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i just started using this other computer of ours and it had some old viruses from back in the day i'm assuming preventing it from working propperly...i cannot use aim or other messanger programs (they dont sign on as tho i'm not connected to the internet), i also cannot use …

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The computer is a Dell Optiplex GX270, running Windows XP Pro., and Office 97 Pro. I've had Office 97 running on this computer for a few months and Access was fine. I went to open it and got an error saying it couldn't be opened because there was no license …

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My computer has become very slow lately, especially on start-up. I ran hijackthis and here is my log file. Can anyone help?? Please! Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 01:03:12, on 19/10/2004 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 …

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Ever since I downloaded the XP security patch about a month ago, my IE has been crashing consistently. It's strange- I can use IE, but I have to open up 2 IE windows and use the second one because the first consistently shuts itself down. I took my computer in …

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I've been trying to destroy this for quite a while and thought that I had succeeded. I know little about computers, but I gave it my best shot. I've tried my antivirus, online ones spybot, spyware scanner and bazooka scanner. my explore usually doesn't work anymore but coolsearch tries to …

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Ok, here's the deal.... I recently bought a run of the mill Microsoft Optical mouse. Ever since I installed it, it seems to have a mind of it's own. It's a USB mouse, and at first I ran it through an adapter in the PS/2 port. Then, I changed to …

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OS is WIN XP. Using Outlook Express for mail. From time to time I find all my mail boxes have been emptied for no reason that I can discern. Very frustrating when one wants to reply to a previously received e-mail. Have tried to duplicate this problem every way I …

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i have a problem. Can anyone check my log file if its clean? Thanks! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:29:19 PM, on 10/29/2004 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\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTSVCCDA.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe …

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Hi, here's a HJT log from my good ol' mom. How I ever got her to run this while talking over the phone line is an amazing feat. :?: Thanks - pepe99pepe Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 2:26:14 PM, on 10/28/2004 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: …

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Hello there...I'll just admit, I'm a nitwit at computers >_> But since no-one of my roomies is trying to fix the problem I'm trying and asking for help heh. (we have a few computers used by a lot of different people..anyways...on to the question) After running Spybot and spyblaster and …

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Hello holy gurus of Computer Tech!! this is my 1st post! hopefully someone can me with my problem... Immediately after windows starts up, i find that there are usually already 2-3 internet explorers opened up in the background (not visible on desktop but visible in task manager) when i try …

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here are some helpful tips to keeping your pc running smoothly [B]everyday:[/B] -Check for virus/spyware definitions: viruses spread within hours so keeping your antivirus/spyware software up to date is crucial. -Backup critical data:Make sure that when you get some data that is very important you back it up in case …

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I have Windows XP and having trouble accessing some website from my computer. One is [url]www.overture.com[/url], which I can access from another computer, and comcast.net. I really need access to Overture to run my business - please help!!!! I have run spware blaster, adaware, clearned out my browser cache :sad: …

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I have Microsoft Office XP SP3 installed on an Windows 2000 Pro PC. It works great except for when I'm attempting to run one query in Access XP. This is a query that is based on imported data from Excel 2000. The query was also built from Access 2000 (Office …

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I have the same problem; but it doesn't seem to go away when I try your sollution. This is my log at the moment: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:43:06, on 28/10/2004 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 …

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I'm working on a WIndows 2000 Pro machine, that got hit with a virus/spyware this morning. I've run Spybot and AdAware, and there are still issues. I also checked active processes, and ended some. I also went into the registry and removed entries that were clearly spyware/viruses. I can't open …

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I appear to have a problem similar to many others - popup window with error message "cannot load bridge dll" or something to that effect. I downloaded HIJACKTHIS as recommended in this board and here is my log. Now what? The caution notices regarding deleting anything using HJT are duly …

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Everybody here, please download the Everest software. I dont have the link but Catweazle posted it around here somewhere. Tell us what Everest says about your PC, below is a sample setup on my PC, just get the report from the Everest program: --------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003, 2004 …

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i've had this problem for a bit now. whenever i open up IE it just will not detect an internet connection. it works on every other desktop on this computer but not mine. i've been using opera ever since it stopped working. i'm using windows XP. i have been to …

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Can anyone help me with this problem?? About every minute SpyGuard shows a warning that there has been an attemp to change my IE settings. Each time the message appears it says that my user search bar has been changed. The new address is always different. ( example: [url]http://www.gxzkelhiwizcsku.com/bSZBm89YUOrjltlyy/fZTBell_u5SxGlxnOUEtK/zxk15[/url]) In …

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I've had a problem for months now with the following list of adware on my system: 404Search, ATPartners (AT Games), eMusic, Instafinder, Bargain Buddy, TOPicks, Favoriteman/F1 and NetPal. I have followed all the usual steps for removal - nothing helps. They keep respawning the next time I start IExplorer. I …

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Is it possible to scroll a richtextbox from an outside scrollbar? i know it is possible to scroll it, but isnt possible to know the real max and min attributes in a "getscrollinfo" call if the richtextbox's scroll isn´t active!! this microsoft guys are stupid! any help? they give u …

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I have 2 specific problems with my Mum's computer that I am trying, so far unsuccessfully, to sort out. We are getting the classic : RUN DLL Error loading C:\Windows\System32\bridge.dll The specified module could not be found and the following: MICROSOFT VISUAL C++ RUNTIME LIBRARY Program C:\Program files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe abnormal …

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Alrighty then.. Another computer that I need to put Office XP on will not let me. It gives me [B]ERROR 2355: Setup cannot access a file cabinet. Check your connection to the network, or CD-ROM drive. For other potential solutions to this problem, see C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\1033\SETUP.HLP.[/B] Also, when I …

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I am using the latest Internet Explorer (6) on Windows XP. About couple days ago, I was using Internet Explorer with a breeze, but now any website or url sites i type it won't apperar. It takes me straight to the Cannot find Server screen. And at the bottom it …

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I am using the latest Internet Explorer (6) on Windows XP. About couple days ago, I was using Internet Explorer with a breeze, but now any website or url sites i type it won't apperar. It takes me straight to the Cannot find Server screen. And at the bottom it …

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I have something called popuppers.com coming up on my computer all the time. There is a blank webpage with the address of popuppers.com and then all these popups start coming up. I have search for it on my computer and I can't not find a folder for it so delete …

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this is a little question is microsoft visual C++ the same as any other C++ programing tool? and if it nearly the same is there any little differences wat are they and what do you recommend?

