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Hi natakudragoon, Please follow the steps in the linky below to run combofix and post the log for us: [B][url]http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix[/url][/B] Be sure to install the recovery console. -- I am not going to be online much through the New Year, but I or another volunteer will check back as time …

Hi opr8tions, Please follow the steps in the linky below to run combofix and post the log for us: [B][url]http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix[/url][/B] Be sure to install the recovery console. -- I or another volunteer will check back as time permits. I am not going to be around much through the New Year, …

[QUOTE=mak6152;]Hi there...[/QUOTE] Hi mak6152, HijackThis really doesn't tell us much these days. We would prefer you try the steps in the linky below and post the logs: [B][url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url][/B] --- ALSO, post the scanlogs from the tools you have already run on your own. One thing HJT does tell us is …

[QUOTE=roshan_iiita;] Will anybody please help me ?[/QUOTE] No. .... Well, only if you promise to use your viruses for good deeds. Errr..... No.

Hi dapesche, Please follow the steps in the linky below to run combofix and post the log for us: [B][url]http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix[/url][/B] Be sure to install the recovery console. -- I or another volunteer will check back as time permits. The holidays are a bit hectic, so it may be slow going.... …

Hi ddevineuk, A couple things before we take a whack at this: -- This may be a lengthy process. The holiday season is brutal for getting timely volunteer help in forums for obvious reasons. Plus, it appears you are across the pond from me, so we'll be working on different …

[QUOTE=SpeedyChase;1383366] I just don't see in Outlooks Import tool a place where it asks for a .wab or a .pab file. Am I missing something? [/QUOTE] Have you looked at this? [B][url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/286116[/url][/B] [quote]How to drag address information to Outlook It is possible to drag individual or groups of Windows Address …

Or, you could follow the steps in the linky below and post the requested scanlogs: [B] [url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url] [/B] With any luck, we can get you cleaned up a bit more easily. I or another volunteer will check back as time permits, though the holidays can be a bit hectic. Cheers …

[QUOTE=lucimorth;] Another post on this forum suggested to run aswMBR, so i did that too and it found a bunch of infections, but it says not to fix anything before posting on the forums, so do you want me to post it here? It mentioned Win32:Alureon-AOV, seems like a nasty …

Hi CCG, In addition to what Judy has posted above, there are a couple tools we need to run after the fresh MBAM scan. If you have any trouble with the steps, just let us know and we'll talk you through it - no worries :) When you run these …

[QUOTE=centralnytech;] I have done 2 microsoft fixes (20199 and 20203). I have run different versions of winsockfix. Now I am reinstalling XP-SP3 over the existing SP3. Iknow that is a dated solution, but I am hoping it simply places the right fixes in the right places, given that it is …

[QUOTE=Yoda123;] Please help me with this problem. Thank you very much.[/QUOTE] What is your OS? -- Can you open a command prompt and do this: Type or copy and paste [COLOR="Red"][B]tasklist >> %systemdrive%\peek.txt[/B][/COLOR] ENTER Please post the[B] peek.txt[/B] - it should be[B] C:\peek.txt[/B]. We'll see if there are other running …

[QUOTE=Vrank92;]This doesn't nessecarily help, but I have the exact same issue on my wifes laptop....[/QUOTE] You guys should try the tool here --> [B][url]http://public.avast.com/~gmerek/aswMBR.htm[/url][/B] Follow the listed steps and post the log. Perhaps it will detect the baddie. Even if not, you could go ahead and rewrite the Master Boot …

[B][URL="http://www.download3000.com/download-pdf2chm-count-reg-61671.html"]PDF2CHM[/URL] [/b] Cheers :) PP

Hi Naveed, A few yeas ago I made a little batch tool to remove a particular malware and I wanted to first back up the registry before the tool deleted keys. I exported the reg backup into a folder with the date and time of the backup. It wasn't particularly …

[QUOTE=SethHall;]...download [URL="http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/hijackthis/HijackThis.exe"]Hijack This [/URL] and run it and copy and paste your log file here. ...If you can provided that I'll take a look at it and see if we can get you resolved.[/QUOTE] HijackThis is next to useless these days. We prefer people to follow the steps in the …

[QUOTE=askhari139]today i started a boot scan on my system(avast)....[/QUOTE] This is a known issue with Avast! and its boot scan. Have a look at these threads for further info: [B][url]http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/thread/e2f066b3-2517-41bc-8fad-4c036f2f4ac8[/url] [url]http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/thread/914e08f4-15d6-4c06-90e1-baaecb0068fd[/url][/B] Cheers :) PP

Hi Miranda, It would be best if you tried to complete the steps in the linky below and post the requested scanlogs: [B][url]http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/134865[/url][/B] Do the steps as best you can - they really aren't too formidable. At the very least, do the [B]MBAM [/B]scan and have it remove what it …

[QUOTE=stevelll;1651151]I need to convert many small .mpg files to .gif files. I prefer freeware but pay-for-it software, if not too too expensive but works really good, is also acceptable. Anyone know of really good software to do this type of conversion?[/QUOTE] You could try SUPER. It is a nice freeware …

