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I just recently reimaged a freinds dell laptop with his XP restore CD. while going through the process of formating I found that his origanal configuration had a partitioned hard drive. Not knowing why it was origanlly set this way I just went through and formated the second partition (it …

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Hey, I just became a member. This is a nice website. So my question is what are the difference between OpenBSD and FreeBSD...They both seem to be about the same. Thanks for the help (if i get any).:)

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Hello everyone, Bridge.dll keeps on coming out everytime I restarted my computer. I tried to search for a solution to this and I found out this forum. I already run Hijackthis and this is the log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 9:05:01 AM, on 6/30/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 …

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7/5/2004 I tried to re-install Windows XP Home Edition over the same existing, and operational, Win XP. The procedure proceeds through ‘Collecting Information’, ‘Dynamic Update’, ‘Preparing Installation’ and ‘Installing Hardware’. At the ‘Installing Windows step, it launches into Scan Disk and restarts the installation all over, and over, and over. …

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Higuys, I need your help. I've had two operating sysytems installed on separate partitions of one physical drive: Win XP on C: and Win 98 SE on D:. I was able to choose between them via dual - boot menu. They worked just fine until I installed a new hard …

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Can u analize this sum one, plz... I have done this on my own before but idk what half of this stuff is... Its my friends comp he just reformated cuz of virus's and hes allready having problems.... This isnt my comp and I dont wanna make a vital mistake …

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I Was Able To Remove About: Blank Using A Suggestion I Received On Here. It Seems To Have Worked Using Adaware.. But... My Desktop Backround Is All White And I Can Click On It And Go Back Like A Web Site And There Are All Sorts Of Ads. This All …

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It is time to settle this big problem once and for all. This is just crazy; I just noticed everyone is getting this problem, but now it is getting worse. Please help for all the people who are getting this res: problem. Problem #1 I have Windows XP Service pack …

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Hello, I am running win XP Prof with all sp and updates installed from the microsoft website, I use Norton AntiVirus and AdAware 6 to try to keep everything clean. Suddenly every time I start or close Internet Explorer my home page is changed to c:\windows\system32\IESP.mht. I have found this …

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 7:59:33 AM, on 7/6/2004 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\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\GSICON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\dslagent.exe C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe C:\WINDOWS\sm56hlpr.exe C:\Program …

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tried hijack this about keeps coming back,hope you can help here's the log files Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 8:57:33 PM, on 7/4/2004 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\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE …

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hello i want to thank everyone for the help in the past. I now have a new problem. After running all of the normal anti-[url="http://go-advertising.com/?go=spyware"]spyware[/url]; the [url="http://go-all.com/?go=spybot"]Spybot[/url] S&D 1.3 Ad-aware and cwshredder I still keep getting the same problem. My website changes after a reboot; the anti-[url="http://0-2u.com/?go=spyware"]spyware[/url] programs seem to …

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i recently ran all of my adware/spyware programs and found a lot of threats to my computer. as i usually do, i deleted everything that showed up. i dont know if the adware is tied in with my problem. i have sound on my computer, like alerts and things. but …

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I just reinstalled windows xp 2004 sp2 and since installing , I have been seeing the screen changing into a bluish colour , then a bit darkish and hardly normally lit . I think it might be an attraction of the news winxpsp2 but it's hampering my workings . I …

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I have this Dell 2gig celeron with 512 ram. Ever since I got it maybe once or twice a month it would juts instantly shuit down if I was heavy into a graphics program. Around 2 weeks ago it just started shutting off all the time, like 6 times a …

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Any time I've ever tried to install 2Mpro from a newly formatted harddrive it would say it can't be done. However, one time I was told this could be done and how. It's been a while, and I've forgotten the method. Can anyone help me with this? Does XP follow …

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I bought a rebulit computer and it was running ME so I formatted and installed 98 SE but now the sound driver's won't work any ideas?

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A lot of people have noticed that Redhat Enterprise had some io issues for Pentium 4 processors, this can usually be fixed by updating to the latest kernel and/or putting the following lines into your /etc/rc.d/rc.local file: echo 100 > /proc/sys/vm/inactive_clean_percent echo 2 10 20 > /proc/sys/vm/pagecache This has been …

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Same problem as everyone else, it seems. Using XP - in safe mode I ran AdAware, rebooted, ran latest Spybot and CWShredder, but on reboot it still tries to change my homepage. Please help! Here's the latest HJT log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 8:50:58 AM, on 26/06/2004 …

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Friend, My "HELP" window does not launch when I am off line. The window goes on for a second then vanishes. I have no idea what to do. Can you help?

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Hey all, any help with this is greatly appreciated. My computer, P4 1.7, Win XP Pro, became infected over the last couple weeks with terrible adware, trojans, viruses, etc. I ran several antivirus and adware programs, including McAfee, Norton, Adaware and Spybot. On last restart after running Spybot, no programs …

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I am running Windows 98 Second Edition 4.10.2222.A on a generic machine. I booted my computer after being away for four days, and the Start button wouldn't pop up the menu. The icons on my Quick Launch toolbar were missing, too. The recent program installs were SlowGold and Colorful Movie …

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Recently I moved IE favorites from the administrative account folder into the "All User" folder hoping that it could be shared among different users. Unfortunately, I (an administrator) cannot see anything in my favorites folder. Could anyone advise?

