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 | Hi DinoDash, welcome to DaniWeb :D Try the following fixes... Winsockfix (if your OS is XP) -- [url]http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/WinsockXPFix/WinsockXPFix.exe[/url] If it still doesn't work, try IEFix -- [url]http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm[/url] And, if you're still having problems after that, try downloading an alternate browser (such as Opera or Firefox), this will help determine if … |
| | Hi darkline, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please follow the instructions and recommendations in the links below. When you get to the [B]Infection Removal[/B] thread, please follow the instructions in post #6. When you've finished, close any open browser windows, scan with HJT, and post a new log please. |
| | Go to [B]Add/Remove Programs[/B] in your [B]Control Panel[/B] and remove [B]Viewpoint[/B] (or [B]Viewpoint Toolbar[/B], or something similiar). Scan with HijackThis and have it fix the following entries: R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = [url]http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?T...lion&pf=desktop[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = [url]http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?T...lion&pf=desktop[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = [url]http://red.clientapps.yahoo.com/cus.../search/ie.html[/url] R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search … |
| | Norton is as good as any of the other antivirus programs. Go ahead and post a HJT log, that [I]is [/I] the best way for us to see what you have. |
| | Re: manifest files Please follow the instructions in post #11 of this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread28196.html[/url] Then go to one of the [B].manifest[/B] files, right click on it, and give us whatever information you can on it (Company, version, etc.). Close any open browser windows, scan with HJT, and post a new log please. |
| | Hi Bunny, You have quite a few problems with your computer, but you should be able to get it cleaned up without reinstalling your Operating System. Follow the suggestions and instructions in the links below to begin the process, and then post a HijackThis log in the [B]Virus[/B] forum. That … |
| | Re: Help! Hi Tomac_1, welcome to DaniWeb :D You have quite a bit of cleaning needed there; please start by following the recommendations and instructions in the links below. When you get to the Specific Infection thread, get the latest version of HijackThis and make sure it is installed in a permanent … |
| | Check this thread to see if the AC adapter recall affects you: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread12590.html[/url]  |
| | Re: msinit.exe Reboot into Safe Mode and run HiJackThis (don't scan yet, just open it). Click the "Open the Misc Tools Section" button Then click the "Open Process manager" button Next, while holding down the CTRL key, locate and click on (highlight) any instances of [B]C:\WINDOWS\msinit.exe[/B] (if present) Double-check and make sure … |
| | Check here to see if your Dell notebook is affected by the AC adapter recall: [url]http://pchw-os.web.boeing.com/hw/portable/issues/default.htm[/url] |
| | I've decided to stop using Internet Explorer as my primary browser. I would like to here any recommendations for another browser to use, both good & bad, negative & positive. The only other one I've used is Netscape so that is my first choice unless someone has a better option … |
| | This could be caused by overheating, have you checked inside for dust lately? And check to see if the fans are operating properly? Be sure to gaurd against damage via static electricity when working inside the case! Another possibility is bad RAM; have you added any RAM recently? If so, … |
| | Please do not discuss the use of illegal file-sharing here, it is against the forum rules: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_faq[/url]  |
| | If you continue to have problems, try WinsockXPFix --[url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/WinsockXPFix/WinsockXPFix.exe"]WinsockXPFix[/url] Run it, and click the [B]Fix[/B] button; choose [B]YES[/B] when asked if you want to proceed. If it still doesn't work, try IEFix -- [url]http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFIX.htm[/url] |
| | If you’ve followed the suggestions in the Protection and Cleaning threads, and are still having problems, you most likely have an infection that will take some specialized tools and/or processes to remove. Before requesting assistance, it would be helpful for you to read How To Ask Questions The Smart Way …  |
| | Hi jookboksnmbr3, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please follow the advise and instructions in the links below to help prevent further infections and begin the cleanup process. Right-click in an open area of your desktop, select [B]New[/B], [B]Folder[/B]; give the new folder a name (something like HJT or HijackThis would be … |
