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[COLOR=Red][B]I have recently acquired the about:blank virus. I have looked at many forums online but nothing as resolved my problem. I get the imfamous blue background stating the problem (Trojan-Spy.html.smit.fraud.c). I also can not get rid of PSGuard (red and white circle in system tray. My homepage will not return …

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While trying to delete, rename, move, or copy and paste a file I get the message: Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk. While trying to use a program called Mboot (which can move or delete, move, etc files that don't start up when booting, I …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:03:08 AM, on 7/11/2005 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\csrss.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:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\wdfmgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\xl.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\mseq.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft …

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Ok. Brief summary of my problem. It first started when I noticed a PartyPoker icon on my desktop, and yazifind pop ups started to occur. I've been hijacked before and cleaned up fairly well (or did I?) so I knew some of the steps to take to get rid of …

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I know I definitely have the Aurora junk and I am sure there are others. Here is my HiJackThis log. Thank you in advance: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:54:10 PM, on 7/13/2005 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 …

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Can't get rid of Communticator.dll (it keeps refreshing the C:\Program Files\COMMUNICATOR Toolbar (file) ) Ne help heres my Hijack this Log -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:04:44 PM, on 7/3/2005 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\csrss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …

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I am having a host of problems with my pc, but I mainly want to focus on the problem with the windows update page. Whenever I visit [url]www.windowsupdate.microsoft.com[/url] the page stays blank even though it says it's done. Even if I wait and wait it never loads. Even if I …

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well now im having problems with windows media player i cant uninstall it anymore cuz its not in the add/remove section...its cuz i wanted to completely take out windows media player and reinstall it cuz it wouldnt work...also i deleted its registry keys in the windows media player folder...now when …

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Okay, i'm getting very frustrated with the following problem. My Norton IS 2005 keeps getting me this popup with a high risk warning about a hacktool.rootkit virus. It supposed to be msdirectx.sys I tried a lot of cleaners, spyware removers etc. but it still doesnt work. Your help would be …

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I just got done running hijackthis and got the log file but I am not sure on what I am supposed to get rid of. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks Ben here is the log file Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:48:20 AM, on 7/13/2005 Platform: …

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[U]Security update for JView profiler:[/U] A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update, which sets a registry key that blocks attempts to take advantage …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:14:06 PM, on 7/8/2005 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:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe c:\windows\system32\caemus.exe C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKserv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\CMEII\CMESys.exe C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_06\bin\jusched.exe …

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i think i got some stuff off but i know there is more left on here thanks alot Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 6:22:05 PM, on 07/12/2005 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) 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 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\NVSVC.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE c:\windows\SYSTEM\KB891711\KB891711.EXE C:\PROGRAM …

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I tried following some steps posted at [url]www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-1698461.php[/url] but i just cant delete these things. im new here and any help would be greatly appreciated. here is my hijackthis log file: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:00:01 PM, on 7/12/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet …

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Hi, I have taken some of the initial steps to remove this hacktool.rootkit infection on my machine. I have posted below the log from the run of hijackthis. While I did reboot and did not have IE open just before running hijackthis, I did have NAV running and wanted to …

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I Have a serious problem with my AST computer loaded with windows 95 when I switch on .The screen comes up with this: FIRST SCREEN AST BIOS Version1.00.5.CW0Q 0016384 KB PLEASE WAIT PRESS F1 KEY IF YOU WANT TO RUN SET UP KEY POARD DETECTED MOUSE DETECTED HARD DISC 0 …

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I´m having the same problem, in both IE and Firefox. Here is the HJ log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 05:11:49 p.m., on 11/07/2005 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:\Archivos de programa\Archivos comunes\Symantec …

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ok have 2 at the same time and cant get rid of them About:blank ans spysheriff. can you help??before I destroy my computer?I did some stuff before I found your site. nothing helped. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:11:39 PM, on 7/4/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

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want to load some external content into a hidden iframe. The hidden iframe will function as a buffer from which i can load the content into a <div>. The reason i am attempting this approach is because the external pages are located on a different domain at my company and …

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Recently, my computer had a lot of trojans and other viruses. I installed Norton Antivirus, as well as other DLed programs and ran them. Norton somehow deleted one of my startup files, and in doing so, I wasn't able to get onto my laptop. I reinstalled WindowsXP from a friends …

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I am a new member and I need help removing the proper items of my hijack save log. can anyone help me? I dont know what spyware has infected my computer, I keep deleting the search explorer spyware with msn, but it keeps coming back whenever i reboot. :( Logfile …

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hi there... i have read the other users how they cleared the virus.... do help me out here is the log... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 3:56:53 PM, on 7/8/2005 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 …

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Please help. Using the info in these forums and my own diligence I have gone from 2 trojans, various viruses and spyware/malware to only one problem left. I currently have spybot, adaware and spyware doctor showing up as clean, and yet, this small problem persists. I have run Spybot RegSupreme …

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hi, quite new to this. norton anti-virus has detected a hacktool.rootkit withinn file name msdirectx.sys here is a logfile i ran from hijack this software any advice would be gratefully recieved Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 00:05:52, on 12/07/2005 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 …

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Not been here for ages the site looks a lot better. Right then. My computer keeps resetting itself when playing games and then once it has reset itself refuses to let me turn on the computer without doing so again untill i leave it turned off at least ten minutes. …

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Hey everyone, this forum helped alot before so unfortunantely i am back again with more pop ups. Here is my hijack this log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:51:29 AM, on 6/28/2005 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 …

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I have Microsoft XP SP2 and Internet Exploerer 6 and I have recently been having problems with me computer where it has been running very slow so I tried to take off some of the startup programs and services that are running in the background. After I had done this …

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I've picked up a browser hijack and an extra toolbar that won't uninstall. Every time I reboot, Ad-Aware catches 30 or so baddies. I'm running a MacAfee firewall and virus protection, and use Ad-Aware and SpyBot on a fairly regular basis. Here's a log from after a reboot and an …

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I have Mozilla Firefox as my default browser, but occasionally find it necessary to use Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 2 to browse. My problem is this: The "Help" function in Print Preview won't open--either by pushing the "Help" button, or by using "Alt + H". (This happens ONLY …

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Dear All: I also have been infected with DrMon.dll and have downloaded and installed Hijackthis. Here is my printout from Hijackthis: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:49:26 PM, on 7/6/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: D:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe …

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Hello I recently was on my computer and i was websurfing. I xed out my web browser window and turned opened a new one. SUddenly i realized all my saved settings were gone. I DOnt know what happened. The web browser I use is mozilla firefox. Here is my hijackthis …

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Hello all, I've started to work at a small company a few weeks ago. The computer I've been assigned is a P4 2GHZ with Win 2000 SP4 installed and 768 MB RAM. I seem to be having problems when Microsoft Word 2003 is running. Once I open MS Word 2003, …

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I am using Microsoft Windows XP and I tried to view some of my text files in which I created thru notebook but I got "access denied" error. So I thought I would try to click on the notebook icon on the start menu and it change it to dos. …

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It would appear that I've got Aurora and Trojan Horse Downloader.Small.15.BS; here's my Hijackthis log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:26:58 AM, on 7/7/2005 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\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe …

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Hey; When i click on favorites in my explorer it shuts down the browser. I know someone else made a post of this and was told to use 'hijackthis' and post the results so here is what came up when i did my scan. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved …

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[Microsoft VB.NET Step by Step by Microsoft Press] This book has some good things and some bad things. Unfortunately I personally found it to be lacking some of the more critical coding practices I was interested in. But at the same time it does have some good points. Good: -Good …

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Hi Everyone. This is my first time posting. I'd appreciate any help. Here's the problem: My teenage son was using my computer. I have Norton Anti Virus and alert windows started popping up about "high risk" and programs attempting to connect to DSN server. Some of them are "wupdt.exe", "thnall1a.exe", …

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How do i get rid of them? Thanks in advance. more thanks to come. David part 1 of 2 of file Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:42:53 PM, on 7/9/2005 Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 5.02.3790 SP1, v.1023) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.3790.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe …

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This is my hi-jack this log....Thanks for your help. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 20:24:42, on 04.07.2005 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:\Programme\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe C:\Programme\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe C:\Programme\Gemeinsame Dateien\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Programme\Gemeinsame Dateien\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Programme\Norton Internet …

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Hi. A virus appeared on my computer a few days ago and I've not been able to get rid of it, yet. In fact, I think it's expanded and let in a lot of other viruses, dyfuca and elite toolbar among them. AVG, Adware and Spybot Search and Destroy all …

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Hi. Hope someone can help me with this. i've run numerous scanners but i still seem to get popups....etc... i got my HJT included here..... PLEASE HELP ME Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 23:38:11, on 09/07/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) …

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:evil: WHY AM I GETTING A DNS ERROR for shdoclc.dll file???? I have tried all possible solutions to this problem, but I just can't seem to fix it. I am running Windows XP w/ sp2 and IE6. I have had this problem since May of this year. I cannot connect …

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Got a friends PC to try and fix, main problem was the "antivirus gold" malware. I used Killbox and Hijack this to remove it and I thought I was good to go. But the PC ,or Exporer to be precise, is riddled with something that I can't work out. It's …

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Here is my problem: After the logo "Microsoft Windows XP" and the loading bar moving, the screen goes black, but while I still see the black screen the windows song comes on: Windows is started but I can't see it! What is the solution ??? I can start the computer …

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Can Anyone Help Me? IE Running Slow, Spybot Wont Boot, AVG Wont Update, but it found viruses only I don't have the "Pro" version so it wont get rid of them. IE wont run at all sometimes, and other times it just runs very slow. Sorry my "Hi-Jack This" log …

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I have been trying to get rid of this virus for a while not sure what it is I used HJT and delete something that had About:blank at the end in the IE directory But Everyonce in a while I get a popup thatI cant minimize and when I close …

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Ahhh, these 2 pesky things are ruining my computer. There's probably more problems too! AIM wouldn't work, I don't think IE works either. I found someone else's thread about these programs and they were told to do a HijackThis thing, and this is the first time I'm ever doing it, …

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Hi all. A friend of mine dropped off his computer for me to attempt to fix. It was loaded with [i]Viruses, Spyware, & other Nasties. [/i]I was able to fix most of the problems, but am stuck on the last two. 1) About every five minutes the following image pops …

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