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| | The program listings under your Start menu are [I]usually [/I]just shortcuts to the actual programs; you can find the target program through the shortcut's Properties: * [I]Right[/I]-click on the Start menu shortcut. * Choose Properties from the resulting drop-down context menu. * Click on the "Shortcut" tab in the Properties …  |
| | Re: hjt help needed Hi goodwill, The HJT log you attached is slightly incomplete (it's missing some important header information). Also- we need to see the log pasted directly into your post instead of attached ads a Word file. Here's how you can do that: Run HijackThis, but do not have HJT fix anything … |
| | I definitely see infections in that log, but I'd like to see a report from an ewido scan as well before digging in to the fixes. Please configure and run ewido as follows: * Open ewido and click the Update button to make sure that you have the absolutely most … |
| | [quote=Hill]...I canot get my computer to start. It says boot error, please restart and select a boot device or insert boot media and press any key to continue...[/quote]When you boot the computer, you need to enter the BIOS' setup utility [I]before[/I] it gets to the point where it gives you …  |
| | That log looks [I]very[/I] light on content; were you running HJT while Windows was booted in Safe Mode? If so, please give us a log done with Windows booted normally. |
| | Hi Barker, welcome to DaniWeb :) [quote=Barker;246099]It also doesnt matter what type of CD it is [B]as long as it is to install something[/B].[/quote]What happens when you insert a disk which is [I]not[/I] an installation disk (a music CD, for example)? |
| | Hi duub7, First of all- welcome to DaniWeb :) We ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your problem might seem). Not only does it divert the focus of the thread away from the original poster's problem, … |
| | [quote=TheNNS]How about you just stop.[/quote]joeprogrammer's comment was actually a [I]constructive[/I] comment, nothing more (or less). It's most useful to give [I]direct[/I] linkage to a solution when possible (assuming you have that link, of course), rather than asking the member you're helping to search an entire site. .  |
| | Open the following file in Windows Notepad and Cut-n-Paste the contents of the file here please: C:\WINDOWS\repair\reset.bat |
| | * Download the XP .exe Registry fix file by right-clicking on [URL="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Tech%20Uploads/xp_exe_fix.reg"] xp_exe_fix.reg[/URL] and choosing "Save link as..." or "Save target as..." from the resulting pop-up menu. * Save the file to your desktop. * Double-click the file you saved, and when it asks if you want to merge with … |
| | Hi xr1000, welcome to DaniWeb :) * I don't see anything amiss in your HJT log. * What [I]exact[/I] error(s) do you get from IE? * What happens when you try to reach a site by IP address as opposed to URL? Paste the following into IE's Address bar and … |
| | If you [I]really[/I] don't want anyone else logging on to the system, set a BIOS password- users would have to enter the BIOS password in order to even get the system to boot. BIOS passwords have to be enabled through your computer's BIOS setup utility, which you get to by … |
| | Technically, infections can't infect/affect hardware per se, but they [I]can[/I] corrupt software associated with a given piece of hardware (driver software and the like). Aside from the infection Xpenetrator mentioned, your log is clean. |
| | Your log is clean. :) In terms of the programs you mentioned: * The McAfee components should all be left as they are. * You don't need the Adobe "acrotray.exe" component running, but you'll probably want to leave the Acrobat BHOs installed, as they provide the ability to read .pdf … |
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| | The log shows no suspects. Can you give us the [I]full and exact[/I] text of the rundll error message, please? Also- Digi's tech support is pretty good at answering their phones; have you given them a shout yet? (A quick search of the DUC didn't yield anything useful) |
| | Your log shows signs of what are (probably) leftovers of prior infections, but otherwise it's fairly clean. Please do the following: * Download the following utilities and save them to your desktop or another convenient folder: [U] [/U][U][URL="http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1"][U]ATF-Cleaner[/U][/URL][/U] [U][URL="http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html"]WinsockXPFix[/URL][/U][URL="http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1"][/URL] [URL="http://www.ewido.net/en/download/"][U]ewido Anti-spyware (30-day trial version)[/U][/URL] [B] * [/B][U][B]Install and Configure ewido:[/B][/U][LIST] … |
