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I would like to know what spyware software programs are recommended to install on my new computer. My OS is Vista. A trial of McAfee is already installed. Would you recommend I stay with McAfee after the trial is over? Any other suggestions as to how to try to keep …

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Hi all, I'm relatively new to python (I've been writing python code for about half a year now) and I'm trying to figure out how to use "seek" on larger files. I'm doing some work with large hard disk image files, and the raw devices themselves. I need the ability …

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Here is some of the stuff I could get you regarding the viruses/trojans/malware/spyware/// EVIL FROM HELL crap that is on my computer....... you people have the smarts for this stuff so I come humbly to the knowledge hub for answers! I have a Daycare and use the computer for the …

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Hey, I constantly have problems connecting to the internet when I enable Parental Controls on other user accounts. I am, however, the administrator account and do not have any parental controls on my account, and yet, when I restart the computer, I do not get access to the internet. Can …

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Hi Guys dont know if im in right place for this as im new here. i am running xp with all updates and had [I]Office 2000 [/I]for years which came on 2 discs. some time ago i installed [I]Office 2003 [/I]from 1 disc. the installation removed only 1 of the …

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Can someone please point me to a good windows api tutorial? The one that i found ([URL]http://www.winprog.org/tutorial/[/URL]) is nice, but it doesn't explain thing nearly enough. It kinda just drops the stuff on the person trying to "learn" it. I was able to follow through the first three sections, and …

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Background: About a week ago, I appear to have been infected with some sort of malware. After further research, I believe that it may be some variant of the Vundo trojan horse. When I first noticed something was amiss, I found a suspicious process, prunnet.exe, running in task manager (along …

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I am unable to watch dvds but can listen and open cds and burn them. I was told this was an issue with Itunes and vista and changes were needed in the registry? Any ideas or suggestions?

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Hi, i am having trouble with java applets and uploading/downloading files. The first problem i cam across was when i wanted to upload a file to BT vault which uses a java applet to do so. When i did this i was getting to 50% and then failing. I was …

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hey I have Windows Vista SP1 32-bit and I have downloaded all updates from the Microsoft website, they all work; except for this particular update:Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista (KB940157). When I click on install updates, it installs for a while but then an error occurs: Windows Search 4.0 …

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Hi, I hope that I didn't make something wrong. I have problem with Internet explorer 6, sometimes when I open new page in new windows menu and Standard buttons are changed and some internet pages was blocked and than I can't close any programs. I scanned process with HijackThis and …

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Whenever i try to go to an antivirus related website, IE says the page cannot be displayed, and firefox does nothing. Also when i click links from Google.com, all of the links will redirect me to a random ad website. Hijack This results Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 7:21:45 PM, on 1/11/2009 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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Pure Networks Shared\Platform\nmctxth.exe C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe C:\DOCUME~1\ROBERT~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\winlogin.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile …

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Hi, Brand new server windows 2003 X64 trying to do a dcpromo and gets to the end and goes through but says some errors occurred during the operation. Consult the event log for more information. Had a look through here and dns has event 414 in there and system has …

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I followed a website link earlier (to a site I've been to before and thus trusted) and it hit me with a ton of viruses. I got a warning about Prunnet.exe (system32\prunnet.exe) and a Trojan clicker.vhz The website and everything else pretty much froze up and I got pop ups …

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For the past few days I have been having a virus problem that doesn't seem to want to go away. I first noticed the problem when Internet Explorer was running slowly and I was seeing unexplained pop up ads. I have run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware numerous times, fixed the problems and …

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I am sure this must have come up before - but can anyone explain why I can no longer access certain websites with Windows 98 ?? I have recently had a new hard drive fitted and had no problems before. I can still access websites like Google but not the …

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Running on a Windows XP. Yesterday when I tried to boot my Desktop up I got an error message that one of the C:/Windows/ folders were missing. It instructed my to reinstall the operating system. I used to recovery console from the start-up menu(Pressing F10 as it booted), and reinstalled …

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I have two computers, this desktop with Windows XP SP3 and a laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium. Both have Firefox 3.0.5 with identical settings. In forums on a translators' website I frequently visit, [url]www.proz.com[/url], all forums posts should have buttons "Link" and Quote", and my own posts should also …

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Hello All, When I press Ctrl+Alt+Del i found my task manager bar greyed (not active), can anyone tell me how to reactivate it or any other way to go to task manager ( say a command)? Your assistance is highly appreciated! Abdul.

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hello all, i need some help regarding windows login.i have created an application in C# which replaces the windows-login and which gets username and password from the user to enter the windows. But my problem is that i have done the user authentication through win32 API function "LogonUser()" and it …

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I am thinking of buying 3D world studio(i have the trial) but before i do, i want to ask a few questions about it: 1) Can you export maps into the .dbo or .x format? 2) What other formats can you export maps to? 3) Is there any major things …

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Hello all, i want to login to windows programmatically,if some one had done such kind of thing please do help me.i have authenticate the user with LogonUser() funciton of win32 api and have also placed my application to windows logon by replacing logonui.exe in system32 folder.but i am unable to …

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So, A couple of days Ago I defeated most of a Deadly combo. gadcom.exe and prunnet.exe It was extremely annoying and like most or all rookkits, took over my Administer abilities. I ended up going into the safemode Admin account after two days and had Avast! Scan before windows starts. …

