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 | Re: Viewpoint? It's spyware, check this link for info: [url]http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/ViewMgr/[/url] To get rid of it and anything else you may have, and to help prevent further intrusions, follow the recommendations in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If you decide to post a hijackthis log (explained in that thread), please do so in the [B]Security … |
| | Hi Hazel09, before you fix anything with hijackthis you need to have it in a permanent folder (like c:\hjt\hijackthis.exe) so it can safely save backups in case something goes wrong. It shouldn't be run from a temporary folder or from your desktop. Also, whenever you scan with hjt, you should … |
| | I'll try to help with what little I can. First of all, go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel -- see if ebates or websavings is there and remove it if it is. Next, clear out all [B]Temp [/B] and [B]Temporary Internet[/B] folders; do a search for [B]*.tmp[/B] and … |
| | Ivan, welcome to DaniWeb! You should have started a new thread instead of tagging onto someone else's. You're problem shouldn't be related to the programs you mentioned, but it does seem to be malware related. You should try the steps recommended in the thread "Helping Yourself" in the Security forum … |
| | Hi Htgrl, welcome to DaniWeb! :) You must not have seen it, but there is a notice at the top of this forum requesting that all hijackthis logs be posted in the Security forum. You can either repost it there or wait for one of the moderators to move it … |
| | The G.W. Bush Virus – Causes your computer to keep looking for viruses of mass destruction. The John Kerry Virus – Stores data on both sides of the disk and causes little purple hearts to appear on screen. The Ronald Reagan Virus – Saves your data, but forgets where it … |
| | [QUOTE=steosaur(oWn)]reformat and get windows XP, dont download SP2, put norton on and see what happens[/QUOTE] Steve, given the price of Windows XP, this may not be a very good solution. Besides, with XP you don't really need Go Back because System Restore does basically the same thing. Tom, I'm afraid … |
| | Re: Search200 Mabantot, there is a notice at the top of this forum requsting that all hijackthis logs be posted in the Security forum as this is where the security experts hang out. You can either repost your thread there or wait for one of the moderators to move it for you. … |
| | [QUOTE=pirooz]...I feel like a fool having been swindeled by spyassasin like this...[/QUOTE] I know the feeling, I got duped into buying xoftspy before I found out about SpywareWarrior; it's a good site to have in your favorites list so you can check if you ever wonder if something is legit. … |
| | lgold5 started a new thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread12841.html[/url] |
| | Try the recommendations in this thread before you post a hijackthis log: [url]http://daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] |
| | Can you boot into Safe Mode and use System Restore to a point before you made the changes? |
| | For your 'script error' try this: With IE open, click on Tools, click on Internet Options, and then click on the Advanced tab. You should see a heading that says Browsing, and under that, one that says Disable script debugging. If there is not a checkmark at this, put one … |
| | Follow the recommendations in this thread first: [url]http://daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] There's a link to hijackthis should you still need it. |
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 | Re: SP2 Firewall Is this what you're looking for? [url]http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/09/02/winxpsp2_security_review/[/url] I don't think this one will answer your question, but you may find it interesting anyway: [url]http://www.ameritech.net/users/mpr_support/XP-SP2.html[/url] |
| | Adware -- Follow the suggestions in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If you need to post a Hijackthis log (explained in that thread), please post it in the [B]Security [/B] forum. Product Key -- All I know is to contact Microsoft. Maybe someone else here will have another idea. |
| | If your Windows Updates are current, this is most likely due to a glitch in Spybot and you can set it to ignore DSO Exploits. Have a look at this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread8532-DSO+Exploit.html[/url]  |
| | Have you installed all the motherboard drivers yet? And if you don't have on-board audio and graphics, have you installed drivers for those devices as well? |
| | Go to Widows Update and make sure you have all your Critical Updates (if you have WinXP, however, make sure you don't have any malware on your system before getting SP2). If you still have the problem, follow the recommendations in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If the problem persists, post a … |
| | You should find the instructions you need in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread6632.html[/url] |
| | Re: Desktop problems Step 1. Go to Windows Update and get all the Critical Updates except SP2 (wait till you get your system cleaned up, then get SP2). These updates will help prevent this from happening again. Step 2. Get SpywareBlaster (which will also help prevent intrusions); there is a link to it … |
| | Re: Slowed internet There are two things you need to do before fixing anything with hijackthis. First, you need to update it; there is an Update feature within it, or you can get it from here: [url]http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/x-Download-5034.html[/url] Next, you need to put it in a permanent folder (not a temp one like you … |
| | [QUOTE=Catweazle]I don't bother with editing the registry for that. The process is too easy to start with. Begin installing the game as usual. When you are asked which directory to install to, simply click on the address to highlight it, use the cursor key to scroll to the beginning of … |
| | For future reference, if anyone else has a similar problem, please start a new thread. |
| | Re: Retarded McAfee You can find a free firewall, antivirus, and other useful tools in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] |
