Troubles cleaning an unsupported OS

[tina1rules]

Okay,so I have Win 98 SE. Until I get a new comp in several weeks this is what I got to work with.
 
Here's steps I could complete.,I removed many things from the control panel that were not needed. I got CCleaner and SuperAntiSpy downloaded and ran. I tried to download  MBAM and it was a no go.  I also am having troubles downloading an older version of HJT. I also tried some of the Win 98 tips and tricks and did some general things defrag and stuff. I am just very unfamiliar with system.

The system works okay I am using the comp now. It doesn't give me too much trouble except for many things not being supported. I think the browser (IE)is unstable as well.  I don't wanna take up too much of the helpers time with this,and thanks in advance guys.

[evilfantasy]

Does it have Java installed?

[tina1rules]

Yeah,it has version 1.5.0.

[evilfantasy]

Try running Scandisk.

1.   Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click ScanDisk.
2.   Select the options and features you want to use, and then click Start.

[tina1rules]

yeah I ran scandisk,it fixed some stuff.  I still can't get HJT to a notepad or anything,it says C:windows\desktop\hijackthis.log is not a file type that can be processed by the internet connection wizard.
Hmm although it says it says this it seems to have saved it anyway...
 
On ccleaner registry scan I got it to save to notepad by right clicking but HJT doesn't let me right click...
 Also I have AVG running everywhere but its not in the control panel or on the programs list. So I don't really know how to access it. It runs on bootup and says no virus' found.

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[evilfantasy]

Open HijackThis and select Do a system scan only.

Place a check mark next to the following entries: (if there)

- R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {00A6FAF6-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MYWEBSEARCH\SRCHASTT\1.BIN\MWSSRCAS.DLL
- F1 - win.ini: load=ptsnoop.exe
- O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4D1C4E81-A32A-416b-BCDB-33B3EF3617D3} - (no file)
- O2 - BHO: mwsBar BHO - {07B18EA1-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MYWEBSEARCH\BAR\1.BIN\MWSBAR.DLL
- O2 - BHO: MyWebSearch Search Assistant BHO - {00A6FAF1-072E-44cf-8957-5838F569A31D} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MYWEBSEARCH\SRCHASTT\1.BIN\MWSSRCAS.DLL
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CriticalUpdate] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\wucrtupd.exe -startup
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USBMonit.exe] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\USBMonit.exe"
- O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OEMCleanup] C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\OEMRESET.EXE
- O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://edits.mywebsearch.com/toolbaredits/menusearch.jhtml?p=ZSzed029CIUS_ZN
- O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
- O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe (file missing)
- O16 - DPF: {192F9A01-8030-48CE-9BC6-B03DE3E613C6} (PeoplePC Web Installer) - https://www.peoplepc.com/ppcos/ISP60/Download/ppcwebi.cab
- O16 - DPF: {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-DEFA-EB76B1D5FA7D} - http://lovefreegames.aavalue.com/LFG/Toolbar/LFG-toolbar.cab
- O16 - DPF: {CA797B15-445F-4AA9-9828-8A88502F560F} (Uninstall Control) - http://www.worldwinner.com/games/shared/uninstall.cab
- O16 - DPF: {71CBDCD9-0830-4470-A890-35D364DA352C} - http://scripts.downloadv3.com/binaries/P2EClient/EGAUTH_1047_EN.cab
- O16 - DPF: {1D6711C8-7154-40BB-8380-3DEA45B69CBF} -
- O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/ei/SmileyCentralFWBInitialSe tup1.0.0.15.cab
- O18 - Filter hijack: text/html - (no CLSID) - (no file)

Important: Close all windows except for HijackThis and then click Fix checked.

Exit HijackThis.

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Note: the below instructions were created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, DO NOT follow these directions as they could damage the workings of your system

Go to Start > Run and type notepad.exe then click OK

Copy and paste the below into Notepad and save as fixme.reg to Your Desktop

Code: [Select]

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentVersion\Run]
"CriticalUpdate"=-
"TkBellExe"=-
"USBMonit.exe"=-
"OEMCleanup"=-
Locate fixme.reg on your Desktop and double-click it. Answer Yes when prompted to merge with the Registry.

Make sure that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above to the registry. If you do not get a success message, it did not work.

Delete the fixme.reg from the Desktop.

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Download DrWeb CureIt & save it to your desktop.

Scan with DrWeb-CureIt as follows:

• Double-click on drweb-cureit.exe and then click Start.
  
• An Express Scan of your PC notice will appear.
  
