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Hi drewdawg79, welcome to DaniWeb :) To begin with, please do the following: Download the (free) HijackThis utility: [url]http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe[/url] Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program: Create a folder outside of any Temp/Temporary folders for HJT and move it there now. A folder such such as …

Hi loulouthefox, welcome to DaniWeb :) Your log definitely indicates "unwanted guests" on your system, but you need to take care of something first: [b] C:\DOCUME~1\gibelin\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX01.387\HijackThis.exe [/b] The log entry above indicates that you are running HJT from within a Temp/Temporary folder. Please do the following: Create a folder for …

A Sense error indicates a failed disk access (read/write) operation. Some common causes for such errors are a faulty hard drive, damaged or loose cabling, the use of a 40-wire IDE cable on newer ULTRA ATA drives which require the use of an 80-wire cable, and possibly incorrect drive settings …

Which exact version of Knoppix? Depending on the version, it may or may not have built-in support for your particular NIC and sound card.

Hi JenEWoman, welcome to DaniWeb :) The way your post is worded, it sounds like you're associating the LOP infection with the installation of the Yahoo toolbar. Just to clarify: the Yahoo toolbar does not infect you with LOP. 1) Please do the following so that we can get a …

I see at least a couple of malicious components in your log. Just deleting those entries with HijackThis won't remove all pieces of the infection(s) though, so please do the following: 1. Run at least two or three of the following online anti-virus/anti-spyware scans and let them fix what they …

Hi minicoop, Your current log definitely shows an About:Blank infection, but before we dig in to that: You are using a much older version (1.97.7) of HijackThis. Please download [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]the latest version[/url] (1.99.1), run it, and post the log that [i]it[/i] generates. The latest version probes more areas of your …

There are no signs of About:Blank (or any "nasties", for that matter) in your log. Do you have any reason to suspect that you may still be infected?

Those could certainly be signs of a virus, spyware, etc. Please do the following to give us a better idea of what (if any) "unwanted guests" have infected your computer: Download the (free) [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]HijackThis utility[/url]. Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program: Create a folder outside …

1. Download [url="http://www.majorgeeks.com/AboutBuster_d4289.html"]About:Buster[/url] - unzip/extract the downloaded zip file into its own folder. - Open AboutBuster.exe, click "Update" to download the latest updates, and then close the program. Do not actually run the program yet. 2. Download [url="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sp.html-Se.dll_Hijack_Fix_9xME_d4616.html"]Sp.html-Se.dll Hijack Fix[/url][url="http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sp.html-Se.dll_Hijack_Fix_9xME_d4616.html"] for Win 98[/url]. - unzip/extract the downloaded zip file into …

Your log shows no signs of infections, soooo... 1. [QUOTE=Dreamer1234]...and it will give an error message when I reboot the computer.[/QUOTE]Please give us the [i]full and exact[/i] error message if possible. 2. Use the Event Viewer utility in your Administrative Tools folder to view your System and Application log files. …

I don't see anything in your log which would account for any problems, sooo... [QUOTE=Stephanie953]My friend told me he clicked a link in my AIM profile and it messed up his computer. [/QUOTE]"Messed up his computer" in what way? Please be specific. [QUOTE=Stephanie953]I checked my AIM profile and whatever file …

[QUOTE=alc6379]Hmm... looks like DMR is somehow the sexiest... *whistles*[/QUOTE]Um, hmmm, yeah... DMR thinks a certain moderator, who shall of course remain *cough**Alex**cough* nameless, remembers the fun that my little marsupial friends used to have with polls over at JustLinux. :mrgreen:

Hi Larry, Please do as dlh6213 suggested and we'll go from there: [QUOTE=dlh6213]Please get the self-extracting version of HijackThis from here (in line 2): [url="http://www.malwareremoval.com/downloads.html"]http://www.malwareremoval.com/downloads.html[/url] Then close any open browser windows, 'Scan and Save Log' with hijackthis, copy the log, and paste it in this thread.[/QUOTE]

Hi mrain01, Let's start with the following: Download the (free) HijackThis utility: [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe[/url] Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program: Create a folder outside of any Temp/Temporary folders for HJT and move it there now. A folder such such as C:\HijackThis or C:\Spyware Tools\HijackThis will do. …

