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Hi My PC seems to be running realy slow it takes around 10/15 minutes to start up can somebody help me. I think it may be a spyware/virul problem. Heres my hijack this log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 22:36:56, on 09/09/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 …

please help Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:49:05 AM, on 9/8/2007 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe C:\Windows\soundman.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories\XBoxStat.exe C:\Program Files\dvd43\DVD43_Tray.exe C:\Program Files\Lexmark 2500 Series\lxddmon.exe C:\Program Files\Lexmark 2500 Series\lxddamon.exe …

i started my computer up today and get the error generic host process for win32 Services encountered a problem and needs to close. Here is my high jack this file. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 6:07:43 PM, on 9/9/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

hi recently my PC has been running very slowly. this happened before but i put some more RAM in and my PC started working fine. Now i can't put more RAM in as i have the maximum amount my PC can handle. i have defragmented my PC, run disk cleanup, …

computer caugght some virus called trojan. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:24:09 PM, on 9/5/2007 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\system32\acs.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe …

The computer is a 2.5 ghz system working with Windows xp as the os. My browser got hijacked and I thought it was nothing and installed Foxfire. But now things are worse. Mcfee says that I have the New Poly win32 virus but it can't eliminate it. I used Hijack …

I have read some of the information here after I Google my constant error message and found that it was a Trogan. I still have mind and would love some help. I have done some of the stuff listed but it will not go away. Here is my log from …

I can't log in to google or my gmail most times I try. I also, seem to be losing my cable connection completely and have to reset my box. This is annoying--please help. HJT log below Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:39:43 AM, on 9/7/2007 Platform: Windows XP …

I'm looking for a program that will prevent certain keywords/numbers from being transmitted to websites (preferably websites I can define in the options, along with a white list for exempt websites if possible) by detecting when such info is typed by the user, and perhaps displaying an alert to the …

Hii Frinds, In my network there are around 450 users. We have taken a 4 MBPS RF connection for internet .Whole Lan is 100 MBPS and class -A network Id But there is problem in network. People are not able to get good internet speed . But my router shows …

My system also got infected by the New Win32 and W32/Virut.h viruses. I run McAfee AV and had been updating regularly. The Virut virus was cleaned. However, the New Win32 virus continues to pop up with message that it cannot be cleaned or deleted. I have no option but to …

I am having a problem accessisng my routers configuration screen from one of the computers on my home network. I have several other computers on the network and have no problem accessing this page from these other computers. I think I may have picked up a virus or some type …

A critical bug in WMP9 and 10 has been discovered and there already is a proof of concept code that can exploit it. Read more about it [url=http://www.techweb.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=196602748&cid=RSSfeed_TechWeb]here[/url] Test your player to see if its vulnerable [url=http://www.securityfocus.com/data/vulnerabilities/exploits/21247.asx]here[/url] (Proof of Concept test file) -- I tested mine and it wouldnt play …

I have a PC that has a mind of it's own. My daughter has hit about every website that can bring me a headache and now the PC has a mind of its own. I have used Symantec AV10, spybot, etc. Nothing seems to rid the PC of the garbage. …

My system also got infected by the New Win32 and W32/Virut.h viruses. I run McAfee AV and had been updated regularly. The Virut virus was cleaned. However, the New Win32 virus continues to pop up with message that it cannot be deleted. I have no option but to quarantine the …

Hello there, I have a problem that's been bugging me. I scanned my pc using my Semantec anti virus by right clicking on the drive and simply choose the scan for viruses option. To my surprise, the usual scan status window ( that window that shows up the time, items …

Ok, I started having IE opening windows randomly, I can barely browse at all with them popping up all the time... I understand HijackThis Log will help some smarter people than me to figure out my problem... So here is the log! Thanks for any help! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 …

Hello. I have recently started receiving the above error message that pops up periodically, but enough to be completely annoying. I believe it must be some kind of virus. The full error is as follows: Titled "Project 1. Run-time error '384.' A form can't be moved or sized while minimized …

Hello All, I ran Mcafee and its says I have the New Win32 virus (sigh) and it cannot be fixed. PLEASE help me

My system was realy messed up yesterday by virus called js-downloader...now system is working fine. Now story is that i was wondering in google for the information about 'webfldrs' (which comes installed by default in windows). In windows add/remove list this software not appears but i found through third party …

Hello, I've picked up a browser hijacker that effects only explorer. when I go to a search engine and do a few searches and go to a website, every now and then, my browser goes to some random link. (something like gogle--2, and a Drive cleaner ad are typical). I …

Just wanted to start by saying thanks fol all the help ya'll provide. I have spent a little over an hour reading the topics before I posted. The problem - I have a system tray icon that says "Your computer is infected. Windows has detected spyware infection!......" It just directs …

I have an Intel Pentium 166MHz w/MMX computer and I use Windows 98. I have installed AVG antivirus which I run daily. The only time I go online is to read my email. However, I do occasionally access Web sites of interest. Can anyone recommend a good antispyware program specifically …

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:59:00 AM, on 8/31/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011) 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\AppCore\AppSvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe …

