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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi there. Despite my best efforts, including spybot, adaware, MS new "antispyware" and trying Hijackthis to fix the problem myself, mysearchnow has hijacked my IE browswer and posts a toolbar at the bottom of my desktop. Can anyone please help? Thanks ogfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 11:38:34 …

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My friend is running windows 2000. His computer will only boot into windows every other time it boots. Also he can't seem to get his internet explorer to launch the interent. He has dialup. I ran spy sweeper for him It cleaned 25 pieces of spyware off of his machine. …

ok, the damndest thing just happened. i come home for the weekends from college and today i was printing out a document from Word (a letter actually) and i hooked up to my dads printer and hit print, no problem right? well....what happened was the printer started shooting out picture …

Hi, I recently installed Norton AntiVirus 2004 on a Win 98SE system. The installation went off smoothly enough. But after the installation, the system got very slow. I read that this problem can be fixed by running the Norton LiveUpdate. But when I run the LiveUpdate, its gets stuck in …

Hi, I dont know if im in the right place or not, but I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice? Three people (I have no idea who they are) have sent me a virus, the virus is called I-Worm/Netsky.C Im using Outlook Express and it automatically quarantined …

Hello. I have installed Norton FireWall on antoher Compaq computer (norton firewall came with the computer). It all seemed to install well, and when I restarted the computer, we hit problems. The computer boots, and loads the desktop image, and then stops. IE. It doesnt load the desktop, just the …

hi this is my log same problem as the other guys cant get rid of this dam virus. heres my log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 15:30:15, on 11/02/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: F:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe F:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe …

I need help my computer has a virus, I start my computer but the screen dosent work. I need to know is there something i can do without paying any money. Can I unplug something in the computer to Restore its settings to how it was when I first purchased …

i have a problem with vx2 on my computer, i have tried to fix it with the ad-aware vx2 cleaner plug-in, but it doesn't work, so i think that this is the new variant. after ad-aware is finished, it has a file it can't remove without restart. the file is …

Hi, I've had this About:Blank homepage for a few weeks and i really want to be rid of it. I've been through a lot of the old threads and tried different recommended programs but nothing seems to do the job. Heres my hijackthis log, i really hope someone can help …

Hi There folks! i logged onto msn when i got a virus, an isass exe keeps popping up and logs me onto msn messanger, also it wont allow me to get onto task manager. help me Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 22:20:20, on 10/02/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 …

Hi, My sisters computer is a real mess and full of nasties. Please view this hijack log and let me know what to fix. Thanks Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 6:09:07 PM, on 3/16/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: …

Hello people. I have recently been experiencing probs with my IE....cant click on links and when i click my start button ' search 'never works. I have attatched a hijackthis log so the enlightened ones can help me....... Yours for the helping....complete novice :eek: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved …

Hi, I've been stuck with this damn About:Blank for a few weeks and would love to be finally rid off it. I've been though a lot of the old threads and tried a number of recommended programs, but nothing lasts. Heres my hijackthis log file, i hope someone has some …

Hello all, I am looking at a new task manager that indicates HijackThis owns many processes. Why is this? Why is HijackThis continuing to run even after I reboot my system? Thank you for the support.

hi, my computer show "wmedia.exe can't found", i really don't know what to do, please help.

can someone please help me.. when click on the IE icon on my desktop it takes about 5 mins for it top finally open.. I dont get it as i am VERY unknowledgable when it comes to computers.. Also if i just try and open My Documents it is also …

This also posted in the spyware forum but as there's people not going there and this is serious enough to take notice: A serious security leak has been discovered in various version of Norton Antivirus. [url]http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/187[/url] This allows anyone with the right skills to take total control over your computer. …

This is simply for all thoes that told me how wrong I was about security and open source browser like fire fox. So now the first of many holes has been found in fire fox. They had to advertise to the world we are way more secure. The hackers have …

I was having a problem being able to print in windows 98se so I decided to upgrade to win2k. After doing so I am unable to browse in internet explorer 6. I get the following error that shows in the title area of the browser screen. res://c:\windows\system32\shdoclc.dll/dnserror.htm I am able …

Name is Falcon, maried, kids, communications contractor, work on T1's and data circuits during day. anyway, i stumbled here googling about some HJT logs. Where is the best place to post one, or have I the wrong place? signing on from Mesquite, TX, SF

I keep getting a message "your current security settings prohibit active x from displaying this message correctly" My settings are set at medium and I ran Adaware and also HJT and saw no issues. I just noticed this today, is there something else I can do? Also the site it …

Starting today every time i try and open a file from a internet link for Windows media, all of my internet windows shut down. I have tried to download the new version 10 but it shuts down everytime i try and do that also. I have scanned for viruses and …

Is there a pointer or setting that can ban all access to an ip from windows 98? This is not a network computer. It seems that a fault in Netscape has done something to keep this machine from accessing one IP that is sorely needed. access is impossible in all …

I know of two people now that have bought new Norton discs on ebay and when they install them the date says it is old. They were sealed and never used. The old norton was uninstalled like it was supposed to be but it still did not work. This worries …

Hi to everybody. I have a problem with VX2 and i cannot remove it, i also unistalled Internt Explorer from my computer (with Xplite) in order to try to remove it, but nothing. I post the logs of Hijackthis and VX2finder. i hope someone can help me, it drives me …

