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 | We need someplace to start, so please post fresh HijackThis and Ewido logs. Also get Silent Runners ([url]http://www.silentrunners.org/[/url]) and post the log from that as well. |
| | Re: tmp files There is also a program called CCleaner ([url]http://www.filehippo.com/download/fa855939b254b2924ee1d88ccdd5a0ce/download/?nodl=1[/url]) that should remove most, if not all, of your temporary files (and other garbage) without the need to search. I'd try it first and see if it gets the Norton stuff, if not follow the instructions here: [url]http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000041213443506[/url] |
| | Follow the recommendations and instructions in my signature block below and then post the HijackThis and Ewido logs here in this thread. |
| | Please follow the instructions in the following thread thread and then post the Ewido log along with a new HJT log: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27570.html[/url] |
 | [QUOTE=hammy]Does anyone have any ideas? If possible could someone please tell me what to look for so I don't always have to come back here asking for help? Thanks.[/QUOTE] If you do a search for 'hijackthis tutorial,' you should find instructions for using it. Here are a few: [url]http://www.castlecops.com/HijackThis.html[/url] This … |
| | Follow the instructions in the links below to make sure the infections have been completely removed-- [B]Adware.NewDotNet[/B]: [url]http://www.newdotnet.com/removal.html[/url] [B]Adware.Look2Me[/B]: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=52205&highlight=look2me[/url] [B]SpywareQuake[/B]: Post #2 of this thread -- [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=51665&highlight=SpywareQuake[/url] Do a search for [B]SurfSide [/B]and delete any instances found Run CCleaner and then reboot. Set a new System Restore point. |
| | Hi c21werner, welcome to DaniWeb :D Start with this -- For every User listed under C:\Documents and Settings, delete the entire contents of these folders (not the folders themselves): Local Settings\Temp Cookies History Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5 Delete the entire contents of your C:\Windows\Temp folder. Delete the entire contents of … |
| | This should help: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;%5BLN%5D;Q313348[/url]  |
| | When you boot into Safe Mode, you can delete the entire folders for Internet Optimizer and Web_Rebates After you uninstall Kazaa, finish cleaning it up with this: [url]http://www.spychecker.com/program/kazaagone.html[/url]  |
| | Try reinstalling the motherboard drivers, they should be on the restoration CD you got from eMachines. |
| | Re: I need help The best way to fix your problems is to start here: [url]http://daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] There will be instructions there for hijackthis if you still need it. |
| | You shouldn't try to remove it, but you should be able to stop it from running all the time. Here's a little info on it: [url]http://www.auditmypc.com/process/helpctr.asp[/url] |
| | Here are a couple of links that may help: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q315335[/url] [url]http://www.smartcomputing.com/techsupport/detail.aspx?guid=&ErrorID=21389[/url] Since you have SP2, it's most likely the RAM problem (first link) |
| | [QUOTE=gelgel] so what should i do? should i post a HJT log in the security section? or what ?[/QUOTE] Yes, go ahead and post your log in the Security forum along with the descripton of the problem you're having. Before posting, make sure you have the latest version of HJT … |
| | Did Microsoft give you the instructions you need once you get into the Registry Editor? To get to the Registry Editor, go to Start, Run, and type in [B]regedit[/B]; click OK and the Registry Editor will open. Before you edit the registry, you should [B]make a backup[/B]. At the top …  |
| | Have you tried using System Restore to set your system back to a date prior to Sunday? |
| | [QUOTE=C++]CD writers are to slow. get a cheep flash drive by lexmark (128 for $15, 256 for $36 at Fry's). It works as fast as a floppy and as reliable as a CD+RW[/QUOTE] With 40GB of data to transfer, that still wouldn't be a very efficient method. I'd go with … |
| | It's possible this patch may have helped: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&familyid=17D997D2-5034-4BBB-B74D-AD8430A1F7C8&displaylang=en[/url]  |
| | Was anything done shortly before this problem started such as running a registry cleaner or using a utility like HijackThis? |
| | Your log looks clean to me, are you still having problems? If so, please give the details. A bit of advice: use Limewire with caution; it's very easy to pick up nasties using it. |
| | Re: sysinit32z.exe Please follow the recommendations and instructions in the links below and then post a HijackThis log as explained.  |
| | [QUOTE=bloodxfight]So I did what was recommended and both Adaware and Norton (along with the Panda and TrendMicro) scams all come up clean. Thank you so much for your help![/QUOTE] Where's the hijackthis log? There may be problems hiding... |
| | Anyone even thinking about playing around with the registry should first back it up. Here are the instructions for doing so: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=322756#2[/url] |
| | Have you checked your firewall settings to see if it's preventing you from updating? Norton has some issues with SP2 that are mentioned in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread10031.html[/url] Did you install Norton before or after upgrading to SP2? Norton's phone support isn't free, here's a link that will lead to online … |
| | You don't need to, nor should you, stop any processes that are running, just close any open windows. From your log, it looks like you're running two antivirus programs (Nod32 and Norton); this can cause problems, you should decide which one you prefer (I'd recommend Nod32) and remove the other. … |
| | [QUOTE=Mystic1] ANY help would be much, much appreciated![/QUOTE] I would go along with the jest of the previous posts and recommend some marital counseling. Good luck -- however it turns out. |
