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 | Can I butt in? I just have a couple of comments/suggestions. In your first post you mentioned trying to install Kaspersky; it's not good to have more then one antivirus program installed, and since you already have Nod32 (probably the best), you should stick with that -- unless there is …  |
| | HijackThis is in a good place now :) First of all you need to remove Newdotnet, either from Add/Remove Programs, or by going to [B][url]http://www.newdotnet.com/#remove[/url][/B] and scrolling down to the Uninstall tool. [B]Close all browser windows[/B], scan with hijackthis and post a new log please. |
| | It could be a virus, too many processes running, a hardware problem, or a number of other things. As a starting point, I suggest you get the self-extracting version of HijackThis from here (in line 2): [url]http://www.malwareremoval.com/downloads.html[/url] Close any open browser windows, 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis, copy the … |
| | Re: Some Viruses Before fixing anything with hijackthis, you need to move it from the Temp folder it's in to it's own permanent folder (like c:\HJT\hijackthis.exe). The cause of the viruses is most likely due to the use of file sharing programs (like P2P Networking & Kazaa); I would strongly recommend removing them. … |
| | It'll come pre-installed, but it will be on the hard drive, not on the motherboard :) They used to include a recovery CD; hopefully they still do that.  |
| | I split your post into it's own thread, please do not tag onto other threads regardless of how similar they may be. [edit: I just found you had started two other threads with the same problem so I deleted them, please reply to this thread only (for this particular problem)] …  |
| | You need to go to Windows Update to get the Critical Updates for your system; just get SP1a for now, hold off on SP2 at least until your system is cleaned up. Scan with hijackthis and have it fix the following entries: R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet … |
 | Post your HijackThis log in the [B]Virus[/B] forum and we'll have a look :) |
| | Follow the suggestions in this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread19959.html[/url] Go to the following locations and delete these files (if found): C:\WINDOWS\System32\[B]systr.dll[/B] C:\WINDOWS\system32\[B]svrhost.exe[/B] If you can't delete them, try booting into Safe Mode and then delete them. Download [B]CWShredder 2[/B] from here: [url]http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html[/url] Run it and press Fix (not scan) and allow it … |
| | You need to go to Windows Update to get the Critical Updates for your system. Hold off on SP2, however, at least until your system gets cleaned up. Check this thread for suggestions on removing HotOffers: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=19959-hotoffers[/url] After you've done that, [B]close all browser windows[/B], scan with HJT, and post … |
| | Follow the suggestions in this thread to get rid of HotOffers: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showthread.php?t=19959-hotoffers[/url] Go to Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove (if found): MyWebSearch Scan with hijackthis and have it fix the following entries: R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = [url]http://www.hotoffers.info/ad0058/[/url] O4 - Global Startup: MyWebSearch Email Plugin.lnk = … |
| | When you maximize the window, as Zeroth suggested, instead of using the [B]X[/B] to exit, go to File, and select Close; the next time you open IE, it should come up full-screen.  |
| | Go to Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove (if found): Virtual Maid Scan with hijackthis and have it fix the following entries: O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C8B2A36-3DB1-42A4-A3CB-D426709BBFEB} - (no file) O3 - Toolbar: Virtual Maid - {77B2F8DE-CB3F-4b6b-839B-807DD1ADBA1C} - C:\PROGRA~1\VIRTUA~1\VIRTUA~1.DLL Be sure all windows, other then hijackthis, … |
| | First you need to move hijackthis into it's own permanent folder instead of the Temp folder it's in now. Something like c:\HJT\hijackthis.exe After you move it, close all browser windows, 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis, and then copy and past the entire log here (including the header which indicates … |
| | Hey Ravengal, good to see you here again. In addition to what Caperjack suggested, I'd like you to get CounterSpy from here (for your mom's computer and your own): [url]http://www.download.com/3000-8022_4-10337358.html[/url] It has a 15-day free trial which will be plenty of time to get your system cleaned up, or you … |
