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Hi, I'm getting a bunch of hung apps and frozen internet explorer screens. my outlook express keeps either not loading or being extrmely slow. a few days ago I did get a blue screen at start up that said I had damage on a disk and asked to repair it...i …

right, everytime i start my pc up it seems very slow, my internet is slow and its meant to be 8meg, everytime i start up i get this message, [B]error loading sbusbdll.dll the specific module could nor be found[/B]. so ive done hijack this and got the following, Logfile of …

OK, basically, when I logon (either via windows XP welcome screen or business logon window) I immediatly logoff. It persists in safe mode. I had to reformat last time, and now it's doing it again. I swallowed my geeky pride and asked on this forum. HELP APPRECIATED. I found no …

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:59:59 PM, on 7/25/2007 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe C:\windows\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust EZ Armor\eTrust EZ Antivirus\ISafe.exe C:\windows\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\CA\eTrustITM\InoRpc.exe C:\Program Files\CA\eTrustITM\InoTask.exe C:\Program …

Hi there, Cannot get rid of this hostblock hjt log below: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:45:01 PM, on 25/07/2007 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:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware …

Hi there, can anyone tell me how to get rid of AVsystem care? Many thanks, Lesley

Hello, My machine has suddenly started working very slow. I have TM always up to date along with Windows updates on automatic. Does anyone see anything suspicious below? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 3:35:30 PM, on 7/16/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer …

I cannot get Windows Explorer, My computer, Control Panel, etc. to open. I have run every virus scan I know of, as well as updated versions of Ad-ware and Spybot. I have also tried restore system to an earlier date. Now what do I do? My tech support for my …

So I think that I have picked up a nasty virus which has crashed my laptop. It is in an endless loop of trying to reboot. I have read many of the previous posts on this site and I am still stuck. Basically I load in my XP CD. I …

When using programs on my computer the commit charge raises, then when I close down these programs it returns to same commit charge it starts out with after I start up the computer. 353/3430M When I run Zonealarm Security suite and scan for viruses the commit charge raises to 560/3430M …

Earlier this week a DDoS attack hit my internet connection right after an argument with some people on which OS is better for servers. The attack lasted about 3 days before I could finally get the IP changed as when our router was connected to the cable modem it would …

My PC continually reboots itself, (XP Pro) thinking it may be a fan problem i contacted the Supplier who said it may be a "DLL Virus" My AVG and Stinger failes to see any virus, is there such a virus circulating please and if so is there a fix ? …

Within the last 10 pages on this forum there are several threads from people with similar problems, and as far as i can tell none of them have been resolved, so that is why i felt like i could make another one. The issue with them (and me) is this: …

Well there has been a strange problem ,lately my pc has started running very very slowly ,i am not sure about the problem but i think it might be related to some virus or spyware ,i ran a scan from nod32 antivirus ,it caught about 10 trojans/viruses which it removed …

I've tried everything I know of to get rid of annoying spyware and viruses, but they keep coming back. Since I'm in no way a computer expert, I've come to you guys. Please help! From what I've read on the internet, I see that having a HijackThis log for people …

I got a virus (trojan.byteverify) it has been removed but some of my icons will not work from the desktop, they will work from the programs themselves but even when I have deleted the old ones and replaced with new ones thay still won't work it states either the traget …

So my subscription on norton went cukcoo (sp??) when i formated the laptop, so i did the one-on-one chat with norton. I let him "have access to my computer" and while I was chatting to him, Internet Explorer kept disappearing for a second and coming back, fully working. He said …

Hello all, and thank you in advance for any replies :) I have recently come accross a machine that has been hijacked!! Let me explain... This is an XP Pro SP2 system, running IE7 with all the latest updates. Whenever a Google search is performed (.com + .co.uk, from the …

Hi. I got a virus this past week that kept causing Internet Explorer to randomly open itself every few minutes. I got on the phone with a Symantec Tech on Monday night who supposedly fixed everthing for me that night (for a mere $100). Since then I've run a Norton …

I am using the Firefox browser only. My Internet Explorer is closed and has medium to high security settings. All of a sudden, IE opens with strange advertisements. This happens over and over while using Firefox. I ran Norton Antivirus - no virus found. I ran AdAware - deleted some …

hi crunchie hope u read this i followed your instructions i think i got it fixed here is the first log of highjackthis Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:46:44 PM, on 24/07/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16473) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe …

i have already ran hijackthis so what do i need to do next? thank you Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 2:19:18 PM, on 7/24/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16473) 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\ibmpmsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe …

I am also having troubles with this pest. Hijackhis log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:21:11, on 24.7.2007 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe C:\Program …

I have 3 computers running XP SP2. 3 days ago, the keyboard on one died. Luckily I had an extra keyboard, installed it and now it is working. Yesterday, the keyboard on the second computer quit working. At first the mouse quit also, but in safe mode, the mouse will …

