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I need help in a hurry. I have been working on a friends Win95 PC removing CWS and untold other crapware. Just when I thought I had it, most of the icons on the desktop lost their color and sharpness along with other icons in the start menu etc. I …

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I post in hardware also just posting here for those who dont travel around all the fourm !Thanks ,,,,,,, I trying to install a NEW never used ,52x CDRW in a older P166 with 64 megs of Simm ram and a Asus Motherboard ,Problem begins when i put a cd …

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I have windows98 plus. My computer has 2 usb ports but I can't find the drivers on my 98 disc or by going on line. I bought a Labtec web cam and when I try to install it I get can not find usb. Can someone tell me in simple …

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Internet Explorer fails with the error message "The page cannot be displayed." The problem occurs on Windows 2000 running Internet Explorer 6.0. The problem occurs intermittently but with sufficient frequency to make IE unusable. When the problem occurs, Internet Explorer first displays the requested URL, but a short time thereafter, …

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"Page Cannot B Displayed, Cannot Find Server, DNS Error" messages are appearing on increasing number of pages when browsing with IE6. Windows flag waves sometimes for 20 seconds, other times for 2 minutes before above error messages appear. Occurring for 6 months on only a few pages and now is …

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Need help. My Spybot will not perform a complete scan because it gets to a certain point and gives an error message "Stopped at Winpup32". Can anyone help with the removal of this? I have include a log of HJT: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 1:24:47 PM, on …

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Ran Adaware and Spybot S&D as well as trojan remover, everything seems to be coming up clean now but when I run VX2 finder it finds this: Log for VX2.BetterInternet File Finder (msg126) Files Found--- Additional Files--- Keys Under Notify--- crypt32chain cryptnet cscdll igfxcui ScCertProp Schedule sclgntfy SensLogn termsrv wlballoon …

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instruction at "ox77e7a5cd" or referenced memory at "0x01145z5c" or the other one memory could not be "written"

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Hi I was hit with the following trojan or viruses last night. ([B]tibs3, plbkmon and wuclient[/B]) I think i have picked them all out but just thought i'd post here incase and get soemf urther advice. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 20:54:02, on 03/01/05 Platform: Windows 98 SE …

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It seems on SOME sites, I can access the main page & if I am to go any further I get the DNS type error??? I do run XP., Verizon DSL...Is there anything that can be checked. Also, curious when you get those sites that have the red X on …

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Hi everyone. Ok, I have a Dell Inspiron 9100 laptop with a basic CD-RW / CD-R / DVD-ROM drive. Recently, I've noticed its sorta, not reading stuff. Now, the laptop isn't that old....... maybe a little under a year and I don't burn much cd's with it. Would the burner …

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I have read a bunch of the threads on similar situations, but I am so confused! When I go to my schools blackboard site from my computer sometimes I will have to restart my computer because the printer and it get a message that says busy. Well this happened today …

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I have posted one message and did not ask for immediate help. I am extremely frustratd and would like to resolve my problem. The shop that installed my computer with XP Pro is no longer cooperating with me. I believe this is due to a pirated version being installed on …

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I have a Windows XP Toshiba laptop and lateley my CD burner has'nt been working. I tryed using three seperate programs so far (Windows Media Player, Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, and Realplayer) to burn audio tracks or data to a CD, but they haven't worked. Everytime I start up my computer …

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New icons with the names of UPDATE, BACKUP, AOLSERV, ASPHELP, ASP, ASPHELP, keep appearing on my desktop constantly. Sometimes as often as 2 to 3x a day. I keep sending them to the recycle bin. Does anyone know how to stop this problem.

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ok heres what im trying to do. I have a home network with 4 to 6 computers on it(6 when my sisters are home from college). i have an extra computer that i installed red hat 9 on which i want to set up as the hub. i want it …

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hey, i'm a newb...and to my techie friends i'm refered to as computer illiterate, which, i really can't argue with...hmm...so a bad two days with computers...just yesterday, my sister downloaded a virus onto my hard drive and i end up having to decide to reinstall windows and lose everything saved …

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My Norton will not update, I get the LU 1806 error.., not sure WHERE to start here, TOTALLY un install Norton, will that fix it? How do I approach it....The update appears to download, yet will not install???? HELP!

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My brother recently got a new game for the computer but it has problems installing. It installs perfectly up until you need to insert the second disc. When I insert the second CD an error comes up saying "Guru Meditation Error" (quite odd really). However if I leave these error …

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Don't know what the heck is going on. Whenever I try to play a game, the system intermittently slows down, and my game along with it. It doesn't matter whether the game is recent or 10 years old. I attempted to play StarCraft earlier, whose only requirements are a Pentium …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 3:20:30 PM, on 1/8/2005 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\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe C:\Program Files\DIGStream\digstream.exe C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe …

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Ok... Let me start from the beginning.. I was trying to back-up some of my files in from my computer by creating a backup file. I had the info copying into a drive dedicated for backup.. Approximately 15 gig drive. Well, during the process it stopped and told me that …

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howdy all. I have just started playing with a new lappie loaded with windows XP home and have been having trouble trying to set up my default view when I open a folder as thumbnails. The system always seems to want to open files in icon view unless they are …

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[FONT=Arial]undefined[/FONT][FONT=Arial Black]undefined[/FONT][SIZE=6]undefined[/SIZE][COLOR=Black]undefined[/COLOR] When I receive e-mails with 'shtml' links, they will not open when clicked. I have installed IE Serv Pack #1 on my XP system