 | Some of these should help a little: [url]http://home.no.net/tkos/info/fat.html[/url] [url]http://home.freeuk.net/foxy2k/disk/disk9.htm[/url] [url]http://home.no.net/tkos/info/fat32.html[/url] [url]http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/fat.htm#EntryStructure[/url] [url]http://www.seas.ucla.edu/classes/mkampe/cs111.sq05/docs/dos.html[/url] |
| | If you just want to access/transfer the data, this may work, but it will cost you more $$. Get an external case for the drive that connects through the USB port. I have one for that purpose and change drives in it all the time; doesn't seem to matter what … |
 | Re: New look! [QUOTE=jwenting]Looks good, but in some places a bit cramped...[/QUOTE] I agree, in the forums that have the site info in the left column, and the ads in the right column, the threads in the center seem cramped. Also, I don't know why, but the font seems to bother my eyes … |
| | Why is this titled "[B]XP[/B] & Cleaning Temp files" if it's about Win98? It's been awhile since I've used 98, but I think these are the folders to look for: C:Temp C:Windows\Temp C:Windows\Temporary Internet Files You can also do a search for [B]*.tmp[/B] |
| | Go ahead and follow all of Crunchie's instructions in post #2. Do you use Viewpoint Mananger? It is spyware related and I would recommend removing it. Here is one opinion: [url]http://www.2-spyware.com/file-viewmgr-exe.html[/url] You can use Google to search for more inofrmation before you decide whether to keep it or not. Remember … |
 | Go to Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove the following (if found): [B]MyWay[/B] (or [B]myBar[/B]) [B]PartyPoker[/B] [B]Windows ServeAd[/B] (or [B]WinServAd[/B]) Scan with HJT and have it fix the following entries: (Note: some entries may no longer be here after using Add/Remove Programs) O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows ServeAd] C:\Program … |
| | That's a pretty good review there; I'd just like to make a couple comments of my own. Very few people have problems with Ad-Aware or Spybot, but from what I've seen, there are more issues with Spybot then Ad-Aware so hopefully you're assesment will not keep anyone from getting either … |
 | Here are some links that may help: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315323&Product=winxp[/url] [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822967&Product=winxp[/url] |
| | What OS? Can you use System Restore? |
| | Assuming this is XP (if not, please let us know the OS), try a 'repair' installation, instructions here (Method 2): [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp[/url] Other things to try: Winsockfix -- [url]http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Network-Tweak/WinSockFix.shtml[/url] IEfix -- [url]http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm[/url] If your speaker volume is still not up to par, try reinstalling the sound card drivers and/or the motherboard … |
| | Well, this question seems rather obvious, but since you didn't mention it, I'll ask; does this system meet the minimum requirements of the ISP and this particular modem? Try downloading and running Winsockfix from here: [url]http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Network-Tweak/WinSockFix.shtml[/url] |
| | I am running Windows XP Home on this computer, and using the default CD burning software that came with it (I think it's Roxio?) I wanted to back up some files from the 'F' drive; about 900 MB, so I was going to use two CD's. Before I started, there … |
| | Try a 'repair' installation, instructions here (Method 2): [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp[/url] |
| | This particular thread has been 'Solved,' anyone (besides Pleasehelpme) who has a similar problem should start a new thread so they can get individual assistance. Thanks :) |
 | [QUOTE=cscgal]The only difference was that the signature was not separated by a background, and therefore gave the false illusion that it was part of the post entity, and you were looking at the post.[/QUOTE]I like the new format for this reason; more then once I found myself rereading to see … |
| | [QUOTE=Lady A][size=4][color=red][b]Is it possible to have formatting characters ie, paragraph marks, spaces print in a Word (2003)doc ??? :?: [/b][/color][/size][/QUOTE] For Word 2003, see if this helps: [url]http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP051883801033.aspx[/url] In Word 2000, it works like this (in case it helps): with Word open, go to[B] Tools[/B], and then [B]Options[/B]. In the … |
| | You should post a new log in case there is some final cleanup that should be done. |
| | [QUOTE=kyroshi]What is a digital signature?[/QUOTE] That's not a real easy question to answer, but this link gives an overview: [url]http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/D/digital_signature.html[/url] This one goes into more detail: [url]http://www.youdzone.com/signature.html[/url] |
