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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: magosla on September 26, 2008, 02:33:12 PM
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I use windows Xp service pack 2. I am having a problem where by a small window pops out with notification for me to save my work with a countdown from 60 sec. after which it shutsdown.
What do I do tosolve this?
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when you see the pop up window go to start>run and type in shutdown -a - this will stop your machine from rebooting.
Then you need to get an anti virus program to do a full scan as your system is most likely infected. I can't remember the name, but this was a big issue around 3 years ago prior to XP SP2 being released.
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Sasser worm
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I ran a full scan with Norton Internet Security 2008 which I have installed on my computer and found no virus. The system still tries shutting down, until I run "shutdown -a" What might be the cause since my antivirus program detects no virus at full scan?
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Start here: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html
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This is a message I wrote in relation to another post, another time, another forum, another life... for what it's worth, it may have some relevance to your problem:
Windows may time-out while waiting for system services to shut down. When this happens, Windows tries to force any services still running to shut down immediately. Forcibly closing a service before it has time to shut down by itself can cause a number of problems, including system lockup and file corruption, which means that not only does your computer hang on shutdown, but the next time you boot, Windows may keep you waiting while it runs a disc check.
The solution is to configure Windows to wait a bit longer so services have more time to close of their own accord. Open the Registry Editor and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control.
Check whether there is an existing key called WaitToKillServiceTimeout. If there is, double-click on it to open the editing window, then go straight to Step 6 below.
If the key doesn't exist:
1. Click EDIT > NEW > STRING VALUE in the menu bar. This will create a new key named New Key #1, of data type REG_SZ.
2. Highlight New Key #1 and click EDIT > RENAME.
3. Rename the key WaitToKillServiceTimeout (this name is case sensitive).
4. You'll notice that the new key is labelled with a folder icon. Within the folder you will see a single entry with the name (Default).
5. Highlight (Default) and click EDIT > MODIFY. The Edit String window will open, with the Value Name greyed out so you can't change it.
6. In the Value Data line, enter a value specifying the number of milliseconds to wait for a service to close before timing out. The default value varies according the Windows version. Whatever it is now, multiply it by 3 (or more, or less, according to taste). So if the figure is 20000 (Windows XP), change it to 60000 (ie 60 seconds).
7. Click OK, close the Registry Editor, and reboot to make the change take effect.
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However, Magosla, I suggest you follow Broni's advice and look here:
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,46313.0.html
It is much safer as we will know what we're dealing with.
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I downloaded and installed Spybot - Search and Destroy and had it scan and repair my computer. I have been using my computer for about four days now and have not experienced the problem with my computer shutting down ofter 60sec count down.
I thank you guys for your support.
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I downloaded and installed Spybot - Search and Destroy and had it scan and repair my computer. I have been using my computer for about four days now and have not experienced the problem with my computer shutting down ofter 60sec count down.
I thank you guys for your support.
Good ...i'd still clik Broni's link in Post #4 and follow the instructions and Post your logs...
It'll be worth it for a clean bill of Health...
Where one baddie enters usually others lurk...
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just write down on "run"
shutdown -s -f -t 00
try this.
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just write down on "run"
shutdown -s -f -t 00
try this.
How would this help resolve the problem? That will just make the computer shut down.
His problem is the computer is shutting down with something similar to -t 60 every time he boots the computer, and he wants to stop it.
::)
Magosla, I agree with Patio and strongly suggest you post the requested logs. ;)
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Attached is the log files
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You need to post them here: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/board,7.0.html
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See here http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/c.html
Please print these instructions as they will be needed later when Internet access is not available.
Download SDFix by AndyManchesta (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/andymanchesta/SDFix.exe) and save it to your desktop.
When using this tool, you must use the Administrator's account or an account with Administrative rights
- Double click SDFix.exe and it will extract the files to %systemdrive%
- (this is the drive that contains the Windows Directory, typically C:\SDFix).
- DO NOT use it just yet.
Reboot your computer in Safe Mode (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial61.html) using the F8 method. To do this, restart your computer and after hearing your computer beep once during startup (but before the Windows icon appears) press the F8 key repeatedly. A menu will appear with several options. Use the arrow keys to navigate and select the option to run Windows in "Safe Mode".
Open the SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script.
- Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
- It will remove any Trojan Services or Registry Entries found then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
- Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
- When the PC restarts, the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons.
- Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt.
- Copy and paste the contents of the results file Report.txt in your next reply along with a new HijackThis log.