| | Hi Heidi, Please follow the instructions in posts #8 and then, if necessary, #4 of this thread -- [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread28196.html[/url] When you've finished, please post a new HJT log and let us know if you still have the problem. |
| | Hi Fastlad, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please start by following the recommendations and instructions in the links in my signature block below. Then, as Dani said, post a HijackThis log here in this thread and we'll help you clean up whatever is left. By the way, it may sometimes be … |
| | Try post's #8 and #4 in this thread and let us know the results -- [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread28196.html[/url] |
| | Re: Winfixer 2005 Scan with HijackThis and have it fix the following entries: R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1 O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.67 search.active-max.com O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.0 [url]www.dialup2.com[/url] O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.80 maxexp.com O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.221 [url]www.mp3search.com[/url] O1 - Hosts: … |
| | Re: Computer Support I wonder if this is even legal, sounds like a pyramid scheme. I'd worry about any 'company' that puts a paragraph like this in it's 'Terms and Conditions': "MEMBER AGREEMENT All members have read and agreed with the terms and conditions stated above. All members agree not to bring or … |
| | Please follow the recommendations and instructions in the links below to properly protect your system, and to begin the cleanup process. When you've finished, please post a new log so we can help you remove anything remaining. |
| | I would suggest trying this first: Get IEFix from here: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4467.html[/url] After you run it, repost and tell us if the problem still persists. |
| | Re: Navexcel I don't see any signs of navexcel in your log, but to remove it, go to Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel, select 'NavHelper' (if present), and click 'Remove'. Have HJT fix: O2 - BHO: (no name) - {41A71D94-FC13-469A-943C-ABA9876B0D04} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\iutengine.dll Go to C:\WINDOWS\system32 and delete [B]iutengine.dll[/B] Empty your Recycle … |
| | Hi Madelyn, welcome to DaniWeb :) Is that Spy Sweeper by Webroot that you purchased? Please download [b]Ewido Security Suite[/b] from here: [url="http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ewido_security_suite/1098736486/1"]http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/ewido_security_suite/1098736486/1[/url] Install and update it, and then [u]close the program (don't scan yet)[/u]. Reboot into Safe Mode and do a full system scan with Ewido allowing it to … |
| | Hi Dreg, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please go to Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove the following, if present: [B]Jwskvt winupdates winsupdater WinFixer_2005 WeatherBug[/B] (or [B]AWS[/B]) Then go to post #14 in this thread for instructions on removing yupsearch: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread28196.html[/url] When you scan with HijackThis, have it fix … |
| | I've seen this type of behavior from a virus before (one example here -- [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread30990.html)[/url], so we should try to determine if that is the problem first by scanning with HijackThis and posting the log. Don't reboot your system until instructed to do so. |
 | You can try this: [url]http://www.snapfiles.com/get/restoration.html[/url] |
| | Re: HJT Log. I only see a few minor things that should be fixed: R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing O2 - BHO: (no name) - {702EA91C-1ACF-4772-8078-18F2B2EE1031} - (no file) O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - (no file) Just to clean up the log, you could have HJT fix all of … |
| | Hi OmegaStealth, welcome to DaniWeb :D Before fixing anything with HijackThis, it needs to be in its own permanent folder. You can find help on doing this in the HijackThis link below, along with tips on some other things you can do yourself. After moving HJT to a safe location, … |
| | Re: yupsearch Help! Hi WhiteDove, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please review the last link below for help with putting HijackThis in a safe folder (instead of a Temp folder), and for suggestions on some things you can cleanup on your own. While in that thread, go to post #14 for help removing Yupsearch. … |
| | Yesterday I made several posts (about 6) but today they are gone. I also noticed at least a few posts that Crunchie made are now gone as well. What happened to them and is there any chance of getting them back? :confused:  |
| | Hi Diane, I have a few suggestions, hopefully one of them will help. 1. If you have more then one antivirus program installed, that could be causing the problem; decide which one you prefer and uninstall the other. 2. Try using System Restore to return your system to a time … |
