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...to remove the prosearching hijack of my IE. I had thought it did, but after rebooting. the problem's back. I downloaded and ran Hijack This, and this is the log (I'm guessing it's the RO that's causing the problem): Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 8:56:59 PM, on 6/30/04 …

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Problem #1 I have Windows XP Service pack 1. I need help on how to fix this problem. I did a scan with spybot, ad-aware, CWShredder, and Norton Anti-Virus. I think this happened right after the installation of the google toolbar. I uninstalled it of course by now, but I …

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I've reformatted twice to try to see my Linux would just forget to be problematic, so far no luck. Anyway. I've had a few issues with video adapter drivers, sound card drivers, and just some odd system malfunctions. VIDEO PROBLEMS I used YaST2 to update my video drivers, and it …

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[FONT=Arial]undefined[/FONT][SIZE=7]undefined[/SIZE][COLOR=Black]undefined[/COLOR] My home page has been hijacked by about:blank. The home page changes to a new home page that advertises many adware type programs with constant pop ups that also advertise adware programs. I can change it back to my preferred home page but soon it changes back to about:blank …

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Well this is my log please take a look and let me know what you think. This has been kicking my ass all day. I've tried everything I can think of. My hopepage keeps getting reset to about:blank. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 1:13:54 PM, on 6/29/2004 Platform: …

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Hi there, After visiting a couple of software crack sites yesterday I noticed a program started to appear on my taskbar named "~close~" (screen shot attached). I've already run AdAware, Spybot and read through the HijackThis tutorial. Below is my HijackThis log, thanks in advance for your help! Logfile of …

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Greetings programs. I do have spy sweeper active and protecting my start page. I keep getting a message about switching my start page to res://wqzaa.dll/index.html#96676 Ran CWShredder and let it remove everything. Ran hijackthis and deleted all the search references. They keep coming back. Any google search I do also …

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:cry: I KNOW ENOUGH TO BE DANGEROUS.. I have also been afflicted with the "WINDOWS\ SYSTEM32\ BRIDGE.DLL" "The specified module could not be found" at startup. Seemingly simultaneously I too was involuntarily visiting the golden casino. Per some of the comments in other threads, I tried removing the golden casino …

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Hi! I'm new to the forum...I'm trying to help my grandmother out by fixing her computer. She has her homepage set to her ISP's homepage, but she has it set so that it shows all her links to her email and such. You can see them for the time that …

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my computer is running very slow and locks up frequently. Here is my hijack this file, was wondering if there was anything i could do to help this problem. thanks. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 1:44:48 AM, on 6/21/2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 …

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I have to know the definition of Bouncing and Forcing frames for some work I have to do... what does each do? I'm not sure all I get when I look in google is stuff about bouncing balls. Thanks in advance Slade

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I installed something that allowed the bridge.dll and a number of spyware related items to return to my laptop. I used AdAware and Spybot which seemed to remove the bridge.dll and other spyware items. After I did this, I ran HijackThis and came across a wierd process (see bold item …

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I've recently been having problems with IE (v. 5.5) loading some of the websites I frequently visit. Sometimes it'll work fine, but half the time they'll take me to another website, namesdirect.com. As if the website I was trying to visit didn't exist. Also, when trying to access Google.com, I …

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please help!! i am posting hijack this log. please tell me wht to delete. i deleted some last night on my own but it did not work...help!! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 7:08:12 PM, on 6/25/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) …

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Hi, There is some sort of spyware on my computer that seems to change my browser homepage to http://<none>, but it is actually a search engine. Also about the same time this problem started, i began recieving pop-up ads telling me i had spyware. So far to try solve this …

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Well this is my first time in the forums So hello to everybody. Now onto my problem: My Homepage is set to about:Blank( a search for... site) and everytime i change it back to may normal homepage it changes back to that about:Blank. Ran ad-aware, spy-bot, AVG not seems capable …

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I am having the sames issue as amdm55, join date 4/2004. I can't open links within Internet Explorer 6.0. I am running XP Pro. I have tried using Spybot and AdAware6.0. Even though it finds files which I fix but that does not help. In a previous article you suggested …

