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Urgh. Just when I thought I'm finished, stupid Ezula invaded my computer, tried to install itself (I terminated it manually when it's trying to force itself in my comp)... I ran ad-aware , deleted all that's detected (it detected something that started with COOL__, and I've heard some nasty things …

Unfortunately my cousin surfed the web and accidently infected win xp on 2 computers and adaware does crap but I dont know what is good or bad in the HJT log so can someone take a look and help me out thanks, Both computers have windows xp pro From my …

I can't change anything on my toolbar in IE, can't change the start page and I have run out of ideas. I had something called iSearch toolbar that was driving me nuts. If anyone could help that would be awesome. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 6:44:58 PM, on …

When I start Windows this message appears and on top this little box it says, actulice no modF, so I click okay and another little box says, funk. Now I have no idea what it is and how to get rid of it, any help??

On my Adobe Photoshop program, when I open it in my XP system, it gets all the way through the startup process then crashes. However, I created a new account, and when I open Adobe Photoshop in that XP account, it works just fine. Also, when I logged back on …

I'm hoping that someone will be able to help me clean up my hijacked computer. Every time I open IE 6.0 a generic search page is the default homepage with the words "About:Blank" in the URL. The search button also displays a bunch of search links. I also get numerous …

First let me apologize to Crunchie and DMR, I was just in a hurry to get rid of this damn problem. Sorry again. Secondly…Help! I’ve tried everything that I’ve seen on this site but the damn hijack keeps coming back. Here is my log...if anyone can help please do. Logfile …

First of all thank you to anyone that takes the time to look at this and help out. I know you get a million of these and have been a reader here for a long time, but never needed to post till now!! Ack what a nightmare.. I too have …

HI THERE I also when I boot up my computer, a RUNDLL window pops up stating "error loading "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BRIDGE.DLL" the system cannot find the file specified. THIS IS MY LOG, please help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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:\ARCHIV~1\Grisoft\AVG6\avgserv.exe C:\Archivos de programa\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus2\DefWatch.exe C:\Archivos de programa\Archivos …

I am having endless headaches from Spyware attacks. My symptoms thus far have been: Homepage kept changing Searchbar kept appearing at bottom of browser pages New pages would open without request throughout session Each time I ran AdAware or CW Shredder, it would find the same things. CW Shredder would …

I scanned my computer and saved this log. I really don't know what to do with this. What am I supposed to fix? Can someone give me some advice because I'm about to just check everything and delete it all. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 11:07:30 AM, on …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 21:03:29, on 22/04/04 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) Dear All please help me to sort out a problem I'm having on my son's computer. I'm pretty new to the techie side of things and live in fear of having to delete files …

i have an about:blank hijack of my startup-page. i can't however find any .dll-file .... can anybody help me? Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 15:39:36, on 19-5-2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) 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 …

Clicking on a desktop shortcut and it will not load; also programs will not start from the start menu. Can only run programs that have a keyboard shortcut or run in safe mode.O/S is Windows 2000. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Rustanger.

Hello, I'm having a problem when I boot up my PC. A message that says "cant find Bridge.dll pops up on windows startup. I'm sure u've heard this about a billion times but I need to know how to fix this and any other problems you may see on my …

Hi, I saw how you helped someone else in the forums and it seems like you'd be able to help me too!! I downloaded Spybot and Ad-Aware and I have Norton and ran them all, but they can't get rid of my computer problems! First it started off with just …

'ello to one and all! I have got this problem after using spybot to scan and it appears everytime. It says "there is a security hole in IE allowing website to execute code without asking you first" How do I fill this hole? Will be much obliged for any help.............Thanks

I was wondering if it's possible to scan something before installing it to see if it contains spyware. I download free fonts, and I'd like to check just those files to see if they have spyware before installing. Any way to do this, or do I just take my chances …

I don't really understand this spyware device :(. I installed it, turned it on, but there is no scanning procedure that I can find. Download signed ActiveX controls are prompt Download unsigned AcitveX controls are Prompt, and it's telling me I should put it in disable. Should I do this? …

Hi, I keep getting this error whenever i start up my win2k. Error loading C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\Bridge.dll The specified module could not be found. After i ran hijackthis, this is the log. Please help...Thx in advance. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 7:57:30 PM, on 5/18/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 …

[font=Arial]I keep getting a post-start up message stating:[/font] [font=Arial] [/font] [font=Arial]Error loading C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\bridge.dll [/font] [font=Arial]The specified module could not be found.[/font] [font=Arial] [/font] [font=Arial]I've read other info on you site about this but do not understand the "hijack" and "Hijack This log" comments. It may be a program …

:cry: Hi! I'll be very grateful if you can help me. I was invaded by a lot of malicious adware and got to the point in which I couldn't work (I work online). So I took it in to be overhauled and I was free from those people but the …

I got rid of what I knew, was wondering if if you saw anything. [CODE] Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 8:24:55 PM, on 5/18/2004 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\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe …

I been looking at a lot of topics recently and noticed how many people have the same if not similar questions about Spyware. I say we give it up to the people who keep answering the same question over and over just reading it gives me a headache. Does anybody …

I have win98SE, Ie6 sp1, Mcafee updated dats as of 05.12.04, netzero v7. When i attempt to access netzero, I can log on, receive email into my outlook97 but not get an internet explorer window. Instead, i get a page fault error with MSIESH.dll. I cannot surf the net to …

Ok, another problem, this time on my brothers comp. He has an annoying BHO searchbar called "Upload Active" which also changes his start page to [url]http://searchexe.com/passthrough/index.html?[/url]#hisprevious starup page# I've checked with hijackthis, and there's definitly something there, but I don't feel skilled enought to dare change the registry on my …

i got a problem my cpu usage high rockets from svchost.exe local network.i hijackedthis scanned,but i need help thanks...heres the log Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 10:35:23 PM, on 5/8/2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) 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 …

