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About two weeks ago, I noticed my Sony VAIO Laptop (five years old, runs on Windows XP) would run SVChost.exe to 99 processes, running about 4,000 k of space, and was under the user name "Network Service". This would only happen when I was trying to re-connect to the internet …

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Must have came in Music Software install, It's bad , located in windows/system32, also came with micro antivirus2009, I think it has invited friends. Please help. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:08:27 PM, on 10/11/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705) …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 19:36:32, on 10/10/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\S3trayp.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe C:\Program Files\Ahead\InCD\InCD.exe C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\windows\hffext\hffsrv.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop …

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Hi everyone. Appreciate some help here. I am not sure how this happened. Whenever i try to open certain files or folders, I will get a the above pop up, and when i select no it goes to this site. sc.videofreeforonline.com/id/4912933/4/1 What should i do? I ran Mcafee few times, …

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Hi i am new here and trying to fix a relative's computer First it would not boot windows so i had to reinstall the boot files from winxp cd then once i was able to boot i ran over 6 scans from different companies (avg8, ad aware, pc doctor) i …

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Hi, i seem to be having the same problems as the the first poster.. when i open folder/documents, i get that anoying pop up.. i´ve ran several scans myself. including; mcafee, nod32, spywaredocter, kasperky and spyhunter.. all of them came up pretty much clean.. i´m usually pretty careful with stuff …

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I was directed by hijackthis to post this log file Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 13:36:08, on 07/10/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18241) Boot mode: Normal 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:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE …

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[quote]Two security researchers have demonstrated a new technique to stealthily intercept internet traffic on a scale previously presumed to be unavailable to anyone outside of intelligence agencies like the National Security Agency. The tactic exploits the internet routing protocol BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) to let an attacker surreptitiously monitor unencrypted …

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Unforunately, i was caught off guard and got the facebook virus and have noticed kenny18.exe running on my pc and have been searching for a way to get rid of it. I've been reading another thread here about it, but i didnt want to cause any confusion in that thread …

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Hi all. I lost the complete ability to access my executive computer files, including control panel, "my computer, "my documents" such. This is my log. I analyzed it, but couldn't make heads or tails out of some files. Please help me, before I make a mistake, and ruin my comp …

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Hello, I assume that only the original poster (or moderator and administrator of course) of a thread can mark the thread as solved. I know this doesn't get done all the time and wondered what the protocol for such might be? This thread was solved a bit back, yet it's …

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hi friends, i've been looking for answer for my problem for 4 days and until now no one helping me to work this out. here's my problem everytime i start up my computer this error message appears [B][U]windows cannot find 'regsvr.exe'. make sure you typed the name correctly, and then …

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Computer start to work slow #1 19 Hours Ago | Add to SerbOz's Reputation | Flag Bad Post My computer start to work slow. I have no idea what happened even my comp is supposed to be fast with 3.5 Gb, 3Gb RAM, 500 HD, Windows XP... Anyway, sending my …

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About a week ago my computer started running slower. My friend checked out and found iexplore.exe multiple times in processes. So I've looked everywhere to find out how to get rid of it. Also, the link for DSS has been stopped b/c of sumthin happening so I dont have those …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 04:27, on 2008-09-29 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal 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\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Version Cue CS2\bin\VersionCueCS2.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\TopSpeed\2.0\aoltsmon.exe C:\Program Files\Common …

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Hi, I have a Acer desktop with a Celeron D CPU 3,46GHz 3.47 GHz. 1.25 GB of RAM Physical address extension running Windows XP Pro Version 2002 with SP3 I have a list of problems:- 1. when using my pc with one of three internet programs, IE, Opera and Mozella, …

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My computer start to work slow. I have no idea what happened even my comp is supposed to be fast with 3.5 Gb, 3Gb RAM, 500 HD, Windows XP... Anyway, sending my HijackThis Scan and hope someone would know what need to fix. Thanks to everybody. Logfile of Trend Micro …

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Hi, I have got this thing where if i go on google and search, the text is bigger than usual. Also if i click on a search it loads up a new window and some random site comes up. Id really appreciate a step by step guide on what to …

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I have a problem with virus Alert on my toolbar, and i don't know how to fix it. I go HiJack this and i want to know what do i do from there. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 19:45: VIRUS ALERT!, on 9/27/2008 Platform: Windows XP …

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I'm having problems whenever i click a result in google or yahoo, where i get redirected to other pages and advertisements. Also a lot of sites it try to visit will not come up and spybot and ad-aware and my antivirus cannot connect to update. It's really frustrating. I've been …

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I've been reading the threads about this malware and followed the instructions in removing it, unfortunately, i still have the same problems. Help would be very much appreciated. Here is my hackthis log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 23:00: VIRUS ALERT!, on 9/26/2008 Platform: Windows XP …

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Hey Guys, I started to have this problem last night; when I try to run Windows Update, a blank window would open, but it would freeze and I can't even resize the window... I'm not sure what's causing this, but here's a hijackthis log just in case it's spyware/malware related: …

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Hi, im new to the site and have searched the forums, but didnt find a solution specific to my problem. I have a a server busy window pop-up and a few programs running that i don't know the origin of such as Gear511, GetModule23, and another. I recently ended the …

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I'm a bit new at trojan removal and problem solving on this level but have been working on the problem by reading and performing some of your recommended solutions. I have removed a Trojan "Ultimate Cleaner" and I am left with what seems to be a "fake/redirect" problem but that …

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i ran spy bot search and destroy and it says i have 2 2 trojans MyWebSearch and FunWebProducts. so i ran Hijacker and this is the log. Not sure what to do next can you please help. when i go to start menu my search is missing so i cant …