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So yesterday some funny things started happening with my computer. That red shield with the X popped up and said my firewall was off. So I turn it back on but now it comes back up telling me Automatic Updates are off. I cannot seem to get the Automatic Updates …

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Please help! A trojan has hijacked my machine. I have run symantec; malwarebytes; spy bot S&D and have found nothing. however, my machine is running slow, stalling and symante won't enable auto protect. Here is my hiJack this log. Any help is greatly appreciated.....:-s Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 …

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Hello, I am sure this has been done to death.. but i need an ultimate solution, not a simple software solution - this is a big technical challenge. Without boring you with too many details. I need to block all access to pornography on our computers (networked). I am not …

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Dear IT Pro and Experts, I have a computer running WinXP with SP2, it has 128MB of RAM, and 477Mhz Processor. I was using internet on this computer suddenly the computer was little slow and when I checked the paging file usage in "processes" by going to windows task manager,it …

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Do you guys see anything I should remove? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 1:15:02 PM, on 1/10/2009 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\csrss.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:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ACS.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe …

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None of my anti-spyware/maleware tools would update. And i could not get to malewarebites.org, but I was able to get the tool and update it from the other site besides malewarebytes.org. I ran the tool and it removed two things and then spyware doctor worked, yeah. But I still feel …

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My brother was messing around with my computer and by the time i got it back my desktop image had disappeared. Apparently all he did was hold down <ctrl> and <alt> and then run his hand down the f(1-12) keys. I've noticed that when I press ctrl alt 1 or …

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Hi,EVERYBODY, I have a problem. I'm runnig Windows XP Home SP3 with a intel Pentium DUALCORE E2180 overclocked to2.7ghz with a AUS p5kpl-cm motherboard and 2gb RAM, Nvidea 3450 graphics card. Anyways the problem is within the software side of things. Its my ALIENGUISE (windowsblinds) you see it all works …

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I have an Intel Pentium 3, 27 GB hard drive, 384 MB system RAM that uses Windows XP Pro SP2. I am looking for advice on the best and easiest way to "burn" data/music to a CD-R. I have too many files stored on my computer hard drive and loaded …

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what can you say about these 2 OS? because i'm planning to change my OS into Vista, many have said Vista is one of the worst OS.

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Hi, I recently got 2 GB of DDR-SDRAM and an NVIDIA GeForce AGP graphics card. My processor is 2.5 Ghz (Uniprocessor), but I think it runs slow. At my school, there are uniprocessor pcs which run faster. They have less RAM and slower CPUs too. I don't know why this …

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ok long story short. recently i have bought a entirely new computer. built it my self so that rules out the manufacturer bs. so i have windows vista and i recently hooked up my old hdd (that had windows xp) as a slave drive. when i try to use any …

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the computer turns on and then goes to black screen that says, start windown normally or, start with repair. No matter which one i hit the screen goes blank.

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i really need help very badly,my acer laptop has startup or boot problems.i cant access,log on windows.before putting in the shop for repair i wish i could save my files to a cd,dvd disc or usb.could there be any chance that i could used the command prompt to copy the …

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I ran the vista Memory Diagnostic Tool on my PC and while it was running the computer shut off. Now it will not start again. The fans and lights start and run for a second or two, then it shuts down for a few seconds and then it attempts to …

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 13:23:48, on 09.01.2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.20935) 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 Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\ekrn.exe C:\Program Files\Spyware Terminator\sp_rsser.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET …

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Hi. I have software with the name "Locked Programs" that appears under "Currently Installed Programs:" in "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel. It does offer the change/remove option. (But no "Click here for support information" is offered) My sys. is Win XP. Have Googled "Locked Programs" to no …

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Hi, i am using windows Vista home addition i want to create system restore for windows vista any one help me thanks.........

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HP, Compaq, eMachines, Gateway, ViewSonic, Alienware, Best Buy, MicroCenter, Dixon, ZT Group, Seneca Data, Tatung and many more are part of the SoftThinks family of OEMs. SoftThinks manufactures the program "P. C. Angel" installed on my computer. This is a one time run option to burn recovery disks to CD's …

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hi! there everyone, im not really quite familiar in threadposting.since its my first time,ill try to post every detail i can, to find out any solution and gain any help from anyone who`s generous & considerably enough to help.and my problem goes like this; i bought an acer aspire 5710 …

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I need some help-I dont know what to do! I'm trying to remove the spyware program "Spyware Guard 2008", and I've been reading on the internet about it for a couple of hours. The problem is, the virus? won't let me run the MBAM program. I have downloaded the exe …

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Hello, I think my PC might be infected with something again. ...moving real slow....here's my HJT log. BTW, I finally switched to Firefox....so hopefully I won't be asking for help as much on these nasties...thanks for the help in advance.....JD Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 19:17, …

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Hi, I came home yesterday to my computer doing weird things, including opening up windows explorer and lots of tabs on Mozilla. I realized it was a virus and did a virus check. I run Windows XP SP2. I went to safe mode. I use AVG for anti-virus, it found …

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Folks, For a few weeks, my computer (XP Home Edition) tried and failed every day to download/install updates upon shut down. So I decided to download the updates myself by visiting Microsoft Updates. Upon doing so, I got a response telling me that I need IE 5 or later to …

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I am trying to work on my cousin's computer remotely. It is running Microsoft Windows XP-Home Edition-Service Pack 3 Mobile AMD Athlon 64 processor 3400+, 2.21GHz, 384mb RAM My cousin says that her PC is running very slow all of the sudden, I noticed when I was working on it …

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