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paudashlake

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    Badly infected computer...
    « on: March 22, 2009, 01:06:50 PM »
    Just got other computer....Can hardly type without freezing and lagging.  Avast is reporting things like crazy...Can't just reinstall :'( :'(

    900mhz cpu
    256 ram

    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
    Scan saved at 2:05:42 PM, on 3/22/2009
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
    Boot mode: Normal

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe
    C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Compaq\Compaq Advisor\bin\compaq-rba.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
    C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
    C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\a4c6f78366f403fa7e7d062ca70ddddc\update\update.exe

    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp_adbe/defaults/sp/*http://www.yahoo.com
    O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Photo Downloader] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe"
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Compaq_RBA] C:\Program Files\Compaq\Compaq Advisor\bin\compaq-rba.exe -z
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
    O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Support - {A1C62740-93D5-4E72-A5B6-B668D58C5197} - C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\SIGNUP\Presario.htm (HKCU)
    O18 - Protocol: bw+0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw+0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw-0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw-0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw00 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw00s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw10 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw10s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw20 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw20s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw30 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw30s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw40 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw40s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw50 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw50s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw60 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw60s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw70 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw70s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw80 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw80s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw90 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bw90s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwa0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwa0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwb0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwb0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwc0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwc0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwd0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwd0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwe0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwe0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwf0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwf0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwfile-8876480 - {9462A756-7B47-47BC-8C80-C34B9B80B32B} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\GAPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwg0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwg0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwh0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwh0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwi0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwi0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwj0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwj0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwk0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwk0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwl0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwl0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwm0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwm0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwn0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwn0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwo0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwo0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwp0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwp0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwq0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwq0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwr0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwr0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bws0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bws0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwt0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwt0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwu0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwu0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwv0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwv0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bww0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bww0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwx0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwx0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwy0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwy0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwz0 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: bwz0s - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O18 - Protocol: maven-8110 - {8A042C03-78C3-41D6-BE0F-81829EB7B5E3} - C:\Program Files\foxmovies\bin\bin-1\protocolHandler.dll
    O18 - Protocol: offline-8876480 - {22D7A2A7-9722-4859-B3D1-1F5783310A54} - C:\Program Files\Logitech\Desktop Messenger\8876480\Program\BWPlugProtocol-8876480.dll
    O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
    O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
    O23 - Service: Compaq Advisor (Compaq_RBA) - NeoPlanet - C:\Program Files\Compaq\Compaq Advisor\bin\compaq-rba.exe

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    End of file - 15286 bytes

    thats all i have so far..............

    help me!  This thing is a mess!
    Hinkle Finkle Dinkle Doo.  AMEN!! 


    computeruler



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    Re: Badly infected computer...
    « Reply #1 on: March 22, 2009, 01:27:25 PM »
    mbam

    paudashlake

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      Re: Badly infected computer...
      « Reply #2 on: March 22, 2009, 01:36:52 PM »
      still running sbsd.  Mbam is next though!
      Hinkle Finkle Dinkle Doo.  AMEN!! 


      SuperDave

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      Re: Badly infected computer...
      « Reply #3 on: March 31, 2009, 04:05:36 PM »
      SuperAntiSpyware should be run first followed by MBAM then the HJT log.
      Windows 8 and Windows 10 dual boot with two SSD's

      mr tee



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        Re: Badly infected computer...
        « Reply #4 on: April 01, 2009, 10:46:16 AM »
        wow alot of programs in 018

        macdad-



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          Re: Badly infected computer...
          « Reply #5 on: April 01, 2009, 11:45:10 AM »
          Is it a used computer that you just got and have no personal files of yours on it?
          If you dont know DOS, you dont know Windows...

          Thats why Bill Gates created the Windows NT Family.

          computeruler



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          Re: Badly infected computer...
          « Reply #6 on: April 01, 2009, 02:38:01 PM »
          who cares about super.  Dont worry about it

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            Re: Badly infected computer...
            « Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 04:37:25 PM »
            No i'm asking cuz, if its a used computer he just got then he could just format the entire thing which is easier than running Avast and dealing with the slow ups, freezes and crashes.
            If you dont know DOS, you dont know Windows...

            Thats why Bill Gates created the Windows NT Family.

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            Re: Badly infected computer...
            « Reply #8 on: April 01, 2009, 06:16:33 PM »
            and i see 256mb of ram! You are going to need more ram than that. 512 at minimum or better yet 1gb. Doing so will make your PC happier after you have all the malware / virus stuff sorted out and cleared out!

            computeruler



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            Re: Badly infected computer...
            « Reply #9 on: April 02, 2009, 01:33:45 PM »
            He cant reinstall and this is a post about maleware.... not more ram

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              Re: Badly infected computer...
              « Reply #10 on: April 02, 2009, 04:15:38 PM »
              Recovery Console  ;)
              If you dont know DOS, you dont know Windows...

              Thats why Bill Gates created the Windows NT Family.