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Just a few notes on xp. Make sure xp is kept up to date. Run anti-virus and spy-ware programs. There are some killer free ones out there. Get rid of Norton's. Ive seen countless issues with that product!! Run a 3rd party utility. I suggest system mechanic 5 or fix …

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Hi, I'm new to this, so apologies for any breaches in forum protocol. I've picked up the about:blank Trusted Start Page hijacker, which seems to be blocking all access to the web through Internet Explorer, I just get the "web page cannot be displayed" error message. I'm currently using Firefox, …

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I was given a p2 233 pc w/ 95. I want install 98se so i can go wireless, but the pc will not let me do an upgrade with my 98 install cd, but says I will need a 98 upgrade disk. I decided to do a new install but …

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Hi, my pc keeps shutting down on simple functions and i can't understand why, could someone please have a look at my log and see if they can spot anything weird.. i am not on the net and i have recently formatted my p.c I need to use my p.c …

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hello. I wonder if I have a virus on my computer and host computer. Both computers have internet sending and receiving but IE always shows the screen about dns or server error. Sometimes the host computer works but not my laptop or vice versa. Other times the IE works but …

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I'll be running my cwshreder and posting that soon but, I wanted to give some earlier details first (running a virus scan now...ran spybot and adaware first and they only found minor spyware) Anyway, my system (win 2000) froze this am...task manager wouldn't even work. So, I shut down and …

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** Disclaimer: I'm pretty dumb with computers so please help me out. It is greatly appreciated. I have spelling disorders too... I've pretty much tried every program to get rid of spyware and adware that i can get my hands on and I still seem to get pop ups even …

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ok here goes, out of nowhere i have a new home page that i didnt select and i have a popup ad that causes my screen to freeze, and it kicks me off the internet. the popup is a porn site i know, the icon is of a woman and …

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This may be the wrong place to bitch........but I bought a hp 7760, looks great and has great features. First day out of the box, it rejects right hand ink cartridge, says its not compatible. 45 minutes later after long support phone call, I have to wait 10 days for …

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:sad: hi all, wen trying to re-install xp on a blank harddrive, my cd would not automatically staryt with my comp, does anybody know of this happening, and can ppl tell me why it might b happening? thanks for reading and any help u may be able to give ::)

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I need some technical help... I have attempted to build a pc and finally got the last parts ready for it's first boot up. I have salvaged the HD from my old PC, and connected it to my new motherboard, CPU, ram, PSU etc. All went well, (PSU, CPU fan, …

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Hey Guys, I need some serious help here. I;ve been trying to rid the xadso and xlime.offeroptimizer for months with no luck. Any help/advidce would be greatly appreciated. THanks, -JD Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2 Scan saved at 6:51:35 AM, on 10/15/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer …

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I have 3 pc's......2 windows 2000 servers with independent domain controllers, AD, DNS, DHCP(authorized), and a win2000 pro workstation. The primary servers ip address is 192.168.1.100 in the alternate DNS server address. I have manually set all the computers to this ip address in the alternate DNS. I have created …

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My taskbar has changed to the classic theme and I want to change it back to the Windows XP version(a blue taskbar with start as a green button) but It won't go back. Please help

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I've been having problems with my monitor lately, and now that I have it working again, the color on the screen turned is a light blue color. I've been pushing the buttons infront of my monitor (contrast, brightness, etc.) and nothing seems to be working. Any suggestions??

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EVERY TIME. Without fail, the wireless network finds the access point, but can't connect. Removing the wireless adapter and re-installing drivers etc works, and then there is no problem until a reset. I tried to disable the usb power saving feature but the device never remembers the settings I change. …

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My first time here so please be patient. Athlon1800+. 512Meg Ram. WinXP. This problem has just surfaced, tho it is a while since I previously used 'SEARCH'. AVG says all is clean. Also ADAWARE ditto. Did a System Restore (just 2days backwards) but no change. Any suggestions?

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Hi. This is my log. Please help. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 4:13:32 PM, on 1/6/2005 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe …

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I have a hidden icon/program that appears on my desktop toolbar. Whenever I select it, it reads,"Cannot find 'C:/Program Files/Instant Access/Center/Icons." I am not sure but i feel it is the reason i cannot view certain images on the internet. I cannot search on yahoo, it says the browser has …

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I just got a used ibm thinkpad from my sister. this thing takes about 5-8 minutes to boot up and when it does it says it cannot find system32 bridge.dll. ive run noadaware se and search bot and then rebooted. i just ran hijack this and wanted to see if …

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Hey friends, I've got some major problems here. I've got so many nasties that have infiltrated my computer to name a few bargain buddy, virtual bouncer, web rebates, etc. I've tried to remove them with remove programs, but they keep returning. Ive installed <a style='text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 3px double;' href="http://www.serverlogic3.com/lm/rtl3.asp?si=21&k=mcafee%20internet%20security%20suite" …

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I bought this new computer with Pentium4E 3.0GHz Prescott 1M Cache Asrock P4i65GV motherboard 512MB DDR400 RAM a couple of weeks ago but I encountered some problems. It runs slowly, and hotmail and some other programs such as Spybot S&D etc. don't run. I attach a HJT log. See if …

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hi i'm suffering from browser hijacks such as sloutch.com here is my log if any help is given it would be greatly recieved thanks Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0 Scan saved at 12:41:55 PM, on 1/7/2005 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe …

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