Your log looks clean- no spyware/viruses/etc. that I can see. The problems you're experiencing could be due to a few things, from an outside intruder to a hardware fault (overheating can cause such "flaky" symptoms). To eliminate the possibility of interference from an outside intruder, physically disconnect the computer from …

Open Event Viewer (in your Administrative Tools folder) and look through your logs for any errors relating to DNS, SSL, or Certificates. If you find such any errors, please post the [i]full[/i] text of the messages, especially the specific error codes. - I see that you have AOL, which uses …

Please post the [i]full and exact[/i] text of the error message you get; your log is clean.

I've never seen a guide/tutorial for l2mfix, and I think that developing such a beast would be rather difficult. I once asked our member crunchie about interpreting l2mfix logs, and his answer was basically along the lines of "you just know what's suspicious". In other words, picking the "likely suspects" …

Welcome to Daniweb, deacon :) [b]1. [/b]First of all, the header information in your HJT log shows that your versions of Windows XP and Internet Explorer are very out of date: [b] Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) [/b]Please use Windows' Automatic Update feature to bring …

Your log indicates [i]at least[/i] three malicious infections. The log also indicates that you are using filesharing/P2P software, which is a great way to invite infections on to your system. :( Please do the following: [b]A.[/b] Open your Add/Remove Programs control panel and uninstall any of the following programs if …

Hi jack.mcintyre, Sorry this post wasn't answered earlier; we're a bit shorthanded at the moment. Your log indicates at least a few separate infections, and HijackThis alone won't be able to thoroughly remove them. Please follow the procedures below to get as many of the "unwanted guests" as possible removed; …

cabowler, I notice that you are running a very old version of HijackThis. You should get the [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]latest version[/url] (1.99.1) and post the log that [i]that[/i] version generates. The newer version probes more areas of your system than previous versions

You are using a [i]very[/i] old version of HijackThis (v1.97.7), which does not probe nearly as thoroughly as the lastest version (1.99.1). Please download and run [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]version 1.99.1[/url] and post the log from that version.

OK- cool down people. You've both made valid points, but the facts are these: 1. [i]No[/i] member's problem is more urgent than any other. 2. Posting additional "pleas for help" or "bumping" your thread might very well cause other members to ignore you. Such actions are often seen as selfish. …

kcto88, I notice that you are running a very old version of HijackThis. You should get the [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]latest version[/url] (1.99.1) and post the log that [i]that[/i] version generates. The newer version probes more areas of your system than previous versions. Also: [b] C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin To\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for …

ace.dll is a filename associated with the Apropos/PeopleOnPage infection. Please do the following: Download the (free) HijackThis utility: [url]http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe[/url] Once downloaded, follow these instructions to install and run the program: Create a folder outside of any Temp/Temporary folders for HJT and move it there now. A folder such such as …

Erf... you've got more than a few nasties indicated in htat log. Please do the following: You will need to disconnect from the Internet for some of the following, so you should print out the following instructions or save them into a text file with Notepad. [b]1.[/b] Run at least …

Hi asianpanthers, You are running an older version (1.99.0) of HijackThis. Please download [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]the latest version[/url] (1.99.1), run it, and post the log that [i]it[/i] generates.

Welcome, silverfocks! :)

To eliminate the eAcceleration startup error, run HijackThis again and have it fix the following entry: [b] O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StopSignSsTsMon] Rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\Acceleration Software\Anti-Virus\sstsmon.dll",VerifyStatus [/b]The eAcceleration software is [i]not[/i] still on your computer, but a Registry entry which references the software is; fixing the above HJT entry will delete …

Good work, your latest log is clean. :) One thing, though: There's no reason to be using MyWay as a search portal, given their *ahem* wonderful reputation as a company with a *cough* squeaky clean history of being spyware and adware free. Have HJT fix the following entry: [b] R1 …

Hi battousai, welcome to TechTalk :) You are running a [i]very[/i] old version of HijackThis; you need to get the most current version (1.99.1) and post the log that [i]that[/i] version generates. You can get the latest version of HijackThis [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/HJT/HijackThis.exe"]here[/url].

