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| | Hi everyone, I have a problem with popups on my computer. The majority of the popups I've received directs me to partypoker.com and citysearch. Once in a while, I'll even get an "audio ad" which advertises certain products (I forgot which) audibly out of nowhere (kinda freaky actually). Anyway, I … |
| | I am getting the following messages on the taskbar, as well as other security alert popups, ads, and a "protection bar" in internet explorer that I cannot remove. I have used XoftSpySe to remove other problems but cannot get rid of these, I have also downloaded and scanned with HijackThis … |
| | Here is the situation. I built my own computer last year and it was beautiful, ran perfectly with totally no problems. About a month ago my computer kind of all of a sudden started going VERY VERY slow. I only had 5 gig worth of space left so deleted stuff …  |
| | hey, first time posting thanks alot in advance you guys look so helpful anyways.. a few months back i got a little virus/spyware that was forceing me to get addware cleaners and the like.. i got rid of most of the badbugs, or so i assumed. today i started up … |
| | My pc takes forever to boot up, it sometimes hangs also. I was wondering if I could have picked something up, I ran hijackthis and am attaching the log, could someone please check to see if I have something that I don't want on my PC? Thanks for any Help |
| | I found a post from Laughing Eyes about Tagasaurus and what to do, but since LE couldn't get online, couldn't download HiJack This. I did, ran the scan, which I've pasted below. As Little Richard Says "Can anybody help me?" Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 6:25:43 PM, on … |
| | Hi, I'm currently struggling with a nasty that gives me the following pop-up (I've added the extra info given by the pop-up)... Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. EventType : BEX P1 : svchost.exe P2 : … |
 | Hi, I have this HP PSC 2170 Series printer. I use Win Xp with everything updated. I have been using that printer for long time with no problem til now. I tried uninstalling the HP printer driver and reinstall it but this time it says I need to insert WIN …  |
| | Ok, i've been having some trouble loading random websites. I will go to a website ([URL="http://www.suicidegirls.com"]www.suicidegirls.com[/URL] for example either via a link or simply by typing it in the address bar) and it will load for about 1 second or so and then just stop no loading bar nothing on … |
| | well technically i do not know if my OS has anything to do with the issue. I had recently searched for a program to monitor CPU temperature, by accessing some kind of chip on the motherboard. 2 programs tested, both with same result: a blank screen not responding to anything … |
| | :o hi, after about a year of no luck on my dad's behalf i have resorted to asking some peopl ewho know what they are tlaking about. it seems to be a problem with games, whenever one is installed every so often the hard drive light flashes and constantly stays … |
| | Hello, I cannot change the wallpaper on my winxp machine. I can change the screen saver, themes, etc., but the different options on the wallpaper drop-down don't respond. The only thing I can change is the background color. If I click on a picture on the web and try to … |
| | My son's PC is infected with viruses, I am trying to help fix it. It hangs up while trying to boot it up in safe mode. I tried to sign on as the administrator, it asked for a password, I tried to enter the password and nothing happens, the cursor …  |
| | i did try and edit the registry but it says my administrator restricted me from doing that .. hell .. im the administrator!!! plus it restarts when i try & open the registry editor help:!: |
| | This looks kinda like an off-topic forum, anyways, my question: Can I -without buying Windows XP again- install Windows XP (my current version) into VMWare? I want it so I can test things out like hacks, without worrying about messing up my computer, thanks! :) |
| | Hi I just wan to ask if there is any way to sort out which services do I really need to be loaded when changing system configuration in order to uncheck the rest: Run>>msconfig. I'm interested about "sevices" and "startup" boards.:D |
| | Hello all. I bought my pc from a retailer, (hp) and i am planning to install a brand new harddrive in it with a clean windows xp install (retail version). Im wondering if that would cause any hardware/software conflicts or anything of that nature. (causing windows to not be able …  |
| | My browser keeps going to a homepage saftyhomepage.net. I ran a hijack but have no idea what to do. Also have a virus in my virus vault tmp2C86.tmp Backup Copy identified as a trojan horse. Could someone please look at this hijack and tell me what to do. Thank you, … |
 | I been gettin the same error message and have un-installed NAV 2003 and am now using AVG, i still have the problem. here are the 3 screenshots from my problem. [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/king69_666/GenericHostProcessforWin32-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/king69_666/GenericHostProcessforWin32.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/king69_666/GenericHostProcessforWin32-2.jpg[/IMG]  |
| | Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 3:23:35 AM, on 9/2/2006 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\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\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe c:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Program Files\Netopia\Wireless USB … |
| | Ok...I had been using Windows XP for a while, then someone told me that I need Service Pack 2 to be safe. So I downloaded it, and started installing, but then it said "Access is denied" and started uninstalling itself. Then it requested a restart, so I clicked "Restart Now." … |
| | Please assist me in removing files branded like this one. I ran a scan with a free service and I hope to learn what this is and possibly how to take care of these "infections". Thank you in advance. Good luck, Ry:) |
| | Hello, first time poster and I'm having some trouble with my computer. It's a Compaq Presario 5003 500 Series. Inten Pentium 3 processor 80 gig hardrive and the like. 128 MB of Ram 930 MHz. I first got it from my aunt for college, 3 years ago. She bought it … |
| | Okay, ive been getting this error for quite a long time and i need to know how to fix it. Right now my computer is still up and running. Is there a program that might help prevent the error from occuring again? Help pls |
| | i can't get on net its driving me crazy typing on this old computer when i have a £1800 computer in the other room which i cant hook up to the net even with my ethernet modem that does not need drivers.can anyone help?:mad: |