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Hi, I am first time to ask this forum to help. Think my comp have big trouble. I tried some scanning and looks they works well but still have "VIRUS ALERT" at task bar - bottom right as well cannot see C:\ drive at My Computer. Also cannot do System …

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I have this virus on TWO of my computers. Everytime I try to use google or yahoo on IE, and click on a link, it redirects me to go.google.com advertising site. I have noticed that Apple's Safari does not have the same problem, but the computer as a whole is …

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Hi there, I have this warning stuck to my background. I have not clicked anything on it. I have run spyware detector, anti virus, and adware detectors. They have found threats and deleted them, but this "Warning" remains on my desktop. Please help! Here is my Hijackthis log... Logfile of …

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Hello ,That should read hijack not hojack lol could someone advise on what to do with this and whats bad if any or program to remove the nasties ,all ready tried AVG antiviri/ spybot S&D/malwarebytes/ and ccleaner and combofix . Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 6:02:17 …

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Hi, I've been having issues with a browser hijack. I've run ATF-Cleaner, the MS Malicious Software Removal Tool, MBA-M, ESET and Hijackthis - here is my ESET log (attached) and Hijackthis log (pasted below). Hoping someone can check this for me and advise, thanks in advance :) Logfile of Trend …

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Trojan different from the virus, usually does not infect documents, Trojans are often used to gain backdoor access, steal passwords and important documents. It can also be used to track and monitor computer, control, view, edit information and other operations. Trojans are highly concealed, sudden and offensive. Because the Trojans …

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Hi, I'm having the redirect problem as well. Below is the log from Hijackthis, please HELP! Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:53:08 PM, on 9/16/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\Program …

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Hi, I've been having a serious issue for the past week or so. I use Firefox and its acting up in several ways: 1. Google search results get redirected to random sites. 2. Downloads from the browser complete the instant they are started leaving me with a small fragment of …

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In left bottom of internet explorer there is a message "done, but with errors on page". This happens when i first open the explorer first time and when I go to any other website it disappears. Please find below my hijack this file. Solution please. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis …

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Hi, It would be greatly appreciated if someone can help me fix my computer. I have contracted the malware called gomyhit.com. After, endless hours of going to different forums that were able to solve their the same problem I was able to get rid of this malware. However, It seems …

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hello everybody how you doing first iam very happy becouse i have joined to this fourm....it is wondrfull iam sory 4 my week english... iam working hard to improve it... i have a question. http is a protocol ...uses one tcp connection on well-known port 80? what does this mean??? …

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Hi. I have picked up some sort of spyware that I cannot get rid of. I get ads popping up with 'cpmsky' listed at the top, and at the time this started my computer also started emitting random sounds (clicks, tones, bits of music) at seemingly random times. If you …

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Hello, I'm new here, I came across this board while searching on google about fixing this situation. I've read some of the other posts regarding this, so I went ahead and ran HijackThis, any help would be greatly appreciated, I really have no way of figuring this out on my …

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hi, everytime i log in to my computer explorer keeps restarting...big loop. plz help. here is my log, Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:07:30 PM, on 7/5/2007 Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16473) Running processes: C:\Windows\helppane.exe C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = …

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Hello, I'm a new member my name is Moe. My computer is slow( normal antivirus scan takes hours!) and a friend told me that i might have some viruses or spyware on it so i consulted with some people an the informed me that i should use this tool (hijackthis) …

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Hello, I am new to this so I hope I have posted this in the right place... I have just come back home after a few months aborad. PC propmpted me to download all latest windows updates on first boot. Since that, I cannot access any windows websites like msn.com, …

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Hello All, Brand new here, and I have the above problem. Here is the Hijack this report : Running Vista Home Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:36:21 AM, on 09/09/2008 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6001.18000) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: …

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I am not technically-blessed, but on researching this problem, this seems like the best place to get some help. I am running windows xpversoin 2002, service pack 2. I have norton antivirus as provided by Bt and I also run adaware from time to time. Yesterday, double clicking on desktop …

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Hi, I've been noticing my computer running very slow lately. I was able to run and play games smoothly and now it's very choppy and lags a lot. I recently reinstalled windows xp and I did it wrong and ended up with 2 windows. I manged to delete the previous …

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When ever I search for something or Im on a site, pp ups of related material appear. Nothing will get rid of them. please help, thank you. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:10:04 PM, on 9/6/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512) …

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i remember having to take a test and not knowing anything about the subject and just like then, now my combo fix report ComboFix 08-09-05.05 - booker 2008-09-07 0:45:44.1 - NTFSx86 Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\booker.HOME-5214237687\Desktop\ddddaannniiwwweeebb\ComboFix.exe [color=red][b]WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !![/b][/color] . [color=purple]The following …

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Hi, my CPU usage fluctuates a lot, from 10% to 90%, and sometimes my physical memory usage went very high without any huge application running, i suspect any spyware / malware running. I appreciate a lot for your help, here is my HJT scan log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis …

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hi guys i'm patrick and a newbie here i guess my problem is quite similar to many of u guys here... i cant open Control Panel, my computer, windows explorer etc... BUT i can open IE, MSWord etc my OS is Vista Home everytime i try to open My Cmmputer, …

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Hi everyone, I caught a nasty virus last night on my computer which proceeded to do several nasty things to my computer: As far as I can tell: [LIST] [*]- changed my desktop wallpaper to this advertising - the tab for wallpapers and screensavers in the propery tab are now …

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Hi, I am having problem with google redirect and don't know how to fix it. I have run the hijackthis and posted the log below. I also ran the fixware out and posted the log from this below as well. If you could please provide me with the steps to …

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