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My computer will not allow me to click on certain things. When it comes up with a hand to click on something 8 out of 10 times it will not allow me to click on this. Especially when sending through hotmail. Someone suggested to me to redownload IE and I …

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home page hijacked with "res://scjik.dll/index.html#96676". also starts microsoft windows xp professional installer with front page when using IE. Here is my hjt log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 10:07:43, on 04/07/2004 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 …

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I have a problem with, I believe a dialler. When I am working off-line, after about 20-30 mins the PC dialls the internet. I have run the latest editions of CWS and ADAWARE, and both say that the system is clean.It clearly isn't. I am on pay as you go …

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My wife's box got the dreaded about:blank hijack recently. I'm thinking this problem is a side-effect of this: You know how in 2000 you can open My Computer, and along the side of the window, there are links to My Documents and My Network Places? Hers will not open. I've …

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Prosearching has taken over my IE and I've already done everything I could to get rid of it (SpySweeper, AdAware, Spybot), but it's still there. Can someone tell me what to do? Please!!!!! Here's my log Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 6:11:51 PM, on 7/2/2004 Platform: Windows XP …

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I managed to get aprtial fix using webroot SPy Sweeper, although my computer is still not back to normal. Below is my HJT log. I appreciate any advice. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 10:11:42 PM, on 7/1/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 …

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I have a IBM Thinkpad 365X Laptop o/s win.98 PLEASE EXCUSE TYPOS: "Can not find the device file that may be need to run windows or a windows application. The windows registry or system .ini file refers to this device file but the device file no longer exsist. If you …

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I guess this is the closest spot I could post this :) Anyway, I recently got a hold of an old Pentium 90, going to use it to play old games that don't work on XP and in windows... When I try to play a game that requires the game-cd, …

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On my machine 2M Pro skips the screen that gives you the choice of 2M or another Win op sys, but I just installed 2M on another computer and when it gets to that screen it counts down 25 secs I believe before it loads Windows. Is there a way …

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First would like to say hi to everyone since I'm new here. Now to the problem Every now and then my AVG tells me that there is a trojan in my computer and that I have to run a scane to remove it. However when I run the test it …

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AVG keeps giving a message saying that I have a trojan called downloader.keenval.C, I ran AVG, trojan remover everything and still can't find it and remove it. here's log Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 19:21:18, on 30/6/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 …

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oK, I got infected with the CW hijacker about 6 months ago. I was able to fix it with CWS. This time its a little more advanced. Before I could search for help, but now it redirects me to BS pages. Also everytime I open a browser a Win XP …

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hi...alright i thiunk i need your suggestions on this...im about to buy a new pc....for editng...im choosing between two cpus. amd xp 2500+ and amd 64 3000+...i know its a bit odd to compare the two...ok ill be overclocking the 2500 so it can use 400ddr dimms...my friend keeps on …

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I have followed Capejack's direction consisely but to no avail. At times the internet may run longer than its normal 5-10 min range but no other problems have been solved. My new question has more to do with my hjt files. One of the techs told me to get rid …

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need help please. i can delete the start and search page entries but dont know how to keep them from coming back. heres my hjt log Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 3:10:00 PM, on 6/27/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running …

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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...Hasn't changed... I wonder if i have to put all of that ^^^ in every thread i …

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hey folks, new guy here. ok, Im running an Athlon 1.2, XP, and ZoneAlarm Pro. I can get to the msn homepage, but when I click on hotmail, to log in, all I get is a blank IE screen that says done at the bottom (status bar). if I turn …

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...to remove the prosearching hijack of my IE. I had thought it did, but after rebooting. the problem's back. I downloaded and ran Hijack This, and this is the log (I'm guessing it's the RO that's causing the problem): Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 8:56:59 PM, on 6/30/04 …

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I cannot run javascript on Windows XP Home. I've got rid of pop-up blockers and adware stuff. i've checked and re-checked settings in IE but it still will not run javascript on my machine. However, it will do this if I am surfing the web. Why won't my machine allow …

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I have a virus which is proving to be very annoying to get rid of. AVG6 will pick it up and destroy but its respawning and i can't find any application that will do anything about it. I hjave treid adaware and spybot. and generally tried to find info online …

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All: First - thanks for helping me to get rid of my hijacked IE 2 weeks ago - Crunchie - you were amazing. I have another PC in my home - a laptop, that one of my kids got a hold of and went someplace on the net. I now …

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[B][COLOR=Orange]NOTE: I was FINALLY able to merge the "URLRepair" thing successfully. Sorry about that. Would someone mind, however, peeking at the HJT? Thank you so very much[/COLOR].[/B] Well, I'm sorry to ask for help again -- I followed all previous instructions (or so I thought) while trying to repair the …

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Problem #1 I have Windows XP Service pack 1. I need help on how to fix this problem. I did a scan with spybot, ad-aware, CWShredder, and Norton Anti-Virus. I think this happened right after the installation of the google toolbar. I uninstalled it of course by now, but I …

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I have a IBM Thinkpad Laptop 365X with a floppy disc & no cd-rom operating system is windows 98SE. After being online about 10 minutes a message comes up "you have performed an illegal act the system will shut down." Off I go......until I restart & go back around once …

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Hi, I am running Window's 98SE with all the latest updates, on an old pentium II 350. My computer stopped booting up, with the dos prompt, "Data error reading drive C. Abort, Retry, Fail? I have booted from a startup floppy and run Scandisk, scandisk stop's at checking file structure …

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Recently my computer has came up eith a window sayingcannot close rundll32.exe ie it hangs and i have to end task. Can i repair this without reinstalling xp? Many thanks:rolleyes:

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