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I have been having problems for last two days since someone downloaded something from Limewire on my pc. I finally got it to where it would boot up without being in safe mode but it is still really slow and browser windows appear when trying to surf web. I have …

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Hi all. I've spent the last week removing somewhere around 1000 viruses off of the receptionist's computer at my job, which was incredibly difficult--the malware disabled any internet access, task manager, registry editing, virus/malware removal software, etc. So.. I was eventually able to get all of them off but one... …

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My browser keeps opening by itself every 10 minutes. I have tried numerous virus, trojan and adware removal programs, but haven't been able to solve. Getting ready to throw away my computer. Appreciate any help

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Ok this happened twice already, is it just a false alarm from AVG that it detects a virus from pop ups or things from torrent sites? I'm planning to do a factory clean up and I put all my files into one folder, I'm going to burn them, will the …

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Hello, I have a Dell 1.80 Ghz running Windows 2000 NT Professional. The main problem is that I cant get to the desktop anymore when I start my computer. The computer boots and gets to the screen where I type in my username and password to get to my desktop. …

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My PC is being really slow Here is a log [code] Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 05:45:58, on 24/02/2009 Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18372) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Lenovo\Scheduler\scheduler_proxy.exe C:\Program Files\Lenovo\LenovoCare\LPMGR.EXE C:\Program …

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So i just wiped my laptop and installed XP Home SP3. Everything was going find until I started downloading a few things, software removal tools, pc maintenance tools, etc. I started to see that my firefox is using about 50% of my cpu usage anytime that it's open now. Not …

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Hi all, I have read a few of your threads about this virus. Over the past few days NOD32 has been telling me that my computer is infected. I first scanned with Malwarebytes, then with Hijackthis. Could someone please review the logs to see if I need to remove anything …

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I just did a scan with Norton Anti-Virus, SuperAnti Spyware, RUBotted and MalwareBytes. Here is my HijackThis Log, please let me know if there is anything else that should be removed. Thanks! Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:02:23 PM, on 2/19/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT …

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I was searching on the web one day looking for a OST from an anime but then somehow i started getting these popups whenver i open mozilla firefox. I used AVG free and scanned and it removed it. i think. the next day i opened up mozilla firefox again and …

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So I'm not sure what's wrong with my laptop, it keeps installing spyware on its own so I have to run MBAM a LOT. I get "IE" popups on Firefox, and sometimes when I try to get to sites I searched for on Google it bumps me onto something called …

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I know there are many other threads asking the same question, but I am such a newbie when it comes to computers and am unable to figure out what I am suppose to do, so I decided to post my own thread. My computer whenever it loads up, explorer.exe will …

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Hi folks, I'm new to this forum and am in need of assistance. Generally I've been able to handle most of the viruses/whatnot that I bump into, but this one is maddening. Basically, my computer acts normally until I try to uninstall something. When I select uninstall (either via add/remove …

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Hello, my problems started happening a couple of days ago. I ran a scan and it picked up virtumonde and fake alert trojan. My antivirus removed them. Then the next day it picked them up again but this time there was virtumonde fake alert and a trojan downloader. My antivirus …

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Guys, I really need help here.. I'm being some sort of paranoid in choosing antivirus programs.. So which do you guys prefer when it comes to overall safety? Avira or Avast? Both are free versions, of course.. Thanks in advance!

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I'm running IE6 and I've had this virus for awhile now, but it's gotten to the point where I can't uninstall the certain antivirus program I've been using that rhymes with Ack-a-fee (please do not use this program's actual name as it appears to close IE anytime a page has …

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Hello my explorer exe crashes and then restarts along with that I cant open folders and start menu blinks as well. I have installed the new hiJackThis and would love some advice on what to do. This is my log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:04:13 …

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HJT Log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 1:31:43 PM, on 2/10/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762) 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\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Citrix\ICA Client\ssonsvr.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\Modem Event Monitor\IntelMEM.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe C:\PROGRA~1\VERIZO~1\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe C:\Program …

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Hi there, I got a nasty spyware that installed a number of different malwares and other nasties on my computer. I unplugged the network and ran AVG and MalwareBytes immediately, full scans. I then ran spybot search & destroy after multiple scans of the aforementioned continued to pull up the …

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Hi all, Would appreciate help. I have been unable to update any spyware software and popups keep coming up in my browser. It is getting really annoying and I want to get rid of this trojan once in for all. I ran hijackthix and here is the log. Logfile of …

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Hello, I'm new to the "Google it and just do it yourself" when it comes to computer fixes, so I've been trying to resolve my TDSS Trojan problem with Trend Micro Support for 2 days now and I'm getting nowhere in removing these things. DaniWeb seems to know what's going …

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I just built a core i7 rig about a month ago, and it has a very annoying problem, the PC will freeze for about 1-3 seconds randomly, and I have no idea when it is going to happen. It usually occurs while gaming, but it also has happened when I …

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I cannot open regedit. I've run adaware, spybot, and AVG with no success. I downloaded hijack this, and here it what it found. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:28:17 PM, on 2/21/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet …

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Hi There! Could you pls have a quick look at my Hijack This report ran immediately after my Acer Laptop Inspirion 1500 laptop completed startup. This is a brand new Windows install and I'm mot sure what Ive done, but in a matter of 24hrs it seems to be runnung …

