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    Re: Installing Spybot ( other programs without internet access? )
    « Reply #45 on: August 11, 2008, 03:26:10 AM »
    Gotta switch back to the HP to do the download again on that PC.

    Avira has been very active lately on my laptop giving me warnings about some of the programs that you had me download to desk top. If you recall I had no internet access so i was downloading to the laptop.

    i've been telling Avira to "deny" access to those programs but yesterday i Virus or unwanted program 'DR/Hupigon.dckd.1 [dropper]'
    detected in file 'C:\System Volume Information\_restore{xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx}\RP346\A0070770.exe.
    Action performed: Move file to quarantine
    and Virus or unwanted program 'DR/Hupigon.dckd.1 [dropper]'
    detected in file 'C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\SDFix.exe.
    Action performed: Move file to quarantine

    Yes, this laptop was running slow before all of this stuff with the HP but since downloading all of those programs to this computer ( not running them ) the *censored* thing is so slow that i just walk away from it while it is booting.

    Can i follow the same procedures with this PC as i did with the other in the order that you laid it out and get the same or similar results?
    If i do, i suspect that i'd have to post all of the results again which is asking a lot of you to more or less start this lengthy process all over again. But this laptop is now ridiculously slow to do just about anything.
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      Re: Installing Spybot ( other programs without internet access? )
      « Reply #46 on: August 11, 2008, 05:05:24 AM »
      Got the print out for ISEEYOUXP...will post that here in a minute. Not sure if this will show up on that print out but this has happened with a number of the programs that you've suggested that i run and i keep forgetting to write it down and tell you about it. i think i know why this is happening but will leave it up to you to tell me. When i launch these programs, this time with ISEEYOUXP, i get this warning message that says:

      C:prog...~1\symantec\s32evnt1.dll an installable virtual device failed dll intiactivate ( not sure of the last word since i can't understand my own shorthand....you probably know the warning none-the-less )
      There isn't any symantec programs on this computer but i suspect that at one time there was but it wasn't un-installed completely and or properly. This once again leads to that question about deleting folders directly from the root directory. Is there a general rule about doing that? Thought my analogy about leaving a bullet in a persons body since the damage done to remove it would be far greater than the damage done leaving it in wherever it is lodged.

      When i tried posting the report i got a warning that "The message exceeds the maximum allowed length
      ( 20000 characters )
       Will split it up. Is there a way to zip it or condense it for posting here in/on CH?
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        Re: Installing Spybot ( other programs without internet access? )
        « Reply #47 on: August 11, 2008, 05:12:41 AM »
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        http://www.savefile.com/files/1723363
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          « Reply #48 on: August 11, 2008, 05:15:51 AM »
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            Re: Installing Spybot ( other programs without internet access? )
            « Reply #49 on: August 11, 2008, 05:18:36 AM »
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              « Reply #50 on: August 11, 2008, 05:20:32 AM »
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                « Reply #51 on: August 11, 2008, 05:40:16 AM »
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                  « Reply #52 on: August 11, 2008, 05:42:02 AM »
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                    « Reply #53 on: August 11, 2008, 05:43:05 AM »
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                      « Reply #54 on: August 11, 2008, 05:44:38 AM »
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                        « Reply #55 on: August 11, 2008, 05:46:04 AM »
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                          « Reply #56 on: August 11, 2008, 05:46:49 AM »
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                            Re: Installing Spybot ( other programs without internet access? )
                            « Reply #57 on: August 11, 2008, 06:04:38 AM »
                            That was CRAZY! It took 10 posts to post one report ???

                            If i posted this question then sorry for asking again but isn't there a way to zip this information? There has to be a way that is better than guessing where to break up a report so the post is with-in the 20K limit.

                            There is one place that i found that seems not to be complete compared to the report itself. Is the missing information important? Does it appear to be missing because there are similar lines in different parts of the report and guessing where to break it up caused me to lose my place?

                            Not knowing what all of that information means makes helping someone like you who is helping me difficult because besides the reports there are things that happen or that i am seeing that i do not think is cover in the report(s). Like the computer turning on by itself.

                            There is also a question about versions of programs and running duplicates. For instance there seems to be two versions of Office ( 2003 and 2007 ) on this computer. The 03 version seems to be a suite whereas 07 seems to be only Word.

                            There is also a question about the actual OS. i see in the report that it says XP Professional but on the start-up screen ( momentary DOS like screen ) it says Windows Media.
                            Is it possible that these things cause conflicts of one kind or another?
                            The screen still goes black for 10 seconds or so from time to time...it use to happen more often before your treatment program and back then it was often proceeded by a clicking sound from the speakers. The clicking is gone and the frequency for blanking out has been reduced but it still happens from time to time. Could a video card driver update fix this problem?
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                            Re: Installing Spybot ( other programs without internet access? )
                            « Reply #58 on: August 11, 2008, 11:52:53 AM »
                            We will clean up everything when we are done. Hopefully that will stop Avira from alerting you. Some of the tools we are using will cause antivirus to alert you.

                            Disable Spybot's TeaTimer so it doesn't block the fixes

                            1. Right click Spybot in the System Tray (looks like a calendar with a padlock symbol). Choose Exit Spybot S&D Resident
                            2. Run Spybot S&D
                            3. Go to the Mode menu, and make sure Advanced Mode is selected.
                            4. On the left hand side, choose Tools > Resident
                            uncheck Resident TeaTimer and OK any prompt and Restart your computer.

                            Note:                             If TeaTimer gives you a warning afterwards that some changes were made, allow this instead of blocking it.