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Hi folks, I hope you can help me. This computer tries to dial all the time. Thanks in advance for your help! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:29:53 AM, on 6/23/04 Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE …

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I am having major issues with my computer. I keep getting a message,,, EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module CAGWIZ.DLL at 017f:10016e94. Registers: EAX=00000000 CS=017f EIP=10016e94 EFLGS=00010246 EBX=0000000c SS=0187 ESP=01a1da60 EBP=01a1da6c ECX=00000008 DS=0187 ESI=011c7ffc FS=3777 EDX=7efefeff ES=0187 EDI=011c8000 GS=0000 Bytes at CS:EIP: f2 ae f7 d9 03 cb …

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I am trying to help someone get some of this spyware/adware stuff off of his computer, but am having a few problems. I ran adaware and spybot search and destroy, and then ran a hijackthis log....I am going to post it here, and any help you can provide will be …

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after reading a few posts on the bridge.dll error i downloaded hijackthis and was wondering if some one could tell me what to fix thank you --------------------------------------------------------------------------Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 6:48:03 PM, on 6/22/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running …

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:cheesy: I too, like others have problem with no bridge.dll error. In addition, something seems to have corrupted my printer communication during "clean up" attempts. Can someone please review my HJT log and offer some help? Many thanks in advance. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 10:00:57 PM, on …

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[color=red] UPDATED 10-02-04-- UPDATED REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS[/color] Welcome to TechTalkForums! Many new members have been attracted to our site, presumably as the result of a Google search for bridge.dll, showing up on their PCs at startup. [b][color=red]UPDATE:[/color][/b] Before posting an HJT log, just run a scan with HiJackThis and look for …

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I had to replace a motherboard in my home machine and now cannot get DNS to function correctly. I have installed all the current drivers for the new motherboard. Everything is working great except the LAN. For some weird reason I can ping the network and the router as well …

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As you may or may not know, as of sometime last week, Google decided to include graphic ads in their AdWords and AdSense programs. By logging into AdSense, you can choose whether you just want to show text ads, or graphical ads mixed in. So far, very few advertisers have …

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I have been plagued by this same "about:blank" hijack that keeps reinstalling itself and things like HJT, CWShreeding, Spybot and Adware Away do not do any good to resolve the problem. Every thim I have rebooted the settings have been restored and each new browser version has opened to the …

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Sometimes my system just becomes slow and unresponsive then recovers. This is getting annoying. Spybotsd, CWShredder & Adaware scans turned up nothing. THANKS! :cheesy: Scan saved at 20:29:08, on 18/06/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe …

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Ive tried Adware and a2 but none of them are turning up any results. There are several exe's that keep running themeselves and include pamm.exe, iinstall.exe, crss.exe -not the windows services 1, bhui.exe and arpa.exe. I think that i got it through WMP somehow, i ran CWShredder and it found …

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Name: Jiggatom Date: June 11, 2004 at 16:10:43 Pacific Subject: bridge.dll error please help OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: Pent III Comment: Hi, every time I boot up my comp an error box pops up titled RUNDLL, saying "C:/WINDOWS/Downloaded Program Files/bridge.dll. My comp has been running really slow and i wasnt …

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Hi Folks, Hope you don't mind me jumping in here too. I don't have any problems with desktop icons or installed programs not working, but I am not able to consistently use Internet Explorer. I say consistently because the problem is intermittent. I've followed the instructions regarding Hi-Jack This and …

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I have the missing bridge.dll warning when I start up. I was hoping someone could help me. Here is my log... Thanks in advance! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:49:26 PM, on 6/19/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe …

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Hey, When i type something into a search engine(also happens with the Google Toolbar) , i have tried google.com and yahoo.com, the internet explorer screen freezes and then the whole computer. the only way to fix it is to use task manager to end the program. Btw when i search …

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Hi Does anyone know what vynotl.exe is? It's in C:\windows\system, and I'm unable to remove it. I have searched the internet with google.com and nothing comes up.

