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[FONT=Arial]undefined[/FONT][SIZE=7]undefined[/SIZE][COLOR=Black]undefined[/COLOR] My home page has been hijacked by about:blank. The home page changes to a new home page that advertises many adware type programs with constant pop ups that also advertise adware programs. I can change it back to my preferred home page but soon it changes back to about:blank …

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[FONT=Tahoma]Hi, the message "The page cannot be displayed" constantly appears when i move to the payment part in online shopping sites like EBay, Amazon etc. The page is called "Search The Web - Incorrect Error Page" and i think that this may have something to do with it. My MSN …

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I have been having some trouble with a "Bridge.dll". When Windows starts I get an error message, like "could'nt find bridge.dll". I had it removed with Ad-aware. I ran Hijackthis and here is the log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 18:29:10, on 01-07-2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT …

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At startup- i am recieving an error message reporting a missing bridge.dll file I ran spybot and adaware. Cleaned lots up but problem still persists. downloaded hijackthis, ran it, and not sure what to do now. can anyone help?

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Hello, My internet conexión is very slow days ago, ISP says I have too many "open ports" don't know why because I don't have anything runing but IE. I thought some malware or trojan could be using some ports but I don't know. PC seems to be clean, heres a …

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Hi Guys, I´ve been Hijack by a cool web search trojan who reset the IE start page to "res://zkimq.dll/index.html#37049". I´ve read about 100 topics, tips and other pages, and tried anything possible, but I´m not able to get rid of it. So can anybody help me with my hijack log? …

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Well i recently got this about:blank thing that kept redirecting my homepage and kept giving me popups, i followed some of the advice on here and managed to get rid of it but about 2 days later it keeps coming back. Here is my log from Hijack this: Logfile of …

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Windows XP Home SP1 I have 2 log in accounts. On one of them note pad, calculator, windows explorer etc have all gone along with everything in accessibility, communication, system tools etc. In the other log in account, notepad, calculator, explorer etc are still there but accessibility, communication, system tools …

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IE has been hijacked and I cannot seem to correct the problem on my own. I downloaded(and checked for current updates) the following programs: CW Shredder, Ad-Aware 6.0, HijackThis, Spy-bot S&D and after following the posts and running the programs I did fix alot of things that were bad, even …

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HEy there, i have two questions. 1) everytime i start up my computer i get the message that the file "bridge.dll" is missing. I read that if you use hijackthis, you get a list of things that it could be. so i did it and this is the list it …

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Sorry, I just thought it would save time to answer everyones problems at once. My problems are: I'm having a Network error unable to read url from host g.msn.com: connection reset by peer I have done the same things as the previous people, Adaware, etc. I have now done what …

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I have a W2K Server that just recently crashed and needed restored. On restoration, I can not open up the COM+ MMC. When I try to open it, a process (mmc.exe) is started but no window is opened. I have tried running mmc.exe itself and then opening the appropriate .msc …

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I must have been asleep at the wheel when I installed 2000 pro on this computer. I executed Fat32 instead of NTFS. How might I go back and change that, or is it too late? Thanks, BuddyB

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When I boot up my computer it says that I am missing a file called bridge.dll and the computer is freezes up and sometimes I have no control on the mouse or the explorer shuts down by itself. strange :( . It's a windows 2000, and i'll be glad to …

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Hi all~ I got hammered by a bad spy-adware virus. Two browser hijackers and two other things, it was ugly. I swore a LOT, in two languages. After downloading helpful programs to get rid of it all, 4 days deleting files, having it all pop up again and again, hand …

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When I boot up my computer it says that I am missing a file called bridge.dll, can anyone help. I looked on the website and read some of the replies to similar problems posted. I downloaded hijack this and need help further to fix the problem. Can anyone help? Oh …

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I've just ran the online virus scan, and it found 4 infected files that could not be healed. I don't know if I should delete them or not. I've checked for viruses with AVG but it doesn't even find these viruses. The viruses are called Troj Briss.A (in file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\jao.dll), …

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Hi, I just found this forum and it looks good. A lot of helpful people here. Here's my problem right now. Yesterday I was trying to clean up my computer a little bit after I noticed it slowing down a bit. I went through msconfig and disabled several programs that …

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Please somebody help me i have tried cw shredder1.59.1 ad aware all files it still keeps coming back here is my 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:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec\DeepSight Extractor\ExtractorService.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\NMSSvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\zwscqwbs.exe C:\program files\earthlinkim\aim.exe C:\Program Files\Nikon\NkView5\NkvMon.exe C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\OUTLOOK.EXE …

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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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Microsoft Hardware\Mouse\point32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nhksrv.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Documents and Settings\dlakeman\Desktop\New Folder\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe F0 - system.ini: Shell= F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Userinit.exe, O18 - Protocol: ayb - (no CLSID) - (no file) I don't know …

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everytime I opened my Internet Explorer, there's a blue toolbar that will appear and I reckon that this is the reason of the delay when I open my Internet Explorer. I can't uninstall it, the toolbar is called "chic cool". How can I get rid of this toolbar? can somebody …

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I need help (actually, my computer does!) :eek: I've got Spyware/Adware/Malware completely overtaking my computer, despite my best efforts. Just when I think I've gotten rid of it all... Anyway, is there someone that could take a look at this and let me know which are the "at-risk" files? I …

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Hello, I have been hit with the about:blank redirected and Hijacked IE. Please review my log and provide guidence on the proper removal process. Thanks. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:09:12 AM, on 6/23/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: …

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Well this is my log please take a look and let me know what you think. This has been kicking my ass all day. I've tried everything I can think of. My hopepage keeps getting reset to about:blank. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 1:13:54 PM, on 6/29/2004 Platform: …

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Im using windows XP home ed. at 1280 x 1024 and just ran out of space in the start menu. How can i get it all in one list, rather than 5?

