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HI When I boot windows xp I receive a notice that the windows root is corrupted and that the HAL.DLL file must be re-installed. I've tried to follow some instructions from different sources eg. to copy the file from the windows disk but it will not copy anything. I've also …

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I few weeks ago I accidentally downloaded a trojan vundo. I was able to remove the vundo, but I believe I still have some form of spyware infested in my computer. My computer takes a while to start now. After I see the Dell logo, most of the time the …

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I hope some one here can help me with this issue. Here is the Hijack this log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 11:25:18 PM, on 4/2/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe …

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For the last few days I've been working on my mom's friend's computer which was infected with TONS of spyware, viruses, etc... I cleaned out as much as I could with AVG Antivirus, Adaware 2007, and Spybot. I had figured there were probably some things that I had missed because …

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My sister is having a problem with her computer. Getting a lot of IE pages opening up with requests to scan her computer for malware, etc. She and I have tried numerous adaware, spyware and virus programs to get rid of these pop-ups but to no avail. Her computer if …

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I obtained virusheat and potentially other problems from an activex. Help please! Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:23:54 PM, on 3/28/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal 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\Ati2evxx.exe …

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can you help me please, i have "WARNING your in danger! your computer is in infected by spyware" on my computer background, what can i do to get rid of this??

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I have had this really annoying red circle with a white cross in mhy system tray which every so often, flashes up with a message saying viruses detected. If i click on the message it takes me to a companies website to buy there anti-virus product. I have tried to …

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Hi, I received a new laptop from my IT department at work, and noticed something odd. One of the things I have starting up automatically when I first log into my machine in taskmanager, so I can see what's happening with the machine. When I watch task manager as the …

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Crunchie, how do I stop those sodding stupid smileys from disrupting the text..... that last reg repair line formats incorrectly if you copy it into notepad. Man, but those things really wee me off. "3389:TCP"= 3389:TCP:LocalSubNet:Disabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22009 will copy incorrectly.

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Hey guys, i've heard from alot of my computer geek friends that formatting a drive and installing a new OS doesnt actually 'erase' all previous data, but instead just empties the partitions and overwrites. Some of them even say there are still lingering kilobytes of spyware designed to 'hide' from …

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please could you help, ive got a vista computer and when i log in i have to keep pressing ctrl+alt+del to startup task manager and start a new task 'explorer.exe' could you let me know whats wrong or what needs to be done please

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Hi, i have a problem with my pc it can't run exe file, install or uninstall programs. i cant run kasersky either but can only run bitdefender to scan my computer. it sometimes detect trojan.pandex.ak.does my problem has anything to do with this trojan? i am also unable to open …

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Hi all, My PC is running extremely slowly and I'm thinking I might have some nasties at the root of it all. I ran Lavasoft's Adaware and clean things up but it's still slow. Here's my Hijackthis log. Can someone please take a look and advise? Thanks a bunch.....JD Logfile …

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Hi - this is my first post so please let me know if I have done something incorrectly... When I attempt to open any item in Control Panel I get this error: RUNDLL - Error in setupapi.dll. Missing entry:s - I appreciate any help that can be provided! Note - …

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My internet explorer is opening itself, but it doesn't fully open. I use Firefox and not IE. When I'm not using my laptop it stays powered on and logged in under my bed. If I happened to leave the speakers on I will hear the link click noise repeatedly. At …

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Lately I have not been able to run Spybot S&D at all, I tried uninstalling it and downloading a new one but it didn't work. I have also been getting IE pop-ups for henti and some fake anti-spyware program. I was trying to connect my Wii to the internet with …

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Hi there! I`m a noob but anyway: I have added my IPod to my PC. For a some time all was ok, but now I have an error, when I want open IPod using a My Computer and double click on pod - it gives out error: "RunDll Error loading …

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I am writing this post from my bosses pc. He seems to be recieving emails from people he doesnt know and he hasnt sent anything to. Example of what hes getting: postmaster@"anything"."anything" Postmaster@"anything"."anything" Mail Delivery System Mail Delivery Subsystem MAILER-DAEMON@"anything"."anything" All the postmasters have the title: Delivery Status Notification(failure) All …

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Hey, first of all, hell im glad i found this place got some wicked info reading on others posts just on what programs will help, and i hope someone here can help. alirght so for some GOD awful reason i cant get on the Hotmail webpage or log into MSN …

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Hi all, recently my PSU died on me, along with my motherboard, I've just done a repair installation of windows having replaced both and am starting to get my system back up. Major problem is that the latest windows updates won't install although I think I know the cause of …

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Hello all!! This is my first post here... anyways, i have this annoying popup that opens everytime i turn on my computer - it is searchportal.com. It doesnt do anything except annoy the hell outta me -- but im scared that it might be pointing towards someother software installed on …

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Guys, I know this dog has been kicked before but I am still unable to fix my problem. Here is my Hijack log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 3:35:06 PM, on 3/30/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16608) Boot mode: Normal …

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Hello. Having an issue with my computer hanging up and rebooting on startup. Ive noticed when its cold it will do this. When warmed up seems to act normal. If I unplug it and restart it will usually fire up with the usual "computer has been shut down suddenly.."goes through …

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just turned on my pc, and i can not run any programme, my AVG andf my SpyBot have gone so at the moment i have no protection all my icons or programmes have .ink at the end?? i can not run Word, excel etc in fact i am stuffed, can …

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hey to all who read this I am trying to clean up my laptop and I just ran the CCleaner application and there are a lot of things in the Uninstall section of the "Tools" button that I have no clue about. I have tried searching for them on the …

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Hi. this pc is slow to start up, shut down and generally a slow performer. Toshiba Satellite A200 512Mb Vista basic Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:11:41 a.m., on 30/03/2008 Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16609) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe …

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I think i have a win32 trojan, Can someone please help me. Im at my wits end. No antivirus software removes it. Thanks Paul Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA) Scan saved at 21:38:53, on 03/02/2008 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe …

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I am getting pop ups from symantec telling me that I am trying to send spam to addresses I don't even know. I have tried to fight this with Norton, Adware Alert, cwshredder, .... but nothing seems to work. I have seen similar threads but I am not sure how …

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My laptop will no longer allow me to open up web pages or im clients.It still says I'm connected but no pages will load.When I check my connection status it shows it is actively sending and recieving data. When I go into system information and run net diagnostics my network …

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