I have been having quite a few problems with my computer recently. I think I have managed to get rid of most of the rubbish by using ad-aware and spybot. Here is my hijackthis log, can u plz tell me if I am still infected with something and if so …

Im no real brainiac with this, I am also getting the Bridge .dll error I am attaching my Hijack this log, could some one help me and please explain in laymen terms how to correct this , oh I forgot im my specs to add my OS which is XP …

I hope I'm doing this correctly, this is my first time here. I found you guys by 'googling' for wsem217.dll. I found where you had others submit a log from hijackthis, so here is mine. Can you help me clean up? Black Ice reported wsem217.dll (and others) as unknown or …

Hi, I really need your help, please. What do I do? My Hijack log seems to keep growing, and I'm so afraid I'll delete the wrong file/program..not sure what to call it. I do need your help. Thank you...Patricia :o I hope I did this right. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.6 …

Hi this is my first post hear and i don't really know if i'm doing this right but i used the online virus scan at RAVAntivirus.com and it says i have a virus in these two files: c:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\SWNInstaller.exe - TrojanDownloader:Win32/Agent.H -> Infected c:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\CONFLICT.1\SWNInstaller.exe - TrojanDownloader:Win32/Agent.H -> …

This forum has been of enourmous use to me before, but I've never actually posted here until now.. I got something called "ICOO Loader" on my computer. Everytime i click a download link an annoying dialogue pops up and asks me if I want to use "ICOO loader" to accelerate …

I followed the directions you gave me on a previous thread, this is the scan after the CWS and Critical Updates. Sorry for not posting my own thread right away. Please Help. Thank You. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 1:24:30 PM, on 5/16/04 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x …

I ran the virus scan at trendmicro.com and it came up with different trojans. troj lalus.a troj revop.c = x6 troj briss.h = x2 the paths lead to different exe's and 1 dll file,here is my hijack log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 6:35:54 PM, on 5/12/2004 Platform: …

Hi, I am having all kinds of problems with a PC. I have run Ad-aware, spybot and now I have spywareblaster running. I'm having dll issues which I think is causing virtual memory issues. Can anyone see things that I can clean in this log? I would appreciate any help. …

ei anybody out there whose a virus specialist. im currently using windows xp... then my anti virus gets disabled... everytime i connect to the web i get a one munite shutdown sequence... another problem is my memory runns low when i connect over the net. i went to safe mode …

This is my first post so be gentle guys!! I got the MHTML redirect virus. I'm running Norton Firewall and Anti Virus which picked it up after a scan but now the firewall part keeps prompting for allowing access to sites I've visited countless times in the past. The system …

I followed crunchy's recommendations and downloaded and installed adaware and spybot s&d. They fixed the bridge.dll error and lots of other stuff! :cheesy: I found 164 items to remove with adaware and 48 items with spybot. Nice :p I just thought I post the log I got with HijackThis after …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 12:00:45 PM, on 5/10/2004 Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE C:\WINDOWS\ptsnoop.exe C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\SBC YAHOO!\CONNECTION MANAGER\IP INSIGHT\IPMON32.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\BROADJUMP\CLIENT FOUNDATION\CFD.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\SUPPORT.COM\BIN\TGCMD.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\MYWAY\BAR\3.BIN\MWSOEMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\LYCOS\IEAGENT\LOADER.EXE …

i have my homepage(home site) set to [url]www.yahoo.com[/url]. Recently when i click the home button the site continues to change to search-dot.com/net/search.html. I switch it back to yahoo and then a few hours later its back to the search-dot.com site. here is my hijack log, you can clearly see the …

as a bit of preamble, I stumbled across this site while working to fix my computer and some of the program links have been a godsend... without further ado, here is the log... any and all help is v. much appreciated Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 4:16:41 PM, …

ad-aware does not get rid of this hijack. here is the log file: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\FORKCO~1\Daletray.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AIM\aim.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winproc32.exe C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\iexplore.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Daniel\Desktop\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = [url]http://4-counter.com/?a=2&b=cr[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = [url]http://prosearching.com/searchbar.html[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = [url]http://prosearching.com/searchbar.html[/url] R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = prosearching.com …

ok im not that good at the tech stuff about pc's k!! so iv got the same prob as the other people junk keeps on appering in my favorites and iv got spybot s&D and ad-aware 6 and norton 2004 and nothing gets rid of the junk plz help WITH …

Hi All I have a desktop PC - W98, 256 Mem, 40G HD. Internet Explorer has always worked well on the PC. A week ago it stopped working. IE opens but I get the DNS Error Message. However, Outlook Express continues to work (thank goodness) and I am able to …

Hi All I posted this on the Internet Explorer Forum but I think it may be more of a Security issue so if anyone can help me I would be very grateful. I have a desktop PC - W98, 256 Mem, 40G HD. Internet Explorer has always worked well on …

Hi, Could I have some help, My email address is [email]andrew.north6@btinternet.com[/email] Trying to get out something that should not be here, trying to get internet explorer to load.(Its not at the moment) Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 00:46:41, on 13/05/04 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Internet …

i'm not good w/ computers can someone help me w/ this please?? thanx in advance! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 8:22:41 AM, on 5/13/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: F:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe F:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe F:\WINNT\system32\services.exe F:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe F:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe F:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe …

i think its a virus i deleted the registry of it but not the real file is it a virus

:!: i just delete the s. b virus i think and i'm not sure but i think my computer has more viruses heres my log Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 10:42:44 PM, on 5/14/2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: D:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …