PA
Thu Mar 13 17:51:09 PDT 2008
Link to the forum thread where you posted your HijackThis log, please?
Ray wrote:
> 1. Posted Hijackthis log. No problems
>
> 2. Disabled Tea Timer
>
> 3. Saw one of your responses about .Net Framework. Following this advice,
> uninstalled .Net Framework versions. Using Express (Recommended) download
> in
> Windows security download, did not find any .Net Framework version
> required.
> I do not know what these versions do but my pc had downloaded .Net
> Framework
> 2 service pack, tried to install it when I turn off but never succeeded.
> So
> I propose to amend automatic security download to allow me to choose
> whether to install or not.
>
> Situation now is that
>
> 1. machine still usually hangs when accessing internet sites.
>
> 2. I do not know whether I have done the right thing in respect of .Net
> Framework versions.
>
> Thanks again for any help.
>
>
> Ray
>
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> A1. Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>
>> Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis
>> log to an appropriate forum.
>>
>> Checking for/Help with Hijackware
>>
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>>
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
>>
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
>>
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
>>
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
>>
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>>
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
>>
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>>
>> When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
>> (
http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip) is the preferred tool to use.
>> It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
>> assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
>>
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>>
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
>>
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
>>
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for
>> review
>> by an expert in such matters, not here.**
>>
>> If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
>> this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
>> independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
>>
>> A2. Disable Spybot Tea Timer for the time being. It will interfere with
>> the removal of any hijackware. If you don't fully understand what it
>> does
>> and how it does it, leave it disabled afterward.
>>
>> A3. Get your IE problems straightened out first. If the problem
>> persists,
>> ask for assistance in microsoft.public.windowsupdate newsgroup.
>>
>> A4. See A1 above.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin
http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L
http://dts-l.net/
>>
>>
>> Ray wrote:
>>> 1. About 75% of attempts to access an internet site result in pc
>>> hanging.
>>> Progress bar is full with green blocks and left hand side of screen
>>> shows
>>> "done".
>>> Ctrl+Alt+Del shows IE 'Not Running' and End Now produces MS advice about
>>> antivirus/antispyware and add-ons.
>>> I have Spybot, AVG Anti-spyware, Ad-aware and Avast which are up to date
>>> and
>>> run once a week.
>>>
>>> 2. I uninstalled Google taskbar some months ago.
>>> Whenever I access Favourites to get to Google search, Spybot throws up a
>>> message about
>>> Cat: User Specific browser toolbar
>>> Change: Value added
>>> Entry: ITbarLayout
>>> Allow or Deny change.
>>>
>>> I always deny the change.
>>>
>>> 3. To try to solve this I ran antispyware/antivirus.
>>> Checked security updates - though automatic download is set.
>>> It appears that Net Framework 2 service pack has been downloaded but it
>>> will
>>> not install.
>>>
>>> 4. Using Dell Dimension 5150 machine with Windows XP (MCE 2005), Intel D
>>> Processor - 2.79 Ghz: 2.80 Ghz. I x Gb Ram. !44 Gb Hard Drive. My
>>> knowledge
>>> is limited.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any help.
>>>
>>> Ray