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Hey All, I've been having this problem for a week now and it's driving me crazy. I work in IT, do network set-up/network administration/troubleshooting, pc repair and web design so I like to think that I know my way around computers but this has me pulling out my hair. I …

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Not sure how much of this is relevant, but I'll start when the problems started. A couple of days ago, my macafee subscription ran out. I wasn't too concerned, but then IE (I'm running 7.0) would crash to a problem page (like it was disconnected) and then multiple windows with …

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hello .. here is main.txt and extra.txt. i scaned my system because windows explorer, iexplorer and winamp errors started to appear more often then usual. and when last night i started to render image in 3dsmax (and vray), i needed to restart computer - windows has stopped and this message …

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please help! i keep getting the buffer overrun in explorer.exe error message and explorer keeps crashing. also, mozilla seems to be having huge problems on my computer and frequently pages won't load. certain websites won't work at all and sometime when i do searchs on google, it's 50-50 if it …

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Hi People, Few days ago, there was a pop up message on my laptop for rundll32.exe "Allow or Deny". I clicked on deny but there were more pop ups with same messages. I clicked on "Allow" this time. Since then, I am my laptop is not connecting to internet by …

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I have an idea what is the problem, but i can't fix it. Earlier, I have fixed it for like 1 hour(I deleted one dll named: xxyyyVMd.dll and explorer.exe stoped crashing), then it started again and now I cant find a solution. Please help, heres HiJackThis log: Logfile of Trend …

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I have the Virus Alert! message in my toolbar and other random places around my computer, typically where there should be an AM or PM on a time. I am pretty sure I received it after downloading a media codec last night. Thanks for any help that you all can …

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I've observed and read through numerous threads where users are having identical issues to what I am dealing with. The explorer.exe just continually restarts. I have run Avast, Kaspersky, AVG and a few other scans. AVG seemed to find quite a few things that looked malicious, but removing them did …

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Windows vista home premium toshiba a205-s4577 1.75mHz, 2gb ram It started this morning after reseting my computer, first problem was that my internet didnt connect, when i placed my mouse over the tray icon it said" connection status unknown, the dependency service or group failed to start". Also i got …

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Hi all, I have recently installed a program called rapidown and was able to remove it using the add/remove programs built in to xp. However windows Explorer keeps crashing now at random times. I have tried a Spybot, Ad-aware and Windows defender scan but nothing shows up. Logfile of Trend …

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I may sound dumb, but I went to a website to try and speed up my computer, and I did what it said and I think a couple of important files are missing. when I open Windows Explorer for the first time when I log on, it opans fine until …

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Hello, When I goto start and right click, then select, explore...it loads the folder tree of all my stuff, it also shows an icon for my dvd drive and an icon for my network places...and one day I noticed this icon that was never ever there before. Under the above …

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Hi, I am a World of Warcraft player who, like many, saw the Blizzard notice about an Adobe Flash "vulnerability". Their notice explained this to be related to a keylogging issue. Having not taken care of it straight away, I apparently screwed myself over pretty big. Now I have much …

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Hi every one. I am recently facing rb4.tmp and other rb file creating in the recycle bin. I delete these, but while PC boot then it appears in the recycle bi. I am using verizon Internet security suite, Operating system WindowsXP professional- SP2. I want to know whether it is …

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ok i think that my computer has a virus but im not completely sure so bear with me. my computer has been very glitchy lately and sometimes lags alot. so i did a virus scan with trend micro but all it found were cookies. then i tried the free panda …

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I have a dial up broadband connection with Tiscali and as of about five days ago whenever I try to open a web page I get the message Invalid Syntax Error or Cannot Find Server also I cannot send or recieve email through Outlook Express or download any updates. I …

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Searching for the answer to my problem brought me to your website and this thread [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/forums/nextoldesttothread31710.html"]http://www.daniweb.com/forums/nextoldesttothread31710.html[/URL] My Explorer.exe keeps restarting itself, in some cases it just crashes. I have discovered viruses like Virtumonde.dll and Ctfmon.dll and have failed in my attempts to delete them forever. When i think the problem …

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Avast anti-virus keeps popping up and telling me there's a rootkit installed in my PC. But when I run scan and do the removal the PC reboots and the avast scanner runs but it fails to get the rootkit Whats a good rootkit remover?

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About 2 weeks ago, I started to have problems accessing https sites. Not all, but most. In diagnosing the problem, I connected another computer to the router/modem and have the same problem. Both computers worked before. Tech support at my ISP had me try some of the same things that …

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Hi, for a while now my computer has been going a slow and acting wierd. Some times when i use a windows shortcut key such as ctrl + C explorer will restart or when im in a folder and right click it will restart but only every once in and …

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Upload it here and the results will be displayed [url]http://virusscan.jotti.org[/url] A virus scan is run on the file you upload against 21 AV softwares and will give you an idea about the questioned file......

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The current state of my Mom's computer is horrible. I had an AV and Spyware software in place, but it failed to protect the computer. I've followed the instructions outlined before posting. However, I believe that the instructions are outlined for an older version of AVG. The current state of …

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I think I chose correct screen name - 2dumb - I've read and read, but I'm uncertain which files are causing slow down and dreaded red circle disease. I'll await someone's review of my hjt log. Thanks a bunch. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:32:52 PM, on 6/2/2008 …

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Hey all, I was hoping someone here could help. I have had this problem for a few weeks at least, but it didn't rear its ugly head until I was trying to install Quickbooks. I have a HijackThis log. Willing to try whatever you guys suggest. Logfile of Trend Micro …

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hello i got this error and tried to unistall it and reinstall it and still no luck here are my specs ...Can Anyone help me please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! System Security Status CIS Benchmark Score Available only for Windows 2000, XP Pro, and 2003 Virus Protection Up-to-date Microsoft Security Updates Up-to-date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer …

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hi guys, ive recently got a virus that avg 8 detected, im pretty sure it is bad because when i load up my computer it would say "error loading ( ) the specified module could not be found" and my msn would just exit by itself and i wouldn't be …

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I am running windows xp media center sp2. I have been receiving Stop: 0X0000008E errors on an intermittent basis on my desktop. I ran windows memory test and Memtest86. Both found many errors. I pulled the old cards, cleaned inside the box and re-inserted the cards but still have the …

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hello all i am having a rought ime here im inschool and i have to share a computer with another studnt and he has done somthing to download a virus on the school computer and i have transfered it through a jumpdrive to my home computer and its killing me. …

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I'm not sure if this is virus/trojan related or not, but when I go to web pages with small embedded visual advertisements, the ads will display correctly for a second and then be replaced with a server error message the page cannot be displayed. I should mention if I quickly …

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Background on computer keeps changing telling me I have spyware and download a program to remove it. A popup also comes up wanting me to click yes to down load all their progams - I have not clicked on it. Also little black beetle bugs are crawling on screen occassionally …

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Hi everybody. again I have some problems :(( this time it's svchost.exe, sometimes it take 99% of memory and my PC barely works. than I just turn if off with Task man. with svchost.exe all sound turns off, exept that which were already launched when I turned off svchost.exe. plz …

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I'm having issues with my 3d programs mostly, especially games. a few days ago, they suddenly started getting about 1-2 fps, while reporting that they get 12-15 fps, which is considerably lower than what they had been getting. I haven't installed anything for some time and assume that something is …

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Hi, Im havinbg problems with this process lsass.exe that is consuming lot of memory (more than 100mb) and i dont know what to do Here i give you my hijackthis log Thks for youe help Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 13:19, on 2008-05-31 Platform: Windows XP …

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I have been receiving denial of service every time i try to connect to the internet through my router which was a NETGEAR MR814 v3,using the wired ports. So i went and bought a new router a NETGEAR WGR614 v9, but still the problem occurs. Please help because i can …

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i hve already posted this somewher else and i dont know if ur allowed to post similar threads twice but I am gonna anyway lol [B]I think I have viruses on my computer and I have done a full scan and that and removed the viruses but i am still …

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Hi People.... This is my first time on this web site so excuse me if I made any mistakes. I have a Fujitsu Scenic D with Windows 2000 installed on it. The problem is that when the computer is Started up, it goes through the Boot up then stops. A …

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Hello every one, I'm new to this community and I'm hoping that someone here can help me to solve my problem. What's happening is that I have recently installed ghostsurf platinum 2005 and for some reason it won't let me connect to IE or msn messenger, I have read the …

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Just recently began to have this problem, and i think it is related to my hard drive. First, started having issues with a new 500gb HD, it would occasionally not register sometimes upon startup. Usually, I would switch the sata cables around inside until i could startup and it would …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 19:26:45, on 01.06.2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: D:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe D:\Program Files\Faronics\Deep Freeze\Install D-0\DF5Serv.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe D:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\acs.exe D:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe D:\Program Files\Comodo\CBOClean\BOCORE.exe D:\Program Files\PrevxCSI\prevxcsi.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe D:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe D:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe D:\Program Files\PrevxCSI\prevxcsi.exe D:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe D:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE D:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDLL32.exe …

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Hello I have two error messages that pop up when i start up my laptop (vista) dont know why I have these messages all of a sudden as the laptop is brand new. I am willing to pay the person who can solve this for me as i'v tried other …

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Im having a problem with my computer. This alert pops up and says that I have a dangerous virus. Its gettin very annoying now. it always pops up when i open new windows in internet explorer and when I open my documents. Please help me get rid of this annoyance. …

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i need help there is a red blinking (x) taskbar i need help my log is... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 21:10: VIRUS ALERT!, on 5/29/2008 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 …

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Hi I cant quite work it out...? To my knowledge I am not infected however my Toshiba laptop seems to be running a fairbit slower since I hooked up to ADSL The specs of laptop, 1.6mhz, 512MB and 80gb, so I know it could do with more memory but is …

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I have a problem with my msn messenger. Its sending out viruses! here is my Hijackthis log.. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 14:42:53, on 2008-05-31 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (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\Ati2evxx.exe …

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Alright, windows update says it is turned off with a little red symbol in my taskbar. It is turned on under system settings. My time display changed from 12-hour to 24-hour format on it's own. My question is why? What is the cause of this? I was installing some old …

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Dear all, I'm quite new in this malware-spyware-trojan etc. deal. I received a spam mail and unfortunately opened it and all the troubles started ever since. My PC had Panda anti-virus Platinum (subscription paid) and Spy-Bot S&D updated and the system immunized. Since I opened this mail, all hell broke …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 12:39: VIRUS ALERT!, on 5/29/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe …

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I have the same problem and have following this post have taken care of most of the problems...but on My Computer I only have document files listed, cannot get to the C drive...any ideas? There is also an annoying IE page switchiing going on and on HiJack this I cannot …

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I have spent about 7 hours on this, to no avail. Explorer.exe is using all CPU. Running XP HE SP 2. Running up-to-date NSW and auto updates from Windows. Tried ending explorer in Task Manager, and restaring from Run. Tried a System Restore. Could only get back a few days. …

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recently cleared a virus (vundo.trj) on my HP desktop. I no longer get any warnings from the anti virus program and the system seems to be working ok. However whenever I start up the computer a small error massage appears while windows is loading. The message is titled "rundll" and …

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