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hi, my default web browser is set to about:blank and I cant change it. I think it may have something to do with istbar that I had on here but I think that is gone now. but I'm not sure. I have also seen 180 searchsolutions in various places on …

Please help frustrated computer rookie. :rolleyes: Here is a copy of my log I recently ran adaware, spybot and Norton Antivirus. Thanks Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 8:10:40 AM, on 9/18/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe …

I've got this virus that I can't get rid of. There is no access to it at all, and norton antivirus can't remove it either. Here is my HijackThis log, maybe some of you can figure this out? Also, I'm having a problem with starting in Safe mode, F8 just …

I want to ask you pros about a performance issue. Ever since I decided to get norton antivirus, my system has been alot slower. I had to format a while back, since it was a while since I had done that. I decided to install norton antivirus 2004 after I …

For some reason my stupid computer won't let me uninstall SP2. It goes through almost all of the steps and then on the last step it says that "the system cannot find the file specified" "Windows Service Pack 2 wasn't uninstalled." Also I can't uninstall Norton anti-virus and i dont …

I was wondering what affects SP2 have on Norton anti-virus if you download Norton first? As far as I can tell many people have been having problems with Norton and SP2. Such as logging onto secure sites, which is one of the problems that I have. There is one more …

When I booted up the computer this morning, I noticed that the resolution was changed from 640x480, when i had it previously set at 800x600, as normal. Then after start-up, there is no mouse and the computer crashed. I tried booting in safe mode, but it also crashes after start-up. …

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Something got changed apparantly, because when I sort icons or anything by name, they are sorted in reverse order, starting with Z. Any ideas??

[QUOTE=Ron Wolpa]IE6 has been constantly hijacked ; this damn site : [url]http://www.lookfor.cc/index.php?p=37049[/url] , replaces the start page , obliging me to edit the register HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\start page ; It has happened almost every night since the 1st time a week ago ; An updated Spybot search and destroy has scanned …

I went looking for "HIghJackthis" because everyone was raving about it and I like to learn about computer stuff. I ended up on a forum called "Techsupportguy.com". I had downloaded HJT from a link there and wrote a thread to someone else asking for a .zip opener. I used a …

Hi ... I am a newbie and I've been exploring around this website for like over a month 'til I came and joined this site for help. I've been having troubles with my computer and it's starting to tick me off because I have been trying and trying and trying …

I am having lots of virus trouble i have avg free edition but it does not seem to get rid of something called dialer 7.b and some others is there any thing in this log thats of importance HELP PLEASE.... Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 16:51:32, on 30/09/2004 …

[FONT=Arial]My 56K connection started to slow down. Ran Netstat -a in XP and found lots of TIME_WAIT refs to coolwwwsearch.com. All were on Local Port 1026 with Foreign Ports in the range 11xx. I think I managed to shut down port 1026 in my firewall but I still get coolwwwsearch.com …

Hi, Unfortunately I have not been able to work as I normally would this week, because ever since last Sunday both my internet Explorer and Netscape has been running VERY SLOW - or on and off. Sending and receiving email has also been unstable. At first I contacted my internet …

My system keeps getting pop ups and stuff from coolsearch.biz. Please help and tell me what i got to do to get rid of this Pokerplayer Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 6:25:07 PM, on 10/2/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running …

hey i have a problem. I posted before and i got rid of the stuff you guys told me. But there is one thing called "wtools" and suptools and crap. Everytime i try to delete them with HJT. They come back. heres my log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 04:42:27, on 02.10.2004 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 C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINNT\System32\msdtc.exe C:\WINNT\system32\crypserv.exe C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DNTUS26.EXE c:\msdm.exe C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\NPROTECT.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\SPEEDD~1\NOPDB.EXE C:\Programfiler\Fellesfiler\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\THOTKEY.EXE C:\Programfiler\TOSHIBA\TME2\Tmesrv2.exe C:\Programfiler\Trend Micro\Internet Security\Tmntsrv.exe C:\Programfiler\Trend Micro\Internet Security\tmproxy.exe C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe …

My Windows XP computer has some errors with delays in opening certain windows e.g. IE, Control Panel .. System, Task Manager. Norton Antivirus gives a clean scan so I suspect spyware. I have run Ad-aware Personal and Spy Sweeper and quarantined all identified potential nasties. Things have got a little …

Can anyone tell me what to delete please Copy from HiJackThis. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 14:37:58, on 01-10-04 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\Explorer.EXE C:\Windows\System32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\Program Files\Fichiers communs\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe C:\Program Files\Norton …

I have been getting an error message every time I boot up that says the file windows\system\bridge.dll cannot be found. I ran hijackthis and here's what came up: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 11:01:50 PM, on 9/30/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 …

i seem to have 2 infected dlls but it hasnt affected anything, when telus security system tries to restore the file, it cannot, i tried manually deleting it and it gave me the no authorization error

I have a popup program that seems to have installed itself on my computer. Everytime my internet is idle, it displays search results from some searchmiracle.com. I don't know how it got onto my PC and I don't know how to remove it. Spybot and Google popup blocker don't seem …

I have windows 2000 on my machine and I am facing the following problems: 1. I get a message "Norton detected a virus infected file: C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe "BLOODHOUND.Packed" Cannot repair it. I have scanned my machine after opeing it in the safe mode. Still no use. 2. I also could not …

I'v had this issue lately with the About:blank virus. I've heard a few rumours that using an internet browser besides IE might solve the problem. What are the advantages/disadvantages in choosing a new browser? And if I did want to switch, what should I be looking at? Thanks for yer …

