ups and slow-down I found a file called csrssc.exe whcih I think was the main culprit, got rid of it using OTmoveIT, also ran … |
| | I have a problem. I downloaded a program called OSL 2000, which is a boot manager, so that I could easily boot from my Ubuntu CD. I didn't know this at the time, but if my computer detects that there is a CD in the drive that is bootable, it … |
| | Hello everyone, This is a follow up post to my original one: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/post768560.html#post768560[/url] I followed the latest suggestion and here are the logs from both malwarebytes and hijackthis. Please advise. Thank you in advance. |
| | I've had the card for a couple of years and have had to take it out after about a week of perfect operation. The problem is that when I turn on my computer all of the fans run allout and the computer won't even boot. I have an HP a420n … |
| | I am having a problem with my Dell Inspiron 6000. It just started today. When I turn it on it goes through the dell boot screen fine. but after that when it would normally load windows i get a black screen with a curser blinking in the upper left hand … |
| | Hello! I have read through many threads here and elsewhere but am unable to fix the problem myself, so am humbly asking for some assistance. Right now I have a problem with the go.google redirect. Many websites, seemingly ones related to anti-virus stuff, I cannot access. I'm using IE. I … |
| | Hi, i've been frantically searching for the fix for this "new poly win32" virus as detected by both an AVG scan and a McAfee scan. I have new versions of both the softwares. I've looked through your vault and found similar problems with solutions but nothing fits my needs. I've … |
| | I have tried everthinh and cannot get rid of this. PC Tools and Symantec will lock up once they hit the prunnet.exe file. I am starting to get all kinds of pop up that I don't want. P,lease help this is driving me nuts.. Any help would be greatly appreciated. … |
| | Hello! My internet browsers are working very slow. Hijackthis wouldn't install, windows just ignores it... I have nod32 installed and i havent found anything, when i tried to install another antivirus eather wouldn't install or can't update... System restore doesn't work as well(ignored). When i doublechick cryptload i get blue … |
| | I am running Windows XP and after downloading service pack 3 I have not been able to access the control panel, My Computer, My Pictures, etc. When I right click on Start and then left click on "Explore" I get an error message and cannot drill down. I run Trend … |
| | So Ya My Explorer.exe Keeps Crashing Too And Everytime I Try To Run It It Shuts Off In Like 10 Seconds. Here Is My Log File Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:58:39 PM, on 12/29/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762) … |
| | Greetings, I have just completed an 'upgrade' from Vista to XP. The problem I have is re-establishing the connection to the 'net. PC will not see the modem (siemens Speedstream 6520). It all worked previously with no probs. Connections have been checked. Modem is in sync with outside network. All … |
| | I just recently got a horrible virus... kinda deserved it. Anywho I reinstalled windows along with all the updates since service pack 2, .net stuff and my p35 chipset (which on the MSI website everytime I'd download the chipset drivers for my motherboard the DL file would say p45?). However … |
| | This is a solved problem worth sharing: After replacing power connector on back of laptop it wont start, so tried everithing posted in this forums in order to make it start but it will not go pass the lights blink part and blank screen, even put heat paste on cpu … |
| | Hello out there, I am too having this problem but I am wondering if someone could help me the same way? I am not sure if I have the exact same problem or not. Could somone please help me and read through my computer to see if I can get … |
| | A couple of days ago, I noticed that the AVG daily update on my XP-SP3 PC couldn't connect, and then realised I couldn't access AV sites such as [url]www.avg.com[/url], [url]www.symantec.com[/url] etc. from either IE or Firefox, but I could access sites like [url]www.hp.com[/url]. When 'googling' for help on the internet, … |
| | Hi everyone! I wanted to install new ram on my MSI955X Platinum Mobo. The existing ram is 3GB. The mobo has 4 slots (dimm1, dimm2 and dimm4) and can be ugraded up to 8gb. I bought a 2GB DDR2 667 mhz but when I installed the ram, it doesnt detect … |
| | Hi All - Need some help if possible. What i've done so far... 1. Downloaded and have RUN AFT-Cleaner 2. Downloaded and have RUN Malwarebytes (will post log below) 3. Ran the EST online scanner (will attach screenshot of results) Have also 1. disabled System Restore 2. gone through add/remove … |
| | I have installed windows xp with US keyboard but my lap top has Norvegin keyboard layout. Can any one tell me how to switch with out reinstalling Windows XP. |
| | I'm trying to do a fresh install of XP on a new HDD. When I boot from the XP CD, I get to the 'enter to install, r for recovery, F3 to exit' screen, and my keyboard locks up. Won't let me ctrl + alt + delete, or even turn … |
| | I just finished building my first computer about 30 minutes ago. Everything seems to be connected okay, I bought an aftermarket Heatsink/fan and Artic Silver thermal paste. Other specs are, ASUS intel Mobo Intel E8500 corsair 620W power supply EVGA nvidia GTX 260 When I ran the initial BIOS setup, …  |
| | Hi there. I was following this thread (sort of) because I have a similar virus that won't let me get to websites that will download updated virus protection. I say I was "sort of" following, because I am extremely green when it comes to computer troubleshooting... I downloaded the file … |
| | Very common thing i am sure and was able to get rid of others before but i have this popup for a virus removal that looks very similar to the Windows security shields, it keeps popping up for a download from netsecurityonline.com and powerfulvirusremoval2008.com and I cant get rid of … |
| | I have pop ups of Anitvirus 2009 and Spyware Guard 2008, i have tried SpyHunter and Norton nothing seems to help. It wouldnt get rid of the trojan.vundo. Please help! Look at my log file. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:29:51 PM, on 12/30/2008 Platform: Windows … |
| | I started mt laptop ( Windows Vista) today and for some reason it will not accept my password at the login screen. I have not done anything unusual but have noticed it is crashing a lot lately. Please help me . |
| | Hello, I returned to my computer yesterday and went to open my Outlook 2003. It will not open and run as usual. I receive this message: The data file 'Personal Folders' was not closed properly. This file is being checked for problems. The it starts checking the file(s) says may … |
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