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 | Unfortunately, your system is fairly infected; 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. 1. Run at least two or three of the following …  |
| | Re: Hacked or what?? Hi grams79, First of all- welcome to TechTalk! We do 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: Help, please.. Hi ouch, You've posted the wrong information from HijackThis, and you're also using a very old version of HijackThis. Please do the following: Download the latest version of HijackThis: [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 … |
| | - What version of Windows? - Exactly where is the drive "not showing up"? On the desktop? In Device Manager? In My Computer? In the Disk Management section of your Computer Management Administrative Tool. |
| | Yes, There are [i]many[/i] possible causes for a stop:0x0000007e error- please give us more information to go on: - When did this start happening? - Did you upgrade or install any software just prior to the occurence? - Did you make any hardware adds/changes? - In the box which displays … |
| | There are only a few minor things in your log. Please do the following: 1. Uninstall WeatherBug via your Add/Remove Programs control panel (if you see it listed there). 2. Open the Services utility in your Administrative Tools control panel. - In the list of services, locate the service named … |
| | Hi Technoob, 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 C:\HijackThis or C:\Spyware Tools\HijackThis will do. Run … |
| | You're fairly infested, so let's do the full drill: 1. Open your Add/Remove Programs control panel and uninstall the following programs if you find them listed: Web Offers Media Access You will need to disconnect from the Internet for some of the following, so you'll need to print out the …  |
| | Hi AFPD26, Your log definitely shows signs of a few different infections. Please do the following: 1. Download and run these specific about:blank/Home Search/etc. removal tools and post a new HJT log once you've done that (before scanning/fixing with about:buster and CWShredder, use their online update features to make sure … |
| | [QUOTE=Phas]I'm having the same problem as jheft[/QUOTE] Phas, You need to post your question in it's own separate thread. When multiple people "piggyback" their questions on to a thread started by another member it quickly becomes difficult to follow the multiple troubleshoots. Thanks for understanding :) - Dave |
| | 1. Uninstall MyWebSearch via your Add/Remove Programs control panel. If the program isn't listed in the control panel, manual removal instructiond can be found [url="http://www.iamnotageek.com/a/408-p1.php"]here[/url]. 2. Download [url="http://www.ewido.net/en/download/"]ewido Security Suite[/url] and install it, and then open the program. If you initially receive a warning message saying "Database not found" when … |
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| | 1. Uninstall WeatherBug via your Add/Remove Programs control panel. WeatherBug contains adware/spyware. 2. The fix for AdBlaster is posted on Norton/Symantec's support site; give it a try: [url]http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.adblaster.html[/url] |
| | Sorry you had to resort to that, but now that you have a clean system, you should follow the suggestions in the threads dlh6213 linked to above. They'll help protect your computer from getting infected in the future. |
| | 1. Please give us any specifics that Norton reports, such as the names ands locations of the infected files. 2. Download [url="http://www.ewido.net/en/download/"]Ewido[/url][url="http://www.ewido.net/en/download/"] Security Suite[/url] and install it. Then run, you will receive a warning message saying "Database not found", click "OK" for this. Next in the main screen, click "Update" … |
| | 1. A) Open the Services utility in your Administrative Tools control panel. - In the list of services, locate the service named "[b]MSUpdate[/b] " or "[b]Microsoft Update Service for 2005[/b]" and double-click on it. - In the General tab of the Properties window that opens, click the Stop button if … |
| | Hi jesskorb, welcome to the site! :) We deal with virus problems and the like in our [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/forum64.html"]Viruses, Spyware, and other Nasties forum[/url], so here's what you need to do: 1. Read [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showpost.php?p=141956&postcount=1"]this post[/url] for instructions on how to download and use the HijackThis utility. 2. Follow the specific Aurora … |
| | [QUOTE=adreamer2]So, I tried to reload the disks that came with her computer (HP) But, it didn't work...[/QUOTE]Can you elaborate on the "it didn't work" part please? Any and all specifics that you can give us might be helpful.  |
