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Got a friends PC to try and fix, main problem was the "antivirus gold" malware. I used Killbox and Hijack this to remove it and I thought I was good to go. But the PC ,or Exporer to be precise, is riddled with something that I can't work out. It's …

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Here is my problem: After the logo "Microsoft Windows XP" and the loading bar moving, the screen goes black, but while I still see the black screen the windows song comes on: Windows is started but I can't see it! What is the solution ??? I can start the computer …

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Can Anyone Help Me? IE Running Slow, Spybot Wont Boot, AVG Wont Update, but it found viruses only I don't have the "Pro" version so it wont get rid of them. IE wont run at all sometimes, and other times it just runs very slow. Sorry my "Hi-Jack This" log …

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Hi All, Greetings. I had the following setup in dual boot. Master Internal HD - WinME (3 - FAT32 partitions) Slave Internal HD - Win2k (1 NTFS Boot & 3 FAT32 partitions) Looks like someting got corrputed in the Win2K book setup and I am unable to boot Win2K - …

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I have been trying to get rid of this virus for a while not sure what it is I used HJT and delete something that had About:blank at the end in the IE directory But Everyonce in a while I get a popup thatI cant minimize and when I close …

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1) What is the difference between searched *.tmp and .tmp files created by Killbox? 2) Is is safe (recommended) to delete the folders created/installed by Windows Update? The folders all begin and end with a dollar sign ($) Examples: $MSI31Uninstall_KB893803v2$ $NtUninstallKB835732$ -quick edit- Everyone here freaking rocks! lol. Now that …

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Ahhh, these 2 pesky things are ruining my computer. There's probably more problems too! AIM wouldn't work, I don't think IE works either. I found someone else's thread about these programs and they were told to do a HijackThis thing, and this is the first time I'm ever doing it, …

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Hi all. A friend of mine dropped off his computer for me to attempt to fix. It was loaded with [i]Viruses, Spyware, & other Nasties. [/i]I was able to fix most of the problems, but am stuck on the last two. 1) About every five minutes the following image pops …

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Hi everyone I have pop-ups that are out of control. I ran a spy-bot, and Ad-Aware and still they persue. I'll post the HJT list here, also there was a program called tvs_b I seem to have removed that but it will occasionally pop its head back in the HJT …

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I'm using IE6, Win 98SE. I've never really had a popup problem before now as I do regular scans with Spybot and also use Adware. Lately, whenever I'm viewing web pages, every so often throughout the text there will be a word usually in red and underlined. Moving the mouse …

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Hello guys and gals I recently downloaded a trial version of Office Printer 2.0 to see if it was what I was looking for. I tested a little but wasnt sure. Well it was only a trial for so many days then it would disable the printing option. I deleted …

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I am completely frustrated. I was trying to reinstall Windows XP on my computer. However, I get a message that says "Windows XP Setup cannot run under Safemode. Setup will restart now." Only when it restarts, I get the same message. I've tried to restart in different modes but nothing …

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Hi I've been having repeated problems with the above virus infecting my system. I have up to date Norton antivirus software which didn't seem to be able to shift it, and have since run lots of different scans and spyware programs in an attempt to remove it. The most effective …

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here's my hjt log files hope you can help me with this Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 17:16:56, on 2005-07-07 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\Ati2evxx.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:\WINDOWS\System32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe …

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ok this is what is happening... computer is running very slow and has tons of popups that both spybot and adaware will not get rid of. Nortons is the anti-virus software on this computer. most likely downloaded a few bogus popup blockers/killers also, thx for your help Here is the …

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can anyone help here is the hijack log. i am having all sorts of pop-ups and crap Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:23:24 AM, on 7/8/2005 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) 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:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe …

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Hi All I am new, so I will do my best to explain my situation. I am not sure if it is a Windows Issue or Spyware issue. Maybe someone will know? I am running on a wireless network, no obvious network problems. Am also running NortonIS, SpybotS&D and Spyware …

