Matt

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  1. Haha, how priceless would that be?
  2. Sigh.. looks like Digg takes another victim. Try the link later.
  3. Some photos today from D: All Things Digital conference. Its not amazing, just not something you'd expect to see. http://www.trappedbydogma.com/blog/steve-j...ogether-photos/
  4. Inactive topic... If you still need help on this problem, contact me or one of the Moderators to re-open this up. Topic closed.
  5. Alright, what you gave me has helped a lot! Let's continue! Jotti File Submission: Please go to Jotti's malware scan Copy and paste the following file path into the "File to upload & scan"box on the top of the page: c:\windows\systems32\bsd.exe [*] Click on the submit button [*] Please post the results in your next reply. Please double-click Killbox.exe to run it. Select: Delete on Reboot then Click on the All Files button. [*]Please copy the file paths below to the clipboard by highlighting ALL of them and pressing CTRL + C (or, after highlighting, right-click and choose copy)
  6. Ok Tabbydaze, the file was analyzed, and it appeared to be clean. Unfortunately, that doesn't help the situation you are currently in. Can you give me any information on what is coming up when you run scans? I am also going to have you run one more scan of mine. Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune. This program is for XP and Windows 2000 only Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program. Under Main choose: Select All Click the Empty Selected button. If you use Firefox browser Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All Click the Empty Selected button. NOTE: If you would lik
  7. Please go here to upload a suspicious file for analysis. Enter your username from this forum Copy and paste the link to this thread Browse for this filename: C:\WINDOWS\uninst123.exe In the comments, please mention that I asked you to upload this file Click on Send File Post back when you have done so with an update on your symptoms. After the file is analyzed, we can continue.
  8. Please download FileFind from Atribune. Unzip the file and save it to your desktop. To run FileFind, please do the following: Click on FileFind.exe In the box labeled "Directory"Enter C:\ [*]In the box labeled "File" Enter UNINST123.EXE [*]Now click on the "Search" button [*]Once the utility has found the files click on "Export" [*]A Notepad will open up. Please copy the entire contents of the Notepad and paste them here. [*]NOTE: The notepad is saved on your C:\ drive as "Export.txt"
  9. Welcome back. You should print out these instructions, or copy them to a NotePad file for reading while in Safe Mode, because you will not be able to connect to the Internet to read from this site. First, let's clear your restore points. To reset your restore points, please note that you will need to log into your computer with an account which has full administrator access. You will know if the account has administrator access because you will be able to see the System Restore tab. If the tab is missing, you are logged in under a limited account. (Windows XP) 1. Turn off System Restore. On
  10. It looks like you are just about clean. The RAM issue you are experiencing could be unrelated to malware. Please run the F-Secure Online Scanner Note: This Scanner is for Internet Explorer Only! Follow the Instruction Here for installation. Accept the License Agreement. Once the ActiveX installs,Click Full System Scan Once the download completes,the scan will begin automatically. The scan will take some time to finish,so please be patient. When the scan completes, click the Automatic cleaning (recommended) button. Click the Show Report button and Copy&Paste the entire report in your next
  11. Welcome back. The file I had you submit turned out to be a keylogger. This means that it is quite likely that a 3rd party has personal information of yours, such as usernames, passwords, etc. Once we are clean, I would highly advise you to change all of your passwords. I would also advise you to keep a close eye on any bank/credit card/paypal/ebay etc accounts that could be compromised. Please scan with HJT and place a check next to the following item: O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows LSASS Service] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\DAO\svchost.exe Then make sure all browser windows
  12. Please go here to upload a suspicious file for analysis. Enter your username from this forum Copy and paste the link to this thread Browse for this filename: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\DAO\svchost.exe In the comments, please mention that I asked you to upload this file Click on Send File Open HijackThis, click Config, click Misc Tools Click "Open Uninstall Manager" Click "Save List" (generates uninstall_list.txt) Click Save, copy and paste the results in your next post. Download GMER from here: http://www.gmer.net/files.php Unzip it to the desktop. Open the program and c
  13. Please post back with a new HJT log. And give me an update on the symptoms you are now experiencing.
  14. Hello Tabbydaze. Please go HERE to run Panda's ActiveScan Once you are on the Panda site click the Scan your PC button A new window will open...click the Check Now button Enter your Country Enter your State/Province Enter your e-mail address and click send Select either Home User or Company Click the big Scan Now button If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note: It may take a couple of minutes) When download is complete, click on My Computer to start the scan When the scan completes, if anything malicious is detected
  15. Nod32 is actually one of the highest-rated AVs on the market. I highly recommend them.
  16. Yes, if you have Combofix on your computer, you should remove it. Experts in the HJT areas will not be using it until the issue is resolved. Apparently, the rootkit will cause ComboFix to delete legit files on your system.
  17. Hello, Kimber6881. Please follow the steps in this topic: http://www.besttechie.net/forums/How-To-Po...-Log-t5672.html
  18. Closed. Working with user here: http://www.besttechie.net/forums/Micro-Bil...ems-t11209.html
  19. Hello and welcome to Besttechie! I'll be assisting you. Please print out all instructions for use if/when you cannot access this page. First download AVG Anti-Spyware from HERE and save that file to your desktop. This is a 30 day trial of the program Once you have downloaded AVG Anti-Spyware, locate the icon on the desktop and double-click it to launch the set up program. Once the setup is complete you will need run AVG Anti-Spyware and update the definition files. On the main screen select the icon "Update" then select the "Update now" link.Next select the "Start Update" button, the update w
  20. Thanks everyone! It has been a good day! I got a speaker/radio thing for my iPod, a shirt, and the DVD Pulp Fiction (which is a fantastic film and I would suggest it to anyone who hasn't seen it!) Halfway to 34???? I feel so old!!!