Please try this as well: Please download [URL="http://forum.networktechs.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2027&d=1298765896"][B]ExWin.exe[/B][/URL] and run it. -- Click "Extract" and it will extract the [B]ExWin[/B] folder to C:\ExWin. -- Please open that folder and run [B]RunThis.bat[/B]. If need be, command line to run it is [B]C:\ExWin\RunThis.bat[/B] ENTER Anyhoo, once it runs (3-5 minutes), a log …

[QUOTE=ere8;545518] When I typed "netsh winsock reset" in the window, this was the response I got: The following helper DLL cannot be loaded: FWCFG.DLL The following command was not found: winsock reset[/QUOTE] This is because you do not have SP2 installed yet. [B]However, as MoralTerror mentioned, you MUST NOT install …

[QUOTE=Suzie999;1624061] Where can this information be found? Is it in the registry, in a cookie, cache.. or somewhere else? Appreciate any help.[/QUOTE] Hi Suzie, I use Firefox and, on my XP Box, that info is in [B]Sessionstore.js[/B] I think the full path is something like: [B]%SystemDrive%\Documents and Settings\<[I]user name[/I]>\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\<[I]random[/I]>.default\Sessionstore.js[/B] …

[QUOTE=GoodLuckChuck;]I read that Norton antivirus+ other things was better than McAfee that costs more. After I do a Norton initial scan with quick or complete scan, I always get 4 threats detected and 4 resolved. I can never get 0 threats detected. Is this normal or what is wrong?[/QUOTE] Like …

[QUOTE=Ancient Dragon;1585550]reg cleaners can do more harm than good. The only time a reg cleaner might be of any value is when you install and uninstall many programs that do not do a good job of cleaning up after themselves during uninstall. And even then its questionable to use one …

[QUOTE=Sunnyrepairs;]You are always putting your computer at risk by using freewares... Paid programs are much better than free ones.[/QUOTE] This is quite possibly the most incorrect statement I've read in quite some time. Some of the best software I use on a regular basis is freeware. How does freeware put …

Why limit yourself only to those three options? Frankly, if you are going to spend money on protection and want to go the full security suite route,[B] [URL="http://usa.kaspersky.com/products-services/home-computer-security/internet-security"]Kaspersky Internet Security 2011[/URL][/B] is difficult to beat. I have been recommending Kaspersky for almost ten years now. I've watched as other AV …

[QUOTE=mr77;]im not quite sure how to download either knoppix or ubuntu. how do i burn them to a cd? HELP!:)[/QUOTE] Follow the instructions [B][URL="http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download"]in this linky[/URL][/B]. -- If you are having trouble with compy and need support, you would be best off starting a new thread detailing your specific problem. …

Hi Mary, You may want to try this before moving on to gerbil's suggestion as it will hopefully restore explorer.exe and make it easier for you to carry out the other steps...: Please download ExWin.exe and run it. Click "Extract" and it will extract the ExWin folder to C:\ExWin. Please …

I suggest [URL="http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/free-download.html"][B]Comodo Internet Security[/B][/URL]. This is an excellent free security suite. Cheers :) PP

A new Sticky Post detailing our Spyware Forum policy is now in place. [B][URL="http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/threads/368036"]Forum Rules and Policy for First Responders[/URL][/B] -- Any and all feedback is welcome. Just PM me with comments and concerns. I think it is pretty clear, but I'll hit the main points again: 1) Our forum …

This Sticky Post is intended for all potential volunteers who would like to contribute to Daniweb's Viruses, Spyware and other Nasties Forum. Please be advised that this forum remains one of the last few [I][B]open[/B][/I] Anti-Malware forums on the web. By [I]open[/I], we mean that [I]anybody[/I] in the Daniweb community …

[QUOTE=nibroc1;] Any ideas out there. I am using Outlook with Windows98. [/QUOTE] I haven't used Outlook in many years, but if I remember correctly, this setting can be toggled on or off using the [I]Out Of Office Assistant[/I] under the [I]Tools[/I] menu in Outlook. Or, have you tried that already? …

[QUOTE=ferrysb;1031288] I have the same problem like nmslagle, keep having the address redirected to fake address. can you help to check my log, below is my log.[/QUOTE] Please do the following: Download [url= http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?part=dl-10804572&subj=dl&tag=button][color=Green][b]Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (MBA-M)[/b][/color][/url] to your Desktop. [INDENT][list][*]DoubleClick [b]mbam-setup.exe[/b] and follow the prompts to install MBA-M. [*]Be sure …

[QUOTE=poseidon32;]"you must be an administrator running a console session in order to use the sfc utility " what do i do with this?[/QUOTE] Can you open a command prompt and type: [B]tasklist >> C:\look.txt[/B] ENTER There is a space -- > tasklist [COLOR="Green"]<space>[/COLOR] >> Then, please post the C:\[B]look.txt[/B] PP:)