• Under Start the Express Scan Now Click OK to start.
  • This is a short scan that will scan the files currently running in memory.
  • If or when something is found, click the Yes button when it asks you if you want to cure it.
• Once the short scan has finished, Click Options > Change settings
  
• Choose the Scan tab and UNcheck Heuristic analysis and click OK
  
• Back at the main window, select the Complete scan button.
  
• Then click the Green Arrow Start Scanning button on the right and the scan will start.
  • Click Yes to all if it asks if you want to cure/move any file(s).
• When the scan is done.
• In the Dr.Web CureIt menu on top left, click File and choose Save report list.
  
• Save the DrWeb.csv report to your Desktop.
  
• Exit Dr.Web Cureit.

• Important! Reboot your computer because it could be possible that files in use will be moved/deleted during reboot.

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• After reboot, Right-click the Dr.Web log on the desktop and choose Open With > Notepad
  
• Copy and paste that log in the next reply

[tina1rules]

Ok so the first part was successful.

Now I foun something odd. When I downloaded the cure it,firefox donloaded to and it is on my desktop.? Also My Comp went all black during the first run of Cure it...so I moved the mouse hit a few keys nothing waited around hour while I was busy still black. So I hit Ctrl-Alt-Delete to see if task manger would pop up and rebooted,so I started the scan again

Popular Screensavers.scr;C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM;Adware.Msearch;Incurable.Moved.;
dhtmlexe.exe;C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM;Dialer.Egroup;Incurable.Moved.;
clientax.dll;C:\WINDOWS\TEMP;Adware.Zango;Incurable.Moved.;
Instant-Access.exe;C:\WINDOWS\TEMP;Dialer.Egroup;Incurable.Moved.;
SkillJamLoader.dll;C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\SkillJam\SecurePlayerInstall\InternetExplorer;Program.PopcapLoader.origin;Incurable.Moved.;
SkillJamLoader.dll;C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Application Data\SkillJam\SecurePlayer;Program.PopcapLoader.origin;Incurable.Deleted.;
HDPlugin1101.dll;C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files;Adware.Gator;Incurable.Deleted.;
HbInstIE.dll;C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files;Adware.Hotbar;Incurable.Deleted.;
InstallHelper.exe;C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motive;Probably MULDROP.Trojan;Incurable.Deleted.;
tljphfln.exe;C:\Program Files\Common Files\lhecfllr\nnhllfct;Adware.Gator;Incurable.Deleted.;
lejbheebl.exe;C:\Program Files\Common Files\lhecfllr\lnplanhpal;Adware.Gator;Incurable.Deleted.;
npclntax.dll;C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins;Adware.Zango;Incurable.Deleted.;

[evilfantasy]

Run CCleaner Slim.

Any improvements?

[tina1rules]

Yeah it does seem to better,a lot better.

Now from my memory if I use the registry option on CCleaner it gives a prompt to save before it actually runs right? 

Also do you think I should use that option.


P.S Yer Awesome!

[evilfantasy]

Yes it shows you what will be removed and gives you the option to save a backup before doing the cleaning.

Using it is up to you. I personally have never had any problem with it but you never know...

You will also want to install and run a good third party defragment tool. There is only one free that works with win98. http://www.majorgeeks.com/Diskeeper_Lite_d1207.html

[tina1rules]

Well my system seems to be usable now.
It seems that because I can't update Adobe I am having trouble with the Major Geek site.
Also can you tell me how I can tell if this comp will be able to run win xp sucessfully. I think I can get a hold of a disk here soon,but I was told I may not have the right 'chip set' w\e that means.
And thank you for your time.

[evilfantasy]

Hmm, I wasn't aware of any problems with Adobe and win98. Have you tried visiting the Adobe site and download or update it there?

Also can you tell me how I can tell if this comp will be able to run win xp sucessfully.

I'm not much on hardware but you will not be able to install XP on a 98/me machine unless you do some major upgrading of the processor, motherboard and probably a few other things. Buying a new system would likely be cheaper.

I still have a functioning Win98 and each year there are fewer and fewer programs that work with it. Eventually they are going to be nothing but junk. Pretty much how Win95 is now...

[tina1rules]

I have not went to the site,but when it asked me to update and I click yes it something about an unsuported sytem and direct me to the site.

I have a friend that may have some extra parts  but I do not think he has a motherboard. So yeah it works and thats all I care about for now. Thanks.

[evilfantasy]

Is it the Adobe reader?

[tina1rules]

Do you want to install and run "Adobe Flash Player installer' signed on 10\04\08  ....I click yes and get something like you are trying to get adobe flash on an unsupported system... I get this adobe flash box everytime I go to major geeks. I also get some kind of box that says my system can not run major geeks and must abort ...something like it comes and goes to quit to read it all.