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As you can tell by my postcount I am a n00b to this. I have a problem. I run a scan with Norton antivirus 2004 and it finds no infected files. I am having the problem that Internet Explorer quickly ceases up and fails to connect to any web pages. …

The other day I clicked on a link on google, stepped away from my computer for a moment and when I returned something was actively downloading to my pc. I closed and cancelled what I could. Later when I returned there were at least 30 open IE windows. I have …

When I changed to Roadrunner I started getting a popup every time I went to a different page using Explorer. Of course, Roadrunner claims that I got some spyware or something but I have a network with three computers and they all started having this problem at the same time, …

My anti-viruses software always tell me these are virses and I keep delete them but it keep appear again and again no matter what method I use can someone tell me what to do thx. There is my log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 22:44:09, on 03/03/2005 Platform: …

Hi Camperjack, I got there by downloading on another machine & emailing it to my myself. If you can kill Adware & Lycos sidebar I'd be grateful! Anyway, here are results... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 16:44:05, on 02/03/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer …

Hey, I'm a new member here and I'm wondering if any of you computer whizzes could lend me a hand. My computer seems to have been bogged down with viruses lately and just recently I've not been able to get any various different folders and programs. The internet works and …

Hello, I already tried running CWShredder, Spybot S&D, and Adaware6, but I cant get rid of this problem. My IE homepage has been hijacked. Can you please help with this problem. Here is my hijack this logfile: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 12:57:29 AM, on 2/15/2005 Platform: Windows …

I have a browser redirect problem and the about:blank page defaulting to one of those annoying "web search" pages. I also have "Your computer might be at risk" balloons that pop-up pretending to be Windows and files called winwiz32.exe and sprmover.exe that keep attempting to access the internet through my …

Hi I have Windows XP and have installed SP2. Since then, I cannot connect to the internet by clicking the I/e icon on the desktop or by pressing the www button on the keyboard,this just bring up 'page cannot be displayed',although I can connect to the internet by first clicking …

Hello I have run HiJack This and below is my log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 18:20:39, on 02/03/05 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.50 SP1 (5.50.4522.1800) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETWORK ASSOCIATES\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\VSHWIN32.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\REALVNC\VNC4\WINVNC4.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETWORK ASSOCIATES\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\VSSTAT.EXE C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE …

Hi Guys! Could u please have a look on my HijackThis Log file? I am having some virus that Norton Antivirus is being unable to delete once and for all. It keeps on popping up this alert window that stays there forever and doesn't close: Norton has detected and removed …

I'm posting Hijack log elsewhere in this forum re. Adware. Wondering if damn Lycos sidebar is a seperate issue and can be removed?

I've got this stupid "your Windows is corrupted with spyware virus" again and it's hard to get rid of. I've just tried Crunchie's KillBox/HiJackThis fix and no go. Is there something else I can try? BTW, with HiJackThis, I tick the box that's mentioned and fix checked - it says …

i use spysweeper (symantec)for my spyware needs..... on latest scan it tells me that elitebar (elitemik.32.exe) program is running and i should close it for proper removal. how to do? Spysweeper is able to detect a bunch of spyware but slows to a snail when trying to remove them and …

Can't get rid of this as my frigging home page. Nothing works, and when I run my anti virus, it doesn't pick it up. Any ideas....?

Hi During the last day, faced the problem' of sudden disturbance while surfing, I do not really know why' but also windos freesed to death I submint the HJT log Anu suggestions? Thanks Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 21:39:25, on 01/03/05 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: …

I was running hijackthis earlier this morning and as it was scanning this error message popped up... An unexpected error has occurred at procedure: modMain_FixUNIXHostsFile() Error #62 - Input past end of file Please email me at [email="merijn@spywareinfo.com"]merijn@spywareinfo.com[/email], reporting the following: * What you were doing when the error occurred …

My computer was attacked by the Downloader-VG trojan. I have McAfee virus, but it just kept telling me it detected and cleaned the trojan (repeatedly). I downloaded 'trojan-remover' and 'a-squared' and finally got the popups to quit coming up and think I have gotten rid of the trojan. I also …

Hi, treat me with kid gloves please - very un-tech so please keep it basic if poss! Found a similar thread thru' a search. My problems: After SP2 I have these infuriating problems: 1) Google - a regular search just chucks back a load of binary looking code as a …

About every 5 minutes or so a black dos screen pops up and disappears before i can make out what directory it is from. The screen is blank and is from the documents and settings directory but it disappears before i can read the rest of the directory location. Here …

I'm not sure what to delete from the registry, and would hate to remove anything critical. Please help or direct me to the proper forum. Thanks in advance, here's my "hijack this" log... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:45:27 PM, on 2/28/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

Ok if you come from the virus and icky forum then you know i am so not computer smart :eek: .. SO ,I have been reading on what to do before the ol' man tosses my computer out on the street... I had so much trouble with the about.blank , …

Ok I am so NOT computer literate :mrgreen:, I had a trojan.start page virus pop up so i called Norton and this is what they told me to do go to [url]www.tinyurl.com/ylsp[/url] and install highjackthis then save logfile and scan , save on desktop in notepad , then go to …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:56:53 AM, on 2/28/2005 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 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\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbload.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\winpatrol.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATI9AA.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe C:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\KEM.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Webshots\webshots.scr C:\Program …

The only 2 workstations on my network running WIN 2000 have contracted some sort of nasty. Here are the HJT logs. COMPUTER A Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:45:31 AM, on 2/24/2005 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe …

Hi, I carry getting pop up message "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience." and I was just wondering how I could get rid of this problem, so any help on this problem would be very much …

I found 180search Assistant in my programs. I went to uninstall it and it required going on the internet to do so. I ran a google search to find out about it. Instructions were given here [url]http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/394-p1.php[/url] for it's removal. How do I find these things to remove them? Destroy …

If anyone could please help me figure out what to delete in my hijackthis log. I would really appreciate it.

