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I'm looking to get anti virus software. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I got this problem on my laptop and it's driving me nuts!!! Everytime I access [url]www.webmsn.com[/url], a searchportal window pops up!!! I used Adware, Spybot S&D, Ewido, CS shredder but it's still popping up. Can someone please take a look at my HJT log and see what's causing this?? …

my hubby was playing an online game and out of no where he got a blue screen and then the pc rebooted. it started up again in safe mode fine but now it just keeps blue screening and shutting off, does this sound like a virus or something? :?:

I'm running WinXP Pro w/sp2 and keep getting the 'Page Cannot Be Displayed' error when attempting to access Microsoft or Symantec's website. I am able to access most all other websites. I've updated all definition files and ran SpyBot, Ad-Aware, AVG and nothing has been detected. I've checked the hosts …

Regarding my subject line: Here's my HJT log. Can anyone help? Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 4:21:38 PM, on 3/3/2006 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\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe …

I'm new to this forum, and I'm in desperate help. I did the hijackthis thing and here is the log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:57:45 AM, on 3/4/2006 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\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe …

I have a persistent problem where my mouse every few months decides to start pushing up and spinning around a central axis counter clockwise while mouse wheeling down. it will continue to do this till i click and then it goes away for an undetermined amount of time. maybe a …

Hi i am new but i am worried cause i have not task bar or desktop items so i did this scan. Can you help me?? Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 16:58:45, on 14/02/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: …

I was just browsing this forum and noticed a member by the name of jhay116 has been very helpful within the past couple of days, and I just wanted to thank him and all of the other great mods and folk in the Windows forums who devote their time and …

Hi people :) 1st a confession , I don't know anythin bout PC's at programmin level :rolleyes: 2nd , I need help :o I installed a program called "threadmaster" , this controls CPU % level per application , I thought it sounded cool till I realised I cudn change the …

My brothers' pc has worked fine for a year or so,but just recently he has had boot problems, so while i look into it i thought i'd post on here to see what you guys think in case i get stuck.If i find the problem in the mean time i'll …

Have been getting a RUNDLL stating Error Loading C:\WINNT\system32\guard.tmp The specified module could not be found. This comp uses Windows 2000. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you. HijackThis Log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:06:42 AM, on 3/5/2006 Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195) MSIE: Internet …

I keep getting popup from norton that backdoor.ranky has been found and is unable to access or repair file

I have a problem that seems to be common, but apparently the solutions vary depending on the exact error report. Trouble is, I get "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close" every time I close an IE window. Here's the exact error report: AppName: iexplore.exe AppVer: 6.0.2900.2180 …

I recently purchased a used Dell Latitude LS laptop with 128 megs of ram. The operating system is Windows98 SE. It did not come with a floppy drive or a cdrom drive. I seem to be caught in a "Catch 22" situation. In order to install some external devices, such …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:52:16 PM, on 3/4/2006 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\LEXBCES.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe C:\Program Files\Lexmark X74-X75\lxbbbmgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\BCMSMMSG.exe C:\Program Files\Lexmark X74-X75\lxbbbmon.exe C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe C:\Program …

Can someone help me get rid of this? Every time I reboot or start my comp, a red icon that says "TAG" appears on my desktop and after some research online, I learned that it's spyware. How do I get rid of this? I read in another thread that I …

A friend traded computers with me and i have had alot of problems. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 10:20:16 PM, on 2/6/2006 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:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:03:50 PM, on 3/4/2006 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\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Ahead\InCD\InCDsrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb10.exe C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe …

:-| I seem to have contracted another virus on my computer... argh. This time it is [B]w32.spybot.worm[/B]. I've heard of this virus many times before, never had it myself. My daily symantic coorporate edition detected it earlier today and I already followed a few instuctions from their main virus removal …

i'm posting this for my sister: Dell Dimension 8200 Series, Pentium 4 Processor at 1.7 GHz, 256MB RDRAM, 40 GB Hard Drive Problems with my PC: 1. About 3 years ago, I tried to upgrade from Windows ME to XP, but was never successful. Then I started to notice that …

I cannot get Nod32 to run in safe mode..., i.e. the screen is too big and I can't get to start scan button......and if I try to get to it through Control Center, the "kernel missing....." message comes up......Is there a way to be able to access it in safe …

Trying to help my sister clean her computer. What can I fix on this log without causing more problems? thanks. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:38:49 AM, on 1/28/2006 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\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe …

Hello, My pc's explorer can not start, hopefuly you can help --------- Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 12:05:19 PM, on 03/02/2006 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) 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\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Communicator\xcommsvr.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender …

PLS HELP!!!! I am still an infant at this stuff. I recently built a computer from the ground up for the first time. I was quite proud of myself but I made a mistake. I went looking for drivers online while i only had mediocre virus software loaded on the …

Hi I need some help with my computer. My internet explorer always says cannot find server or dns error. It does it on every computer I am also having problems with my computer not being able to communicate with my modem. If i uninstall the driver and reinstall it then …

hey guys, i have this big problem ive been trying to resolve for quite some time now. my computer has been super slow. i play counter-strike and ive never lagged like this before. and also people with animated sigs and stuff from forums make my browser lag and on online …

I installed a new hard disk in my notebook as my older one got a failure.There is windows xp professional in the new one.The dilemma is that it is taking too much time to get started,almost 15 minutes.And also,after getting started,my notebook is working very slowly.Task manager is showing 100% …

When i go into my computer it used 2 have 4 folders now it only has 3 the shared and 2 other users one is missing but it is still on the c drive what do i need 2 do

I have an older computer, Compaq Presario 4770 with a Pentium 200 processor, 32 MB RAM, running Windows 98. I am looking for FREE firewall and antivirus programs that will run on my system. I have tried Avast, AVG, and Zone Alarm, but they all require a faster processor and …