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Hello - I recently reformatted my Windows XP with a disk from 2002. Within 30 seconds of hooking up my DSL modem, I'm flooded with popups, spyware, etc etc. So, I installed ZoneAlarm's 15 day free trial so I can d/l all the windows security updates with at least some …

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i have windows xp, windows media player 10. i have some ogm files i want to play, and i already have ogg vorbis, but when i try to play them, windows media player says its encountered a problem, and closes dose any one know how to fix this jason :mad:

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here are my problems: 1.when i click and open a new window my cursor automatically skips to the top left corner and normally hits the file,edit,view,etc.. 2. i am the administrator but regedit, system restore, command prompt, and anything else like that says the administrator isnt allowing it(or sumthing close …

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About 3 weeks ago I got a new video card, an Nvidia Geforce 4 ti, made by Asylum (basically an unknown brand). At the same time as I installed it, I reformatted my computer. This all happened less than a week after Nvidia released new DetonatorXP drivers. So I reformatted. …

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Hello everyone, I am a newbie to this forum, so I hope someone can help me out or atleast point me in the right direction. My problem occurs when I'm at Windows startup (msblaster, Shutdown popup) and my system slows down almost to the point of freezing. To give you …

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Hi, I need some help. My dad downloaded an email and am computer became infected with callinghome.biz and cxtpls. There was a trojan horse which I took out with cwshredder. Spybot helped, but didn't get a rid of callinghome.biz or cxtpls. Here is my log from Hijackthis. ANy help will …

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I want to use "sumif" function in an excel worksheet, but I have 2 criteria I must fulfill. How would I got about doing that? I am currently running windows XP and using the office 2003 for Excel. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Hey there im using windows xp and noticed a slowdown of the o/s I have a fair amount of experience with spyware and viruses. But i am stumped to why this one thing cant be cleaned from the registry. Windows anti spyware finds and deletes a suspected browser hijacker, and …

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Hi, please help with removal of hsa. Log file below: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 4:02:51 PM, on 3/22/2005 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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe C:\Program …

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Ok guys, I am a newbie, and apparently not very smart either. I downloaded the uninstall.exe file mentioned in a previous thread. It does nothing when I click on it. So here is my log. please help me in computer illiterate language. Thanks a million! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan …

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I'm getting the above error message, but not on every webpage I go to. I've tried a couple things like DNS purge and pinging my server and that all works fine. I treid HiJack this and here is the contents of the logfile. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at …

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For sometime I had my computer clean and safe. Lately, a Yahoo search jump to my web whenever it pleases it. Could you verify for me the Hijackthis log and see if it's clean? Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 14:36:55, on 22/03/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) …

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Someone PLEASE help!!!!! I am running Windows XP and have had nothing but problems with IE. I usually only use AOL, but had to use IE for a school assignment. A few minutes ago, I was horrified when I closed Windows Media Center and IE was opened to an inappropriate …

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This is from my relative's computer, I was able to get rid of most of the stuff using Spybot and Adaware. But I'm still having troubles removing a few other things. Here's the HJT Log [Code] Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:11:53 AM, on 3/22/2005 Platform: Windows XP …

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Hello, I received a Sony USM256EV/V Micro Vault Storage Device 256MB today and have hit a brick wall. [url]http://www.sony.net/Products/Media/Microvault/usm-e.html[/url] It does get recognized on [b]Windows XP[/b] but the package did not come with a CD or floppy containing any drivers. On the manual, it is said that it should auto …

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Bit of an odd one this. Running Windows XP Pro on a single workstation. My MATSHITA DVD-ROM SR-8584A was working fine the other day, but now it is convinced it is only a CD ROM. The diagnostic tools I've run also seem to insist it is a cd-rom. I haven't …

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i have windows xp, sp2, although it did it on sp1. i have clicked the appropriate options in windows messanger to keep it from starting on startup, but it still does. which means that my windows messanger and MSN messanger have it out on who is going to run. am …

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Hi, I'm having a strange issue: I just installed Windows XP. I also installed WinXP SP2. When I use a browers (IE or Firefox) to browse the internet, everything works fine for a while. After a while, the browsers will not access the internet anymore. I check my network usage, …

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i thought that if i could go into safe mode for windows xp home and just delete the file then it would be gone but now as you may have guessed i have lost three programs due to doing that and i was windering if there is a way for …

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This popup appears every 5 minutes : _________________________________ Microsoft Windows Security Warning _________________________________ Your Windows is corrupted with spyware virus. You must patch your PC urgently to protect yourself. Private info is accessed by ports : -8080 -3128 You can patch your PC for free only now and delete all …

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[COLOR=Blue]i have an ibm thinkpad T30 i got from my step dad and it hasnt ever been upgraded or anything. it has a pentium 4 moble cpu 1.60GHz and windows xp and 256 mb of ram and a 20 gig hard drive, i dont know much about computers and i …

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I'm in India where the penetration of Linux is very little. My USB DSL Modem does not have a Linux driver. Can I install the Windows XP driver for the modem even in Linux?

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I have a hijack program I cannot get rid of. I have run the beta version of microsoft spyware and AdAware. Several times for both. Microsoft Spyware doesn't even find it, AdAware finds it, says it removes it, but it is there again when you reboot. I also get a …

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Hi guys. I'm really annoyed with this. Let me explain. I have a lan, 17 computers. I have a permanent internet connection in the main computer which is shared among the others via ICS. Firewall is up on the main computer. All computers run windows XP professional. Now, the real …

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My computers are a tower windows XP with SP2 and a laptop with XP and SP2 I have ran home networking wizard on both systems and they cant seem to find each other. I would like to file share and play games over this network . Could someone help thanks,

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I have a custom build PC with Windows XP and SP2. The computer was working fine for about a week until one day I switched it on and it bleeped three times. After checking the manual I think that it was a Memory problem. I switched it on again and …

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im using windows xp pro, and basically when i right click on any folder the right click menu appears however when i click on properties of a folder the properties menu wont appear. the strange thing is the properties menu appears on desktop icons and audio files.

