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Michael

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    Error messages during startup
    « on: June 20, 2008, 10:11:48 AM »
    My friend's computer has the following error message during startup (after loading into Windows) :

    1. InstallShield Wizard
        Setup has experienced an error.
        Please do the following:
        - Close any running programs
        - Empty your temporary folder
        - Check your Internet connection (Internet-based Setups)
        Then try to run the Setup again.
        Error code: -6003

    2. SCVHSOT.exe
        Windows cannot find 'SCVHSOT.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.


    She has no idea what has she done that lead to these messages.

    I have scan the computer with AVG Antivirus 8.0, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware & SUPERAntispyware. Also run CCleaner. But still the same.

    How can I determine what is the relevant processes and how to get rid of these errors?

    Thanks.

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      Re: Error messages during startup
      « Reply #1 on: June 20, 2008, 10:23:12 AM »
      Here is what your error code means:
      http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms681389(VS.85).aspx

      I have never seen this problem but people who have...fix it-----> see link below:

      http://forums.eidosgames.com/archive/index.php/t-46179.html


      Cheers

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      Re: Error messages during startup
      « Reply #2 on: June 20, 2008, 04:50:33 PM »
      Badly in need of help here - what are the computer specs, Operating System etc... etc...  Please read this...

      Unless you have made two typos very close to each other "SCVHSOT.exe" is suspect.   See this site.. 

      SVCHOST.EXE is an essential file in the XP operating system.

      More info please...
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        Re: Error messages during startup
        « Reply #3 on: June 20, 2008, 07:17:38 PM »
        Here is what your error code means:
        http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms681389(VS.85).aspx

        I have never seen this problem but people who have...fix it-----> see link below:

        http://forums.eidosgames.com/archive/index.php/t-46179.html


        Cheers
        The microsoft page only display the error code list but no recommmended action.

        The eidos forum has no solution for the issue. It is still unsolved for by the last post.

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          Re: Error messages during startup
          « Reply #4 on: June 20, 2008, 07:28:41 PM »
          Badly in need of help here - what are the computer specs, Operating System etc... etc...  Please read this...

          Unless you have made two typos very close to each other "SCVHSOT.exe" is suspect.   See this site.. 

          SVCHOST.EXE is an essential file in the XP operating system.

          More info please...
          Sorry for not posting the specs, I thought these are common issue which are system/spec independent since it's something to do with the InstallShield and probably a virus (which I suspected).


                Operating System             Microsoft Windows XP Professional
                OS Service Pack                Service Pack 2
                DirectX                              4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
                CPU Type                          Unknown, 1100 MHz (6 x 183)
                Motherboard Name           Unknown
                Motherboard Chipset        Unknown
                System Memory                1024 MB
                BIOS Type                         Award (08/02/07)
                Video Adapter                   NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS  (512 MB)
                3D Accelerator                  nVIDIA G72
                Monitor                             Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]  (HMCA100793)
                Audio Adapter                  VIA VT8237A/8251 High Definition Audio Controller
                IDE Controller                  VIA Bus Master IDE Controller - 0571
                IDE Controller                  VIA Serial ATA Controller - 5337
                Floppy Drive                     Floppy disk drive
                Disk Drive                         MAXTOR STM380215AS  9QZ6FBED3.AAD  (74 GB, IDE)
               Optical Drive                      TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S202J
                SMART Hard Disks Status  OK
                Network Adapter               VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Adapter  (192.168.1.10)


          The second link to the SCVHSOT.exe related indeed identify it as a threat, but when I run the Prevx CSI scanner they recommended on the site, the system is clean. Also, it sounds like a common threat, but I wonder why all the AVG, Malwarebytes and SUPERAntiSpyware has not detected it.

          Thanks.   

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          Re: Error messages during startup
          « Reply #5 on: June 20, 2008, 07:36:43 PM »
          You still don't say clearly...is it SVCHOST.EXE, or SCVHSOT.exe error?

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          Re: Error messages during startup
          « Reply #6 on: June 20, 2008, 09:04:07 PM »
          Thank you Michael, it always helps us to help you if we know what the specs are.

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          The second link to the SCVHSOT.exe related indeed identify it as a threat, but when I run the Prevx CSI scanner they recommended on the site, the system is clean. Also, it sounds like a common threat, but I wonder why all the AVG, Malwarebytes and SUPERAntiSpyware has not detected it.

