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http://www.pcpitstop.com/techexpress.asp?id=CE9STWBLM6GSPL9G is the link. looks to be running decently. just did a defrag check, and apparently my c: drive is 48% fragmented... i think after i get it defragged it may pick up a bit. rescanned with avast!, avg, SBs&d, all clean. i think the problem now is just the lack of storage space on the drives. i appreciate all the help you've provided!

Well thank you so much for your assistance. It's still a bit slow, but considerably faster than before all the scans and cleaning. maybe im just due for an upgrade. well thanks again for your help, and have a great easter!

here is the log from F-Secure Online Scanner: Scanning Report Sunday, March 23, 2008 00:18:55 - 03:15:40 Computer name: SPIELS Scanning type: Scan system for malware, rootkits Target: C:\ F:\ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Result: 2 malware found Client-IRC.Win32.mIRC (spyware) System Tracking Cookie (spyware) System -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statistics Scanned: Files: 57484 System: 4225 Not scanned: 9 Actions: Disinfected: 0 Renamed: 0 Deleted: 0 None: 2 Submitted: 0 Files n

ComboFix 08-03-22.1 - (Jared) 2008-03-22 23:48:18.1 - NTFSx86 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.590 [GMT -4:00] Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\(Jared)\Desktop\ComboFix.exe * Created a new restore point WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !! . /wow section not completed ((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-02-23 to 2008-03-23 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . No new files created in this timespan . (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) .

Thanks in advance for whatever help you'll be able to provide. Heres the new HJT logfile. and happy easter ;] Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:40:01 PM, on 3/22/2008 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 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe C:\Prog

Hello, It's been a while since I've posted here, which is a good thing seeing that the fixes you provided last time were extremely helpful. However, as of late my computer has begun to run extremely sluggish, and slow, with quick freezes every so often. I do not recall installing anything new, but I do share the computer with my parents who are extremely computer illiterate. It might be possible that either of them may have contracted something from the web. In addition to this, my Windows partition has gotten filled to the max, with only 150MB free out of 15GB. I rarely install programs on t

It is a Sony Vaio laptop, was purchased from Circuit city, and she is not currently in possession of any drivers or software. Recalling a while ago, i checked out her windows updates, and noticed she had been neglecting them for some time. There was almost a years worth of updates that had not been installed, and the computer was not protected. One of the updates listed was Service Pack 2. When i noticed this, not thinking, i immediately installed them, without scanning the system to be sure it was free from adware and viruses. There were in fact a few spyware programs and viruses present on

No, it is not. I'd also like to add that the laptop is not currently in my possession as my gf needs it for work/school so i may be slow in responding with answers to these problems.

yup, ive tried uninstalling the drivers, resulted in the item becoming useless. when New uninstalled devices are plugged into the port, there is a ding showing that it recognizes an item is connected, however it is not the same as when it is actually recognizing a piece of hardware. sounds more like an error ding. also noticed that in MY add/remove programs, while showing updates - Service Pack 2 is visible. On her laptop it is not. It is a Sony vaio by the way. Thanks for the help, but i still believe it is something else.

Prior to reading up on the forums, and doing a full system scan, SP2 was installed on my girlfriend's system :/ Turns out there were several instances of adware, spyware, and a few viruses, which have since been removed after the installation of SP2. Though nothing seemed to be malfunctioning at the time, after purchasing a new digital camera, it came to my attention that no NEW usb devices were being recognized. I tried uninstalling one of the previously installed devices and then reinstalling it to confirm this, and it too would not be recognized. Curious to know if this is a common problem

yes, its a new sony vaio, just over a year old. USB 2.0

it is a sony vaio, and yes all previously installed/attached USB devices work properly if removed/reattached. to test, i uninstalled all software relating to one of the devices - her printer, and tried re-attaching, and the same thing happened with the 3 short beeps. I tried removing all information pertaining to usb devices from device manager, and there was no luck in the reattachment of the new devices. =\

yeah, i tried installing drivers/software first and there was a problem, something about not being compatible and the possibility of causing an error in windows?... either way, no new usb devices will be recognized, my usb flash drive was recognized, her printer, and her scanner were all recognized, but my camera, her new camera, my ipod, the memory card reader, my usb keyboard, usb headset, usb mouse, none of them would read on her laptop, all the same with the 3 beeps :\

after trying to install a new digital camera on my girlfriend's laptop, i realized all new usb devices are not recognized. camera would not install-- i tried purchasing a USB memory card reader which also would not be recognized by the laptop. upon plugging in the device three short low beeps play and there is no prompt indicating the recognition of a new device. any ideas??

after uninstalling Norton, and mcafee, then reinstalling mcafee and rebooting, my problem seems to have been cured as far as the internet explorer inability to access secured sites. everything seems to be working fine, except for a window that pops up at startup prompting me to "Insert Recovery Disc 1" from VAIO Application Recovery Wizard. aside from that small nuisance, everything works fine, and much quicker now that all the malware and virii have been removed. thank you again.

Thank you for your prompt reply, i found her recovery discs, and will attempt to restore it to its original settings. I thank all of you for your generous help and support.

^^ I was forwarded to this area of the forum after completing several steps in the malware removal forum. the link to that topic is: http://www.besttechie.net/forums/index.php...=10196&st=0 after performing several steps to remove multiple viruses, and other malware, the original problem still exists with the computer. Basically now, everything runs extremely slow, there is tremendous lag with the performing of simple tasks such as opening the start menu, or any other programs, and Internet Explorer just doesnt come up at all. Originally, while browsing internet explorer, any SSL secured w

I had a feeling that was coming, I guess ill try my luck over in the support forum Thank you again so much for all of your help with removing the malware though, I appreciate it. Take care!

performed the previous steps, and after reboot, desktop would not load again in normal mode. no icons, etc. took an extremely long amount of time for the wallpaper to even load. =\

here is the new hjt log: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:47:13 PM, on 10/28/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccS

method 1 completed, i think... i had to run away from the computer while it was scanning, when i came back there were no errors or any windows. internet explorer now loads, extremely slowly i might add... but the original problem is still there. still cannot access ssl secured login pages or windows. gmail, aol webmail, bank accounts, etc. =\

attempting the method 1, although i do not have the windows xp cdrom

sorry, didnt see your reply to post with the normal-mode log, after waiting about 5 min for hjt to load up, finally got the scan done: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 6:58:07 PM, on 10/28/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.e

windows still running ridiculously slow in normal mode, takes a long time for all programs to boot up, internet explorer still doesnt work =\ I click on the explorer icon, and it acts like its about to open, but it doesnt, IEXPLORER.exe does show up in task manger though.

Here is the new HiJackthis log. going to try to boot into normal mode again, will post with an update. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 6:41:13 PM, on 10/28/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) 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 C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://aimtoda