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Did you delete these all the way out or are they still in the Recycle Bin? I am a bit concerned because when checking on the few you noted these could have been false postitives, meaning they were not a trojan or virus at all. This is why it is …

[QUOTE]so it was in my car for a day. [/QUOTE] Don't know that this has anything to do with it, but was it very hot? Possibly heat damage. That FBI GUI is the File Based Installer Graphical User Interface Manager. It is an automatic installer that allows for the recovery …

Hi and welcome to Daniweb. Remain calm ok. Let's see what we can do here. The guy is a [B]sleeze! [/B] [QUOTE]I did find a file called "Spector" which I discovered is a spyware program but he says that program was NOT what he used.[/QUOTE] Did you find this on …

Take a look at this page about the things that this company manufactures.[url]http://www.ami.com/products/[/url] You aren't going to see these listed in Programs. Check your Device Manager and see if there are any drivers from AMI.

The log is incomplete. Either you made an error with your copy/paste or the log has been intentionally edited as there are several areas which are not complete. The running processes which would show at the top of the log are not there so there is no way to make …

[QUOTE=joker050;1129360]i have the same problem on a acer aspire 6920 sexy machine n it turns out that it only switches off when it gets hot, i think its probably the heat is too much for the little fan to put out[/QUOTE] joker050; You need to begin with the steps given …

[QUOTE=hettym;1136634]update: I managed to run hijackthis and it found a file called twext.exe... apparently this is a really dangerous file! I tried to remove it on hijackthis but it wouldn't do it. Does anyone know how to remove this file even though i can't install or run ANY antivirus programs? …

[QUOTE=kristi626;1149876]I've been having the same problem with my computer... Some icons work fine from my desktop and my system tray - others do not[/QUOTE] [B]kristie626,[/B] you need to create your own thread, giving it a definitive title so others will know what you are dealing with, stating all your problems, …

[QUOTE]FEsch | I am having the same issue. Ran different anti-virus programs, which finds and fixes the viruses, but the tabs/extra pages keep opening up. Help please!!![/QUOTE] This thread is [B]SOLVED[/B] and has been for[B] 2 years[/B]. [QUOTE]We ask that members not piggy-back questions on to a thread previously started …

This original thread is nearly two years old. Posting info here will be of no use to the original poster who has never returned. I would advise those wishing to post advice to choose current threads in which to offer assistance. For [B]dan2oaks[/B] who posted: [QUOTE]If you are running McAfee …

I am very sorry for the delay.We are short handed. The first thing I see is you have two anti-virus programs installed on the computer, Windows Live OneCare which according to the DDS log is very outdated. You also have Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus installed. Pleas UNINSTALL the …

[B][I][COLOR="red"]I was also impressed with the decent amount of fake reviews calling this thing amazing...[/COLOR][/I][/B] I have NO idea where you found these "amazing" reviews, fake or otherwise, I have found absolutely [B]ZERO [/B]amazing reviews and only two safe pages with even mentions of this file.It is an installer file. …

Are you absolutely certain that you have nothing on the computer with American Megatrends software? PCI controllers, BIOS, Keyboard Controller, Data Storage, USB Drivers & Firmware for the mobile phone, RAID Controllers? These a legitimate files, not something which would or should install without all ready being on the computer.

Other than the problems you have noted what else is going on and how long? Not sure what you mean by "AVG suppressed" and Spybot shows as all ready being on your system so you shouldn't have to download it again. AVG doesn't show on the log as your anti-virus …

Do you have access to another computer? If so you could download programs to a thumb drive or cd and then take them to the infected computer and install them. You could also try Safe Mode with Networking which would allow you to boot the computer with only the barest …

[QUOTE=rob247;1034459]hi, im no expert by any means but from your log it seems you have quite a few programmes that are very heavy on system resources and memory i,e apple (i-tunes,quicktime) skype etc so that wont help the speed but i would bet that if you downloaded a reg cleaning …

We need a lot more information, logs of removal programs used, names of the infections, locations of the infections, operating system, anti-virus program, firewall. Without all of that information we will not be able to suggest a solution.

What is it that you are classifying as junk files? If you mean items in the recycle bin, just empty it. Run Disk clean up which also removes temp files and that type of thing. But we need to know what you mean when you say junk files. If you …

What anti-virus program told you this? Sounds like an overheating problem to me also but frankly, I would avoid the snow on the laptop. Here is a free program to test the temperature of the laptop [url]http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php[/url]

Did you try to run MBA-M in Safe Mode? HiJackThis is rarely used anymore. Please follow the steps given in our Read Me First sticky and post back here with all logs. [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

HiJackThis is rarely used today, please follow the instructions given in our Read Me First sticky and post back here with copy/pastes of the logs produced. [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

Boot to Safe mode and see if you can locate this Steam and stop it from auto starting. Sounds like it may be too much for your machine.