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Hi my fujitsu lifebook 4010 recently started to act pretty weird. It would boot up slowly then freeze up if I tried to do anything if my wireless switch was turned ON and I had to shut it off. I didn't know what to do so I just shut it …

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This crashed the first time I tried to post. Here we go again. Downloaded and executed a file I shouldn't have. Immediately, explorer.exe started dying and then restarting, over and over again. AVG Free disabled itself and will not run or reinstall. Spy Sweeper corrupt -- won't uninstall or reinstall. …

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HJT Log: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 4:42:32 PM, on 2/5/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512) 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\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD DX\PDVDDXSrv.exe C:\Program …

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OK, I already had malware downloaded, and ran through th steps provided on th first post in nasties thread. Once again th malware scan locked up my puter when it hit th cyberlink camera files. Can't just open taskmgr and close not responding app, I mean REALLy locked up. I …

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Hi, I'm new here but I hope someone will be able to help! I have Norton Anti-virus and a scan today told me that my system (Windows XP) had Hacktool.Rootkit but said "Removal failed". I've been searching around on the internet, this looks like really nasty stuff and I don't …

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Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide me! When I perform a search in Google or Yahoo (i.e. using IE or Firefox) and click on the results, I get redirected to other websites that have nothing to do with the original search. Most of the pages I have …

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Hi All, 1st time logger, 1st time reader ;-) This morning my Puter started having issues with Explorer dieing every few seconds, and i think it may have been a stupid Tattoo program that i downloaded from torrent last night and installed, i accidently clicked the "accept" on a spybot …

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It seems that whenever I use a search engine, like google, upon clicking a result for the first time, I am redirected to a site like Shopica or some other ad site. It does bring me to my desired search result after I press back and click it again, but …

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I have this malicous virus. I found it using avg, didn't do anything, then SUPERAntiSpyware, no go, then combofix, then avenger. Still nothing works. my logs are below (hijack this then combofix then avenger). Please help! ----------------------------------- Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 9:34:41 PM, on 13/02/2009 …

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My computer keeps closing any program I open and it blames a Dr Watson Debugger. I'm not sure what to do. I ran Malwaresbytes and it didn't come up with anything. I was hoping to get some help. Hijack this log is below. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan …

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Hi! I am not a computer genius and I use my PC just to send or receive emails. Recently while accessing my emails, I noticed these pop ups (which are advertising some product) came up and automatically divert the browser to that page. It has become a regular feature. I …

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I don't know how long this has been going on, but apparently my internet has been hijacked. I only found out when I moved to another company with a strict firewall. Whenever I try to get onto the internet with my laptop, the DNS server they provide is overridden and …

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Hello this is my first post but I have a problem with a used laptop computer that I just purchased. My left mouse button stops working after I use my computer for different periods of time it has happened in 2 minutes up to 3 hours these are the following …

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Hi there, For about a month my computer started acting weird. Every time I do one of the following my desktop explorer.exe freezes and crashes: right click an item on, right click an item and choose properties, right click an item copy it and paste it, click start menu, viewing …

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My PC is very slow than it used to be and i want some solution to make it to previous state.However formatting the system is not a solution as i have lost the password to get system boot menu. So any one know of a good software that has unique …

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I had my bank account emptied and they also have my ebay passwords! I cant imagine what else they will mess with! How do I know if they are still able to steal my info? They have infected both of computers on my wireless network! I just need to know …

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explorer.exe wont work even after manually running it. I automatically restart after loading my personal settings, if im not using the pc in safe mode. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:00:58 PM, on 2/17/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762) Boot …

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My work computer has been infected with an apparent virus... I have random pop ups and now IE will not work. I ran super antispy and come up with a few Vundo-Variant entries... I also ran Malwarebyte program and removed all entries... Now when trying to restart the computer freezes. …

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I need help ASAP... i have a virus on my work cpu and my boss is ready to kill me please review my hijack log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 8:45:43 AM, on 2/17/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) …

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My computer is running out of wack, it took everything I had to get this message to you... can someone help please ..Here is latest HJT log.... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:40:57 AM, on 2/10/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 …

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Please help me! My computer has been running extremely slow lately with frequent lags and often my web browser will lock up. Any advice? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:18:30 AM, on 2/17/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16791) Boot mode: …

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explorer.exe will not start at all. even if i try to run it through task manager. here is the hjt log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 1:39:54 AM, on 2/17/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal Running …

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[FONT=Arial]undefined[/FONT]I have just joined daniweb. I am having a problem removing Golden Palace casino from my computer. My kids downloaded it, and it is using a lot of space. Has anyone else had this problem. Please let me know. Thanks

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I'm a newbie at this so here it goes... In a network environment using the same router one PC has issues with some of the sites he is trying to view. In some cases the page will show everything but the background which will include links. He might go to …

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Hello there I really hope one of you kind people can help me with my problem. McAfee has found the 'New Win32' virus on my laptop. I have run the virus scan and quarantined the files. There were almost 800 infected files and most were able to be cleaned or …

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I am new to this site - and I have been reading up the guides on preventing virus infection and other nasties. I would like some views on whether SpySweeper is now antivirus or antispyware - or both and whether it matters. I find advice on using appropriate antivirus software …

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