Dear all, this's the first time I communicate in this forum. I don't know whether or not I am right to post my thread in this sub-forum, networking. My PC is unable to log on several sites, two of which are yahoo and google, which are actually not common to …

ive got a rootkit that i cant get rid of cant delete form registry please help i know what the file is here is my hijacks file Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 4:55:03 PM, on 9/4/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) Running …

hello everyone, i get panda trial version and it told that i have to uninstal an another program wich i wont uninsall it.so i uninstalled panda from control panel.but the problem is that.every time i turn on my pc there in the center of desktop appears a pop up window …

Please can you help I have got some virus on my computer and when I log in it is running extreamly slow, It has just happend to day when I download a trial version of photoshop. I've run AGV and spybot but still not working. I have also done a …

Hi, and thank you for your time. I just recieved my computer through UPS service. It was sent to me after I relocated. I don't think that is what is causing the freeze because my computer worked for the last day and a half since I have set it up. …

Ok here's what is happening. I think that I have a virus, it deleted the Avast, Sprbot S&D, and Trend execute files. Every time I reinstall it just deletes them instantly again. I'vd done a Windows XP Pro Repair with the CD. I had the Vundo virus but i deleted …

ive recently had a bunch of adware/spyware (i think) popping up on my computer. they always pop up as internet explorer pages but i only use mozilla. Here is my hijackthis log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 9:54:09 PM, on 8/30/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 …

I have windows Vista, and am using HJT v.1.99.1 when i start a scan, it says no access to hosts file, and gives another error message ( I attached a screenshot of the message) any help appreciated! here is the log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:01:59 AM, …

I thought I'd start a new thread rather than tack this onto any of the other threads, many of them very helpful. However. none of the offered solutions on their own worked - but my compound solution did work and I offer this to all frustrated individuals as I'm sure …

Hi, I am having all sorts of trouble removing this aweful Security Toolbar 7.1 toolbar from my niece's computer. I have tried the usual, Ad-aware, Spybot S&D etc but it is still there. I cannont find the toolbar in the "Add and Remove Programs" in the Control Panel of XP. …

Dear all, this's the first time I communicate in this forum. I don't know whether or not I am right to post my thread in this sub-forum, networking. My PC is unable to log on several sites, two of which are yahoo and google, which are actually not common to …

Bizarre: even when I am not browsing the internet. If I turn on the computer, click start and then double-click or right click on the following: my documents, my computer, my network places, control panel or search: I get the error message above. If I wish I can then access …

Started 24hours ago having downloaded a few things (now deleted). If i try to run my ocmputer it crashes the desktop (no icons usable), doesnt load my computer and makes the startbar unuseable. Any open programs continue to function - sparodically - lots of crashes. Have run 3 different antiviruses, …

Hello, newbie blauvvy here. I'm running XP Pro SP2 on a Dell 8300 desktop machine. Unit powers up and presents the Windows logon screen and I am able to logon as normal. At that point the wallpaper loads (after a long pause) but nothing else. Specifically, there are no desktop …

Ok.. so I want to download hijakthis to have an in depth report for you all to look at. But... due to the very issue I am needing your help resolving, I am unable to open the link to download it or any link in most web pages. Sometimes I …

Please help I am posting HJT log. Thanks Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:01:13 AM, on 8/26/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16512) 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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\brsvc01a.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\brss01a.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE …

for the past few days, i keep getting an error(Generic Host Process for Win32 Services) that appears 20-40 minutes after connecting to the internet. after the error appears, i will be automatically disconnected from the internet.I have tried a windows patch that's supposed to fix the problem but the problem …

we have windows media centre, we got a virus that kept telling us that the registry editing had been turned off by the administrator, and it also tells us that the administrator turned off the task manager. we have tried several ways to fix this to no avail. the virus's …

BLACK SCREEN OF DEATH! HELP! I managed to get the systemdoctor and winvirusor whatever adwares on my computer. I bought McAfee Antivirus but still had pop unders and a slow computer. I downloaded Windows Defender and everytime I restarted my computer it told me it found something that should be …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:48:07 PM, on 8/31/2007 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\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe c:\cpqapps\Aclient\Aclient.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe C:\WINDOWS\Cpqdiag\Cpqdfwag.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe …

Hi folks can anyone see from the logfile below why my services.exe has alot of smtp conections. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 10:48:15, on 30/08/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) 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\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\a-squared …

The last 2 days or so the Win32 and New Win32 virus have slowly infected my computer and have pretty much completely taken it over now. I am unable to boot up normally or in safe mode and when I do only the desktop background comes up or the screen …

Hello, I've been having trouble loading some websites on my firefox (on Windows XP). I have also tried internet explorer, but same websites won't load. These websites include: facebook and amazon and some yahoo websites. I have uninstalled both programmes and re-installed them. I have cleared cache, I have added …

I have this stubborn virus on my computer that no scan will recognize. I ran my regular virus scanner and deleted a number of Trojan downloader viruses, but this one won't budge. Someone recommended running AVG, so I tried it. As soon as I tried AVG, my computer restarted and …

I have a problem with my internet explorer, if i open it up, i am able to type something into google (as its my homepage) and get onto a website from there but if i then type an address into the bar from that page, it will try to open …

Here is the log file from running hijackthis. I have been trying to get rid of all the little bits of the programs that installed themselves last night. So far I have cleared up instances of Think-adz, swinkmdt.exe, dealio, pcouffin and lljdsvegn. I have already run avg several times as …