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I've got help in here before, when I had trouble with my PC and trouble interpreting the log from "Hijackthis". Now I'm giving it a shot. Spent some time reading up on the material and tried to "do it myself". But as I wrote it's only the second time I'm …

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Hello, I recently did a deep-system scan for adware with Ad-Aware 6 Personal. Adware has been building up, so I deleted everything the scan had come up with. Now, during post-start up I get an error message about 'BRIDGE.dll' missing. I click 'Okay'. I have done little research and have …

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Hi all, I'm struggling with coolwebsearch issue... For diagnostic, I'm using Xsoftspy 3.41 that show me the following scanning result CoolWebSearch Registry Key iSearch Toolbar Registry Key Winpup32 Registry Key Winpup32 Registry Key CWS.Oslogo Registry Key CWS-mrhop Registry Value CWS-mrhop Registry Value I followed the 'jendej' history path (hjt .....cwshredder …

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i am hoping that someone here can help me. my computer has been repeatedly infected with cws.searchx virus, resulting in a hijacked homepage to about:blank and popups for spyware and other things. after scouring the internet for help, i found the following conversation: [url]http://daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread5531.html[/url] i attempted to follow instructions from …

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Hello, Internet explorer 6 has been hijacked to About:Blank and I cannot change it back even manually inside of registry. Seems to have another dll. file that copies its self after a deletion. All the adware ,spyware stuff wont help. I know this isnt the first time this has been …

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Hello everyone, Bridge.dll keeps on coming out everytime I restarted my computer. I tried to search for a solution to this and I found out this forum. I already run Hijackthis and this is the log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 9:05:01 AM, on 6/30/2004 Platform: Windows 2000 …

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Hello, I am running win XP Prof with all sp and updates installed from the microsoft website, I use Norton AntiVirus and AdAware 6 to try to keep everything clean. Suddenly every time I start or close Internet Explorer my home page is changed to c:\windows\system32\IESP.mht. I have found this …

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hello i want to thank everyone for the help in the past. I now have a new problem. After running all of the normal anti-[url="http://go-advertising.com/?go=spyware"]spyware[/url]; the [url="http://go-all.com/?go=spybot"]Spybot[/url] S&D 1.3 Ad-aware and cwshredder I still keep getting the same problem. My website changes after a reboot; the anti-[url="http://0-2u.com/?go=spyware"]spyware[/url] programs seem to …

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Same problem as everyone else, it seems. Using XP - in safe mode I ran AdAware, rebooted, ran latest Spybot and CWShredder, but on reboot it still tries to change my homepage. Please help! Here's the latest HJT log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 8:50:58 AM, on 26/06/2004 …

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Hey, Sometime this week, I just suddenly got an insane amount of spyware on my pc. I ran AdAware, and there is still alot left. then I ran Spyware S&D, still its here. I now have HijackThis and heres the log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 1:16:04 AM, …

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home page hijacked with "res://scjik.dll/index.html#96676". also starts microsoft windows xp professional installer with front page when using IE. Here is my hjt log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 10:07:43, on 04/07/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe …

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I have a problem with, I believe a dialler. When I am working off-line, after about 20-30 mins the PC dialls the internet. I have run the latest editions of CWS and ADAWARE, and both say that the system is clean.It clearly isn't. I am on pay as you go …

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I managed to get aprtial fix using webroot SPy Sweeper, although my computer is still not back to normal. Below is my HJT log. I appreciate any advice. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 10:11:42 PM, on 7/1/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 …

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First would like to say hi to everyone since I'm new here. Now to the problem Every now and then my AVG tells me that there is a trojan in my computer and that I have to run a scane to remove it. However when I run the test it …

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oK, I got infected with the CW hijacker about 6 months ago. I was able to fix it with CWS. This time its a little more advanced. Before I could search for help, but now it redirects me to BS pages. Also everytime I open a browser a Win XP …

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need help please. i can delete the start and search page entries but dont know how to keep them from coming back. heres my hjt log Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 3:10:00 PM, on 6/27/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running …