| | Hi Albert and welcome to DaniWeb :) I split your posts into their own thread; we ask that members start a new thread when they have a problem so you get the individual attention you need, and so the advice doesn't get confused. Now, just to clarify what you've already … |
| | Go to C:\Program Files\BitComet and right-click on [B]BitComet.exe[/B] and choose 'Scan for viruses' Do you know what this is for? O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Ball Peak] C:\DOCUME~1\Yuyin\APPLIC~1\OBJCOR~1\ACTIVE TEST POKE.exe If not, see if you can find what folder it is in, then right-click on the .exe file, go to Properties, and … |
| | You also need to go to Windows Update to get the Critical Updates for your system to help prevent this type of thing. Hold off on SP2, however, at least until your system gets cleaned up. |
| | Re: Recovering Data As long as you can access the drive, this program should work, but keep in mind some of the files may have become corrupted: [url]http://www.snapfiles.com/get/restoration.html[/url] |
| | Since some type of malware or hijacking is suspected here, I suggest you get HijackThis from here: [url]http://www.malwareremoval.com/downloads.html[/url] (look for the selfextracting link in line #2) Close all browser windows, 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis; start a new thread in the [B]Virus [/B] forum, and copy and paste the …  |
| | I used BidPay once or twice without any problems, but just for small amounts. If someone is paying you for something, as long as you wait until the money is safely in your account before shipping the item (or providing the service), you should be okay. |
 | Get HijackThis from here: [url]http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/[/url] Close all browser windows, 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis, and post the log here so we can see what's going on with your system. |
| | Use System Restore to reset your system back to a date prior to when this problem started. You will probably have to 'clean' it up again, just use more caution when doing so (or get assistance by starting a new thread in the Virus forum). |
| | It sounds as if you've gotten some type of virus, so I've moved your thread to the appropriate forum (for the time being anyway). Get HijackThis from here: [url]http://www.malwareremoval.com/downloads.html[/url] (look for the link to the selfextracting version in line #2) Close all browser windows, 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis, … |
| | Those popups make it look so legit, don't they? Get HijackThis from here: [url]http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/[/url] Close all browser windows, 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis, copy and post the entire log here so we can see what's going on with your system. |
| | The last log you posted is over two months old, can you post a new one please? Before you do, update HijackThis to the latest version (1.99.1) |
| | Hi Southernneonser, welcome to DaniWeb :) I'm sure you'll fit in just fine around here. I split your post into it's own thread; we ask that all new problems be started in a new thread regardless of how similar it may be to another one. Your problem could be due … |
| | Before fixing anything with hijackthis, you should put it into it's own folder. You can do this by right-clicking on an empty area of your desktop, select [B]New[/B], [B]Folder[/B]; give the new folder a name (such as HJT or HijackThis), and then drag the [B]hijackthis.exe[/B] icon that is on your … |
| | I have no experience with the Nvidia firewall, but since it is basically a hardware firewall, it should offer more protection then any software firewall, so I would recommend using Nvidia. Note: almost any stand-alone software anti-virus is better then what is included with XP |
| | This should help: [url]http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/3D2F91493F7B80D5CA256EA80038C9A7[/url] (Paragraph within this article: "Note : If you are using an XP Upgrade CD, you will be asked for a qualifying product during installation. Pop the CD with your older version of Windows into the drive, press <ENTER> or click ‘OK' as prompted, and return your … |
| | When you ran it in Safe Mode, even though it took so long, was it successful? If you can't even run it in Safe Mode, or if it finds errors it can't fix, your drive may be failing. If it did finish, and fixed any errors (or didn't find any), … |
| | Here are a few more things you can do to help clean up your system: Go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel and remove Kazaa (if you haven't already), and then get [I]Kazaabegone[/I] to remove all remnants of kazaa: [url]http://www.spychecker.com/program/kazaagone.html[/url] Before running Kazaabegone, download [B]LSPfix[/B] from: [url]http://www.computercops.biz/downloads-file-334.html[/url] (the process … |
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