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> I now have a usable keyboard. I used to have to hook up another keyboard to be able to type. Now I won't have to - thank you!!! ** :-) ** Thanks for the feedback, Karen. Glad you finally got it sorted out! :)

[QUOTE=thewebhostingdi]I want to ask about ESET Nod32 antivirus and its efficiency. I have just got its reseller who is selling it at $37/ 3 users license. Should I buy it or I should prefer AVG or McAfee.[/QUOTE] In my experience I would say that, dollar for dollar, Nod32 and Kaspersky …

[QUOTE=top10ufo;961992]Before running ComboFix you should have turned of System Restore[/QUOTE] [B]NO! Bad advice! Do not disable System Restore until told to do so by someone who knows what they are doing. Frankly, running combofix at this stage (and improperly at that) is not called for. [/B] However, in this case …

[QUOTE=rcaastro;] I'm not sure if I have a PCI Express slot. Can I install a Buffalo Technology USB 3.0 PCI Express Interface Card IFC-EC2U3/UC in my pc?[/QUOTE] I think you are out of luck. Sorry. The Diminsion 8300 series had only PCI and AGP. [B][url]http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8300/sm/specs.htm#1102242[/url][/B] PP:)

Just wanted to add my $.02... My solution is to build an .ISO (image) of the files I want to transfer and then burn the ISO to DVD. You can use the freeware [ImgBurn](http://www.imgburn.com/) to both build the ISO and burn it. Works great. PP :)

Did you try [B]command.com[/B]? PP:)

[QUOTE=gerbil;]Weird. Perhaps your AV/AM services decided to work. But usually they say they've killed something. Those logs appear clean.[/QUOTE] I think running one more tool is warranted here: Please download [URL="http://support.kaspersky.com/downloads/utils/tdsskiller.exe"][B]TDSSKiller.exe[/B][/URL] to your [B]Desktop[/B]. -- Click START > RUN and type or Copy&Paste the following command into the Run Box …

Hi jaydee2, Give [AVG Remover](http://www.avg.com/ww-en/utilities) a try to see if that does the trick. Best Luck :) PP

I would suggest ruling the touchpad out 100% by disabling it in Windows: http://www.pcworld.com/article/204693/Disable_Your_Laptops_Touchpad_While_You_Type_Windows_7_Edition.html Give that a go and let us know if the trouble persists. Cheers :) PP

Hey guys, Sorry I missed this thread, but one of my favorite old freeware tools (Charles Dyes's **Locate.com**) ought to do the trick. It is ridiculously useful! Here's how to use it: ftp://ftp.scientificlinux.org/linux/fermi/obsolete/90rolling/i386/misc/superduperrescue/fermi/FREEDOS/FDOS/DOC/LOCATE/LOCATE.TXT Finding it for download may be a bit harder - If all else fails, I can provide …

In addition to running ComboFix as per willcomp's post, it sounds like you need to go to the linky below and re-install Microsoft Visual Basic run-time: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=7B9BA261-7A9C-43E7-9117-F673077FFB3C&displaylang=en[/url] -- Also, I would recommend installing the Recovery Console before running ComboFix. Best Luck :) PP

As far as I know, Softpedia offers only the service pack (SP3) for download and not a free version of Windows. PP:)

Just to add: If you believe her machine is infected with malware, then you should **not** start with service pack(s) - You need to make sure the machine is free of malware *before* installing the service packs. --- You could try to run some of the tools in the* Read …

Can you run the scans in the linky below and post the requested logs? http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865/read-me-before-posting-a-request-for-assistance We no longer have any regular volunteers in this section, but I'll have a look as time permits. **Ideally, I'd just like to see an updated MBAM scanlog along with the DDS scanlog.** If you …

Msconfig is a diagnostic tool and not a "startup manager." You should try something such as [CodeStuff's Starter](http://codestuff.tripod.com/products_starter.html) to manage your unwanted startups. Cheers :) PP

Are you making "mp3" CDs? If you burn the mp3s to CD as "data," the tags should be fine. If not, then the issue could be with CD Text not being supported somewhere along the line..... PP:)

> Have i got a virus or not? **No. Not a virus.** Your keyboard "cleaning" probably resulted in a few stuck keys including the "Win" key that triggers other shortcuts or "Hotkeys." [Hotkey List](http://www.autohotkey.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=1841) You can verify this by trying a different keyboard. Cheers :) PP