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Hello. two days ago on start up of my p.c, the error WINDOWS\system32\bridge.dll occurs. Having read up on this error, i have done the following. Installed and updated Ad-ware 6.0, then removed eveything it found Installed Spy-Bot and removed everything it found. I then did the online virus check @ …

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Hello, I am having the same old Home Page Hijacking problems that others are having. I have tried altering the Registry but it always re-sets itself to the about:blank address which opens up a web page called "Search For". I would certainly appreciate any help. Here is my Hijackthis log. …

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Hi, this thread is just a repost of my post that a mod asked me to post in here (I was posting it the Win98/Me forum). I guess it's only appropriate since it's security related. Sorry if someone had posted about the "cniaezi.exe" bug already. [repost] ================== I did have …

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i noticed that my homepage and search pages were changing all the time so i checked for the bridge.dll file. i found it.. but now i'm unsure as to what to do to get rid of it... i performed a hijackthis log and this is what i found: Logfile of …

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Older system running Windows 98 Ran CWshreadder no problems AVG sees Dyfica Trojan without being able to fix it. Ran Spybot and fixed 17 problems. Please analyse her HJT log. :lol: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 12:07:40 PM, on 6/13/04 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Internet …

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Google has updated their TOS yet again, and with this update, comes a few new goodies. For starters, there's a new AdSense format, a half-banner that's 234x60. There's also more channels allowed. Most importantly, however, they now allow you to place a google search box on your site. When people …

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I will start this thread by saying you all are awesome! I have been able to clean it each time it shows with spybot, adaware, cwshredder and hijack this (guessing at what to delete myself despite all the warnings not to... I know, I know :o ), but it keeps …

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My PC got attacked by Spyware,Adware and Trojans. I have eTrust EZ Antivrus but it couldn't help me to prevent from Spyware. My browser homepage got changed, it goes to [url]http://default-homepage[/url] .... . Please help me to clean my PC. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:56:19 PM, on …

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I have seen other who have been hijacked by this search engine. Sucks big time. I already rad HijackThis and here is the log file results. Can someone look it over and let me know the steps I need to take to Free my browser. thanks Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 …

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heres my log file from my scan Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:27:06, on 15/06/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgcc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\ctfmon.exe C:\Documents and Settings\lee\Desktop\aiepk2.exe C:\Program …

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My computer was fine untill today morning when some crap spyware infected it. Everytime I search something using google, it opens up a new window which looks like [url]http://search-to-find.com/sec.php?qq=[/url] It resets my homepage to res://dqwrl.dll/index.html#96676 all the time (After I find and delete the dll manually, it makes a new …

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I am having problems when using some websites. I am using a travel website and cannot open the link for the calendar and the "go" button after entering times and places. I have seen a similar thread here and download hijackthis. I am using Windows ME and Explorer 6 with …

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I am constantly having to remove roings form spyware and errorplace occationaly comes up when I connect with IE. This is my hijackthis file any help would be greatly appriciated. Thank you. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 10:29:33 PM, on 06/12/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

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HJT LOG: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:05:32 PM, on 13/06/2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Messenger Plus! 2\MsgPlus.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\evntsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\EPSON\ESM2\eEBSVC.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\oodag.exe C:\Program Files\MSN …

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When I start up my computer i get an error detecting bridge.dll error. Here is the hijack this log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 12:34:21 PM, on 6/13/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe …

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Hi, my homepage has been set to About:blank and everytime i tried to fix the problem with CWShredder, it comes back everytime I restart the computer. Here is my hijackthis scan log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 3:51:23 AM, on 6/13/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

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Working on my sister's kid's computer. Compact Presario AMD Athlon XP 2600+ 2.13 GHz w/ 512Mb Ram Win XP Home w/sp1 First thing on boot was the Bridge.dll not found message. Went to download dllfix.exe from the link on Daniweb [url]http://tools.zerosrelm.com/dllfix.exe[/url] but it wont work. Each time I hit this …

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