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Unplugged all my puter stuff in a hurry in lightning storm and when I turned it back on got message Windows sytem32 cooonfig system. I know from searching this forum I am suppose to put in the operating system disk that came with the puter, but since I have no …

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Ok, I *think* this is the right forum, not sure due to the issue at hand though. We've got lots and lots of images here, and most of them are just fine. However, recently there have been some popping up with the thumbnail previews showing up incorrectly. They'll show up …

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hi, my system have been attacked by virus and it showing a "virus alert" in the system tray. when i go through the net i got this "combofix.exe". i downloaded this and installed it. It gave a me a log file which i have pasted down. pls tell me what …

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I am unable to use the Internet Explorer 6 Address Bar to perform single word seaches. This started after updating NetZero to version 7.0. It highjacked the address bar and all other search functions initially but by following the instructions on their website to delete NetZero Search Enhancer I was …

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When I navigate through directories I keep getting prompted with this message: Your system is infected with dangerous virus! Note: Strongly recommend to install antispyware program to clean your system and avoid total crash of your computer! Click OK to download the antispyware. (Recommended) Here is my Hijack This scan: …

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guys just want to ask a question...im currently using avira's antivir antivirus program. the problem is i can't update it cause i don't have a internet connection. does anybody know how to update it without connecting to the internet?? can i downlaod any program or patch to updte it??

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Hello everyone, thank you for your time. So lately and by lately I mean tonight my explorer decided to just randomly die. Now when I try to re execute it, it pops up for a few seconds then dies again. Any help would be greatly appreciated, here's my HJT log: …

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I think I have a virus but I need help diagnosing the hijackthis logs. Below is the startup log and underneath is the main hijackthis log. Please let me know if you see anything suspect there. \/\/\/startuplog\/\/\/\/\/ StartupList report, 29/05/2008, 01:50:52 StartupList version: 1.52.2 Started from : C:\hijackthis\HiJackThis.EXE Detected: Windows …

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At our office we have special software in which we can create users. Once the software is running completely, the users created in our software are automatically created in Windows. They belong to the restricted users group, so that means that they are not able to change the Power options …

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Hi, My PC is running really slow lately and dont understand why, i have attached a HJT log, if anyone can help.. Thanks Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:02:53 PM, on 24/05/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16640) Boot mode: Normal …

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I am also getting a disable icon in the bottom right coner of my systray next to the clock. It flashes and popsup a box saying somthing about a virus alert get a animalware scanner program. I click on it I go to spyfalcon. Used it nothing happened. I did …

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I am having trouble trying to write messages in webmail. I can open and read messages, but when I try to reply or compose a new message the little red "x" appears in the area where I would type the message and I am unable to write a message. I …

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I've read lots of fixes for this problem, they all seem complicated and don't always work. This is a spyware scam alert and has infected my computer. How do you get rid of the dreaded worm?

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I need some help with renaming files using a batch script... Say in a folder I have 2 html files. - 1.htm 2.htm I need a bat file that will rename "1.htm" to "1a.htm" and then change "2.htm" to "1.htm" In other words I need "2.htm" to become "1.htm"... Anyone …

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I'm in the process of reinstalling my whole pc. I have completely formatted C: and left D: (second HDD) as it was with my data on it. I have reinstalled XP and had next to no problems doing that. My first problem was it seemed to install two versions of …

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I stumbled upon this peice of software called "[URL="http://www.inputdirector.com/"]Input Director[/URL]" and thought it could be useful because i have two desktops and dont have enough room for two keyboards and mice. My problem is that these computers are not connected in any way at all and was wondering if any …

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How do you minimize a user login? Hi guys & girls!!! Ok, here's my problem. I need to run a BOT for my game but it reads off pixels which is what makes it un-detectable because it acts out the mouse & keyboard. I can only run the BOT when …

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how do i get a fresh copy of windows on a hard drive that is fucked up does not boot into the windows that is on it and when i push f8 and tell it to boot from my disk drive to run to windows disk that i have it …

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i have discwizard installed in my new hdd but theres something wrong with it thats either corrupted or not installed completely by the technician so i am having problems installing xp now how do i clean my hdd, no,NO! repartitioning,formating didnt work the prog is still installed i want to …

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I'm getting this error message [B]An exception occured while executing a Transact-SQL statement or batch (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.ConnectionInfo) CREATE DATABASE permission denied in database 'master'. (Microsoft SQL Server, Error:262)[/B] When I try to create a new database from the right click option on the master DB. I think this is a permission …

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hello to alll and thanks for checkin this out i am on a Dell laptop with windows vista and i have been having some weird problems with my internet connection. i recieve my internet from a wireless router on the downstairs computer. it connects to the laptop perfectly but for …

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Hi all, I am new to this perl script. I want to open notepad.exe in perl script in the foreground., i.e if I give the command as system ("c:\\windows\\notepad.exe") , notepad should appear in the foreground. (should not run as a background process). I am using Apache server on windows. …

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Arrgh - this is driving me nuts !!! I tried everything to no avail. Using Windows XP pro with word 2000 with several computers attached to a router through a small hub on broadband through one phone line with local service provider for emails. Cannot access all web sites in …

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OK - hi to everyone - I am new! I know next to nothing about computers so really need your help.. I used my husbands laptop last night, turned it off as usual, and when I turned it on today - nothing but error messages It won't start up and …

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How do I use my Internet Explorer favorites everywhere, at home(my own PC) ,in office(our company's PC) or in my travel(my laptop )?