| | 1. Run HijackThis again, put a check in the boxes next to the following entries, and then click "Fix Checked": (Before fixing problems with HijackThis, you must make sure to close/quit ALL instances of your web browser! HijackThis cannot fully perform its fixes while browsers are running.) [b] F2 - … |
| | Hi CooperS, 1. Download [url="http://www.ewido.net/en/download/"]ewido Security Suite[/url] and install it, and then open the program. If you initially receive a warning message saying "Database not found" when you first run the program, just click "OK" for this. Next- in the main screen, click "Update" and click "Start Update". After the … |
| | Actually, your log isn't entirely clean. Please try some of the suggestions given in [url="http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread27570.html"]this thread[/url] and post a new HJT log after that. |
| | "supersub.dll" is an AOL component, and the associated " ...C0000005 occurred in module msxml3.dll" error is also known to be caused by problems with AOL components. I'd suggest uninstalling AOL and reinstalling it from scratch. |
 | Erm: [QUOTE]Other computer hijackthis log[/QUOTE][i] Which[/i] other computer, and what exact problems are you experiencing? Or did you mean to post this as a response in one of your other threads as opposed to starting a new thread here? [url="thread30252.html"][/url] |
| | Hi Kageri, I've moved your question to our Web Browsers forum, as your problem regards IE. You said that the connection "just stopped working"; can you give us more specifics if possible, please? - Does IE at least open, or can you not even get it to run properly? - … |
 | Unfortunately, date recovery companies such as DriverSavers and the like charge a [i]heck [/i]of a lot of $$ for their services, but if your drive was really hosed by viruses and/or spyware, the data is still most likely intact. I'd suggest trying the following if you haven't already: Install the … |
| | Hi Seizurebear, Welcome to DaniWeb! :) You may have done some of the this already, but please follow the procedures below completely: [size=2]You will need to disconnect from the Internet for some of the following, so you'll need to print out the following instructions, or save them into a text … |
| | 1. For the " C:\System Volume Information\_restore..." problems that Norman reports, please see the following post for more information: [url]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/showpost.php?p=141959&postcount=2[/url] 2. As for the svchost error reports: svchost.exe is a Windows component which manages many other Windows programs. Given that, and the fact that the specific error messages give only … |
| | First of all, can please give us specific information on which router settings you were "playing around with". Since you indicated that your problems seemed to have started after that, having that info could be helpful. |
| | Most likely, you can't fix them. CRC errors usually mean that the source files (in your case, some of the MP3s you burned to CDs) are corrupted. :( Did you do a verify operation on the CDs after the burns? If so, that probably would have told you at the … |
| | Give us the full and complete text of the specific errors please. |
| | Re: Registry [url="http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic/"]Registry Mechanic[/url] is one such program. |
| | There's only one problem indicated in your HJT log: [b] O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'xfire_lsp_9028.dll' missing [/b]You can fix your broken LSP stack with the free [url="http://www.stevewolfonline.com/Downloads/DMR/Spyware%20Tools/WinsockXPFix/WinsockXPFix.exe"]WinsockXPFix[/url] utility. The program is very easy to use; a tutorial can be found [url="http://shipleysystems.com/TechSupport/WindowsXp/Running%20WinsockXPFix%20On%20Your%20Window%20XP%20PC.htm"]here[/url]. |
 | [QUOTE=bluedos82]It gives me a fatal error: can not read IP[/QUOTE] Although written specifically for Win 98/ME, this MS article sheds light on a couple of reasons for that error: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;286748&[/url] Because you mentioned a "nasty case" of spyware-type infections, it's possible that your network stack was either corrupted by the … |
| | jasonatpanama, Does your last post mean that swatkat has helped you fix the problem entirely? If so, please give us a definite response on that that, as we can mark this thread as "Solved" if so. Thanks. |
| | Hi Jay, Your HijackThis log still indicates the presence of a few infections; please do the following: 1. To get rid of the "bridge.dll" error, run HijackThis again, put a check in the box to the left of the following entry, and then click the "Fix Checked" button: [b] O4 … |