| | [B]cd_clint.dll [/B]is actully a component of the CyDoor adware parasite... er, I mean... [I]program [/I]that is bundled with Kazaa and some other "free" applications. Running one of the following free antispyware utilities should remove the CyDoor remainders for you: [URL="http://www.ewido.net/en/download/"]ewido antispyware (trial version)[/URL] [URL="http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5"]Ad Aware SE Personal[/URL] [URL="http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html"]SpyBot Search & …  |
| | Re: key board virus 1. [QUOTE]this message was written with keyboard on scrreen[/QUOTE]I'm not sure what you're trying to say there; can you clarify please? 2. Uninstall the Logitech Desktop Meesenger through your Add/Remove Programs control panel. The LDM program's primary job is to automatically check for online updates for your Logitech devices. Not … |
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| | Let's see what you've got running that might be causing that to happen: Download the free [URL="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]HijackThis[/URL] utility. Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program: Create a folder for HJT outside of any Temp/Temporary folders and move the HijackThis.exe file to that folder now. A folder … |
| | [quote=teh_hex]i noticed that both the CRT monitor and LCD cable had only 14 pins and were thick and heavy. the new cable had 15 pins and was not as thick and very light.[/quote]Bingo- it's the thickness/sturdiness/quality of the cable that you need to look for. The heavier-duty cables are better … |
| | [quote=WolfPack;245305] Anyway just in case you didn't know, this is an English language forum.[/quote] Yes. aman_dce, This is a professional, English-language technical support forum. When you post in our forums you need to be clear and concise, and use full, correct English spelling and sentence structures, not the abbreviated sort … |
| | Re: Hello there Hi labert22, The symptom you describe is common to a certain family of malicious infections, but we don't deal with such issues in [I]this[/I] particular forum. Please post your question in a new thread of your own in our [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/forum64.html"]spyware forum[/URL] and we'll assist you from there.  |
| | You've somehow managed to get IPv6 (the new TCP/IP protocol) enabled on that machine. Try the following: 1. Log on to the computer with a user account that has privileges to change network configuration. 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Connections. 3. Right-click any local area … |
| | You have a couple of signs fo infections in your log, but more importantly performace-wise, you have a lot unneccessary processes running at startup. Also- AOL's packages are very piggy; I'd suggest only using what you absolutely need in terms of that software. [COLOR=Blue] You will need to close/quit all … |
| | You've got [I]a lot [/I]of "unwanted guests" on your system. Let's see what some of the automated malware removers can take care of before we dig in to the manual removal procedures. [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for some of the … |
| | In general, you can (and should) have at least a couple of decent antispyware programs installed and monitoring your system, but you shold [I]not[/I] try running more than one antivirus or firewall program; conflicts will occur if your do. Given that, and the programs you have, I'd recommend: * Uninstall … |
| | [quote=Smoothie]Just one question: Since the emails seem to originate from a Symantec proxy program, what about "O23 - Service: Symantec Proxy Service (ccPxySvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton Internet Security\ccPxySvc.exe"?[/quote]That's just Symantec's email-scanning and firewall component; it's totally legit. |
| | Just to be absolutely clear- you're saying that you have no way whatsoever of booting to a usable Windows desktop, yes? Can you give [I]any[/I] other details/history to go on? Make/model of the computer, if anything had changed software or hardware wise around the time the problem first occured, etc. |
| | * What kinds of errors are you getting? * Do all attempts fail at the download stage, or do some fail when you're trying to actually install the * AV programs? * Open the Event Viewer utility in your Administrative Tools control panel and look through your System and Application … |