> is there any way that I can do this? That is not really feasible. A well-protected computer will shut that down before it has a chance to run. Since there has been so much malware over the years that propagated via flash drive and autorun, security measures today commonly …

Hi Jenn, -- What is your OS? 7/XP/Vista? 64 or 32 bit? **Give Malwarebytes another try and see if it runs. ** -- If not, we'll have to go ahead and reboot your machine and then try MBAM again. -- If that fails, reboot to *Safe Mode* by tapping F8 …

Hi Katrina, See if you can do this: -- Download [URL="http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/dds.scr"][B]DDS by sUBs[/B][/URL] and save it to your [B]Desktop[/B] -- If your AV has a script blocker, please disable it -- DoubleClick on [B]dds.scr[/B] to run the tool [I] * A command box will open, displaying added information for your …

Hi Nanci, What did the log say after you ran the System Readiness Tool? **-- C:\Logs\CBS** If that doesn't give you a lead on why the fix failed, I'd just go ahead with the Recovery Partition option - a repair install may not fix the issue and, since you've backed …

Hi Glenn, Welcome aboard! PP:)

Welcome and congratulations to all! :)

[QUOTE=khaley;1782584] How can one successfully get past the "Checking Your Add-ons" stage of the update process?[/QUOTE] It sounds to me as though you need to "completely remove" Firefox before trying to reinstall it. This goes beyond simply uninstalling it - you need to remove all your profile data/settings/add ons. -- …

Nothing detects everything! The best you can do is to practice safe computing and keep your AV and Anti-malware products' definitions up to date. Don't confuse viruses with malware such as trojans. These days, you need a good AV, a good Firewall, and a good anti-malware tools such as Malwarebytes. …

At quick glance (and I mean very quick), those logs look OK. If you want to double-check, you could try a scan with the [B][URL="http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan.html"]Kaspersky Online Scanner 7.0[/URL][/B] [COLOR="Red"] *[/COLOR] Note that you may need to temporarily disable your Anti-virus program for the duration of this scan. -- Accept the …

[QUOTE=ben.matthews18;1774940] How can i move the data from the old machine to the new machines hard drive? [/QUOTE] Pull out the old PS3 hard drive. It's essentially a laptop drive. Then you have a number of options for transferring data. You could put it in an enclosure and connect it …

Please download and run [B][URL="http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/farbar/FSS.exe"]Farbar Service Scanner[/URL][/B] -- Check [B]Include All Files[/B] and hit scan. It should produce a log. Please post the[B] FSS.txt[/B] for us. [B]You will need to use a flash drive to transfer FSS and the resulting logs.[/B] Once we see which service was infected, we should …

[QUOTE=ginG3R;1765844]Is this possible? I really appreciate any help, suggestions, etc[/QUOTE] You could probably put together a batch to do the job, but it seems to me that this method of using System Restore to undo unwanted installations will cause you more problems than anything else. You'd be far better off …

[QUOTE=vsj;1742847]I have Win XP and i was learning hw to operate the cacls command and .... [/QUOTE] Did you try all of the steps listed here? [B][url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421[/url][/B] -- [I]Note that the link calls for XP to first be booted to [B]Safe Mode[/B].[/I] If you have exhausted all other avenues and …

[QUOTE=jmrpjb;] Anyway, I guess my real question is, how legal is all of this movie torrent stuff? Maybe I shouldn't even be trying to download (upload?) movies. [/QUOTE] It is not legal and in violation of our forum rules to discuss/aid/abet copyright infringement and piracy. Sorry :) I would suggest …

[QUOTE=jmrpjb;1762258] It doesn't seem to affect anything but what should I do to get rid of this?[/QUOTE] You could try uninstalling/reinstalling your printer and its driver/associated software. Did you mess with your printer setup lately to cause this error? Cheers :) PP

Hi bpcomprp, Sorry for the late reply. Judy asked me to have a look at this thread a few days ago and I'm only now getting the time. If you haven't fixed this already, please try the following: -- Please download the attached[B] FixNetBT.txt[/B] Download the text file and transfer …