Sorry this thread wasn't answered earlier; we're running a bit shorthanded at the moment. Your log shows indications of at least a couple of infections. Please follow the general cleaning instructions below and post a new HijackThis log after that: You will need to disconnect from the Internet for some …

BIOS setup pages are accessed by pressing a certain key (or keys) just as the computer starts to boot up. The exact key varies between BIOS makes/versions, but some common keys are F1, F2, Del, and Esc. Look at your startup screen just after you power on the computer; you …

[i]What[/i] security log? What program or version of Windows are you referring to? Please give us some specifics to go on.

You have a version of the "Vundo" infection. Please follow the removal instructions given in [url="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/How-to-remove-the-TrojanVundoB-Search42com-MSevents-tx18610-0.html#entry110599"]this post[/url] carefully and fully. The instructions use example filenames and example HijackThis log entries; you should replace those examples with the following file names and entries from [i]your [/i]log: HijackThis entries: [b] O2 - …

[QUOTE=chrisbliss18]What are the errors you are getting?[/QUOTE]Yes- please give us the [i]full and exact [/i]text of the errors.

dianekjs, I've moved your thread to our Viruses, Spyware, and other Nasties forum, as the "bridge.dll" error is definitely an indication of a spyware infection. If possible, download HijackThis on to another computer, copy it to a floppy or CD, and install it on to the problematic computer that way. …

The top portion of your HJT log, which contains some important summary data, is missing from your post. Can you please run HJT again and post a full and complete log?

If you're talking about a white box with a red X being displayed within an IE browser window, that usually indicates that IE isn't able to render/display a certain element on the web page. If you can give us more specifics about the problem we can probably help you further.

ep2002, Please post your exact hardware specs and any other such information which might be helpful. The more information we have, the faster we'll be able to help you.

chyenn, To narrow down a few things regarding the Internet connection problem: 1. What exact type of connection do you have (dial-up, cable, DSL)? 2. If it's cable or DSL, do you connect directly to the modem, or do you go through a router or switch first? 3. If you're …

Hi Killabee786, welcome to our site. :) We don't deal with technical questions in this particular forum; it's just a place for new members to introduce themselves. However, if you post your question in our [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/forum6.html"]Geek's Lounge[/url] forum, you should get some input from other members.

Erm- before you worry about what hardware to buy, check the motherboard to see what kinds of expansion slots it has on it. A machine that old may not have many (if any) PCI slots available, and it's pretty hard to find old ISA cards these days. Also keep in …

1. Your HJT logs look [i]very[/i] incomplete. Are you sure that you are posting the [i]full[/i] contents of the log files? 2. Your versions of Windows XP and Internet Explorer are [i]very[/i] out-of-date. Please use Windows' Automatic Update feature to at least get your system upgraded to the most current …

[QUOTE=Justin01]Ummm, what horrible things?[/QUOTE]These horrible things: [b] O2 - BHO: MSEvents Object - {6DD0BC06-4719-4BA3-BEBC-FBAE6A448152} - C:\WINNT\system32\awtqn.dll O9 - Extra button: WeatherBug - {AF6CABAB-61F9-4f12-A198-B7D41EF1CB52} - C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe (file missing) (HKCU) O20 - Winlogon Notify: awtqn - C:\WINNT\system32\awtqn.dll[/b] Summerland: [b]1.[/b] Uninstall WeatherBug through your Add/Remove Programs control panel if you haven't done …

How old is the computer? If the drive refuses to recognized disks which work perfectly in other computers, there's a good possibility that the physical floppy drive itself has failed. Before running out and buying a new drive, I'd open the case and make sure the data cable to the …

Physics, my friend... pure physics. On the most superficial level, think of the physical drive platters as a parcel of land upon which you want to build some houses. Sure- you can get more houses on the property if you build smaller houses, but you'll still eventually reach a point …

Hi Sugona- welcome :) We don't deal with technical problems in this [i]particular[/i] forum, but if you post your Yahoo messenger question in the [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/forum92.html"]Windows Software[/url] forum we can probably help you out.