| | You're confusing a couple of terms that are important to your particular problem: AP (access point) and Router; the two devices are quite different. An AP enables wireless devices configured for a given network/subnetwork to access the wired portion of that same network/subnet, while a router is used to connect … |
| | [QUOTE=caperjack]Doesent make sence ,, A CD music disk works ok in the DVD drive and a DVD disk doesn't !![/QUOTE] Actually, it does make some sense if you consider that CD audio and DVD audio are different formats, and within the DVD drive itself the encoding/decoding processes for each are …  |
| | Hi eness2003, Can you give us more details on your network setup please? Information such as the type of Internet connection (cable, DSL, etc.), and the makes/models of your networking devices (modem, router, etc.) would be helpful.  |
| | [QUOTE=freesoft_2000]i would like to have something that is similar to function(don't care about L&F) to windows.[/QUOTE] Unlike Windows, almost all Linux distros come with two graphical environments (KDE and Gnome), both of which can be configured to give you an enviroment that is functionaly very similar to Windows. There are …  |
| | I'm afraid there's really no way for us to know [i]exactly[/i] what Trend was doing at the time of the disconnect, and/or what the possible results of it not completing its tasks might be. However, my guess is that any effects you might experience won't be serious. |
| | 1. A second hard drive is definitely a good idea if this is your first time experimenting with a dual-boot system. That way it's less likely that any possible mistake you make with the Linux install wil hose your Windows partition too. 2. Regardless of how you choose to install: … |
| | Re: datadx.dll It looks like you still have components of the Qoologic infection on your system. Please Download the following tools to assist us in removing this infection! [list] [*]Download [url="http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/winpfind.php"][b]WinPFind[/b][/url] [list] [*][b]Right Click[/b] the Zip Folder and Select "[b]Extract All[/b]"< [*]Extract it somewhere you will remember like the [b]Desktop[/b]< [*]Dont do … |
| | Re: AOL and Firefox Yes, you should be able to connect directly through Firefox once you've totally removed AOL, but depending on your network/Internet setup, you [i]might[/i] have to make a couple of small adjustments. - What type of Internet connection do you have (dial-up, DSL, etc.)? - Are you connecting directly to the … |
| | [QUOTE=Young Teck 06]Hmmmmm, anybody smart enough to answer this?[/QUOTE]Quite honestly, the answer is probably yes. However, as you've posted your question in our "spyware" forum: is there anything that leads you to believe that malicious infections are the root of the problem? They usually aren't in cases such as you've … |
| | Sorry to have left you hanging for a few days, zion1. As dlh6213 said earlier, your log is clean. Ad far as the random "generic host procecess" errors, open the Event Viewer utility in your Administrative Tools control panel and see if there are any more informative error/warning messages in … |
| | Hi jfxcoll, swatkat is right about the need for you to post your question/problem in a new topic of its own. As stated in our Forum Rules, we do ask that members not tag their questions on to a thread previously started by another member (regardless of how similar your … |
| | At the very least, have HJT fix the following entry, and then reboot into safe mode and delete the entire C:\Program Files\WildTangent folder: O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WildTangent CDA] RUNDLL32.exe "C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain Also have HJT fix these: O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file) O3 - Toolbar: (no … |
| | Very good; I only see one thing left to fix in your log: 1. Go into your Add/Remove Programs control panel and uninstall WeatherBug if it is listed there. 2. Run HJT again and have it fix: [b] O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Weather] C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\Weather.exe 1 O9 - Extra button: WeatherBug … |
| | Moved to the Browser forum until we can get more specific info. |
| | Hi Athersgeo, dlh6213 asked for a "second opinion" on the [b]cxid.exe[/b] file, so here it is: The file almost certainly bogus/malicious. 1) Look carefully at the info in the bios-drivers.com link you posted: it states that a cxid.exe file is indeed part of a Cyrix driver upgrade package, but one … |
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