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| | Hi DBK, welcome to the site :) We definitely appreciate your, um, eagerness to help, but please: check the posting dates in the threads before responding to them. ;) (Hint: this thread has been dead for over 1 1/2 years.) :mrgreen: |
| | OK folks, let's not go any further down this road. [quote=peter_budo]I warned you I will be rude[/quote]And [I]I[/I] am warning [I]you[/I] [U]not[/U] to be rude; such posting behaviour is not called for, and it is [I]not [/I]tolerated here. From [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_policies"]our Forum Rules[/URL]: [I]Always be polite and courteous in your posts, … |
| | You have a "SpywareQuake" infection. The removal instructions, complete with a visual walk-through, can be found [URL="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic47826.html"]here[/URL]. |
| | Thank you for gathering all of that info into one post, Xpenetrator! As this exploit/problem looks like it will be a "chart-topper" for the near future, I'm pinning this thread to the top of the forum list as a reference for all. :) <EDIT> I hope you don't mind that … |
| | [COLOR=Red][B]Hi people: As stated in our posting rules, we ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your problem might seem). Not only does it divert the focus of the thread away from the original poster's problem, but …  |
| | [COLOR=Blue] You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for much of the following, so you should print out these instructions or save them into a text file with Notepad. [COLOR=Black] * Open your Add/Remove Programs control panel and uninstall the [B]WinAntiVirus[/B] software if … |
| | That's a pretty infested system; let's have a few virus/spyware removal programs do some general clean-up before we dig in to the manual fixes: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for much of the following, so you should print out these instructions … |
| | Re: No Desktop Your machine is more than a bit of a mess, I'm afraid; you've got signs of several different infections in your HJT log. Please do the following: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for much of the following, so you should print … |
| | Re: The Void Forums [quote=ngaiox]Ah. Where did it say that? If it did, sorry, my eyes skipped it.[/quote]Well then- here, have another look: [I][B]"Do not spam, advertise, plug your website, or engage in any other type of self promotion."[/B] [/I]Full Posting Rules are [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_policies"]here[/URL]; might want to give the whole thing a read. :mrgreen: |
| | Re: hwlp with links Hi nando2006, welcome to Daniweb :) To begin with, please tell us: * The web browser you're using (IE, Firefox, etc.) * The exact version of Windows you're using. * Try to describe the problem in more detail: - Is it [I]all[/I] links that exhibit the problem? - If it's … |
| | Does the BIOS see slave drives on the [I]Secondary [/I]IDE channel? |
| | Let's start with the following: Download the free [URL="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]HijackThis[/URL] utility. Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program: Create a folder for HJT outside of any Temp/Temporary folders and move the HijackThis.exe file to that folder now. A folder such such as C:\HijackThis or C:\Spyware Tools\HijackThis will … |
| | Yes- "out of range" means that the horizontal and/or vertical video scan rates being used fall outside the ranges supported by the monitor. Please give us some details on the hardware. |
| | Hi sukhi, This particular forum (Geek's Lounge) is just for chatting, not for asking/answering technical questions. You need to post this question in the programming forum that relates to the particular language you're interested in. :) |
 | Re: password help Cuz motht uf uth ur kinda thtupid; we don' know no nutin bout none dem [I]com[/I]-plex tings. :mrgreen: (Secure passwords: [I]at least[/I] eight characters, consisting of a mix of upper-case & lower-case letters, numerals, and special characters. acl6379's example is a good one.) |
| | If the F@H process is really running as a [I]service[/I], there are two things you can do: 1. Open the Services utility in your Administrative Tools control panel and locate the F@H service. Double-clicking on the service name will open a Properties window within which you'll find Start/Stop/Pause buttons. 2. … |
| | Re: safe mode [quote=dodge_viper]when we boot the system in safe mode what are the files shown before booting the system??[/quote]What you are seeing is the list of core files that Windows loads in Safe Mode. [quote=dodge_viper]i have some files in my startup list & when we boot using safe mode will those files … |
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