          Logic tells me that, because it cannot be found, you are not infected with SCVHSOT.EXE but that some other feature in windows is trying to locate it.

          Malware Removal Specialist Broni has arrived, I will leave you in his capable hands.

          Good luck.
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            Re: Error messages during startup
            « Reply #7 on: June 21, 2008, 12:04:22 AM »
            You still don't say clearly...is it SVCHOST.EXE, or SCVHSOT.exe error?
            SCVHSOT.EXE as I restated in my follow up post.

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              Re: Error messages during startup
              « Reply #8 on: June 21, 2008, 12:06:23 AM »
              As for the InstallShield issue, I guess it must be some installation process was terminated prematurely.
              But how to solve it?

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              Re: Error messages during startup
              « Reply #9 on: June 21, 2008, 09:00:15 AM »
              Let's take care of infection, first...

              Print these instructions out.

              1. Download SUPERAntiSpyware Free for Home Users:
              http://www.superantispyware.com/

                  * Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe and use the default settings for installation.
                  * An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program.
                  * If asked to update the program definitions, click "Yes". If not, update the definitions before scanning by selecting "Check for Updates". (If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download and unzip them from here: http://www.superantispyware.com/definitions.html.)
                  * Close SUPERAntiSpyware.

              PHYSICALLY DISCONNECT  FROM THE INTERNET

              Restart computer in Safe Mode.
              To enter Safe Mode, restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears; select Safe Mode; you'll see "Safe Mode" in all four corners of your screen

                  * Open SUPERAntiSpyware.
                  * Under "Configuration and Preferences", click the Preferences button.
                  * Click the Scanning Control tab.
                  * Under Scanner Options make sure the following are checked (leave all others unchecked):
                        o Close browsers before scanning.
                        o Scan for tracking cookies.
                        o Terminate memory threats before quarantining.
                  * Click the "Close" button to leave the control center screen.
                  * Back on the main screen, under "Scan for Harmful Software" click Scan your computer.
                  * On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
                  * On the right, under "Complete Scan", choose Perform Complete Scan.
                  * Click "Next" to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.
                  * After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click "OK".
                  * Make sure everything has a checkmark next to it and click "Next".
                  * A notification will appear that "Quarantine and Removal is Complete". Click "OK" and then click the "Finish" button to return to the main menu.
                  * If asked if you want to reboot, click "Yes".
                  * To retrieve the removal information after reboot, launch SUPERAntispyware again.
                        o Click Preferences, then click the Statistics/Logs tab.
                        o Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.
                        o If there are several logs, click the current dated log and press View log. A text file will open in your default text editor.
                        o Please copy and paste the Scan Log results in your next reply.
                  * Click Close to exit the program.
              Post SUPERAntiSpyware log.

              RECONNECT TO THE INTERNET

              RESTART COMPUTER!

              2. Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_d5756.html to your desktop.

                  * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
                  * At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
                  * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
                  * Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
                  * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
                  * Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
                  * When completed, a log will open in Notepad.
                  * Post the log back here.

              The log can also be found here:
              C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
              Or at C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt

              RESTART COMPUTER!

              3. Download HijackThis:
              http://www.snapfiles.com/get/hijackthis.html
              Post HijackThis log.

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                Re: Error messages during startup
                « Reply #10 on: June 21, 2008, 09:49:06 PM »
                See attached for the logs.
                Thanks.

                [recovering disk space -- attachment deleted by admin]

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                Re: Error messages during startup
                « Reply #11 on: June 21, 2008, 10:14:33 PM »
                1. Print this post out, since you won't have an access to it, at some point.

                2. Close all windows, except for HijackThis.

                3. Put a checkmark next to the following HijackThis entries (some entries will be checkmarked to disable unnecessary startups; in those cases (marked with *), no actual program will be removed):

                - F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe SCVHSOT.exe
                - O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
                - O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LanzarL2007] "C:\DOCUME~1\Donna\LOCALS~1\Temp\{2F5B15D4-4184-4452-9ABE-5CCA3CFB6ACA}\{D1DA2BA 7-2592-4036-9BB2-DCCABDE8DC1A}\..\..\L2007tmp\Setup.exe" /SETUP:"/l0x0009"
                - *O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
                - *O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
                - *O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
                - O7 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System, DisableRegedit=1
                - *O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll   


                4. Click on Fix checked button.

                5. Restart computer.

                6. Post new HijackThis log.

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                  Re: Error messages during startup
                  « Reply #12 on: June 21, 2008, 10:36:29 PM »
                  Please refer attached.