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...to remove the prosearching hijack of my IE. I had thought it did, but after rebooting. the problem's back. I downloaded and ran Hijack This, and this is the log (I'm guessing it's the RO that's causing the problem): Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.0 Scan saved at 8:56:59 PM, on 6/30/04 …

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[B][COLOR=Orange]NOTE: I was FINALLY able to merge the "URLRepair" thing successfully. Sorry about that. Would someone mind, however, peeking at the HJT? Thank you so very much[/COLOR].[/B] Well, I'm sorry to ask for help again -- I followed all previous instructions (or so I thought) while trying to repair the …

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Problem #1 I have Windows XP Service pack 1. I need help on how to fix this problem. I did a scan with spybot, ad-aware, CWShredder, and Norton Anti-Virus. I think this happened right after the installation of the google toolbar. I uninstalled it of course by now, but I …

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Hello My friend's computer has been overly popup friendly lately he gets about 7 popups per 2-3 mins. He has run adaware and Spybot but he is still having this problem. Please review his log and let me know what if anything he should remove. Thank you Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe …

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I have several problems that are driving me crazy and only know enough about computers to be dangerous, so any help given is so greatly appreciated. One problem is the prosearching and easy search. I have downloaded spysweeper and it is apparently catching these items, because I continually receive the …

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[FONT=Arial]undefined[/FONT][SIZE=7]undefined[/SIZE][COLOR=Black]undefined[/COLOR] My home page has been hijacked by about:blank. The home page changes to a new home page that advertises many adware type programs with constant pop ups that also advertise adware programs. I can change it back to my preferred home page but soon it changes back to about:blank …

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I have been having some trouble with a "Bridge.dll". When Windows starts I get an error message, like "could'nt find bridge.dll". I had it removed with Ad-aware. I ran Hijackthis and here is the log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 18:29:10, on 01-07-2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT …

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Hi Guys, I´ve been Hijack by a cool web search trojan who reset the IE start page to "res://zkimq.dll/index.html#37049". I´ve read about 100 topics, tips and other pages, and tried anything possible, but I´m not able to get rid of it. So can anybody help me with my hijack log? …

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IE has been hijacked and I cannot seem to correct the problem on my own. I downloaded(and checked for current updates) the following programs: CW Shredder, Ad-Aware 6.0, HijackThis, Spy-bot S&D and after following the posts and running the programs I did fix alot of things that were bad, even …

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HEy there, i have two questions. 1) everytime i start up my computer i get the message that the file "bridge.dll" is missing. I read that if you use hijackthis, you get a list of things that it could be. so i did it and this is the list it …

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I need help (actually, my computer does!) :eek: I've got Spyware/Adware/Malware completely overtaking my computer, despite my best efforts. Just when I think I've gotten rid of it all... Anyway, is there someone that could take a look at this and let me know which are the "at-risk" files? I …

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Hello, I have been hit with the about:blank redirected and Hijacked IE. Please review my log and provide guidence on the proper removal process. Thanks. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:09:12 AM, on 6/23/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: …

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Well this is my log please take a look and let me know what you think. This has been kicking my ass all day. I've tried everything I can think of. My hopepage keeps getting reset to about:blank. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 1:13:54 PM, on 6/29/2004 Platform: …

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here is my log from Hijackthis Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:11:58 AM, on 6/19/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI …

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Hello out there, i was sent to this site by recommendation and i was told that someone would help me with cleaning up my computer. Here's my HJT log, so if any peeps are willing please help me out here. thanks. Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE …

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Can someone please help me fix this? My IE home page keeps getting set to "about:blank" and I keep getting a commercial search page. I've always had good luck fixing these things before, but this one is pretty hairy. Here's my hijackthis log file. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved …

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Hi there, After visiting a couple of software crack sites yesterday I noticed a program started to appear on my taskbar named "~close~" (screen shot attached). I've already run AdAware, Spybot and read through the HijackThis tutorial. Below is my HijackThis log, thanks in advance for your help! Logfile of …

