Andro1d

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  1. Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.
  2. Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.
  3. Hello and Welcome! I am MoNsTeReNeRgY22 and I will be assisting you with your malware problem today. First lets make sure you are clear of malware, then I will pass you to one of the techs. Step 1 Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update: Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 6 and save it to your desktop. Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE)6 Update 3...allows end-users to run Java appli
  4. Hello and Welcome! I am MoNsTeReNeRgY22 and I will be assisting you with your malware problem today. Step 1 I see that Viewpoint is installed. Viewpoint, Viewpoint Manager, Viewpoint Media Player are Viewpoint components which are installed as a side effect of installing other software, most notably AOL and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). Viewpoint Manager is responsible for managing and updating Viewpoint Media Player’s components. You can disable this using the Viewpoint Manager Control Panel found in the Windows Control Panel menu. By selecting Disable auto-updating for the Viewpoint Man
  5. Viewpoint Manager is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without user's approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". This may change, read Viewpoint to Plunge Into Adware. I recommend that you remove the Viewpoint products; however, decide for yourself. To uninstall the the Viewpoint components (Viewpoint, Viewpoint Manager, Viewpoint Media Player): Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. In Add or Remove Programs, highlight >>Viewpoint component<< , click Remove. Do the
  6. Hello again, Please go HERE to run Panda's TotalScan Select the bubble for Full scan It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note: It may take a couple of minutes) Then the scan will begin When the scan completes, click the Save button on the right of Scan details Save it to a convenient location. Post the contents of the TotalScan report
  7. Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.
  8. Nice job your log looks clean! How is it running? Please use the following suggestion to help prevent reinfection. Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs from changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected)Now we need to make a new System Restore Point for your PC, please do the following Click Start, Settings, Control Panel Double-click the System icon Click the Performanc
  9. Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.
  10. Thanks for all of the great info JSKY! Also all I can say is just use Opera and you will be completly happy!
  11. Hello, Since your having problems with an online scanner, lets try the following. Download and scan with SUPERAntiSpyware Free for Home Users Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and use the default settings for installation. An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program. If asked to update the program definitions, click "Yes". If not, update the definitions before scanning by selecting "Check for Updates". (If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download and unzip them from here.) Under "Configuration and Preferences", click
  12. Well I found these release dates from Microsoft.
  13. Hi all, I am upgrading my gaming copmuter's RAM to 4 GB's. My PC is a custom one from CyberPower and this is what I have about the current RAM I have. I also know its A - Data because its red, and I have looked inside. Also this is what Crucial said about my PC. 2GB KIT, (2X1GB), DDR2, XMS2-6400 2x240 DIMM, 5-5-5-18, 64Mx8 DRAMs, DHX Technology CORSAIR DDR2 2GB (2x1GB) PC6400C4, CL4-4-4-12, 800MHz, CorsairTWIN2X2048-6400C4 I found the two above at one of the local computer stores but any recommendations can be from there or any other site. I can't go above 40 dollars because that is all
  14. Hello again, Looking at your system now, one or more of the identified infections is a backdoor Trojan. If this computer is ever used for on-line banking, I suggest you do the following immediately: 1. Call all of your banks, credit card companies, financial institutions and inform them that you may be a victim of identity theft and to put a watch on your accounts or change all your account numbers. 2. From a clean computer, change ALL your on-line passwords for email, for banks, financial accounts, PayPal, eBay, on-line companies, any on-line forums or groups you belong to. Do NOT change pass
  15. Hey, 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, click the
  16. Hello and Welcome to BT. I am MoNsTeReNeRgY22 and I will be assisting you with your malware problem today. Please download ComboFix from Here or Here to your Desktop. **Note: In the event you already have Combofix, this is a new version that I need you to download. It is important that it is saved directly to your desktop** Close any open browsers. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. ----------------------------------------------------------- Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and an
  17. Nice job your log looks clean! How is it running? Please use the following suggestion to help prevent reinfection. Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs from changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected)Now we need to make a new System Restore Point for your PC, please do the following Click Start, Settings, Control Panel Double-click the System icon Click the Performanc
  18. Hi, What you may be experiencing is a conflict between the current version of SpywareBlaster and the DEP feature of Windows Vista. This will be resolved in the next SpywareBlaster release (which is currently being worked on). In the meantime, there is a workaround you can try: 1.) Click on the Start Menu 2.) Right-click on "My Computer" and choose "Properties" This should display the "System Properties" window. 3.) Click on the "Advanced" tab. 4.) Under "Performance", click on the "Settings" button. 5.) Now click on the "Data Execution Prevention" tab. If you find that DEP is enabled for all p
  19. Well your logs look clean, but right now I am looking into the Spyware Blsater issue and I will get back to you.
  20. Whoops that is my bad, I totally forgot you were running Windows Vista Please go HERE to run Panda's TotalScan Select the bubble for Full scan It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note: It may take a couple of minutes) Then the scan will begin When the scan completes, click the Save button on the right of Scan details Save it to a convenient location. Post the contents of the TotalScan report
  21. Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help. If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.
  22. In HiJackThis only fix the following from that list you gave me. R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157 R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microso
  23. Yes it is safe to proceed. For SpywareBlaster, have you tried uninstalling completly and reinstalling?
  24. Hello, Well since you mentioned you were a minimalist, most of the entries are classified as Not Required so I added them to fix. Fixing them just means they will not appear on start up of your PC. You can still access them via the Programs menu.