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Have you tried running Norton's Live Update to see if that would fix your WMI problem? I don't see anything obvious (to me) in your log, maybe one of the pro's can spot something.

I've never owned a Compaq, but I've heard the same thing. I think IBM might be a little better then Dell, but will probably cost more. Also, Dell's tech support is handled by people in India now (if that matters to you; it does to me because I like to …

Go to the Control Panel and in the Add/Remove Programs, uninstall MyWebSearch. You can then delete the folder in c:\Program Files if you like. Next time you scan with HJT, have it fix any entries that have mywebsearch in them (if any). AppInit_DLLs should be on the side panel, when …

Hey MiDude, are you trying to install this on the same computer you're working on in the Security forum? If it is, you shouldn't. You shouldn't install [U]any [/U] new programs until you get all the bad stuff cleared out. After you get everything cleaned up, go to Windows Update …

Have you looked at this thread yet? [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread7507.html[/url]

I'm not an expert, but I can help you get started. First of all, if you haven't already done so, you should follow the suggestions in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] (SpywareBlaster will help prevent this from happening again) Empty all Temp and Temporary Internet folders for all users (if anything won't …

[QUOTE=crunchie]...Uninstall spykiller from add remove programs...[/QUOTE] Find out about spykiller here: [url]http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm[/url] Put this in your favorites list so you can refer to it before getting any anti-spyware programs. To help prevent further attacks, check crunchie's signature for 'How you got infected' and 'Spywareblaster.' Next HJT log you post, close …

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Why can't you go online? Do you get some kind of error message? What happens when you try to connect? Are you using dial-up, DSL, cable, or something else? Were you able to connect before and now can't? Please provide as much info as possible so someone can help.

What bios do u have? You can try doing a search for 'beep codes' for your bios. It sounds like it's a problem with your memory/RAM. Did you just install this memory card? If so, it could be incompatible with your system. If not, your RAM could be failing, and …

Check the first post in this thread for links to instructions: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread6632.html[/url]

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[QUOTE=primesuspect]After you fix these entries, pull the plug on your computer - do not shut it down properly. After you plug it back in, turn it on and post a new log to see if you're all clean.[/QUOTE] What was the reason for this bit of advice?

Here are some HJT tutorials: [url]http://hjt.wizardsofwebsites.com/[/url] [url]http://www.help2go.com/article153.html[/url] [url]http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=42[/url] [url]http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlogtutorial.html[/url]

How much memory does it have and what OS? Assuming Windows XP, the first thing I would do is click on [B]Start[/B], point to [B]All Programs[/B], point to [B]Startup [/B] and remove anything in that list that you don't need running every time Windows is started. Next, have a look …

Hey aulakh, welcome to DaniWeb! :) I hate to be the one to tell you this, but there is a notice at the top of this forum requesting that all hijackthis logs be posted in the [B]Security [/B] forum as this is where the malware guru's hang out. Before you …

[QUOTE=Catweazle]Best thing to do with a scuffed CD is stroll off down to the local Video/DVD rental outlet. It's odds-on they'll have a polishing machine, and will be able to renovate it for you for a small fee. You can get small portable machines to polish them quite cheaply, but …

[QUOTE=joal]...An hour later, my computer was taken over by pop ups, if I tried to x them out my computer froze...[/QUOTE] Just a tip, whenever getting popups, it's better not to 'X' them as sometimes this will cause them to 'execute' which can create more popups (or worse!). It is …

Just a couple of suggestions. After you've done as jorgensen suggested, put HJT in it's own folder -- right now you're running it from your desktop -- it should be in a folder like c:\hjt\hijackthis.exe. Also, before scanning with HJT, close all browser windows (you had Firefox open). Next time …

Hey Brian, welcome to DaniWeb. You must not have noticed the anouncment at the top of this forum requesting that all hijackthis logs be posted in the [B]Security [/B] forum. Before you do that, however, go through the suggestions in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If you still need to post an …

If you haven't done so already, try the tips in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread7507.html[/url]

Hi Mike, you need to first update your hijackthis; there is an Update feature within it or you can get it here: [url]http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/HijackThis-Download-5034.html[/url] Next time you scan, close all windows first (you had IE open last time), and then post a new log.

Unless I misunderstand the post, I don't think jerry wants to stop any tasks, I think he wants to know why they aren't doing what they are suppose to.