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i've got the trusted start page problem...can anyone help me? Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 4:44:50 PM, on 10/25/2004 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\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\spoolsv.exe c:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Softex\OmniPass\Omniserv.exe …

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Help, Search200.com keeps trying to hijack my home page. Im running Mcafee security suite 7.0 and every 30 seconds Mcafee notifies me that my homepage is being changed. I reject the change but 30 seconds later i get another notice. ie always opens to my homepage but, every time i …

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hi everybody I have a project to write the code for the hangman game and i got stuck now :sad: :cry: The game should allow the user to choose if he/she wants to view the man as stick figure or a picture in the stick figure i should write the …

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My PC is a Celeron 1.70 GHz with 112 MB RAM, running Windows XP Home Edition (version 2002) / Service Pack 1. My question: [B]Should I install the new Service Pack 2 (SP2) ?[/B] :rolleyes: What if I don´t and keep getting notices from Microsoft about Windows updates ? :rolleyes: …

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I have Windows XP Home Edition version 2002 OEM with no service packs. I have no idea what caused the problem and it started about...3 months ago. Basically, if I try to execute any stand-alone application (an app that has no dll files etc with it) the following error message …

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Hi There, Lovely forum here :-) You guys may be able to help me. Have encountered a few problems recently - the main one is that when I am surfing the net I keep getting Internet Explorer Script Errors. It tells me an error has occured on sites that I …

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The IE side search bar would automatically open to an advertisement. It would come back even after closing it many times. I suspect that it might be spyware. I ran adaware and spybot twice and doesn't seems to help. I wanted to post my hijackthis log to the experts before …

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Can someone look over this "Highjackthis" log and give me some advice. On the verge of formatting hard drive and starting over. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 10:23:22 PM, on 10/19/2004 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 …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 10:20:06 AM, on 10/25/2004 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:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\gearsec.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Norman\NPF\NPFSVICE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Sophos SWEEP for …

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Hi everybody Hope you will understand me because I am frenchie and a complete Newbie. My computer is sometimes freezing when opening Internet acrod 32 not responding and it 's impossible to close it at night. It's ok during the day. So I wonder if I get a worm, a …

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I need help with explorer. I can get on the web, but I can only surf for about 5 or 10 minutes and it gives me a server cannot be found error. I took the liberty of running a hijack this, here is my log, hope someone can give me …

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Hi, I have that bloody Blank Trusted start Page. I feel a bit stupid about not starting a new thread but tagging on last nite. :o I followed Crunchies detailed and greatly appreciated instructions and here is my HijackThis log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 9:18:35 PM, on …

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I'm wanting to study for the MCSE/MCSA exams using the Microsoft Self-paced training books, but there are so many books available, im not sure which ones to buy. I already have Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003 Environment. Does anyone know which are the other ones i need and …

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Hi all, I've been having trouble with search200.com, I'm running Mcafee security suite 7.0 which continually notifies me that my browers home page is being changed i decline each time, but 30 seconds later i receive another notification that my home page is being changed. Also, when ever i open …

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Shortly after downloading from mirror.cs.wisc.edu/pub/mirrors/ghost I discovered PageMaker7 online help doesn't work, also failure to start IE from desktop icon or shortcut, or from .exe file [no message received], same with Favorites from Start toolbar; starting HTMLs from WinExplorer or shortcuts on desctop receives delayed message '...cannot find [file]. make …

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Ran HiJackthis and removed bridge.dll and noticed other items that may need attention. Could someone take a look at the log file below: Thanks much in advance...! Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 3:32:33 PM, on 10/23/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) [B]MSIE: Unable to get Internet Explorer …

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My I.E. is being re-directed when I launch the program. My homepage has not changed, as I am only re-directed when I launch I.E. I have Run every spyware program I can find.....no solution yet. Please help. Hi-jack this log below. Thank-you for reading. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved …

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My Mom's computer, using Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition has mixed up icons on the desktop. Sometimes icons will switch places or change to something completely random. The little white arrows that let you know the icon is a shortcut seem to change to random graphics as well. What's going …

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Hello. I have formatted my C, reinstalled Windows XP Pro and there is one fu*king thing...i cannot open [url]http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/[/url] and other good sites, because I keep getting that: We can't find "windowsupdate.microsoft.com" You can try again by typing the URL in the address bar above. Or, search the Web: Go …

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Hi, first time posting and would like to say hi to everyone for one i have these adware viruses that i cant get rid of istsvc.exe WSup.exe WToolsA.exe WToolsB.dll WToolsS.exe WToolsS.exe ~826138.tmp ~944048.tmp can anyone please help me? One more thing i finally got a new computer and told me …

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Sorry for asking for so much assistance, a friend of mine ( a female :D ) has gotten virus on her computer, she's running norton and she has no idea of fixing it, I can't really understand what she means so here i am seeking help again. any kind advice …

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Please Help. I am unable to view certain websites. Below is my HJL. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 12:59:55 AM, on 10/23/2004 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:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common …

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