| | You need to go to Windows Update and get all the Critical Updates for your system (you may want to hold off on SP2 until you get all the malware cleaned off). |
| | If someone hacked into my system (which actually did happen once and I reformatted my system!), I'd want to at least make sure everything was clean. Follow the recommendations in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] Go to Windows Update and get all your Critical Updates (if you're using WinXP, don't get SP2 …  |
| | Re: mouse problemo Not much to go on there. Try the steps outlined in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If you still seem to have problems, post a hijackthis log (explained in that thread) in the [B]Security [/B] forum. Good luck! |
| | Re: rundll This isn't something you need or even want. You are probably getting this message because an antivirus prorgam or something deleted most of it but left some remnants. The first thing you should do is check the Add/Remove Programs section in your Control Panel to see if WildTangent is there … |
| | [QUOTE=kristay]...Scanned it with a spyware which told me that I had 1 infection and then offered to sell me a software for removing it...[/QUOTE] Kristay, [U]do not[/U] purchase any spyware programs without first going to this site to check it out: [url]http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm[/url] and/or asking for opinions here in DaniWeb. There … |
| | There are a lot of things running there, check this site for tips on settings: [url]http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm[/url] Empty all Temp and Temporary Internet folders for all users; search for [B]*.tmp[/B] and delete everything that is found. For the tools Billy suggested, go to this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] Follow all the other suggestions … |
| | The first thing you need to do is follow the advice in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread7370.html[/url] After that, you should go to Widows Update and get all the Critical Updates for your system (you may want to wait on SP2 until you get all the malware off your system). Go to … |
| | It sounds to me like you have a number of programs set to auto-update whenever you connect. Auto-update would be good for your antivirus program if you don't think you can remember to do it manually, but most other things should either be set to update manually, or use Task … |
| | Re: CWShredder Description: A tool designed by Merijn to keep up with the prolific variations of the CoolWebSearch hijack. If you've been infected, it may seem near impossible to fix due to these complex variants without using CWShredder. You can get it from here: [url]http://computercops.biz/[/url] Go to their Downloads section, and then … |
| | I don't think it's possible unless there is some third-party software that I'm not aware of. If XP had been installed with FAT32, then Win98 would be able to see it, but you can't change it now without reinstalling XP. |
 | I installed it on one computer after a fresh install and had no problems. I think most problems that occur are due to conflicts with some software that was installed prior to the SP2 Ugrade, or due to malware on the system. Anyone thinking about upgrading should read through this … |
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| | Five times in the past hour while in DaniWeb I've gotten the Virus Alert from McAffee: Exploit-MhtRedir.gen McAffee finds it in the Temporary Internet Files folder and is able to delete it and I also empty that folder right after I get the message so it's not really a problem, … |
| | I think SaN-DeeP was suggesting that you get PestPatrol and run it. If you post your entire HJT log, someone may be able to assist you with it. |
| | Re: Cannot Startup What BIOS do u have? You can try doing a search for 'beep codes' for your particular BIOS and see what that code means. You might find it here: [url]http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml[/url] |
| | As long as you have Kazaa it will continue to create problems. The first thing you should do is go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel and remove it. Then run Kazaabegone from here to clear out the remnants: [url]http://www.spychecker.com/program/kazaagone.html[/url] |
| | Another thing that will help prevent further intrusions is to get all your Critical Updates from Windows Update. |
| | Re: removig 123mania Follow the advice in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If you're still having a problem after that, post a hijackthis log (explained in that thread) in the [B]Security [/B] forum. Good luck! |
| | Hey to all the newbies here! Unless you have a suggestion to help the original poster, you shouldn't post in this thread; you should start your own new thread for the best response! Richard -- Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Microsoft Internet Explorer > Remove Speaking -- Control Panel … |
| | Is an elevator to space possible? Check out this website: [url]http://www.elevator2010.org/site/index.html[/url] There are competitions to produce Climbers and Tethers. |
| | A couple more points before you post another log; you shouldn't run HJT directly from your hard drive, you should put it in a folder of it's own (like c:\hjt\hijackthis.exe), and close all browser windows before scanning. |
| | [QUOTE=comico]...it only took a few days for my whole system to be taken over again...[/QUOTE] There are some steps you should take to help prevent this from reoccuring. First of all you should go to [B]Windows Update[/B] and get all the [B]Critical Updates[/B] for you system. You should also get … |
| | Re: Login problems! [QUOTE=Alter Ego]...i think a virus may be the cause...[/QUOTE] There could be other causes, but if you suspect malware, you should follow the tips in this thread first: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] |
| | Your bridge.dll problem should be resolved by following the steps in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread7370.html[/url] You also need an antivirus program running; you can find one in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] Also in that thread, you should run all of the tools provided. These steps will eliminate most of your problems. The … |
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