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My OS: WinXP Home/SP2/AOL 9.0 I cannot read any .pdf documents. I have Adobe Reader 7.0 but I do not know if this is the program for reading this type of file. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks.

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Hello, I posted a problem I was having with my laptop starting windows. I still have the problem but was wondering if its possible to save some of my important programs. If I use Knoppix, it allows me to see all files and folders on my HD. Is there a …

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right now i am working on a doom 3 theme for my windows xp. I have a boot screen, logon screen, wallpaper, and cool evel looking icons. But i think it would look a lot better if i change the default taskbar and windows bar from blue to black. Now …

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every now and then when browsing the web certain sites cause this pop up to occur: [IMG]http://www.kortclan.com/RoundTable/Vault/data/images/lamethings.JPG[/IMG] what can i do to disable this piece of crap. I dont want to make a passport and i sure as hell dont want to be reminded every freaking 5 seconds when im …

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ok so explorer stays on for 20 secs on start up then shuts down restarts then shuts down over and over. sometimes it just sits there. I had a slow internet connection and I figured Id download a program to boost speed. I downloaded the exe scaned it with norton …

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Good very evening to you all. I have recently rigged up a gaming machine with the sli graphics, quad core, vista 64 bit etc etc. However i have currently got 2gb of 800mhz DDRII SLI Ready Performance RAM running at 2.1v, due to my upgrade to vista 64 bit i …

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I have a Gateway E-2500, and I just upgraded to XP PRO from XP Home. But now when I try to update the driver for the Gateway FPD 1530 monitor it won't let me. The properties box is grayed out. Anyone have any ideas?

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hello well, i have this problem with my internet connection.....i hav cable internet tht is plugged into my usb port. the problem is tht time to time, the local area connection icon just vanishes and i cant browse or anything unless i unplug the usb and then replug it back …

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I am using a brand new toshiba a135 laptop with Vista Basic installed. Ok, I have been having the same problem with Vista wireless as many other people. I have been looking throughout the forums for and answer all to no avail. Please help. I was able to connect on …

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Compared to you guys on this site, I know nothing about fixing software problems, so PLEASE help me out. I have a brand new Acer Aspire 5920. The quick start instructions were to go thru the already installed MSN thing. You know...user accounts with passwords...and one administrator who alone can …

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Hi I came across a few of your members posts and was just wondering if you could help me out! any information at all would be greatly appreciated!!! I've got a newish laptop that has been plagued with over 100 infections most of which i've removed with 3-4 antivirus antispyware …

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every time i open a new window explorer, it just suddenly closing by itself! i have used avg, ad-aware, windows defender but still it wont detect any problems. but i have this feeling that my machine have an infection i hope you help me with this..my operating system is windows …

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My dad's PC takes up to 5 minutes to startup IE explorer. He's running IE 7 and runs more anti-spyware than anyone I know. I ran a couple of the free online scans followed by Hijackthis. Thanks in advance for the help. Here is the log file: Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe …

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constantly getting bleeping nises and visrus checker is throwing up the culprit rbot.765952.17 here is my hijack this log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:29:17, on 03/05/2008 Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16609) Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\WISPTIS.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\microsoft shared\ink\TabTip.exe C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Windows …

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Hi all. I have a Windows 2003 Server networked with multiple laptops and desktops. All of the computers already on the network work fine. A little over a month ago we purchased two new computers which did not have a problem joining the networking. In the past two weeks, I've …

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Hi lads right i went and left my PC unlocked friday afternoon and shut my PC down when i got bk in, came on it this morning and relised one of the lads at work have decided to messa round with the settings on my PC 3 thing he has …

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ok so I just bought a new computer, everything is fine now except that I do not have sound. Never did for that mater. I got onboard soundcard coming from my ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI. I know this thread is a repeat of many others very similiar but i've read all …

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Hello all, I have a windows XP SP2 and on board sound chip C-Media CMI9761A. Now I have a microphone, but the sound I get in sound recorder or in the speakears it's too low. I tried with other microphone and it's the same. In sound properties I have the …

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A friend of mine turned off his PC while the updates for Windows XP Home Edition were being installed on his Compaq minitower. Now he can't reboot. He tells me that he tries both starting normally and in safe mode but cannot do it. I am going to his house …

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New to the community, so I hope I'm posting in the right place. I'm having alot of pop up's in IE. I ran Hijackthis and AVG but wasn't sure which log I should post. If anyone could help I would appreciate it. Thanks

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My computer is slow, showing explorer.exe running @ 99% usage, ran AVG scan and had no changes. Here's my hijack this scan, please help. Be advised: I am not that computer savvy, and don't know what most of this means. Thanks. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at …

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I am aware that RMDIR /S /Q will delete any directory in a quiet way even if it has content. However, it does not allow the use of wild char for the removal in batch mode. How can I accomplish the task of deleting several directories at once at the …

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Help. I have a Acomdata hard drive with Retrospect software that is not Vista compatible. Any suggestions on how to get to my data?

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Hello Everyone. I got a call from my mom about her computer. She can't change her background, in fact, her background is stuck on this Active Desktop Recovery thing. I've read what people have to say about correcting it, specifically, deleting the desktop.htt file. However, when trying to walk my …

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Some good people on another bulletin board have been trying to help me with my computer. It was suggested I ran Hijack This and post up the log. They're not sure what the following is but thinks it may be suspicious, so they went me here to ask. O20 - …

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