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Hi! A few months ago, my computer was infected with the adware.mainsearch virus and it's been resetting my homepage to about.blank. I ran my computer on safe mode, located the file, and manually deleted it but after an hour the adware is back on my computer. If anybody could give …

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Hello guys, I'm really new to computers. :o My computer's really acting up so, I used Adaware se and spybot 1.3 and my windows media still won't work...so that's why I'm scanned my computer with hijackthis.exe...Maybe this will do the trick. But I need help distinguishing what's needs to be …

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When going to certain web sites example microsoft update, hotmail, credit card, etc. I get page can not be displayed or a blank screen. Some web sites load just fine. Can someone Please Help? I'll submit a hijack this log.Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 9:32:01 AM, on 9/21/2004 …

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HEY my friends computer has some errors. I ran hijackthis and this is the log. CAN you tell me which files need to be deleted? Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 4:58:14 PM, on 9/22/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: …

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i don't kow if any one has posted something like this before. But here goes anyway. I'm having trouble accessing sites, everytime i click on a link it just seems to open a blank web page. Nothing loads up on those pages not even the About:blank page loads up. On …

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I have succesfully set up a Connection and a System DSN and conected to an SQL Server database. I have succesfully created a statement returning RecordSet and executed it. The problem is that when I try and get the data from it, it appears to be empty and gives me …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 12:07:21 PM, on 9/22/2004 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:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2002\Tmntsrv.exe C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Music Server\SSSvr.exe C:\Program Files\Sony\Photo Server 20\appsrv\PicAppSrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Media …

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Hi, 1. some months ago I installed the program "easy spyware killer" but it wasn't for free, so I uninstalled it. When I uninstalled it, came the first error message. It's like it didn't completely uninstall . When windows start up, the easy spyware killer does also start up (but …

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ahh ppl im sorry if i boring you with this infamous problem but i have had it for over 2 months adware gets rid of it for about 1 day then comes back,, sooo annoying my sites are redirecting and not to mention the crappy homepage anyways all help would …

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hi. Get the error message about not finding this dll file at start up...heres the log file from hijackthis...please help fix this thanks. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 11:04:32, on 22/09/2004 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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hey guys, i dont know if this is the right forum for SQL errors but i need some help on the following error: Connection failed: SQL state: '28000' SQL Server Error:18452 [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][SQL Server]Login failed for user '(null)'. Reason: Not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection. ok, …

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hopefully someone can help me. My internet explorer (I'm in safe mode now) and my computer won't open. IE looks like its loading, then halfway through the loading it disappears. I ran ad-aware and spy sweeper and found a bunch of crap so far, but it didn't solve the problem. …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 9:07:28 PM, on 9/16/2004 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\WScript.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\pccguide.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\PCClient.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TMOAgent.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMETS~1\DM\bin\dmserver.exe …

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Hi all, The other day my internet explorer began taking me to websites I did not wish to see. In addition, I have noticed a sharp degradation in all explorer functions. Can anyone help me translate this log. Thank you. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 2:18:33 PM, on …

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Hi everyone, ive been looking at some v helpful threads regarding spyware, hyjacking etc and have now registered on this forum to see if I can get some assistance and one day help somebody else. I have had an attack of the "error loading p2esocks_1021.dll" variety. I have run AVG …

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need help with this damn thing. I erase it and it comes back. heres my log. pleeeeaaaase help me: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 3:22:44 AM, on 9/16/2004 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\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 …

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I have already downloaded hijackthis and scanned my system. Since I have no idea what the results mean, and the software recommends I ask an expert, here is the log file. I appreciate any advice anyone may be able to give. Thanks. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 12:28:10 …

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I have accidentally obtained the update from Windows XP that gives me Trustworthy Computing. I have some questions about it and I hope someone here will be able to answer them. 1. What is done to my computer if something is discovered on it? Are the files simply deleted? Is …

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I need your advice. I'm guessing my problem is security based but I'm not sure. The net works fine when norton internet security is off, but as soon as I enabled it i cannot get into any websites, it just says "The page cannot be displayed". I have my hijackthis …

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Since downloading SP2, often when trying to access the internet say from an OE email containing a URL, I get a message "via" adjacent to the microsoft symbol which essentially freezes my access. Any idea what is causing the problem and how I can correct it? Also, I'm now having …

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[FONT=Arial]Internet is driving me mad[/FONT] my internet browser be it internet explorer, or firefox, doesnt seem to want to go to certain pages such as microsoft.com windows update, or yahoo mail. yahoo.com works just fine but as soon as I got the mail part it says server not found or …

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The Problem :"`Explorer windows disapear when accessing some directories and web pages and I cant access TRENDMICROS housecall`" For this matters I use Spybot, Adaware and Hijackthis...............any help would be deeply appreciated It began when I found a WEBREBATE process running with the task manager, later I found the WEBREBATE …

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I have other people who use this comp, and they don't know any better when it comes to dling 3rd party software. My i.e. homepage which was set to google was hijacked by another search engine, it was not coolwebsearch, but I didnt bother to remeber what it was, i …

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hey all. I'm running WP Pro and have been having a lot of trouble with and error on shut down, namely rundll32.exe. I read some other post and used hijack this so I will post the log and the end of this. I had a friend explain the basis of …

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I think its because i deleted my adaware and spyware since someone told me it records everything i do and reports it to someone or something... but i posted a thread a while ago... called "search not working right" i re-followed all the directions, and downloaded everything again... and here …

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...I could cry right now. I've just spent 30 minutes typing a detailed account of my problem and it's all gone because the forum god said I wasn't logged in. I'll try again, but this won't be quite as pretty. I have aquired an odd toolbar in IE (not sure …

