But the BitDefender log didn't change to a TXT file by simply changing the extention. So I opened the HTML and viewed the source and saved it as a TXT file, but that just means it's lots of HTML coding and such. But...oh well...lol.
Let me just say here...I am TOTALLY embarrassed that I TOTALLY messed up these fixes!!! I cannot believe I judged those logs clean. I need to get my glasses fixed!!! Sorry Dreamr, a complete and total failure on my part!!!
Thank heavens there is somebody here who REALLY knows that he is doing!!!!
Install CounterSpy, update the definitions and exit Counter Spy.
Your BitDefender log is clean. Panda ActiveScan reports infected Registry Keys.
Boot to Safe Mode and delete the following: c:\windows\didduid.ini c:\windows\uniq C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Lycos c:\windows\cdmxtras
Empty the Recycle Bin and then run CCleaner.
Run a full system scan with CounterSpy and save the log.
Reboot to Normal Mode.
Now run a full system scan with CounterSpy and save the log.
Post both the logs. Make sure to tell me which one is which.
@Judy, you didn't miss anything. It wasn't there to be seen because it was disabled by MsConfig. Which doesn't always show up in HJT.
Then after it deletes the files click the Exit (Save Settings) button.
NOTE: Pocket Killbox will only list the added files it is able to find on the system. So when you do the below, if some files do not show in the list after pasting them in, just continue..
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):
c:\documents and settings\owner\application data\microsoft\internet explorer\quick launch\launch kazaa.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\Desktop Junk\More Stuff\Desktop Stuff\kazaa_setup.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\2luc5mx3.default\Cache\E82AEC90d01
Return to Killbox, go to the File menu, and choose Paste from Clipboard.
Click the red-and-white Delete File button. Click Yes at the Delete on Reboot prompt. Click OK at any PendingFileRenameOperations prompt (and please let me know if you receive this message!).
If Killbox does not reboot or you get a Pending Operations type error message just reboot your PC yourself.
I have a question. I notice a few programs on my HJT log that I don't use and at least one that I don't see. Like the "TizzleTalk" one. That was something that I downloaded AGES ago and just tried it out and then deleted it. I don't even see that folder in my program files, but the program is still showing up on my HJT log. Same thing goes for "DUMeter." Any idea why?
Maybe you need to Enable the Viewing of Hidden Files and Folders.
To enable the viewing of Hidden files follow these steps:
1. Close all programs so that you are at your desktop. 2. Double-click on the My Computer icon. 3. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options. 4. After the new window appears select the View tab. 5. Put a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Display the contents of system folders. 6. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders. 7. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types. 8. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files. 9. Press the Apply button and then the OK button and shutdown My Computer. 10. Now your computer is configured to show all hidden files. Hopefully this will help you find these files.
Nope, I had done that wayyyy back in the beginning, because that's one of the steps in that stickied thread of things to do before asking for help. lol
I also just did a search for *tizzle*.* and it didn't come up with anything.
There are many program that don't fully uninstall. They leave orphaned folders and files behind; even worse they leave orphaned registry entries behind.
Run HijackThis. Click the 'Do a system scan only' button. Place a checkmark in the box next to the following lines:
I they are free trials good for just a couple weeks unless purchased then go ahead and uninstall them, remember the key word is UNINSTALL, don't just delete.
Ok, I uninstalled a couple of them. I've downloaded and installed soooo many this past week that I honestly don't know what all I've installed. lol
Btw, sorry for the delay, but I've been a bit busy the past couple of days. Blah.
I do have at least one more question, though. Sometimes, when I start up my computer, it loads several tray icons...and then sometimes when I start up my computer, it doesn't. Like, the volume icon, my anti-virus program icon, etc.
For instance, I just restarted my comp and the only icon that is down there is for my internet connection. Any idea why sometimes the other icons are there and sometimes they aren't? *Confused*...
You can unistall CounterSpy, Ewido Anti-malware, and Spy Sweeper; if you installed any of these per our instructions.
You can remove any specialty tools like: Pocket Killbox, SmitRem, SmitfraudFix, VundoFix, CWS Shedder & about:Buster; If they were downloaded and used.
CCLeaner you should keep. This is a useful tool to clean all teh temp files offf your computer and you should run it periodically.
The lack of icons in the systray could just be caused by too many programs trying to load at windows start. Sometimes a program will load and another will start loading before the firsst one is finished.
Is there anywhere I could get a direct link to the download page? Because back when Judy mentioned installing SP2, I looked for it on the Microsoft site and came up with about a billion different 'updates' or whatever. lol