Can anyone tell me me their experience with Clamwin or E-Scorcher AV programs when compared to other free AV's such as AVG,Antivir,Avast etc? I'm looking for a free one which uses little sys. resources,is trustworthy and is a small download.I've tried Bit Def.,AVG,Antivir,Panda and recently E-Scorcher. I don't like asking …

Gents: Every now and then I decide to run a HiJack this in order to seew hat's in there and make sure all is clean. Ran this morning and got the following log. I went through and ran the following: Adaware - CWShredder - TrojanHunter - Bazooka Cleaned everything as …

I need some advice. After viewing an adult site last week, I noticed that all my Microsoft applications are slow to respond. Also, I begin getting pop-ups for spy detection and virus detection programs. I have recently installed a DSL line and the firewall is activated. I regularly run Adware …

Hello All, I am not certain what has happened but all of a sudden, IE will not open anymore. I click on the icon and the window flashes; i.e. opens and closes very fast. I do run Webroot Spy Sweeper and each time I attempt to open IE it pops …

[SIZE=4][COLOR=Red][B]When I open my internet explorer I find that I have an unwanted tool bar and web address. I have firewalls, spyware, and anti-virus programs. I can not find the start-up. Somebody please HELP! [/B] [COLOR=Red][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE]] [SIZE=4][COLOR=Blue]I also got this pop-up that states that windows firewall has found something in …

I can load my home page, but when I try going to "my favorites", it reports "can't find server". I have run Spybot, Ad-Aware and Spy Doctor and they can't find anything. I have run hijack this and have a log. Help. P.S. My computer takes forever to load at …

I already posted in the other forum, but I believe I have serious problems with my Windows XP. (I'll be pasting what I wrote in the other forum) First time poster... and I figured this is the best place to ask my questions Most of it pertains to HOTMAIL/MSN messenger, …

Hi, I have been trying to get rid of bundled trojans on my PC and the associated spyware that came with them. I have been successful to a large degree but I am stuck on 3 things. The 1st isa registry key associated with E2give, see below HJT log: Logfile …

Hi, You guys have helped me fix up my sons computer an it is all clean, and ready to put in his aprtment. I have hooked up my old computer and updated things and downloaded the trial version of Panda Titanium 2005. Here is the problem: When I try to …

Ok, yeah... i replied and posted the same topic on a continuous thread... but no one was replying to it... so i made a new one. PLEASE HELP!!! ::; cries ;:: :cry: First time poster... and I figured this is the best place to ask my questions Most of it …

hello can i pls get some help i got rid of about:blank and freshbar but am still having popup problems but am still having trouble, i am occasionally still getting freshbar in 1 of my spyware scans and keep fixing it, and about:blank is gone totally (i think) but some1 …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 9:56:31 PM, on 2/7/2005 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\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbload.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\AdskScSrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\inetg\services.exe C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe …

Hi everyone, My nic is Crash and I was just wondering about firewall and who is using what type. I have used many in the past and now have switched to Smoothwall 2.0 Express as a simple to setup firewall on an older pc. It is a Linux based firewall …

Appreciate help in cleaning up my kids' PC. This stuff is taking them places I'd rather they not go. Thanks in advance. Here's the hijack log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 10:44:35 AM, on 2/3/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running …

hi, when i just start my computer, and entry to window xp, my screen shows " the procedure entry point GetILMS could not be located in the dynamic link library MSDART.DLL" :!: could you please help me.

i think i got from the Fm2005 no cd crack and i need help to get rid of the virus. Here is my Hijackthis log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 11:19:50, on 05/02/2005 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 …

Hey, Some stupid virus just murdered my computer, and its also about time that I do it anyway. I want to just wipe everything from my computer and start like I just installed XP. Is there any way to do that or do I have to just wipe everything and …

It would be great if you could help me get rid of some spyware that is on my computer. I was browsing a website and I clicked on something and my computer went crazy installing spyware. I have Spybot and Adaware, but neither of them can get rid of these …

here's my hjlog.. and i have so many popups T_T. help plz. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 2:30:10 PM, on 2/6/2005 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\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec …

but I want to be safe.... I know personally I'm quite good about being safe on this computer, but I can't speak for all who use it. I've checked it with a few different things, and here's the Hijack this log... *thinks time it's perhaps to do a tutorial w. …

[COLOR=Sienna]I am trying to help a friend get her laptop back in control, but I am afraid to delete anything possibly needed... she can't seem to stay online any more, and last time this happened I deleted quite a few viruses and spyware, etc from her computer. Can anyone help …

Hello All - I'm new to this board and I need help. I have managed to keep my computer clean for some time now, but things have been acting weird as of late. I was hoping you guys could help me. I ran Adaware, Spybot S&D and Pestcontrol (although i …

Computer has lost wallpaper and has popups galore and warnings. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.1 Scan saved at 4:41:15 PM, on 2/4/2005 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\NetScreen\NetScreen-Remote\IreIKE.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\ADSCP10a\adscp_server.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE C:\Program Files\NavNT\defwatch.exe C:\Program Files\NetScreen\NetScreen-Remote\IPSecMon.exe …