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Hi I beg you to help me with my log, I'm almost in tears. I can't work on my computer due to all this spyware that came a week ago and I have tried spydoctor, adaware, spybot search and destroy, Microsoft antispyware and now webroot spysweeper and Hijackthis to get …

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it seems as if i am really getting older: i just can't remember 2 of my passwords for my email accounts anymore (hotmail and yahoo). is there any way to retrieve them? if yes, how? i used to log in automatically, so maybe they are stored eg. via cookies or …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 6:12:21 p.m., on 17/03/2005 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:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\HHVcdV5Sys\VC5SecS.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe C:\Program …

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hey guys tried MANY programs, but every time i go into my internet explorer, i get to some hotoffers site... i read around, but couldnt find an explanation for win xp :(.. (sorry noob here). here is my hiject log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 4:00:55 PM, on …

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well i think im keeping my computer clean, except somtimes it goes slow. here is my log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:26:28 AM, on 3/20/2005 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\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe …

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When I try to search from the address bar I get the following message: "Service Unavailable. The server is temporarily unable to service your request. Please try again later." I ran every AVG, TREND MICRO, SWAT IT, BIT DEFENDER, AdAware, nothing finds anything. I Am positive this is a virus …

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I am having a really hard time trying to get URL logic off of my computer. It keeps poping up ads as I surf the web. I have sweeped my system with Spy Sweeper but it cannot find and remove the spyware. I have tried also tried to use hijack …

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Well. For some reason. When i was making a computer design, my Photoshop started to lag very bad. SO i clicked the X and the end now thing popped up. As usual, I clicked end now. Afterwards, everything on my comp started lagging, like msn and aim. I had to …

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<<Sorry originally posted in the wrong forum!>> Hi, can anyone help <this is a little difficult as its my parents computer thats having problems and I've got them to do various things over the phone! but here goes...> <Running XP home sp1, 256mb ram, zone alarm, advast antivirus> 2 problems …

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Hi, recently my sound was working fine but a wanted to watch a video and i didnt have the required codecs so i downloaded the Nimo codec pack and installed a standard package. the video still didnt work so i uninstalled it and my computer later froze from a problem …

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I usually use Firefox but IE has to open with certain stuff, like when I check my emails with MSN. But since a couple of days IE stopped working. It opens but the page stays blank, its trying to load but takes forever and never actually opens. I tried reinstalling …

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Hi. I have been stuck up in my study every night for ages now trying to remove "Hot Offers" which has hijacked my homepage and opens internet explorer boxes on its own. (This is a pain while trying to play Half Life 2!) Seriously - I have managed to get …

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I've read through the other posts regarding Hotoffers.info, and tried some of the solutions suggested, but have been unable to fix it. Here is my HJT log - any help would be appreciated. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 12:17:47 AM, on 3/17/2005 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: …

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[B]Sociopath Forums?[/B] Let me ask a question: "Do you think forums can cause damage to your reputation if you fail answer or challenge a personal attack?" Check out this very odd even that happened to me yesterday. First, let me build the situation. I'm a real active member in several …

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This has happened before, but was easily fixed. When I turn my computer on everything boots nicely (after a full nights rest) After Windows XP fully boots, it locks up tight (no mouse movements or anything) for about 10-20 seconds and then when I open My Computer, my CD-Rom drives …

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I'm new to this site and I'm kinda having troubles with my computer. I know it's infected with spy/malware, pop ups etc but I would like some help dealing with the problems. I downloaded hijackthis and ran a scan and came up with the following logfile. I'd appreciate any advice …

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Is my computer pretty decent? is it on the high-end or low-end? Windows XP Service Pack 2 450 Watt PSU AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Socket 754 Gigabyte GA-K8NS 1GB RAM DDR 400 PC 3200 256 MB ATI Radeon 9600 400 mhz core Samsun 80 GIG hard drive 7200 RPM Gigabyte …

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I don't see much mention of Netscape as a substitution for IE. I am running windows XP. What are best/better options: Netscape, Opera, or FireFox? Thanks for input.

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Dear sirs, I've had hotoffers on my computer for 5 days now..I've run ad-adware(in safe mode), spybot search and destroy , microsoft anti-spyware and spysweeper(in safe mode 3 times ) and CWS and hotoffers keeps coming back.I've seen a post on Daniweb talking about going to hotoffers.info and downloading their …

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ok i am a new programmer and am running in windows xp and 98 and am using the borland c++ builder 3, I am trying to make a window that will simply ask the user to input a string (called pathname) and store it to another file for use in …

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I have a problem with IE6. I have Windows XP service pack 2. I am using a straight cable connection (no router). I had a BHO toolbar (ISTBAR). I was trying desperately to get rid of it. So i ran HijackThis. Got rid of it with HijackThis. I have noticed …

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Hi, a friend of mine is expierencing a problem on his Sony VAIO with Windows XP. Here is the message he sent me.... [QUOTE]I was playing Couter-Strike, and my comp froze totally, so i rebooted, and when it did there was some blue lines on the VAIO and P4 logos. …

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some time in the last couple of days i received the malware for hotoffer's and another one that popups as an error msg for windows that says that windows is corrupted and that i need to download some antispy program which there is no chance in hell fo me downloading …

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