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Hi, hope you guys can help me. Booted into Safe mode(XP w/ SP1), ran cwshredder, then ran hijackthis and this is the log file it created. Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 3:11:35 PM, on 6/22/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running …

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Greetings programs. I do have spy sweeper active and protecting my start page. I keep getting a message about switching my start page to res://wqzaa.dll/index.html#96676 Ran CWShredder and let it remove everything. Ran hijackthis and deleted all the search references. They keep coming back. Any google search I do also …

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Hi, I am in need of help to get rid of this. My homepage was hijacked and no matter how I changed the registries as recommended by microsoft, I was unable to delete the culprit. After reading through some of the threads here, these were the stuff that I had …

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I think that some things is not O.K on my logfile ( 4 example: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe ; O2 - BHO: (no name) - {EBCDDA60-2A68-11D3-8A43-0060083CFB9C} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nzdd.dll ; O16 - DPF: {54B52E52-8000-4413-BD67-FC7FE24B59F2} (EARTPatchX Class) - http://www.ea.com/downloads/rtpatch/EARTPX.cab O16 - DPF: {5F426A93-0821-47D2-A126-5A48A874B289} (DialerWeb Class) - http://212.145.159.194/251065/dialercab/WebRecomendada.cab and other..) Please check this …

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Address has only........about:blank. Homepage is now a search engine that just says "Search for..." Here's the log. Thanks for any help! Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.2 Scan saved at 11:29:41 PM, on 6/4/2004 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe …

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I have a couple things wrong with my computer, that I know of. The main thing that I know of, is that when I go on the internet, and I load a page. It redirects me to another web site that says "Object Not Found" The page loaded fine, but …

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It's been a long time since I had this happen and now I can't seem to figure out how to get rid of about:blank. I've read thru a number of forums, each with their own different methodology, but yours seems to be the definitive. I'm no geek...I know just enough …

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:cry: I KNOW ENOUGH TO BE DANGEROUS.. I have also been afflicted with the "WINDOWS\ SYSTEM32\ BRIDGE.DLL" "The specified module could not be found" at startup. Seemingly simultaneously I too was involuntarily visiting the golden casino. Per some of the comments in other threads, I tried removing the golden casino …

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I have been getting the about:blank hijacker here lately. I have ran ad-aware, norton, cwsshredder, adware away etc... I just ran hijack this and here is my log Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 6:14:14 PM, on 6/25/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 …

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I've been having a problem where my internet connection has effectively died - this happened once before and between AdAware and Spybot, I was able to fix it. This seems to be slightly different. Naturally the first things I did when this started occurring were to run VirusScan, AdAware and …

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Hi. I have this same problem (about:blank page with Search for...) A copy of the HijackThis log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at 2:25:46 PM, on 6/20/2004 Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe c:\Program …

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Hi! I'm new to the forum...I'm trying to help my grandmother out by fixing her computer. She has her homepage set to her ISP's homepage, but she has it set so that it shows all her links to her email and such. You can see them for the time that …

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Hi, I have read a number of posts here and have tried many different things to get rid of this problem. It always comes back an hour or two later. I have AdAdware, CWShredder, and reglite. I ran a HijackThis Log and have posted it here, any advice on which …

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ok, before you guys bitch at me about reading that other topic and not having other people do the work for me, i did but i'm not computer smart at all and none of it made sense to me. now, i was told you guys can help me out, so …

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Can anyone give me some step-by step advice to get rid of this? All the fixes give in the forum seem very specific to each case so if someone could run through the solution with me that would be great! Here's my log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7 Scan saved at …

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I have been noticing that my computer is very slow. My browsers take a long time to open up about 5 minutes at times. When looking at my task manager, I saw that the system idle process was at 84%. Ive ran spybot, defragged, ran norton. I dont know what …

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Hi All: My PC has been hijacked by the 'about:blank' bug. I have downloaded the "About:Buster" application from the following link: [url]http://tools.zerosrealm.com/dllfix.exe[/url] (as suggested in previous thread here), and I will try to follow the instructions suggested on that site, but I am not sure which DLLs are problematic on …

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