                            Go to Start > Run, and copy/paste the following into the Open box:

                            sc stop Symantec Lic NetConnect service

                            Now click OK

                            Now enter this line

                            sc delete Symantec Lic NetConnect service

                            Click OK


                            Download the Norton Removal Tool (SymNRT) to your Desktop.

                            Once downloaded please close ALL open browsers, also save any work because this may require a restart.

                            • Go to your desktop and double click on the removal tool and then click Setup.
                            • Once open Click Next
                            • Accept the license agreement and click Next
                            • Type in the letters/numbers that you see into the text box then click Next.
                            • Then click Next and the tool will start running.
                            • Once finished restart the PC and run the tool again to ensure everything has been removed.
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                            Your Java is out of date.

                            Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to infect your system.

                            First install the new Sun Java Runtime Environment

                            Be sure to close all browser windows before beginning the install.

                            Remove the old version(s)

                            • Go to add/remove programs and uninstall all old versions.
                            • Be sure not to remove the new version that was just installed.
                            • Download JavaRa.zip and unzip the file to your Desktop.
                            • Open JavaRA.exe and choose Remove Older Versions
                            • Once complete exit JavaRA and delete the program.
                            • Run CCleaner.
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                            1. Double click OTMoveIt2.exe to launch it.
                            If using Vista Right-Click OTMoveIt and choose Run As Administrator
                            2. Click on the CleanUp! button.
                            3. OTMoveIt2 will download a list from the Internet, if your firewall or other defensive programs alerts you, allow it access.
                            4. Click YES at the next prompt (list downloaded, Do you want to begin cleanup process?)
                            • When finished exit out of OTMoveIt2
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                            Delete the ISeeYouXP files from the Desktop and also go to C:\ > ISeeYouXP and delete the ISeeYouXP folder.

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                            Download ATF Cleaner by Atribune to your Desktop.

                            Alternate download link

                            Note: Vista users must use Run As Administrator
                            • Under Main: Select Files to Delete choose: Select All.
                            • Click the Empty Selected button.
                            • If you use Firefox browser click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
                            • Click the Empty Selected button.
                              If you would like to keep your saved passwords click No at the prompt.
                            • If you use Opera browser click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
                            • Click the Empty Selected button.
                              If you would like to keep your saved passwords click No at the prompt.
                            • Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.
                            Note that your system will run slower for a reboot or two after having used this tool so don't panic. Right click and delete ATF-Cleaner.

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                            Clear your System Restore of infected Restore points.

                            Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove any 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 infected, but that's good news)

                            Turn OFF System Restore

                            • On the Desktop, right-click My Computer
                            • Click Properties
                            • Click the System Restore tab.
                            • Check Turn off System Restore
                            • Click Apply, and then click OK
                            .
                            Restart your computer

                            Turn ON System Restore
                            • On the Desktop, right-click My Computer
                            • Click Properties
                            • Click the System Restore tab.
                            • UN-Check Turn off System Restore
                            • Click Apply, and then click OK
                            .
                            System Restore will now be active again

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                            Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.
                            • Click Start Now
                            • Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
                            • Click Start
                            • Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
                            • Update anything listed.
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                            Defragment your hard drive

                            Boot into Safe Mode by restarting your computer - keep tapping F8 until the menu appears.
                            Use your up and down arrow keys to select Safe Mode
                            Then click Start > Run > type dfrg.msc
                            In the top of the window click on the C: drive
                            Click the Defragment button
                            This can take some time so please be patient.
                            Close Disk Defragmenter when finished
                            Restart into Normal Mode.

                            A tutorial for disc defragmentation is available at BleepingComputer.com

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                            How is everything now?


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                            There is also a question about versions of programs and running duplicates. For instance there seems to be two versions of Office ( 2003 and 2007 ) on this computer. The 03 version seems to be a suite whereas 07 seems to be only Word.

                            I would think that uninstalling 2003 would be what to do bit I'm not sure. I use www.openoffice.org

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                            There is also a question about the actual OS. i see in the report that it says XP Professional but on the start-up screen ( momentary DOS like screen ) it says Windows Media.

                            Only Windows Professional can support Media Center. It means you have a TV card and can watch TV from the PC with the right connections between the PC and TV.

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                            The clicking is gone and the frequency for blanking out has been reduced but it still happens from time to time. Could a video card driver update fix this problem?

                            Possibly. Might need a new card.

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                            Can i follow the same procedures with this PC as i did with the other in the order that you laid it out and get the same or similar results?

                            Yes but start a new thread and post the MBAM and HJT logs.

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                            When i tried posting the report i got a warning that "The message exceeds the maximum allowed length
                            ( 20000 characters )
                             Will split it up. Is there a way to zip it or condense it for posting here in/on CH?

                            Did I forget to add the instructions to upload it at www.savefile.com ?



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                              Re: Installing Spybot ( other programs without internet access? )
                              « Reply #59 on: August 12, 2008, 03:33:16 AM »

                              "Did I forget to add the instructions to upload it at www.savefile.com ?"

                              Checking back to the post it seems that you may have forgotten the " www.savefile.com"

                              If it's what i think it is i'll probably need to set up an identity. Will do that today.

                              EF, that you may have forgotten to mention that is no biggy. That you take the time to help those of us on here that need help is admirable!!! It makes me want to give back to those who may need my help here or anywhere for that matter.

                              If the world took a lesson out of this example of how to help others we wouldn't be in such a screwed up place politically...

                              Maybe it will catch on and more people will start giving of them self where and when they can leading to the type of "change" that we all need to make the world a better place to live.

                              How long have you been with CH?
                              Are you one of the originals?
                              Who started this site? Was it Matt from CA?
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