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[QUOTE=caperjack]Hi ,you ran spybot and ad-aware ,reboot computer ,if you haven't done so since running both programs.and do the following . Download 'Hijack This!'. [url]http://63.247.79.145/~coyote/downloads/HijackThis1977.exe[/url] Unzip to a permanent folder, doubleclick HijackThis.exe, and hit "Scan". How to unzip hijack-- [url]http://www.netstar.me.uk/hjt/hjt.html[/url] When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change …

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New poster here. I've seen some related things and can't fix this one myself so I am asking for some help. I run AdAware and Spybot S&D daily in addition to using Sygate PF. My problem: No folder shortcuts on my desktop will open when I double-click them. I can't …

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first of all a big HI to all of the people in the forum!its nice to b in the company now... if i could get rid of those search engines too, it would b great!!! please take a look! Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 1:36:52 πμ, on 15/9/2004 …

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After I installed Service Pack 2 on my Windows XP PC, I lost the images (or icons) that often appear next to the favorite links under the Favorites menu in Internet Explorer. Now, they all have the default Internet Explorer image next to them. Having the images next to my …

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so I have about:blank on my computer...have checked out posts on this website before (huge help)...followed instructions and downloaded the proper programs...about: went away for about a month...now it is back on the computer...finally decided to use HJT to see what was wrong...can anyone tell me what to get rid …

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okay. i have tried everything that i've read in every forum. i'm running: Win2000, Ad-aware, Spybot Search and Destroy, Spyware Blaster, CWShredder, Norton Antivirus. i've run all the spyware remove programs multiple times and in safe mode as well, but some how, these porn site dialers keep coming up and …

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I spent part of yesterday defragging and running all my AV and spyware programs. Everything was clean until I ran PestPatrol, which found a pest named CWS.GoogleMS.3 located in: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\xxxtoolbar.com. I Googled the xxxtoolbar to try to get some info on it, but all I could find were removal …

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Okay, so I don't usually restart my system. It's not because I don't install software, it's just that I don't always believe the developers that I need to :o . So anyways, this isn't good for finding reasons why windows is having a hard time restarting. Mostly because I've installed …

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After installing Service Pack 2, I started getting balloons on the system tray telling me that the status of Norton Antivirus and Firewall are unknown. I figured it was just the fact that it didn't work with Norton, but my Grandma's computer has the exact same version of Norton we …

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Alright, I dunno if this should be under networking or games, but we'll start here. First off, I've been to the Microsoft help site, and AoM help site, but it's rather vague and not much of a help. Their answer to most stuff is 'Contact your local network administrator.' Anyway, …

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I am having the same problem a lot of people have had. The evil "Cannot find server" error. Sometimes after re-starting, I can connect to sites for about 5-10 minutes, but after that, I can't connect to any site with Any browser. I've had this problem before, and just use …

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This is my first time using the forum. I have been having trouble for months with spyware and pop-ups. Mostly i have gotten around this by using mozilla and renaming .exe files .backup files but the problem is definatly getting out of hand. I have used ad-aware, aboutbuster, spybot-s&d, cwshredder …

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Hi! I'm using Windows 98 and a few days ago I started getting many popups from sites such as "ads1.revenue.net" and "ad-a-w-a-r-e.???". I have Zone Alarm, AVG and Ad-aware on my computer. I also got something called Cookie Wall and I started using Spybot. According to them, my system is …

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When I open IE, my Homepage is a Search Page (Named "about:blank") I did not specify. An ad for Anti-Spyware software also comes up. After that, I can browse normally with an occasional Anti-Spyware pop-up. However, I cannot set my homepage. Here is the HijackThis Log I ran: Logfile of …

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My neighbor was complaining about adware/spyware/etc and asked me to come over to try and fix it. I ran Norton AV and AdAware to clean things up. Here's the HJT log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 1:52:35 PM, on 9/16/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet …

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Just got to love the number of posts about this one. While I found it a nuisance after removing the files that left it, I did not find bridge.dll invasive, just painful. The info here (and numerous references to HJ) made it easy to get rid off, but his may …

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ok here's the scoop i reformated and installed windows Me. then i found out i didn't have sound. i know that the speakers work and I know I have a sound card. it is a analog devices 1816 codec (WDM) I looked under device manager and saw these drivers in …

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How can I get Microsoft word to start up in OSX instead of always going back to OS 9, wait for that to load, then start working. How can I change this ? Help !! THX !!! :confused:

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I am having a very hard time trying to figure out an answer to my problem, so maybe someone can help. Whenever I try to access certain sites with Internet Explorer 6.0 (I think they may be called secure sites), I get the error message "Page Cannot Be Displayed". Its …

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Research project about developer needs Drs. Kline and Seffah of the Human-Centered Software Engineering Group at Concordia University in Montreal are recruiting participants to complete a Web survey about their experiences using IDEs, such as Sun Forte, IBM VisualAge, or Microsoft Visual Studio. Of special interest is the usability of …

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this a lof from adware se 1.04 ok can u guys tell me what to do!!!! Ad-Aware SE Build 1.04 Logfile Created on:Wednesday, September 08, 2004 3:25:28 PM Created with Ad-Aware SE Personal, free for private use. Using definitions file:SE1R7 06.09.2004 »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» References detected during the scan: »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» CoolWebSearch(TAC index:10):105 …

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I am having major problems with pop ups and other junk installing itself on my computer. I have been running Adaware and Spybot, and I am constantly running Norton. Any help would be great. Here is my HijackThis Log 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 …

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HI, I wanted to make sure if you see anything in here that needs to be taken care of. Once in a while my computer slows down badly. I already ran Spybot S&D and Ad aware 6.0, I also use spywareGuard, SpywareBlaster. All of these are updated. I also use …

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