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 | You do it as a Scheduled Task. Instructions are here: [url]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx[/url] |
| | [IMG]http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Visuals/rofl.gif[/IMG] I [I]love[/I] it!  |
| | Please give us as [I]much[/I] specific information as possible, please. (You didn't even tell us what version of Windows you're using.) |
| | [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 [/COLOR][/COLOR][B]EngageSidebar [/B]and [B]SeekMo[/B] if they are … |
| | Does it open if you choose the software "Eject" option? * Double-click on your My Computer icon. * [I]Right-[/I]click on the CD drive icon. * Choose "Eject" from the resulting drop-down context menu. |
| | Hi jlpend, At the very least, your log shows indications of infection by one one of the "Smitfraud" malware variants. Please do the following: Please download [URL="http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.zip"][B][COLOR=red]SmitfraudFix[/COLOR][/B][/URL] (by [B]S!Ri[/B]) Extract the content (a folder named [B]SmitfraudFix[/B]) to your Desktop. Open the [B]SmitfraudFix[/B] folder and double-click [B]smitfraudfix.cmd[/B] Select option #1 - …  |
| | [COLOR=Blue][B]As per [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/faq.php?faq=daniweb_policies"]our posting rules[/URL], [COLOR=Red]members should not "tag" their questions on to a thread previously started by another member[/COLOR], [I]regardless of how similar your problem might seem[/I]. Not only does it divert the focus of the thread away from the original poster's problem, but it also makes it less … |
| | Hi dust_wind, welcome to DaniWeb :) We definitely encourage anyone to participate in currently-active threads if they feel they can be of help, but we do ask members check the age and status of threads before responding to them. Threads marked as "Solved", or threads which have been inactive for … |
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| | Having 30 running processes listed in Task Manager is actually on the low side for a home/small office computer; 30-45 processes is a good average range for such a system. Antivirus/Antispyware programs, Internet-related applications, and video/printer/peripheral drivers are a few things which usually contribute to your running process group. |
 | Re: Cut off... [quote=kylethedarkn]DMR do you know how to fix this whiteness.[/quote]No, but let me guess: you're using Firefox, right? If so, you're not alone; it happens to other Firefox users, including me. It's happening in this particular thread for me too. It seems to be at least partly a length issue, as … |
| | You still have infections; please do the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [B]C:\DOCUME~1\Daddy-o\LOCALS~1\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe[/B] The log entry above indicates that you are running HijackThis from within a Temp/Temporary folder. Please do the following: Create a folder for HJT outside of any Temp/Temporary folders and move the HijackThis.exe file to that … |
| | [QUOTE=feigned]You can't really do anything about it other than format and start over, along with an fdisk /mbr before you reinstall 98.[/QUOTE]Restoring the MBR by running "fdisk /mbr" from a Win 98/DOS rescue disk [i]might[/i] do the trick by itself; worth a try before you go for a full reformat. |
 | This may sound obvious, but since you didn't mention it explicitly: Are you getting the same results from your test when you use the sites' IP addresses instead of their URLs? Also- what [I]exact[/I] sites are we talking about? - |
| | 1. There's nothing malicious in your log, but there are a few abnormal entries: [B] C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\ICD1.tmp\jinstall.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsiExec.exe [/B]The above programs are installers; unless you were in hte middle of installing or upgrading a bunch of software, those shouldn't be running. Do those entries show up every time you … |
| | Open the case and double-check that IDE cable for starters. Make sure that it is correctly aligned and seated at both ends, and that no pins are bent/broken on the mobo and drive connectors. |
| | [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] 1. Download the (free) [URL="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]HijackThis[/URL] utility. Once downloaded, create a folder for HJT outside of … |
| | [B][Note from DMR: Hey folks- I found this post wandering around all lost and alone in a separate thread, so I thought I'd bring it back here to its family. :D][/B] Ok, i did the repairs listed in my last post, here are the latest HJT and ewido reports. Thanks,Benny … |
| | [quote=shussain]I had windows 2002 which i than replaced with xp. [EMAIL="shussain_md@yahoo.com"][/EMAIL][/quote]Windows [I]2002[/I]?? There is no such beast. Did you mean Win [I]2000? [/I]Before I suggest any fixes, please tell us if the move to XP a full, fresh installation of XP, or if it just an upgrade to your Win … |
| | Hi mlesniak, 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, … |
| | Re: Scam or not It's crapware; have a read of this explanation of the program: [url]http://www.stopbadware.org/reports/reportdisplay?reportname=pcmightymax[/url] |
| | Re: Advice Please [quote=knsljo]Definately for spyware....[/quote]Not any more, unfortunately; neither Ad Aware nor SpyBot can deal with many of the newer and nastier infections. For Windows XP, installing Microsoft's free "Windows Defender" program is something you should do if you haven't already. Links to "ewido Anti-spyware" and some other highly recommended utilities can … |
| | Re: Files Missing The missing dll error is a result of your infection(s), and the fact that the Task Manager becomes disabled every time you boot tells me that you machine is probably [I]not[/I] infection-free yet. Please do 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 … |
| | Hi Swiss, 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, … |
| | 1. Is it that the two machines can't communicate with the [I]router[/I] at the same time, or that the two machines can't communicate with the [I]Internet[/I] at the same time? 2. Is this a wireless-related problem? That is, can you (or can you not) get the two machines online if … |