[QUOTE=DontWasteMyTime;] It's a rip off.[/QUOTE] How is that a rip off? If somebody stops paying me, I stop working. Wouldn't you? :)

[QUOTE=torres9;1751431] I would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help me fix this? [/QUOTE] Please follow the steps in the linky below and post the results so that one of our volunteers can take a look at what is going on with your machine: [B][url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url][/B] Cheers :) PP

[QUOTE=minuteman263;1745898]I brought an older system tower home from work so that I could wipe the drive and reinstall windows XP. I have reformatted the drive and when windows goes to log in for it's first use, it comes up with "This copy of Windows must be activated with Microsoft before …

[QUOTE=Pjieter;] For example, visit this site: [URL="http://rancidtaste.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-create-a-batch-file"]http://rancidtaste.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-create-a-batch-file[/URL][/QUOTE] Or not. The page you linked is all too brief, misleading in some places, and flat out wrong in others. For example, the writer doesn't even know the purpose of [B]@Echo Off[/B] in a batch file. [quote] Type @echo off at the beginning …

[QUOTE=kefert;]hi im seeking your assistance. everytime i open my laptop Error loading otvasbpt.dll appears. please help me t fix this problem! thank you so much[/QUOTE] Hi kefert, Sounds like a malware file has been removed but it is still being called on startup. Please follow the steps in the linky …

Hi AnnieJo, Are you able to run the MBAM and the GMER scan as directed in the Read Me First post? If so, please post the results. Likewise, see if you are able to access, download and run [B][url]http://public.avast.com/~gmerek/aswMBR.htm[/url][/B] as directed by the linked page. Let us know how you …

[QUOTE=TheNinjaForce;1742069]How much would I need to spend on a computer (desktop) that would be capable of playing BF3 at all the max settings?[/QUOTE] That is difficult to say. Your cheapest option would probably be to build it yourself or have it custom built for you. That way, you control the …

Hi Ossray2000, You have contracted a popular and nasty malware. It is usually accompanied by a backdoor trojan that harvests passwords and other sensitive data. If you use this machine for financial transactions or other important business you should change your passwords via an uninfected machine. -- Generally, in cases …

[QUOTE=Treadiculous;]Hello, and Thank You for taking the time to read this! ps : AVG seems unable to remove, delete or do anything to this Trojan, if I empty the virus vault I assume this does nothing and allows it back into the system? I look forward to hearing from any …

[QUOTE=Vagabond80;1728768]And combofix broke my net connection. Working on that now[/QUOTE] It'll do that when you have a rootkit in the TCP/IP stack. Combofix also deleted some legit Acer files - they don't look terribly important (except for perhaps the English language one), but I can't be certain. -- To get …

[QUOTE=GoldenEagle4444;] If this is the wrong forum, I apologize. I have absolutely no clue as to where this query should go.[/QUOTE] I moved your post to the Spyware forum - seems a good place to start. See if you are able to run the tools in the linky below and …

RightClick mavinst.exe and check the properties for ID info. Due to the location of the file/folder, this is likely a component of a rogue anti-spy app. You ought to upload mavinst.exe to [B][URL="http://virusscan.jotti.org/en"]http://virusscan.jotti.org/en[/URL][/b] for analysis and post back with the results. Cheers :) PP

[QUOTE=mflexnet;] I hope that I can find a solution through this community.[/QUOTE] We can try :) -- Do you have any logs from the malware removal process? If so, please post them. -- Please download and run [B][URL="http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/farbar/FSS.exe"]Farbar Service Scanner[/URL][/B] Check all the boxes and hit scan. It should produce …

[QUOTE=vinodvinu;]Then he searched the registry to find that particular key but he can't find that.[/QUOTE] Hi Vinod, That sounds like the problem - you may need to add that registry key. Do you know how to do that? If not, I can help you. Let me know. Cheers :) PP

Hi Todd, Normally we prefer all tools to be run in Normal Windows boot. No worries, though. Since the next few days are going to be a bit hectic, we can save some time by going ahead with the following: -- Please follow the steps in the linky below to …

[QUOTE=bklynman01;] Does anyone know about the complexity of this program? And if it is really that hard to use? [/QUOTE] It is quite easy to use and you [B]will[/B] probably need to use it for this infection. But, combofix is a complex tool and, should things go awry (and they …