| | You need to get SP1 (or SP1a) for both XP and IE as soon as possible to help prevent further intrusions (do not get SP2 at this time). [B]Conime.exe[/B] is a trojan that allows attackers to access your system and should be removed. Please do a search on your system … |
| | Hi gummydude, welcome to DaniWeb :D You should first review the links below to begin the cleanup and get some basic info on the use of HijackThis. Once you've moved HijackThis to a safe location, go to post #14 and follow the instructions for removing yupsearch. Please post a new … |
| | Hi Larry, welcome to DaniWeb :D I've split your post into it's own thread per forum rules ([url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_faq#faq_rules[/url]) Download, install, update, and run these tools: CWShredder -- [url]http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html[/url] about:Buster -- [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html[/url] Please get the self-extracting version of HijackThis from here (in line 2): [url]http://www.malwareremoval.com/downloads.html[/url] Then close any open browser windows, … |
 | Try the instructions in post #11 of this thread -- [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread28196.html[/url] And then post a HijackThis log. (Aren't you the one who said LimeWire never installed anything on your computer without you knowing about it? I wonder where this came from...) |
| | Hi edallin, welcome to DaniWeb :D Sorry this got overlooked, it's been pretty busy here lately. :( If you're still having problems, try IEFix: [url]http://windowsxp.mvps.org/utils/IEFix.zip[/url] And then post a new hijackthis log please. |
| | Part of your problem may lie in the fact that you are running two antivirus programs. You should decide which you prefer, McAfee or Norton, and remove the other. Better yet, switch to AVG (free) or Nod32. You can also follow the suggestions in the links below, and if you … |
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| | Hi marcoolio, welcome to DaniWeb :D Reboot into Safe Mode and do a complete system scan with Ewido, allowing it to fix whatever it finds (note: you will be posting the log from this scan with your next reply). Go to Add/Remove Programs in your Control Panel and remove if … |
| | Hi kdogg3311, welcome to DaniWeb :D Please follow the suggestions and recommendations in the links below. HijackThis needs to be in its own permanent folder before fixing anything with it and you will find examples of how to do this in the 'Infection Removal' link. Post a new log after … |
| | Hi Nikki, welcome to DaniWeb :) Backing up and reinstalling is always the best way to cure problems, but if you would like to try to resolve it before resorting to that, try posting a HijackThis log, it may help us spot whatever is causing your problem. There's a link … |
| | The procedures and utilities described here are for the users of Windows operating systems. In today's world, where internet intruders are so prevalent and cause so many problems, you really MUST follow these suggested procedures on any internet connected PC. You can choose not to, of course, but if you … |
 | There are a couple of attachments in this thread that should help you out: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread11350.html[/url] |
| | Sorry for the delay in replying to this. If you're still having problems, please follow the recommendations and instructions in the links below and then post a new log. |
| | Try IEFix from here: [url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4467.html[/url] Then try the Trend scan again Download CWShredder from here: [url]http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html[/url] Unzip to your desktop, run it, and then: 1. Click "Check For Update" (If an update isn't available, skip to step 4) 2. Click "Click here to Download the upate" 3. When the new … |
| | Hi Apurva, welcome to DaniWeb :) You're using an older version of HijackThis; I suggest you get the self-extracting version of HijackThis from here (in line 2): [url]http://www.malwareremoval.com/downloads.html[/url] Then [B]close any open browser windows[/B], 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis, copy the log, and paste it here. (The newer version … |
| | Hi Punkermoma, welcome to DaniWeb :D The first thing you need to do is move HijackThis, please see this thread: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread24085.html[/url] After you've moved it, please post a new log. By the way, DrPMon.dll is part of the Aurora 'package' and we should be able to help you get it … |
| | Hey Hammy, long time no see. In the future, remember to close any open browser windows before scanning with HJT. I believe 'pokapoka' is your main problem. Scan with HJT and have it fix the following entries: R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [checkrun] E:\windows\system32\elitecla32.exe O4 - … |
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