[COLOR=#000000]When I run LiveUpdate for my NAV I get the following message.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]“LU1860: LiveUpdate has detected a potential security compromise on your computer: one or more entries for Symantec LiveUpdate servers exist in your Windows hosts files.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]A malicious entry in your hosts files could prevent …

Suddenly in the past few days Microsoft defender AND Norton protection have started malfunctioning. Defender won't even initialize and Norton will run but not autoconnect to update. I have run AVG which found Obfustat.amz which after some research found to be a non-issue? I also ran AVG rootkit with no …

having same problem please help Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 4:36:16 PM, on 7/22/2007 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\Explorer.EXE C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin Williams\My Documents\sim\HijackThis.exe R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = [url]http://softwarereferral.com/jump.php?wmid=6010&mid=MjI6Ojg5&lid=2[/url] R1 …

need help please here is hijackthis Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:13:52 PM, on 7/22/2007 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common …

I got a 2GB dat i got from my friend... i think it has a virus (my friend knows) the virus is mainly harmful, but annoying... every time i insert da pen drive wen i rite click on it from My Computer, da first option is "auto" instead of "Open" …

Hi, I most likely have a spyware or something like that which keeps opening IE... it's being blocked by my firewall, but the clicking sounds gets really annoying, as well as being prompted a window each time it's blocked.... What do u need so that I can get your help …

Hello, i have totaly same problem, but the file u found in that guy's comp is not on mine, atleast i cant find folder in Common Files ur talking about. ok here is my logfire from HJT first: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 2:25:45 PM, on …

people my pc finally started getting slower cause of u jbennet i uninstalled windownsliveonecare and installed avast but it seems that it doesn't protect my pc from spywares :'( i have a svchost plenty of them takin the whole pc memory i need help faast pronto wut sort o programs …

I cannot get Windows Explorer, My computer, Control Panel, etc. to open. I have run every virus scan I know of, as well as updated versions of Ad-ware and Spybot. I have also tried restore system to an earlier date. Now what do I do? My tech support for my …

My computer is turning itself off at different times, the Manufacturer said there is a DLL virus in circulation that causes this ?. My AVG and Stinger has not found a virus, is anyone aware of this please and what is the fix, Thanks, Roy

I'm so sorry I dont know how to Just post and not start a new thread. I dont want anyone to get angry with me but can you PLEASE Help? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 2:59:07 PM, on 7/20/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

Hey everyone please look at this updated log to see if you can help me. My IE takes Super long to start

we went on vacation and came back to findout that my comuter got attacked by a virus it wipe out d-drive and then my c-drive now I cant use my giga pocket it there a program that can restore my comuter it a sony vaio pcv-rs430g ih ad to spend …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:04:11 AM, on 7/19/2007 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:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_03\bin\jusched.exe C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe C:\Program …

so here is the situation I have... few days ago my compute got infected, and started opening various advertisment sites, and no matter how many times I've removed them (I'm using spybot-search & destroy and Ad-Aware SE personal both regulary updated) in a week or two same advertisment would pop …

Hey everyone, My IE is taking so long to start up so I might have a virus.... this is the first site I came across so hopefully someone can help quick :) Tony Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 6:04:45 PM, on 7/15/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

I am sorting out my mums computer for her it is having problems with the dives i says the disc in drive needs formatting put it happens on all cd's/dvd's games/microsoft office discs etc.. I didn't know if it could be sorted out by using HiJackThis, any help with this …

Hello, can anyone please look and help me with my log? Thank you. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:12:09 PM, on 7/15/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16473) 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\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe …

HELP!!!!every time i boot up the computer my avira guard goes of and says that "C:\WINDOWS\System32\ljhij.dll is the trojan horse TR/Mon.Virtumonde.II" So i try to delete it but that doesnt work. No matter what option i try as soon as i hit ok 2 seconds later it pops back up! …

Hi, Few days back I had been infected with a Virus [COLOR=red]w32.Fujacks.K[/COLOR]...Thereafter it has changed my FolderOptions->Show All files options. Even if I change it from Do not show hidden files to Show all files and click apply the System is stubborn to revert it back. Could anybody help me …

please help, have used system mechanic, spybot, adaware, can't install pc-cillin, uninstalled norton 2004, installed stopzilla. nothing working! Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 5:44:33 PM, on 7/17/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) Boot mode: Normal 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 …

I am desparate! I've been jacking with this all week & have not been able to rid my PC of some nasty spyware/adware. I'm fairly tech savvy, but I'm at a loss. Can somebody please help me out here? Throw me a bone... anyone... please! I've included my HJT & …

Please download the latest version of hijackthis from here; [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/download5554.html[/url] If you have an older version installed, uninstall it first from add/remove programs.

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here is my HJT report.. everytime i use the address bar on IE7 to search it comes back blank loading searchportal.infomration.com Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 18:46:05, on 17/07/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16473) 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 …

i have a virus on my computer and it makes the screen fade out and back in and some times it will stay faded out for hours can anyone help me by giving me a virus scaner besides norton because i've used up my trial and i'm 13 years old …