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here is my log from Hijackthis Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:11:58 AM, on 6/19/2004 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI …

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Hello, My IE has recently been hijacked by Prosearching. I was browsing the forums and saw that the recommended advice is to dl Hijack This and then paste the log here. Let me know if this is still the recommended approach. As a side note, I had recently run a …

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For the past week or two, every time I click on a link, I get a clear window frame and the egg timer but that's all. The link won't open. I have Windows XP and have all the updates for IE 6. I am also running Pest Patrol and Norton …

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Kay here's the deal. I'm trying to network two machines together in the same room, both running XPpro, both recently formatted. I've been fighting with this all night and the closest I get to either PC seeing eachother, is in the Folders Tree under My Network Places/Microsoft Windows Network/MsHome (which …

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Trying to help a friend with her computer, but the computer needs some serious attention. its been used for a long time without firewall, virus scann, adaware spybot, nothing. so i hope to clean it up a bit. heres the LOG, i plan on starting a scan before i go …

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Currently running windows XP with service pack 1. I had previously disabled plug and play through msconfig becuase the computer would freeze on start up with plug and play enabled. Now after I think I have finally solved the problem I go back into msconfig to re-enable it and its …

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:D Hi ya all! I really appreciate the help I've gotten here! I have been running Spybot and Adawre alternatively and rebooting for days now and still finding junk. I almost feel like I'm learning all the Run.Dll errors that exist since I get so many of them through the …

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I stumbled across a site that loads the about:blank hijacker. its myifriends.com It's owned by someone in Honk Kong but registered in a USA registrar. Has anybody had success with filing complaints against such sites? Mark

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Hi, i'm new here and i just found this forum out and it looks great :cheesy: K, i've been having this problem for weeks now and trying o get it out but the problem keeps coming back.I scanned my Pc with norton,AVG and Spy-bot but results sais no virus was …

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Hi, I scaned with spybot SD this win 98 and found 2 threats: DSO exploit and Download Accelerator. Tried to fix, said DSO was fixed and Download Acc in next scan on reboot. After rebooting both appear... (not so fixed seems) Hijack this log is: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan …

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Hello out there, i was sent to this site by recommendation and i was told that someone would help me with cleaning up my computer. Here's my HJT log, so if any peeps are willing please help me out here. thanks. 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\Explorer.EXE …

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Hi again.. been running XP on a new computor. However, on the computor posting the above message is displayed and says put in original CD and try to repair as the file could not be found. No problems as reformatted and installed all systems again. Few days later after running …

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After 2 years of running Windows XP Pro on my DELL desktop (PIII,996Mhz, 256mb ram) along with 2 sons and my wife, the PC is starting to screw up. Have tried some registry cleanups, I defrag every month or so and try to keep track of stuff but it's gotten …

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Can someone please help me fix this? My IE home page keeps getting set to "about:blank" and I keep getting a commercial search page. I've always had good luck fixing these things before, but this one is pretty hairy. Here's my hijackthis log file. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved …

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I've got enought of the about:blank general tips...as a "not very up to date in computers" lay person, I would love to have a step by step solution to the problem. Which software should I use? then, which file should I delete. I would really appreciate some help with this. …

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please help... :cry: When I load up my computer, it crashes...ok, that was vague, let me explain. I boot up, and it loads but when it gets to the desktop and starts load there, the "blue" error screen and says that all my programs have crashed through a problem with …

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Okay. I have windows version 2000, Service pack 4. Custom built computer. Last few programs are...well Hijackthis and a spanish version of kazaalite, and then an english one, but just gave up on kazaalite. The problem is that I have DSL and it's taking FOREVER to load pages that aren't …

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Spybot detects and clean the DSO exploit but it always come back. Here's what founds: DSO Exploit: Data source object exploit (Registry change, nothing done) HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-73586283-1645522239-725345543-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0\1004!=W=3 How to get rid of that annoying DSO?

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Could any one tell me how to deal with this virus? I couldnt get rid of it by using Norton and everytimes I start my laptop, a Norton window pop out and said I get this virus and couldnt be recover or delete. Thanks~~

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Hi there, After visiting a couple of software crack sites yesterday I noticed a program started to appear on my taskbar named "~close~" (screen shot attached). I've already run AdAware, Spybot and read through the HijackThis tutorial. Below is my HijackThis log, thanks in advance for your help! Logfile of …

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Hi, hope you guys can help me. Booted into Safe mode(XP w/ SP1), ran cwshredder, then ran hijackthis and this is the log file it created. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 3:11:35 PM, on 6/22/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running …

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Greetings programs. I do have spy sweeper active and protecting my start page. I keep getting a message about switching my start page to res://wqzaa.dll/index.html#96676 Ran CWShredder and let it remove everything. Ran hijackthis and deleted all the search references. They keep coming back. Any google search I do also …

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Here is my log. This started out as 213.159.117.132/redir.php last week. I finally got CWShredder to work and could get on the web. Now about:blank I can't rid myself of. I used CWSHredder, Adware, Spybot and Norton Anti-Virus. Norton is NOT picking up anything. I have it on automatic. Last …

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