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I know i've got the dreaded drpmon aurora thing going on. I've run several types of spyware removal programs and it still seems to get worse. I hope you can help; at this point i can only get rid of enough stuff to see half the screen! Logfile of HijackThis …

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Hi all. I recently removed a worm from my computer using ad aware. I now cannot get windows task manager to load using ctrl alt del or by using the task bar. I havent noticed anything else - could anyone give me any advice. I have attached my hijack this …

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I Reinstalled Windows 98 2nd Edition On My Pc....but For Some Reason, I Did Not Install Freecell...how Do I Go About Reinstalling It? I Have The Windows Cd...

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Hi, My computer has been gradually deteriorating, more frequently freezing at all levels, e.g. Windows, startup, even floppy disk boot. Sometimes there is no way to restart except plugging out the wire! The freeze takes place at all levels, Startup DOS, Windows. The system is Celeron 700 running Win98. Would …

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Problem began when I installed Steganos Internet Anonymous 7.1.5 in my PC which is Windows 98SE. The installation wizard froze during the installation of the software. I closed it using task manager. I tried to reinstall but got an error message which I forgot what it said. Then I began …

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Hi I have upgraded to Broadband (AOL) and am trying to install the router, and have a wireless laptop which shows that connection is excellent but I cant get on the internet. On my desktop I can get on the Netgear site with IE but not AOL with the router. …

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I'm fixing up some old laptops to sell them on ebay (NEC VERSA 2650 CDT). I have done many already by deleating the primary dos partition and creating a new one, formatting drive C and then installing win98 SE. Well right after the reboot on one machine i keep getting …

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Operating Systems - choice - simultaneous or alternative exploring different possibilities...!!!!!!!! Respected Gurus and dear friends, I always have used one HARD DISK with two partitions....running windows xp Now i have also added one extra harddisk with again two partitions using windows server 2000... Now problem is that currently what …

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Hi guys I'm new here at daniweb and I was wondering if you all could help me with some crazy problems going on with my computer. 1. Cut/Copy/Paste doesn't work 2. When I open WMP 9 it say's "Can't perform operation, low memory" 3. I can't open links that will …

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Hi, I'm trying to install XP Pro on an older model computer I resurrected at work. I am able to boot from the CD, follow through with the whole preparation process, and I think I am partitioning correctly, but when I get to the end and it says that I …

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My windows 2k pent 4 256 ram keeps giving me the blue screen of death but it says Performing Physical data dump...right in the middle of me doing anything!!!! HELP...what should I do???

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hello, i hope some one can help. theres a button on the keyboard on the right of the @ key that has the # symbol and the ~ symbol. what it is the ~ symbol obviously works in windows, but doesnt in dos mode, another 2 different symbols appear in …

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So ive been using spybot and adware... And "Cool Web Search.aaf.winshow" and "Trek Blue Error Nuker" always seem to pop up... And once they both get deleted... They pop up back again 5 min later when i scan my computer... And my homepage cant be changed either.... Everytime I do …

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Hello, I recently deleted my Iomega Zip drive (remember those things?) from my computer. All the programs, drivers, etc. all went away except for something in the Control Panel folder called "IOMEGA ACTIVE DISK". I can't figure out a way to delete this. Any ideas? Thanks in advance, -Mase

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I just did HijackThis and I need some help. Here is the logfile. thank you. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:56:18 PM, on 6/28/2005 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\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe …

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Hi I have a Windows 98 SE When I go to screen area and move the arrow to 800 600 pixels it wont stay, it goes back to 640 480 I have a Authentic AMD AMD-K6tm w/multimedia extensions On display properties Display IBM 6331 E54 on Cirrus Logic 5446 PCI …

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Hello all, newbie here ok here is the problem, i downloaded a .avi file which is around 700mb in size, it was downloaded through a p2p service (i know!) but i cant delete it, when i do try to delete it it says another program is using the file but …

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For the past several weeks, my external Linksys adapter has been losing its connection to the router (which is upstairs) a few minutes after I get online. I am not losing my internet connection, just my connection to the router. I get a pop-up balloon that says "wireless connection unavailable". …

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Is there a benefit to getting track eraser and anonymous surfing internet security software like [url=http://www.deprice.com/ghostsurfplatinum.htm]GhostSurf Platinum[/url] ? Is it really worth the money and do they provide adequate protection?