| | By default, Easy CD Creator uses the Windows TEMP folder to store copies of the music files IIRC. You should be able to find exactly how and where your particular install of Easy CD Creator is storing the files by having a look through the program's preferences/options settings. |
| | Apologies for the delays- we seem to be a bit shothanded lately. You are absolutely right about the suspicious files- they [I]are[/I] part of your infections, although there are other malicious files which are recreating the ones you are trying to kill. Please do the following: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to … |
| | What exactly do you mean by "won't allow you"? Remember that we're not sitting there at the computer with you, so you need to provide as much specific info as possible in your posts. |
| | Re: potential virus You are running a very outdated version (1.99.0) of HijackThis. Please download and run [URL="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]the latest version[/URL] (1.99.1) and post the log that the new version generates. |
| | That is [I]not[/I] a pretty log. :( You have multiple infections, so let's start with some general malware removal steps: * Uninstall the BPS Spyware & Adware Remover software; the product is [I]not[/I] reputable or recommended. See [URL="http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#products"]this link[/URL] for more info on BPS and other "bogus software products. [COLOR=Blue]You … |
| | Re: HJT printout [quote=tayspen]Are the 04 entries some sort of script you did? i have never seen anything like that.[/quote]It's javascript, but I've never seen it in a log. There are some similar posting at other support forums, but none of them explain whether the stuff is a result of an infection, or … |
| | I see signs of multiple infections in your log (in addition to the symptoms you describe, which sound like Blaster worm doings). Let's see if we can gain back some control with the utilities you currently have: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the … |
| | [quote=zygon]the reason behind is tht , with limited or no connectivty the icons keeps on flashing try that.[/quote]Er... just turning off the notifications won't fix the actual [I]problem, [/I]now will it[I]? :mrgreen:[/I] |
| | Re: Hey y'all! Welcome to the site, networkisdown :) If you have specific questions about your laptop, feel free to ask. Just start a new thread in which ever one of our forums seems most suitable, and one of members will help you out from there. |
 | Re: ...PPPoE? While cable Internet services usually use DHCP, PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is most common with DSL services; it's probably what your friend's ISP is using. The reason that the computer can reach the Internet when connected directly to the modem is that the ISP's setup software installed and configured … |
| | To begin with, please give us the make and model of the computer. |
| | Moving to the new Security forum, as this is spyware-related. :) |
| | Re: cable problem [quote=knsljo]Call your providor get them to do a thourough line test, it could be a faulty line.:sad:[/quote]Or a fault with the modem. Either way, your provider can narrow down the culprit with the line test. Also- they don't need to send a tech to you or anything complicated; they just … |
| | Assuming by "broken", you mean that it sustained physical damage, you should take it to a repair shop and have it examined. Even the smallest fracture on the circuit boards could be responsible for major problems. |
| | This happens with various updates, and it happens for various reasons. You'll probably have to uninstall and then reinstall the package, although sometimes just installing it again on top of the already-installed verison clears things up. A full, fresh reinstall may require a Registry edit; info on the process can … |
| | Hi gabex, 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, … |
| | Marking this as solved for now (and hopefull forever). :) |
| | Re: Big Problem There is only [I]one[/I] abnormal entry in your HJT log. Put a check in the box to the left of the entry and then click the "Fix checked" button: [B] O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\ [/B] There are definitely infections which modify the Registry and create the symptoms … |
| | Please begin by doing 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 … |
| | Re: I need help First of all, you're using an older version of HijackThis; please download the latest version (1.98.2) and post a fresh log from that version. |
| | That log file looks [I]very[/I] light on content, but it [I]does[/I] show one sign of malware. I suspect there are more "unwanted guests" lurking about. Please do the following: [COLOR=Blue]You will need to close/quit all web browser programs and disconnect from the Internet for the following, so you should print … |
| | [quote=JeromyLeng]I have gotten rid of all the viruses and spyware associated with this.[/quote]Unfortunatley, your HJT log disagrees with you... :mrgreen: You have a variant of the Spy Falcon/Spyware Quake malware, the removal of which requires the use of a specific procedure. The most up-to-date version of that procedure can be … |
| | Hi sdeguzman, welcome to DaniWeb :) First of all, you need to give us the full and exact text of the error(s) you get, as well as any other details that might be related to the problem. The more information we have to go on, the faster we can help … |
| | Ouch! Sorry this got overlooked.... 1. [B]C:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe [/B]The above log entry indicates that you are running HJT directly from within your Program Files folder; you need to create a new, separate folder for HJT and move the hijackthis.exe file there now. HijackThis creates backup files each time it performs … |
| | You've definitely got a few unwanted guests, but I'd like to see the log file that L2MFix generated before proceeding. If you don't have that log, please run L2MFix again to create a new one: * Double click l2mfix.bat and select option #1 for Run Find Log by typing 1 … |
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