PA
Wed Jul 02 08:15:50 PDT 2008
My last reply was simply to get your attention. Please post any/all
follow-up in replies to your thread at AumHa Forums (where I've asked you
some more questions). Thanks.
PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Your thread at AumHa Forums:
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=34187
>
> When and how did you install Vista SP1?
>
> PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
>> Judging from similar posts here in the past month or so, the behavior may
>> be
>> due to a Vundo-ZLOB-SDBot infection, all of which is protected by a
>> rootkit.
>>
>> 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.exe) 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://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
>>
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
>>
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, 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.
>>
>> ==========================================
>>
>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527
>>
>> Support for Windows Update:
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>
>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
>> in
>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>> with
>> security updates.
>>
>> Kobol wrote:
>>> Strange thing has happened a couple of days ago. I turned on my pc and
>>> an
>>> update notification arrived in the taskbar. When I went to open it to
>>> find
>>> out what updates they were it wouldn't open the window.
>>>
>>> Since then I can't open a number of services by right clicking or
>>> through
>>> control panel, and the windows update notification is stuck in the task
>>> bar.
>>>
>>> All that happens when I click to open is a window opens then shuts
>>> really
>>> quick like it's loading, then dissapears.
>>>
>>> I have done a system restore from the DVD media but it has not worked.
>>>
>>> I have used the system restore with in windows to restore to an earier
>>> point
>>> when I know it was working. Still
>>>
>>> doesn't work.
>>>
>>> I've gone into services.msc from the start menu and i've got SL UI
>>> Notification service set to manual, and it is
>>>
>>> off, and software licensing is set to auto and is started.
>>>
>>> I set SL UI Notification to automatic and started it, then re-booted.
>>> Checked services again and it has stayed on
>>>
>>> automatic but the service status is showing as stopped. Re-started
>>> service,
>>> but still not working.
>>>
>>> Any how i've made a list of the services that wont open either through
>>> control panel, right click or typing them
>>>
>>> into the search bar from the start menu.
>>>
>>> 1. Backup and Restore
>>> 2. Bitlocker
>>> 3. Default Programs
>>> 4. Ease of access center
>>> 5. Network & Sharing center
>>> 6. Parental Controls
>>> 7. Performance Info & Tools
>>> 8. Personalize
>>> 9. Power Options
>>> 10. Speech Recognition Options
>>> 11. System
>>> 12. User Accounts
>>> 13. Welcome Center
>>> 14. Windows Update