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You need to download, update and run both Adaware and Spybot S&D, from my sig below. Then you need to update Hijackthis to the current version, which you can also find in my sig. Then post a new log.

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What are you trying to logon as, Administrator or Username account? What error messages are you getting?

Have a look in C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\NFS Underground 2 You need to make sure you have the option to view hidden files and folders in Folder Options set.

alc6379 A while ago I did this too for experimental purposes. If you want some ideas, ive PM'd you the link of how I got on.

You might want to make sure your machine and software are compatible. [url]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/checkcompat.mspx[/url] I have used XP pro since day one, and have had no problems, at first i was into the fancy effects and diffent gui, but then i thought id grow up and just use the classic settings:D …

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Hello Hruzam First download the latest version of Ad-Aware at [url]http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/[/url] After installing AAW, and before running the program, [b]FIRST[/b] update the reference file following [url=http://www.lavahelp.com/howto/updref/index.html]these instructions.[/url] Now do the following: - Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweaks > Scanning Engine: check: "Unload recognized processes …

Yes delete it. Also run these two online scans. Make sure they are set to clean automatically: [URL=http://housecall.trendmicro.com/]TrendMicro's HouseCall[/URL] [URL=http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/]ActiveScan[/URL]

Hi, Welcome to Daniweb :) Download Ewido, install then from within the program check for updates BUT dont scan yet ewido security suite: [url]http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ewido_security_suite/1098736486/1[/url] When installing, under "Additional Options" uncheck "Install background guard" and "Install scan via context menu". When you run ewido for the first time, you will get …

Hi Zooma, Welcome to DaniWeb :) Download Ewido, install then from within the program check for updates BUT dont scan yet ewido security suite: [url]http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ewido_security_suite/1098736486/1[/url] When installing, under "Additional Options" uncheck "Install background guard" and "Install scan via context menu". When you run ewido for the first time, you will …

Hi First you need to download, update and run both [b]AdAware[/b] and [b]Spybot S&D[/b] both from my sig below. Then you need to update Hijackthis to the current version, which you can also find in my sig, unzip it to a permanent folder, and not on the desktop or in …

Do you mean CNA? [URL=http://www.novell.com/training/certinfo/cna/index.html][b]C[/b]ertified [b]N[/b]ovell [b]A[/b]dministrator[/URL]

I always use 'format' as a last resort. There are things you could try first. Download, install, update and run both Adaware and Spybot S&D. Both are free and in my sig below. You should also run these online virus scans [URL=http://housecall.trendmicro.com]Housecall[/URL] [URL=http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm]Panda Active Scan[/URL] Have them set to 'Autoclean' …

Download the [URL=http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/Maxtor/menuitem.3c67e325e0a6b1f6294198b091346068/?channelpath=/en_us/Support/Software%20Downloads/ATA%20Hard%20Drives&downloadID=22]Powermax[/URL] diagnostics, this should tell you what is wrong. Believe it or not freezing your hard disk has worked for some, although I have not tried it. Here are [URL=http://www.hddrecovery.com.au/downloads/200ways.pdf]200 ways to revive a hard drive(PDF)[/URL]

[URL=http://www.lavalys.com/products/overview.php?pid=1&lang=en&pageid=1]Everest Home[/URL] will tell you what you need to know about your sytem.

Hi, you definetly have some nasties in there. First run these two online scans. Make sure they are set to clean automatically: [URL=http://housecall.trendmicro.com/]TrendMicro's HouseCall[/URL] [URL=http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/]ActiveScan[/URL] You should try to delete any files that these scanners are unable to clean. You are also running Hijackthis from a Temp directory, please create …

You are correct there's no such thing as a 'dumb question' :cool: I think when you get to your sisters you need to make her aware of how important it is to protect her system. That includes having Firewall AV Anti-Spyware tools and knowing how to use them. I wouldnt …

Right click on [b]My Computer->Properties->Advanced->Startup and Recovery Settings->untick Automatically restart[/b] Next time it decides to restart it should come up with a blue STOP Error screen. What is the error? Also check your RAM using Memtest86 and Windows memory diagnostics, both from my sig.