Good Job! Great to have somebody who reads and follows directions! Helps things move much faster. Attach.txt log needs to be copy/pasted also. Then also run this scan, have it fix/remove anything found. Reboot and come back with the log. ESET Online Scanner [url]http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/scanner.php?i_agree=14[/url] * You can use Internet Explorer …

We cannot offer any assistance until you run the tools from our Read Me first sticky and post the logs [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url] Post back with logs produced and we will be happy to provide assistance.

We have absolutely no information and the only way we can offer assistance is seeing the logs produced when you run these programs on our [B]Read me before posting a request for assistance[/B] [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

AVG will not remove a trojan as you have found. You need to follow the steps given in our Read First sticky [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url] Run all the requested programs allow them to clean whatever is found. Then post back here with Copy/Pastes of all requested logs and we can then help …

Alireza_021, crunchie has very patiently given you the correct instructions to follow but you have not followed those instructions for the correct use of MBA-M which clearly say, Post the Full Log, which you did not do, you only posted items found, the entire log from the very first line …

Those are only two of the logs requested and it is not a removal program it only gives a picture of all that is installed and running on the computer. We need to see ALL the logs from the programs run from our Read Me First sticky, not just these …

tinkerdink2005, this thread is over 5 years old. Much of what was done or recommended here may no longer apply. You need to begin your own thread and follow the steps given in our Read Me First sticky and somebody will be happy to assist you. [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

Downloading of SpyBot Search and Destroy would not cause this problem unless you did not get the real program. Where did you get the program? The only download sites for this program are those listed on it's website: [url]http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html[/url] You need to follow the steps given here: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url] You obviously …

What operating system do you have? You need to disable the auto play of the usb drives so that when you plug it in it won't automatically run. Sounds to me like there is possibly an infected file on the usb drive. Have you run a scan of the usb …

Sorry HeidiGiller, We seemed to have overlooked your request for assistance. If you are still having difficulty I will be happy to assist. I have a suggestion, which I hope will simplify things a bit, work on one computer at a time. I would suggest beginning with the desktop, leaving …

If you see none in the Programs list then it is likely there are none installed. Go on with other instructions.

PP isn't here right now. Your log is clean. Thankfully. To remove Norton go here and choose the correct Uninstall tool. [url]https://www-secure.symantec.com/norton-support/jsp/help-solutions.jsp?docid=20080710133834EN&lg=english&ct=united+states&product=home&version=1&pvid=f-home&entsrc=redirect_pubweb[/url] Once you have done that come back and I can walk you through the install and configuration of Avira 2012 Free. It's an excellent av program.

You have two anti-virus programs on there: AV: Lavasoft Ad-Watch Live! Anti-Virus *Enabled/Updated* AV: Microsoft Security Essentials *Disabled/Updated* Your log shows the TDSKiller was run, do you have a log? We need a log from MBA-M, Fully updated Full Scan.

The Read Me First sticky is what we require. The date refers to when it was first posted, it IS kept up to date. No, there is no express version, all steps must be done, in order. If you have a problem with one, move onto the next. We need …

[QUOTE]It keeps saying error when i try to attach the logs you have requested.[/QUOTE] What keeps saying error? We don't want the logs attached, we want them to be copy/pasted

May I ask, are you running legal copies of Windows 7 and Microsoft Office?

We request that all logs be copy/pasted, not attached. Please copy/paste those logs and also the MBA-M log and we will be happy to assist.

Looks ok to me:cool:

matthewh, When doing a search for your problem the first two links shown on the results page led to threads made by you for this same problem, word for word, at two other forums. Since you have identical threads on this problem running at bleepingcomputer and malwarebytes.com I suggest that …

This thread is 2 years old and now closed.

We cannot assist unless we see some logs.Please follow the steps given in our Read Me First Sticky, those are the logs we need. [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

You failed to update MBA-M before the scan, that is a must since MBA-M releases updates multiple times daily the absolute rule is update before each and every scan, even multiple scans run the same day. An update may have been released while you were scanning. Your log shows Database …

In order to receive assistance we request that all posters read and follow the instructions given in our Read Me Sticky and post back here with all of the logs [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

Hi, you need to follow the steps given in our Read Me First sticky and then post back with all the requested logs. Then we will be able to offer assistance [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

Not sure what exactly you mean when you say "DDS only runs as garbage in notepad" Do you mean the log won't show correctly? Or the program itself won't run correctly? You have SpyBot TeaTimer running, it will stop any fixes attempted, please turn it off and leave it off …

Please remove that zip file, and copy/paste the log here. We don't open attachments. Instructions are very clear in the Read Me Sticky, [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url] [I][COLOR="Green"]Copy&Paste[B] both[/B] the DDS.txt and the DDS Attach.txt into your post for assistance. [/COLOR][/I]

It appears that you had or still have the Koobface infection on the computer. Please follow these instructions given on our Read Me First sticky and post back with copy/pastes of ALL logs and then we can give you further instructions [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url]

Barry, this thread is 3 and 1/2 years old. You need to begin your own thread