Help, The weirdest thing is going on. Everytime I open internet explorer 6.0. It goes to a werid search page called "About:Blank" I try changing it to another search engine in my "Internet Options" exit and come back and then I see this d@#%! webpage again. I did a search …

Hi. I've had this problem in Win XP as well, and I'm posting this here cuz obviously, I'm running Win 2000 Pro SP4. As the title says, I am having a problem with my internet connection. I'm on cable, and I'm not on a router eithter. It's just the cable …

Hey guys. I recently had this stupid thing known as my personal horoscope installed without my permission..how do i delete it? I ran Spybot and Adaware...heres my log Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 6:04:07 PM, on 09/29/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 …

Hi, First post here, I'm pretty much a novice at this. For about the past year I have been having a "~ under a windows icon" just appear on my desktop from where I know not. I have had a couple people tell me I have a virus, but when …

Hi, All Last time crunchie helped me getting rid of prosearching.com toolbar. Now, I have new problematic toolbar and I see in the task manager lots os associated processes with it. Please help me getting rid of this BS. Thanks a bunch Here is a Hijack This Log ====================================================== Logfile …

My computer is running a little slow, also whenever I run ad aware I lose my internet connection. Please help. Thank you Scan saved at 2:29:03 AM, on 9/27/2004 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\system32\LEXBCES.EXE …

Hi everyone! (I am using Windows 98 S.E. and internet explorer 6 SP1) Just earlier today I'm getting a problem within internet explorer that the page cannot be displayed dialogue is coming up no matter which website I try to enter (whether i type in www format or i.p.), yes …

I am having trouble doing anything on my PC because it keeps changing home pages. I am also having alot of pop-ups. I ran Ad-aware and Spybot and deleted what they found. I also ran virus scan and found nothing. All of these were updated just before running them. I'm …

[b][b]KERNEL.32.DLL will now close....[/b] [/b] Sometimes while on the net I unexpectedly get the error message "Sndssvc has caused an error in KERNEL.32.DLL. Sndssvc willl now close." If I am in the middle of a long e-mail it means I have lost everything! Only choice left is to reboot. Anybody …

Hi, I clicked on my printer program and this warning virus message came on. Said I have this virus... JS:Flooder-NewsAgent-3 My antivirus wouldn't delete it or repair it. Anyone know what this is and how I can fix this problem? Where did it come from? I run win98se and have …

[url]http://www.reinvigorate.net/system/[/url] I placed this code on my site to do a free counter/referral for my website. Now popups are coming through IE linking to paypal,etc. I have done a complete virus check on my system using Lavasoft, etc. I think that this is a corrupt java program. Anyone else heard …

Here is my log file from hijack this. can someone tell me what to delete? somthing is taking control of my mouse and opening start etc. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 3:44:58 PM, on 9/24/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running …

Hi, I have just recently purchyased this computer second hand for use in my business but it appears to be running really slowly. I think I may have some spyware or something. I was wondering if anyone could help me get rid of anything. I have run Ad-Aware Se, and …

Help!!! I can't get to any websites on my IE. Everything keeps getting directed to this http:// 296f8.iltxt.info /index.php?aid=543 site, with a pop up saying that 18% of my files are corrupted with spyware. I need to be able to get to my email and other websites in a hurry …

ok i have two .dll file problems...one is the startup message whish reads that it cannot find file "C:\WINDOWS\System\bridge.dll" and secondly i also bought a brand new camera and i can use it but my camera also has a MP3 player on it and it doesn't allow me to install …

My computer is running very very slow. When I run adaware and spybot I lose my internet connection. Here is my Hi jack log please help me thank you in advance. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 10:43:48 PM, on 9/26/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet …

Hi, can anyone help, have tried using ad-aware, cwshredder, spybot search and destroy clearing out the windows temp folder and more with no joy. have just run hijack this and got the following results Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 20:43:57, on 26/09/2004 Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000) MSIE: …

I'm not sure what forum this would be best in... I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Anfy flash? My son wants to get it but I can't find out enough about it to feel sure it is safe for my computer (spyware, adware, etc.).

I don't succeed to remove About:blank homepage from my comp for more then month! I've downloaded a lot of antispyware programmes (adware , spybot, registar lite ...) and scaned with in normal and also, in save mode. Every time after adware scan I get 50-200 critical objects. I remove them, …

Hi, i have a huge problem removing this malicious thing. Ive tried all sorts of programs, like ad-aware, CWShredder, Spybot and many more... here is my hijackthis log : [url]http://meldal-lan.com/terje2/hijackthis.log[/url] can someone help me please?!

Hi, I have tried Adaware, CWShredder, Spybot and Norton Anti Virus, but I still keep getting "Trojan.Bookmarker.gen removed" notices on my system. I've run Hijak This and thought I'd found it (log below), but it keeps coming back. I've noticed a temp file appears after rebooting, so it must be …

Please help me remove prosearch toolbar..it just won't go away...Let me know what to do from here. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 9:14:03 PM, on 9/24/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 SP3 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v5.00 SP3 (5.00.2920.0000) Running processes: C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGUARD.EXE …

Hi, Don't mean to take up too much of anyone's time. When I log into Hotmail the screen keeps switching to 'http://t.swapx.cc/h.php?aid=20009' I can't seem to find anything. Reading your posts for the last few days so i loaded HijackThis and here are my logs. Any help appreciated. Logfile of …

Does anyone use Norton Internet Security - Privacy Control feature? Are there any software that do the same thing as Norton Privacy Control? :rolleyes:

Avg tells me i have this trojan on my system: IRC/BackDoor.SdBot.30.G However it does not remove it, nor has the A2 scanner found it or The Cleaner Professional. It was restarting my system much the way the Blaster Worm operates, until i blocked all traffic with my firewall. Anyone know …