No you do not need to go 64bit for what you want to do.

Go into Internet Options->Content tab->Auto Complete and untick what you do not want.

It is tellling you how much memory you have, how much is being used, how much you have free and how much is being utilized.

[b]***Make a back up of your Registry first***[/b] Launch Regedit and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Command Processor On the right hand window you should see [b]Autorun[/b] (if not create a new string, called Autorun) double click it and enter [b]CD[/b] followed by the directory you want it to default to. For example …

See [URL=http://www.updatexp.com/download-ie6.html]<<HERE>>[/URL]

Disk space requirements range from 400mb to 6GB depending on which distro you use and how many modules/extras you put on. You can get distros from [URL=http://www.linuxiso.com]here[/URL] I quite like [URL=http://www.suse.de]Suse[/URL]. I would think you'd struggle with 1.2gig hard disk though.

You already have the same thread here [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?p=77104&posted=1#post77104[/url]

Hi This should do it [url]http://www.theeldergeek.com/faster_start_menu.htm[/url] :)

If you have all the windows security updates and patches then you are safe from the dso exploit. But there is a bug with Spybot that will still find the entry each scan. What you can do is 1. Open Spybot and select 'advanced' mode. 2. Select 'settings' in the …

Hi Some things you need to do first. I see you have Spybot S&D, update it and run a scan. Do the same with Adaware, which you can find in my sig below. You are running an out of date version of Hijackthis, please download the current version, again in …

Hi First you need to download, update and run both [b]AdAware[/b]and [b]Spybot S&D[/b] both in my sig below. Then follow the instructions [URL=http://www.pchell.com/support/wintools.shtml]here[/URL] to remove WinTools. Reboot, then with all internet browsers closed, run a Hijackthis scan and post the new log.

Hi With all browsers closed, run Hijackthis then tick and fix the below entries: [b] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = [url]http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customi...ch/ie.html[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = [url]http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customi....yahoo.com[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = [url]http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customi....yahoo.com][/url] R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [loads.exe] C:\WINDOWS\medload.exe[/b] Now reboot into [URL=http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam]Safe …

Hi First you need to update Hijackthis to the current version, which you can find [URL=http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html]here[/URL] Then you need to unzip Hijackthis.exe into a permanent folder of its own, called something like Hijackthis. This is so you wont lose any backups hjt makes. Then post a new log here.

Hi First you need to download, update and run both Adaware and Spybot S&D. Then you need to update Hijackthis to the current version. Post a new log. You can find the mentioned programs in my sig below.

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Hi First you need to download, update and run both [URL=http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html]Adaware[/URL] and [URL=http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2471]Spybot S&D[/URL], both free. then you need to unzip HijackThis.exe into a permanent folder of its own, this is so you dont lose any backups. Run a HJT scan and post the log

Its from Google. Another online email service, this one is with 1GB of storage. Currently you can only sign up if you get an invite, but they will launch it to everyone soon, so they say. [url]https://gmail.google.com/?dest=http%3A%2F%2Fgmail.google.com%2Fgmail[/url]

Your log looks clean.

1) [COLOR=Navy]Usually to access the [URL=http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/B/BIOS.html]BIOS[/URL] you have to press a key or a combination, this usually could be the DEL, F1, F2 keys. When you boot up your pc, on the very first screen that is displayed it should tell you what key to press. You should really only …

Try holding down the CTRL key whilst clicking on the link

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If you think you have a trojan or anything else then try these online virus scanners [URL=housecall.trendmicro.com]Housecall[/URL] [URL=http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan.asp?Language=2&Country=63&Partner=1&Ref=EN-PR-AS-107]Panda Active Scan[/URL]

[URL=http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/m/malware.html]What is Malware?[/URL] A combination of both Adaware, and Spybot S&D, regularly updated and run can clear nearly everything nasty. Also using [URL=http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html]Spyware Blaster[/URL] will lessen your chances of being infected in the first place. It also goes without saying that a firewall should be installed too.