Buffer Overrun

[Broni]

You have to take ownership of that file (hosts). See here: http://www.winxptutor.com/ownership.htm
Very important part:

For Microsoft Windows XP Professional, you need to disable Simple File Sharing, in order to see the Security tab. To disable simple file sharing, follow these steps: Click Start, and then click My Computer. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options, and then click the View tab. In the Advanced Settings section, clear the Use simple file sharing (Recommended) check box. Click OK.

When you're done, run HostsXpert again.

Ask, if you don't understand anything.

[woodworks]

Just checking;
Did you call it a night?  I don't blame you, I'm getting tired myself.

[woodworks]

Ok, did it and came up with same thing.

[Broni]

You took ownership of "hosts" file?

you must start the computer in safe mode
You must be logged on to the computer with an account that has administrative privileges.

Did you?

[Broni]

Don't worry about "night". Your computer is mostly clean except for this last issue.

[woodworks]

My mistake.  I thought it said I didn't have to be in safe mode if I had XP Pro.  I'll go do it now.

[Broni]

Oh, is Spysweeper still disabled?

[woodworks]

Yes it is

[Broni]

I thought it said I didn't have to be in safe mode if I had XP Pro

You're correct. My mistake. Sorry.

[woodworks]

Ok, so now what do we do if it's still doing the same thing?

[woodworks]

A while back I tried to make this computer so I could share with my other computer.  I have no idea what I did at that time, but maybe that is what is causing the problem now???

[Broni]

Try this.
Click Start Start button , click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Notepad, and then click Run as administrator.
Go File>Open, and navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc, and open hosts file.
Delete everything, except for:

# Copyright (c) 1993-2006 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
#      102.54.94.97     rhino.acme.com          # source server
#       38.25.63.10     x.acme.com              # x client host

127.0.0.1       localhost

...means everything below 127.0.0.1       localhost line.

When done, go File>Save.
If problems, let me know.
If not, restart computer, and post new HJT log.

[woodworks]

It keeps asking for a password I don't have a password.

[Broni]

Hmm...I assume, you're the Administrator?
Try to open Notepad in normal mode, then.

[woodworks]

I went in under my name.  I deleted, but when I went to save, it said it couldn't create the file.