[QUOTE=whort;1494221]is there anyone that can walk a beginner thru this. the windows safe mode virus is keeping me from opening in safe mode and running any antivirus programs, etc. i am unable to do anything that i am currently capable of doing myself.[/QUOTE] -- Are you able to access Task …

[QUOTE=Batch Devil;]Are you sure your not joking about this process i mean how obvious it is that this may be the cause [COLOR="red"] C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe[/COLOR] end the process in task manager (ctrl + shift + esc)[/QUOTE] I would ask the same question: Are you kidding? If you do not …

And the winner is. . . . . . [B]gerbil[/B]! For having the closest to the correct answer! The only thing I would add is that sometimes one needs to [I]manually[/I] hack the registry to fix this. More often than not, malware has borked a few reg keys and, while …

[QUOTE=striker_1] Please tell me if there are negative factors of these tricks (I am saying this because i am not sure about Step 1. I have created Sys-Restore after installing my XP [4 years ago] and i haven't re-installed my OS or used system restore after that because my PC …

[QUOTE=khwhitaker;1491846][URL="http://www.elluminate.com/Products/Elluminate_Learning_Suite/Elluminate_Live!/?id=79"]Elluminate Live[/URL] .....[/QUOTE] Hi Karen, I'm going to discuss the Hosts bit with Judy - let's look at Java first. Please download [URL="http://raproducts.org/click/click.php?id=1"][B]JavaRa.zip[/B][/URL] to your Desktop and [I]Extract[/I] it to its own folder. -- Make sure ALL browsers are CLOSED. -- DoubleClick on [B]JavaRa.exe[/B] to run it (or whatever hoops …

You will definitely need to get some scanlogs for us. You can put [B]DSS and MBA-M[/B] from the linky below onto a usb drive or burn them to disk and transfer them to ill compy that way. You might want to download Firefox browser as well as the above and …

[QUOTE=smith5000;] I noticed in one of the O4 entries, there is an enemudivos.dll entry, but I wanted to know how to fix the problem- this rundll thing seems like it's a symptom. I would really appreciate someone educating me on how to deal with this.[/QUOTE] Well, you can stop that …

[QUOTE=Rik from RCE;]My question is, can anyone recommend a decent [B]FREE[/B] antivirus program that will work with windows 7 64bit?[/QUOTE] Hey Rik, Did you try Avira? That would be my recommendation. Commodo is probably good, too, but I know that they've had some problems with their firewall and Windows 7 …

[QUOTE=Nandomo;]Tomorrow I have to recover some information for someone on a non-working computer running windows 7.[/QUOTE] Heck of a lot easier to use [B][URL="http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download"]Ubuntu Live CD[/URL][/B] Just boot up the CD and choose the [B]Try Ubuntu[/B] option and then you can navigate the entire hard drive with ease and drag …

[QUOTE=QinetiQ;] Any suggestions? [/QUOTE] Hi Stan, Sounds like you've got yourself quite a mess.... -- I'd definitely see what options the vendor would give you regarding return/exchange /repair for a computer so new. Also, you can try this: Create the [URL="http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download"][B]Ubuntu Live CD[/B][/URL] as per the instructions in the link. …

[QUOTE=Richard Pullman;] so now I am unable to start up at all! [/QUOTE] Hi Richard, -- What options (if any) do you get when you tap F12 on boot? Can you burn an ISO? You may need a free tool such as [URL="http://majorgeeks.com/ImgBurn_d4870.html"][B]ImgBurn[/B][/URL] to do this. Please burn the following …

[QUOTE=johnspill]anybody know how to email 1976mb of vhs to people? gmail will not do it.[/QUOTE] Burn it onto a disk and snail mail it. Seriously, that's what I'd do. Alternatively, there are sites such as [B]transferbigfiles.com[/B] and others that will do this for you. I've not tried that, so I …

Hey Gerbil, Not to get in your way or anything, but [URL="http://forum.networktechs.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2020&d=1297558213"][B]HERE[/B][/URL] is a little tool to look at recent event viewer entries. It produce a nice and easy log..... PP:)

[QUOTE=Churchj5;] Edit: I have access to a computer to post all day but I am only able to work on my computer after 9 EST due to work.[/QUOTE] No worries - we're all volunteers with differing availability as well. -- Can you open an elevated command prompt in Normal Windows …

[QUOTE=T.o.d.d;] Does anyone have any ideal solutions please? (That doesnt involve installing something)[/QUOTE] Hi T.o.d.d, See if you are able to do this on a working compy: Create the [URL="http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download"][B]Ubuntu Live CD[/B][/URL] as per the instructions in the link. See if your illcompy will boot it (choose the [I]Try Ubuntu[/I] …

[QUOTE=Kevinkc14;]every time i try to connect to the internet it says i have to update the xbox and when i say yes to it this comes up.Status Code 3080-0000-0080-0700-8007-2741. can somebody tell me whats going wrong????????:?:[/QUOTE] I don't Xbox, so I really have no idea :) My suggestion is to …