I am so frustrated! I too have *Microsoft update wstcl.exe on my computer since this morning. I have tried everything. System restore is disabled. I have the following in safe mode: NAV and deleted everything it found, run HJT and deleted all references, run regedit and deleted all references, stop …

I'm running windows 98 se and explorer version 6 its started showing buffer overrun has been detected which has corrupted the program' s internal state the program can no longer continue execution and must now be terminated! when I try to run it any ideas I'm only a novice

Hi, i think i have the same nasty problem... I am not very good in pc, but i have dowloaded hijack and this is my log. My pc has becomed incredibilly slow...Please help me! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 12.26.07, on 20/12/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

I think some spywares are on my computer because just a moment ago, I had about 3 IE windows but suddenly they closed all together. Your help is needed. Also, when I used Spybots, there were some spy wares like Gator that couldn't be removed and Window Ad or something …

I just got my computer back after having to get a full rebuild after ONE of my *bleeping, bleep bleepity bleeeeep* family members started going crazy with the download this and file transfer that, and now (on the new computer) I have three programs causing mayhem. HOME SEARCH ASSISTENT, SEARCH …

Hello Everyone! I am new to this site and basically m interested to know from anyone as to how I can remove netdaemon from my pc. I will be most grateful for any suggestions from anyone who have had and were successful in removing it. Thanx :)

here is my hjt log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 1:17:34 PM, on 2/12/2005 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\S24EvMon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe C:\PROGRA~1\ANTIVI~1\DefWatch.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\ANTIVI~1\Rtvscan.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\RegSrvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\tcpsvcs.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxssvc.exe …

Help, I am getting booted off the internet when I try and visit some web sites (example-eBay). I am getting an error signature that reads, "App Name: iexplore.exe, ModVer: 1.4.2.0, ModName: jpiexp32.dll, AppVer:6.0.2900.2180". Will PC Doctor or another software help me fix this problem? Otherwise my pc is working fine. …

I recently had a virus on my comp and have done a scan andd removed them. Could someone please check this log to see if there is anything that I need to remove. Thank you. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 4:57:15 PM, on 2/23/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 …

Hi , I use WIN 2000 and recently got a virus which keeps reloading my homepage to blank. Above that it also has corrupted my IE page and 5 times outta 10 it shuts the page down saying an error has occured. I downloaded CWSshredder and ran it, but the …

I have Been Hijacked & cannot seem to rid my machine of this pest any help would be appreciated , Here is latest HiJack this log .. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:27:16 PM, on 2/20/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) …

How do i get rid of windows asking for this file on start up thanks john

i have been using norton anti virus for a while now however i have noticed that it doesnt find and remove all viruses on my computer. could anyone direct me in the way of the best freeware virus removal tools? THANX

Not only is my computer slow but I have Yahoo Toolbar with the Pop-Up Blocker and that doesn't seem to work cuz I'm still getting Pop-Up's. Any help? Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:45:02 PM, on 2/20/2005 Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) …

Hi, I have caught a nasty homepage hijacker called: [url]http://kon4ay.biz/b/[/url]. Does anybody have any ideas how to totally get rid of this thing? I have run NoAdware, AdAware Spybot and AVG antivirus. Nothing seems to detct it but Hijack this, anyway, heres my HijackThis log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan …

Hello, I would be greatful if anyone help me in this matter. Can anyone tell separate tools for each of the following. w32.pinfi ,w32.funlove.int, (FOLDER.HTT)VBS.REDLOF.A, (folder.htt)vbs.redlof.a . Actually I want to know about specific tool built for each of the above virus because that tool will be specialist in dealing …

I tried removing this myself by following the instructions. That didn't work. Can some one who knows what they are doing please give my some help regarding this. Thanks. Cheyenne!

I stupidly opened a link in a friends AIM away message, and i now have an active X virus! i have NO clue how to get rid of it! Some one please help! I cannot open norton or anything because this message comes up: "Your current security setting prohibit running …

[url]http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/washpost/20050222/tc_washpost/a42401_2005feb21[/url] I read this article on Grokster today and thought, Hmm, interesting. I'll download it and give it a try. Since it's offered at Download.com, it can't be bad. Wrong. That app is laced w/ spyware and other nasty stuff. So now I got pop-ups galore. Would somebody be kind …

First, I want to thank you guys for offering so much help in general about these darn viruses/adware/spyware/crap. I have used a lot of the resources that have been posted to try and get rid of my About:Blank issues, and I think I may have actually gotten rid of it …

This is my friend notebook. I am using Tend Micro scan for virus and find this virus as abrove can someone help me have a look plz The virus is in c:\system volume information\.......... and the HijackThis logs is here Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 12:06:46, on 01/02/2005 …

Hi, can you please help me : this is my log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 4:13:32 PM, on 1/6/2005 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe …