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I had recently opened a link i thought someone had posted me while chatting on msn and suddenly ended up with a trojan horse stuck on my computer. While it was on my computer and before i could entirely remove it I had sent the same link to all my …

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i had a system error symbol in the right hand corner of my screen but i was playing a game at the time so i didnt see if it popped any window up...i read on the internet that it means something to do with spyware,malware or something similar...my game was …

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There is a Trojan Horse appearing on some websites that claims that it "needs an updated driver" to display a video or similar file. It won't let you back out from installing the "upgrade," opening the same window again and again. But it is no upgrade; it is a Trojan …

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I think I've been hit by a trojan or some other intruder! My mouse cursor is acting crazy, jumping all around my screen, leaving me frequently unable to control it for long periods. It likes to zip over to the right side of the screen -- where I can't see …

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I continue to get a RUNDLL can not find C:|WINDOWS\system32\upefwdyk.dll. Specific module could not be found. This appears after I had identified multiple viruses (smithfraud etc) and was forced to change and delete etc. I will add the last hijackthis info if this helps. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 …

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and unprompted. It doesn't matter what I am doing they just keep opening up. A new window opens about every few minutes usually when I startup another application. Though I think they open faster if I am browsing the internet. I did notice that whenever a new Internet Explorer window …

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Over the last couple weeks my Outlook program has been automatically sending what I think are mass emails to addresses with a .ru suffix. I only know this because I periodically (about 2x a week) get failure notices where an email address was undeliverable. I usually get about a dozen …

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:@ I reinstalled that entire PC from scratch (reformated the drive). Something must have come back from a restore because I have this OuterInfo crap on the PC that keeps popping up ads. When try to uninstall it, it asks for me to type in characters from a graphic as …

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Randomly opens Internet Explorer to websites, ran several virus scans to no avail Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:10:55 PM, on 4/19/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16640) 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:\Program …

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I currently have Java RE Environment 6 update 1, Java 6 update 2, and Java 6 update 3 on my computer add/remove program. Can i remove the earlier updates (1 and 2, but keep 3)?

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Hey ALL !!! I have a Windows ME computer. When I start it , it comes up on the "DELL" screen fine, then the Windows ME screen fine, but then it just goes black. The hour glass shows for a few seconds like it is trying to do something but …

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I have a toshiba satellite s 269 thats running XP its about 2 1/2 years old. Tonight while surfing the internet the computer just completely froze. I restarted it and after about 5 mins the computer just simply shut off. I kept trying to restart the computer but it would …

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Hi, I am a total idiot when it comes to IT stuff. I need help. I have been experiencing very irritating pop-ups and I do not know why. I have already activated the "block pop-up" functions and did multiple scans using trend micro. Only a few things were detected and …

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Hey guys, Like a bunch of other people that I've found on this website, I had a serious infection on my computer. It's mostly cleared up, and I ran HouseCall, and Windows Defender caught a few Trojans, and ZoneAlarm found a few things. I even deleted as many tmp files …

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I ran into this issue recently. Thought I would share the resolution. [B]Folder is not accessible. Access is denied \Documents and Settings\[any username]\[Any Foder] is not accessible. Access is denied C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents is not accessible. Access is denied d:\ is not accessible. Access is denied[/B] [B]Gaining access to …

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Hi, I'm trying to understand why my pc is running slow. I've already checked for viruses with avg 7.5 and spybot, with no virus found. I'll post a hilackthis to see if someone could find something wrong with my register, etc. I'm not confident enough to remove things from my …

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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: hi guys! i am having a problem 'bout my pc. when i double click my drive c:/ and drive d:/ (partitioned hard drive) it does not open. i have to right click and explore or open it to view the drive's directory. i am using xp sp2. when …

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I run Spybot to get rid of those nasty Search Engine Redirects but they just come back after a day or so. Can you tell from my Hijack log if it can be fixed? cleartypetuner from MicrosoftLogfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:07:11 AM, on 4/15/2008 Platform: Windows XP …

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Hi, Lately I kept getting the Melware alarm and the Spybot Pop-up which said that registry entry has changed. I believe my computer is being attacked again. This is the Hijacklog, would appreciate you help to kill the virus... Thank you very much.... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan …

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hey new to this fourm and i need some help, a little while back i was looking for some downloads for my psp and i downloaded a virus, a trojan to be exact i have avg 7.5 anti virus and spyware thingy but they are still popping up. as well …

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When I start my computer my desk top icon's won't load. I have run Hijacthis and here is what popped up. Also, I've included my startup list. Thank you for any and all of anyone's help! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:27:51 PM, on 9/6/2007 Platform: Windows XP …

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I tried to shut down via the Start> Shut Down> Shut Down and nothing happened. I can't open any shortcuts (they get sort of greyed out), I had to open Firefox by entering google.com in the "My Documents" folder's address bar. And can't open the anti-virus (avast!). I think it …

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Seems i've contracted some bad stuff. I've run complete scans with Norton 360, Adaware SE, and Spybot (all with the latest updates i could get). Still problems. So I've just joined this forum. My last scan with Spybot brought up these: smitFraud and Virtumonde I ran in safe mode and …

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Hi, recently have experienced problems with a game takeover/Hijack of Far Cry, Need For Speed 1 & 2 ...no other games seem to be affected that i have detected so far ...the symptoms are as follows ...while using the key board to either drive, etc something takes over controls of …

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Hi, im new here and thought this is a helpful site :). a few days ago random popups kept appearing on my desktop, i thought i had spyware or adware... so i scanned with a newly downloaded (after i discovered the popups) spyware doctor or adware doctor (cant really remember). …

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We have been infected with a virus that we cant seem to shift. After trawling through various sites we think we have the Vundo Virus. We have a big red X in "my computer" where the C: drive is and have had a load of tmf files where present on …

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Hello, everyone! I'm new to DaniWeb. I am in search of help and directions for a problem encountered on 1 of my home PCs. I recently rid the PC of a virus, 'sbmntr.exe'. Now I cannot access the internet using that PC. ANy clues, suggestions, etc.? I can access the …

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Hi guys, I too have a problem with the red circle white x virus, and I have an unamed toolbar in my internet browser that states security tests, scan spyware, remove pop ups, and spam protection. I am also encountering a lot of pop ups, and I have 3 shortcuts …

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I dont know if its nice to jam in, but I have the same problem on my Virtual XP. I did run the safebootkeyrepair.exe & sfc / scannow , and booted. I have still the same error on Win32 applications. Regards finc Here are my results of the finnish jury …

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Okay, my friend was here and she clicked on some active x download and then my computer went ballistic!! It says that Task Manager has been disabled by administrator, and it has removed various programs from my desktop and has corrupted some programs to where they won't work properly. It …

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I may of posted in the wrong forum. Here is a link to my problem. Please help. [url]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread118837.html[/url]

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Hi All, I'm new in these parts and before I offend anyone, where is the best forum to ask for help with Hijack logs etc.. I suspect some interference on my machine and need some assistance. I have the tools to give logs etc.. I just need to know where …

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As the spyware itself ironically keeps reminding me, my computer has been infected with the classic "big red circle with a white X on the taskbar" virus/trojan/whatever program. My numerous attempts at killing it with tools such as Spybot and CCleaner have all failed, and I must now rely on …

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i have no idea why my computer is doing this, but out of the blue, the blue header at the top of a web page turns grey, making it unselected. As a result, the online games im playing stop working until i click the screen again. i have no idea …

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Hello to all, I just recently encountered some issues on my laptop with a Malware Alarm that I keep getting no matter what type of scans I run on the laptop. I've removed several spyware programs using Advanced Spyware Remover, CCleaner and from reading other forums I downloaded Hijackthis and …

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At startup, my computer gives me an error message regarding missing dlls. Can anyone advise me on how I can fix this problem? Error loading C:\Users\Amanda\AppData\Local\Temp\ljhff.dll hijack this log posted below: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 3:12:40 PM, on 4/14/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: …

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Ok, so in the last couple days I've noticed my computer slowing down, when I look in task manager, MSN messenger is using 99% of my CPU, if I end task it, then explorer takes 99% of my cpu, then I need to restart. I scanned with bitdefender and found …

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So my idiot friend sends me a game to install. He assures me that there aren't any viruses, yet as soon as I install the game windows explorer keeps like flickering. My screen will completely blank for like 3 seconds and then back to normal. This happens roughly every 30 …

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I can barely use the internet and word. it is really annoying. this is my log please help me. (I never did this before sorry if i did it wrong). Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:02:23 PM, on 4/15/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer …

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My friend has been expierencing some small problems on his computer, you guys have been extermely helpful in the past and if someone could help me claen up this HJT log that would be great! Thank you in advance! C:\Program Files\STOPzilla!\STOPzilla.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\HijackThis.exe R0 …

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I am unable to view task manager anymore. I get a box saying task manager has been disabled by your administrator. Also I keep getting virus boxes that come up with AVG Free Edition and AVG Antivirus says no threats found however. It seems like this virus is re-creating itself. …

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Windows explorer won't stay open. Can someone help? Sorry for posting in another thread but I didn't know that it was a problem. I will post may hijackthis log and combofix log.

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Hi, I had a slew of spyware/malware infections. I think I got rid of everything using a series of anti-spyware programs, but I'm have one small, annoying problem. At startup, my computer gives me two separate error messages regarding missing dlls (which I believe are due to the removal of …

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Hi all. I am new to this forum but I am not new to computers. But I've got a problem I just can't seem to get licked. I seem to have picked up a trojan horse. It's called Win32:IWD. I run AVAST and it finds infected files (always in system32 …

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hi! im having this problem with my computer whereby my explorer.exe keeps crashing and restarting. this cycle only stops when i manually terminate the process. but it restarts once i re-run the process manually. i strongly suspect that this is due to a (rather shady) exe file i opened today …

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Hello all, I'm new and need help. Did some research on the HJT scanner but am a little nervous about using considering everything I've read on it tells me novice users are advised against self healing with HJT. Sorry to start intro with a problem - my laptop is riddled …

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error loading the specified module could not be found. Hiya, I have been having the above error pop up in a dialouge box over and over after cleaning out a virus i received from msn, I have checked the other forums for the same problem and while i find a …

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Hi everyone, new here. This avgnsx.exe pops up occasionally when I use mozilla firefox, and now it's at the point where I can barely navigate websites. It took 3 minutes just to open my webmail account, you can imagine how long it finally took for me to register for daniweb! …

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This is a recent problem that i have run into. When I start my computer the 'explorer.exe' gets turned off or shut down or something, it took me a while to figure out how to turn it back on. But I have to manually restart it every time I start …

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I am running XP and was not practicing safe computer sex. Now windows explorer won't stay open for more than a few seconds and I cannot search for malware. I can open Task Manager and occasionally I have enough time to start up some programs like Eset NOD 32. I …

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