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my windows xp is not loadin up meaning i have no icons or start up menu just a background in order to do anything i have to start and install a new task each time any and all help would be apprieacted thank you sean

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Hey guys.. I have this nasty bug that keeps halting my internet and shutting my Mcafee off.. XPSPZ.EXE I have tried to permenantly remove with Microsoft AntiSpyware Beta, I have also tried to remove with Spyware Bot.. It just doesnt stop... Any help is good!! Bye..

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Hi, I've been going crazy over this Aurora spyware (or whatever it is). and I just cant seem to get rid of it, I've searched these forums for this problem before, yet I feel I need some hands-on help. Ad-Aware, Spybot and even Nortan cant get rid of this thing. …

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hey guyz, i know i might sound lame by using norton anti-virus 2005, its just that i know what other alternative products are available to me. Norton has been allright too me, but it takes heaps of time to load when im booting up windows, i also use ad-aware and …

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Just like the subject line says, I formatted my hard drive, installed windows XP everything is working fine except I have NO SOUND!! Any reason why this might be, or how I can get sound back? Thanks

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Hello all. My wife was browsing the web and a hijacking program downloaded itself and infected my laptop. After much searching of the web, several Spyware removal downloads and re-installing WebRoot Spysweeper, which the hijacking program managed to un-install BTW, and Norton, I finally stumbled on this site which helped …

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I have 40GB Hardisk. 10GB is Primary partition(i.e C: drive) ,which is active and WIN98 is installed. 20GB is Extended partion,where 2 logical partitions(D: & E: exist each of 10GB.At D: drive win2000 sever is installed. & E: for backup purpose. Rest 10Gb is unallocated free space. What i do …

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I received this specialgoods trojan like many others, and thanks to the people at this forum, I was able to successfully stop the ads and windows randomly popping up. However, my homepage is still a specialgoods website, and I have been unsuccessful in changing it. Here is my hijackthis log: …

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Ive had these drives for about 2 - 3 years now. THe Cd drive is a sony Cd burner. And the Dvd drive is a panasonic. Both have worked jsut fine until recently but now they only read the first cd i put into them. Any time i insert a …

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I've been having continuing pop up problems for weeks now. It started with a "surf" something or other .exe file, which I deleted / fixed usunf hijackthis etc. Now I still have this pop up ...but can't delete it. I'm also getting "pocker" and "casino" icons popping up onto my …

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I have a fast dsl connection, but for some reason (presumably spyware) it's recently gone slow. Whenever I try to access a website, it usually says "connecting to host" or "waiting for host" in the status bar, and stays like that for a great while until the website starts to …

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and i need some direction. my current PC specs are: Windows XP Pro Pentium 4 3.2 GHz HT 1024 MB Kingston PC 2700(i think) P5P800 Mobo (asus) Maxtor 160GB HDD nVidia GeForce 6800 I have a total of 400 dollars i'm willing to dedicate to an upgrade; currently i'm thinking …

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Hi- I've read many related posts on this and followed the instructions on getting logs from Ewido and Hijack This. Is there anyone that can take a look at the logs and advise what I should/should not delete? I'm not very good at this and worried about messing up my …

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Hello and thanks to anyone who can give advise. This virus has somehow infected my computer at work which is on a network but I believe our network is safe. I can't get rid of this damn thing cause it keeps regenerating. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Logfile of …

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