Before you uninstalled SP2 did you try this? Go to the Control Panel and open Administrative Tools; double-click on Services, scroll down to Windows Installer, right-click on it and select Properties. Change Startup Type to Automatic. Reboot and try Defrag again. If not, give it a try next time you …

Here's another way to get into Safe Mode: Close all open programs. Click Start, and then click Run. The Run dialog box appears. Type [B]msconfig[/B] and then click OK. The System Configuration Utility appears, check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then click OK. You then see the prompt to restart the …

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There are a few sites that you cannot access with Firefox, in particular Windows Update, so you should keep IE on your system as a backup. To clean up your system, follow the tips in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] To help protect your system, install SpywareBlaster (link located in that thread) …

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If you haven't done so already, you should follow the recommendations in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] Whenever you scan with HJT, make all browser windows are closed.

Here's the thread Alex referred to: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If you still have problems after following the suggestions, post an HJT log (explained in that thread) in the [B]Security [/B] forum. Good luck!

You may want to read through this thread before deciding whether or not to install SP2: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread10031.html[/url]

[QUOTE=Ally71]Is all that good?It really means nuttin to me...lol[/QUOTE] It's all 'good' as long as you aren't planning on doing some extreme gaming or anything. The only way to know if this is a good price would be to check comparable systems in your area, or online where Canadian currency …

Try this to see if it will find the trojan: First go to: [url]http://www.resplendence.com/reglite[/url] Download and install Registrar Lite, and then run the program. Copy and paste this line to reglite's address bar: [B]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\\AppInit_DLLs[/B] and hit the "GO" tab. On the right side panel find the "Appinit_Dlls" value; double-click …

Could be overheating, have you cleaned inside the case recently? Be careful when you do this, use a ground strap to avoid damage via static electricity. You may also have a failing video card or RAM. After you reinstalled your OS, did you reinstall the motherboard drivers and the drivers …

There's some discussion about video cards in this thread, maybe it will help a bit: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread11040.html[/url]

Hey Emmett, welcome to DaniWeb! Before you post another HJT log, you should update it using either the Update feature within it, or from here: [url]http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/x-Download-5034.htm[/url] l

Also, you are running HJT from your desktop, it should be put in it's own folder (like c:\hjt\hijackthis.exe). You can then put a shortcut to it in your CLEANING STUFF folder for easy access. :) One more thing, before scanning with HJT, close all open browser windows. You can get …

[QUOTE=killa62]I followed some instructions and defraggled my HD, but now it does'nt work and makes weird grinding noises at startup. I mean it doesn't work at all!1!1!1!1!1!1 HELP ME!!!!! Here's a link to the guide i followed [url]http://www.datadocktorn.nu/us_frag1.php[/url][/QUOTE] You didn't really do this did you?

To help prevent being reinfected, you should update your Internet Explorer to v.6, SP1 using Windows Update and install Spyware Blaster from here: [url]http://www.zerosrealm.com/index.php?page=downloads[/url] To clean out more temporary files, do a search on your computer for *.tmp

Start here and see if things get any better: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] Also, install SpywareBlaster to help prevent further infections: [url]http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html[/url]

Check this thread if you haven't already done so: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread7507.html[/url]

There will be more to do, but this will get you started. First off, you're running HJT from your desktop; it should really be in it's own folder (like c:\hjt\hijackthis.exe). Next, delete all temporay files found here: C:\documents and settings\tj\local settings\temp It also wouldn't be a bad idea to do …

Here's another way to get into Safe Mode: Close all open programs. Click Start, and then click Run; the Run dialog box will appear. Type [B]msconfig[/B] and then click OK. The System Configuration Utility will appear. Click on the BOOT.INI tab. Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then click OK. You …

The additional RAM should surely help; I have Norton also, but have recently found recommendations for System Mechanic ([url]www.iolo.com[/url]), which I am planning on trying. But it doesn't have an antivirus program with it. I believe there are good, free AV programs available (TrendMicro?). Hope this helps a bit; you'll …

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I believe you need to boot into Safe Mode to uninstall SP2 (Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel).

Most of your questions should be answered in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread10031.html[/url]

(Original thread for anyone that wants to see it: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread11835.html[/url])

As antioed said, this sounds like a spyware/adware problem; follow the advice in this thread to get you started on cleaning it up: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] If you need to post an HJT log, please post it in a new thread in the [B]Security [/B] forum. To help a bit temporarily, try …

Before posting a log in the [B]Security [/B] forum, try the suggestions in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url]