| | :sad: As I have had no replies at all to my problem re upgrading to Microsoft 2003 (27th August) I am going to do a reformat and hope that will solve the problem. Can anyone tell me how I can take a copy of all my e-mail folders beforehand as … |
| | hi im having the same problem that left this tread. [URL]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread30592.html[/URL] i tried doing what you did but i dont think its the same adware. i ran hijack this and here is the log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 4:22:14 PM, on 9/2/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT … |
| | hi i can no longer open email links in outlook express - i have unchecked the box in tools/security - block images and this still hasnt worked - i have windows xp IE. can anyone help? |
| | Hey there I am having a real problem with my computer, its running on windowsXp profesional with SP2 installed, i have an nVIDIA 6200 AGP 256 MB graphics card, its a 2.4GB intel celeron with 512 MB RAM installed. And the problem i am having is that when i go … |
| | hi. i've been having some trouble with firefox, because i seem to be unable to open certain pages. all the pages that don't have the "www" element on their adress don't open, and i get a "server not found" message. for example, i'm unable to open a page like "http://example.com", … |
| | Does anyone still have the Super-Fast User Switcher PowerToy? I've been trying to find it, but Microsoft took it away, so I was wondering if someone might have saved it and can give it to me:cheesy: -edit- Solution: [url]http://www.5starsupport.com/info/xpinfo.htm[/url] and download "PowerToys for XP" (scroll down) |
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| | I'm sure that tons of people have posted about this, but the logs are different from mine, so I figured I'd give mine a go to see if any of you can fix it. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:45:14 PM, on 9/1/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT … |
| | Dear Madam or Sir, I too am stuck with a blinking blue question mark icon in my system tray which periodically shows me a balloon warning of critical system error. It looks like a persistant advertisement for something called Virusburst. Are you familiar with a method I can use to … |
| | I need help big time, my laptop is screwed. If anyone has any ideas of what this virus may be please tell me. First of all my "m,j,k,l,i,o,p" keys will only types numbers, I cant exit, delete, out of anything and I cant turn it off. I need help guys.... |
| | I clean installed 98SE. A lot of the drivers 98 searched for in "running 98 for the first time" were missing. I have since searched and found most of them, and loaded them on a floppy. My question is "can I start in DOS mode, insert the Windows 98SE CD … |
| | [COLOR=#000000]ok here is my deal du-jour.[/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]My HP laptop won’t connect to the internet. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]It won’t acknowledge the Wireless connection or the LAN (both are there as indicated my the netgear router). [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]I have also totally shut down and restarted both the dls modem and the wireless router … |
| | I have individually checked each RAM chip I have and each slot on my mobo. I have 4 1GB Ram chips that work together in all combinations up to 3GB but when I use all4 it is only giving me 3.25GB. My mobo is capable of 8GB whit 4 slots … |
| | [COLOR=#000000]I first start my Windows XP, and then turn on my HP monitor. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]The monitor light is green, but soon turns orange to signal a standby mode. [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000]The computer itself appears to be running constantly because the orange light is being constantly lit. [/COLOR] … |
| | Everytime i go to run a Program that uses high amounts of my computer CPU, Such as World of Warcraft, VLC player, and Solidworks, my computer freezes up and shuts down on it's own, its very frustrating. My Computer is uptoday with all the updates, Mcafee has scanned and found … |
| | Hi, This seems to be a common problem having looked through the forums; I can access most websites but some websites such as Hotmail, MSN, Microsoft and DeutscheBahn just refuse to load. I have tried all the possible fixes but to no avail, hopefully you'll be able to spot something … |
| | Newbie here so bear with me ... I own a Dell (ok ok, get the groans out now) and the C:\ failed on me due to bad sectors. Luckly, my warranty was still good so they were nice enough to send me a replacement drive. I also had a secondary … |
| | Got a problem... I've posted here a couple of times before and everyone has always been very helpful. And I'll say everytime someone has helped me my pc was better than it was before. But I still have a some kinda nagging trojan that I can't get rid of. It … |
| | Hi I have got a seagate 80gb hard drive but because i have such an old bios my computer could only see it as 33gb. I recived the computer from my uncle he set it up with the a dynamic drive overlay by using the seagate disc wizard. when i … |
| | my wifes computer, running win 98 will only give 2 or 16 colours' i have tried reloading win 98 from original disc but with no result. i have tried changing with control panel, display, setting, but can only get 2or 16 colours and cannot change screen resolution. help is needed! |
| | Greetings, once again. Last time my problem was unable to be resolved, and I'm back once again. It's the Spyquakeware stuff I believe, and I'm still unable to resolve it. Last time Tayspen was very patient and tried to help me, at which time he told me to look for … |
| | I did a search for tmp files to delete them and there are over a million in my norton quaratine. How does it keep multipling? How do I get rid of it. Thanks ahead of time This is my HJT log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:11:31 AM, … |
| | This is my first post here and all of you people seem very knowledgeable, so here it goes.. I was surfing the web, then suddenly my computer shuts completly off, like someone cut the power. I restarted my computer and windows began to load. I got all the way to … |
| | I have used oem on almost all of my installs but the last one had a problem when the mobod went bad right away. When I installed the new mobod it wouldn't let me use the key because it was oem and it said a hardware change. Microsoft is not … |
| | Hi all, Hope I can receive some help here so that I don't further damage my computer through ignorance! Yesterday my homepage started being diverted to [URL]http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/fix_homepage/[/URL] Several adware, spyware and virused were found and removed from my computer using Norton and Spysweeper but I can't fix this homepage diversion … |
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