| | This drove me crazy too when it first started happening. Turned out to be Google's pop-up blocker -- everytime it blocks a pop-up, you hear the drip. Now that I know what it is, I like hearing it! I remember reading there's a way to turn it off, but I … |
| | Did you run the [B]Hoster[/B] yet? Please post a new log after running it. Remember to close all browser windows before scanning with HJT or fixing anything with it. |
| | A few possibilities: Overheating Malware (ie, virus) Memory problem Possible solutions: Have you cleaned inside your computer lately? Use caution, and a wrist strap, when doing this to avoid damage. Make sure all the fans are clean, running, and not making any funny noises (Power Supply fan, CPU fan, and … |
| | Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP is a recommended upgrade that fixes many issues (mainly security related). It includes all of the Critical Updates that have been issued since Windows XP was released, which should simplify new installations as well as reinstallations. This thread will help you decide if … |
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| | What operating system are you using? |
| | First, follow the steps outlined in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5690.html[/url] I'm pretty sure you will need to post a hijackthis log (explained in the thread). If you do, please post it in a new thread in the [B]Security [/B] forum. Also, empty the contents of all "temp" and 'temporary internet" folders … |
 | Follow the recommendations and instructions in the links below, and the post a HijackThis log from the infected computer and we'll try to figure out what the problem is. |
| | Re: Virus troubles Hi chansky, welcome to DaniWeb :D You should have an antivirus program installed, but I don't think you should get Norton; you can download AVG (and others) for free. To try to get your computer cleaned up yourself, follow the recommendations in the links below. If it still seems to … |
| | [url]http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/01/symantec_rootkit.html[/url] [url]http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/16/sony_bmg_rootkit_still_widespread/[/url] [url]http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/applications/0,39020384,39247725,00.htm[/url] |
| | Hi tmdemby, welcome to DaniWeb :D You've come to the right place for assistance, but you first need to 'help yourself' by getting the current Windows Updates (not SP2 yet) and doing some basic cleanup. You can get help with this in the links below. When you finish that, go … |
| | Hi shawn07, welcome to DaniWeb :D Glad you found that thread and were able to get your system cleaned up yourself! Don't interpret this as meaning that it is always right to fix [B](file missing)[/B] entries with HijackThis, but in your case, yes, you should have HJT fix them. Are … |
| | Hi little_fish, welcome to DaniWeb :D You have several things to fix there, but before doing so, you need to put HijackThis into a permanent folder (instructions for doing this can be found in the HijackThis link below). In the HijackThis link below, follow the instructions in posts #5 & … |
| | Re: Help!!! If there is an online game installed on this computer called [B]Lineage[/B], go to Add/Remove Programs (in your Control Panel) and remove it. Also look for, and remove, [B]AlexaToolbar[/B], if present. Follow the instructions in posts #4, #6, & #8 of the [B]Infection Removal[/B] link below. Scan with HJT and … |
| | Hi santacruz05, welcome to DaniWeb :D You need to first put HijackThis into a permanent folder (instructions for this can be found in the HijackThis link below). You should also follow the instructions in the Cleanup link. Next, reboot into Safe Mode and do a complete system scan with Ewido … |
| | Hi masclez, welcome to DaniWeb :D You first need to help protect your computer by getting the Windows Updates (not SP2 yet), and do some basic cleanup. Instructions for all of this can be found in the links below (if you need help with any of the instructions, feel free … |
| | Re: legit website?? [QUOTE=stranoblaze]if i post hijack this will someone be able to help me get rid of it?[/QUOTE]That would be the best thing to do at this point. There is a link to download it in the [B]Infection[/B] link below. |
| | Re: help me defrag I'm not an expert on Mac's, but I believe you need a third-party program to do this, like Norton SystemWorks. Check this link to see if you really need to defrag: [url]http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25668[/url] |
| | Here's some cartoons -- [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread12587.html[/url] |
| | See this bulletin from Microsoft for complete details: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912920.mspx[/url] |
| | Hi bulldawgs, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please follow the instructions in the [B]Cleanup[/B] link below. Reboot into Safe Mode. Do a search for the following and delete any instances found: [B]msdirectx.sys xz.bat[/B] Empty your Recycle Bin. Do a full system scan with Ewido, allowing it to fix whatever it finds. … |
| | Re: HijackThis log Hi JSRFkincade, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please read and follow the removal instructions found here: [url]http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllw.gaobot.ee.html[/url] If you have any trouble with, or questions about, any of this, please feel free to ask for additional assistance. |
| | Hi Wolty, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please follow the instructions in the [B]HijackThis[/B] link below for assistance with putting HijackThis in a permanent folder. After that, you can have HJT fix this entry: O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file) You should then have a look … |
| | Hi sueshi9, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please follow the suggestions and instructions in the links below. When you get to the [B]Cleanup[/B] thread, download [B]Ewido[/B]. Reboot into Safe Mode and do a complete system scan with Ewido, allowing it to fix whatever it finds. Note: you will be posting the … |
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