                  Btw, I see that SUPERAntispyware is diasbled from startup by your suggestion.
                  Any reason for that?

                  Thanks.

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                    Re: Error messages during startup
                    « Reply #13 on: June 21, 2008, 11:27:37 PM »
                    Btw, both the SCVHSOT.exe and InstallShield error popups has not been popping up at startup anymore.

                    Thanks.

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                    Re: Error messages during startup
                    « Reply #14 on: June 22, 2008, 09:31:41 AM »
                    Quote
                    I see that SUPERAntispyware is diasbled from startup by your suggestion.
                    Any reason for that?
                    Free version of Superantispyware doesn't offer real time protection, so, there is no reason for it to be a startup.

                    ...and...

                    Your computer is clean

                    1. Download, and install CCleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds. Get "Slim" version.
                    Read CCleaner instruction here: http://www.jahewi.nl/ccleaner/ccleaner.html.
                    Run CCleaner.

                    2. Turn off System Restore:

                    - Windows XP:
                       1. Click Start.
                       2. Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
                       3. Click the System Restore tab.
                       4. Check "Turn off System Restore".
                       5. Click Apply.   
                       6.  When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
                       7. Click OK.
                    - Windows Vista:
                       1. Click Start.
                       2. Right-click the Computer icon, and then click Properties.
                       3. Click on System Protection under the Tasks column on the left side
                       4. Click on Continue on the "User Account Control" window that pops up
                       5. Under the System Protection tab, find Available Disks
                       6. Uncheck the box for any drive you wish to disable system restore on (in most cases, drive "C:")
                       7. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click "Turn System Restore Off" on the popup window to do this.
                       8. Click OK

                    3. Restart computer.

                    4. Turn System Restore on.

                    5. (optional) Download, and install free version of ThreatFire: http://www.threatfire.com/. It'll give you an extra protection against malwares. It won't interfere with your antivirus program

                    6. Read "So how did I get infected in the first place?": http://www.castlecops.com/postlite7736-.html

                    7. Let me know, how your computer is doing.


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                      Re: Error messages during startup
                      « Reply #15 on: June 22, 2008, 09:58:54 AM »
                      I've just returned the PC to my friend, as I have tested it whole day since the last post, and it seems to work just fine, except a video controller issue, which I leave it to the shop where she bought the PC from, since it's still under warranty.

                      Thanks a lot, you've been a great help.

                      Have a nice day.

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                      Re: Error messages during startup
                      « Reply #16 on: June 22, 2008, 12:23:08 PM »
                      You too :)
                      What's the story about that video controller?

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                        Re: Error messages during startup
                        « Reply #17 on: June 23, 2008, 07:15:01 AM »
                        Well, the mobo has a onboard VGA, but the shop was still recommended her a graphic card, which she did not realize it was unnecessary.
                        All the while she was using the onboard one rather than the card with no issue.
                        Until last week, the computer did not give any display with CPU running.
                        So I guess it was something wrong with the controller.
                        When I plugged the monitor to the card instead of the onboard one, the screen came up. 
                        After a few tests, it seems that the onboard VGA will only work if the graphic card is removed.
                        However, with the card presents and the onboard one not working, the card sometimes does not work too, though only once in few tries. When that happens, I just press the reset button and everything goes well as usual.
                        So I suspect they must be something not right with both the graphic card and onboard VGA.
                        And that is beyond my capability to fix it, so I asked her to bring the PC back to the shop as it is still under warranty.
                         

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                        Re: Error messages during startup
                        « Reply #18 on: June 23, 2008, 02:45:16 PM »
                        Michael
                        You can't have on-board, and real video card working at the same time. It's either this, or that.
                        When you install real video card, on-board video is either automatically disabled (newer cards), or has to be disabled in BIOS.
                        I don't think, you have to go back to the shop, and I don't see anything wrong with shop people. Maybe they saw on-board video failing, and that's why they recommended real video card.
                        BTW, real video card is always better, then on-board video. In most cases, it has better specs, than on-board video, and what's more important, it doesn't use computer's memory (RAM), because it has its own RAM.

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                          Re: Error messages during startup
                          « Reply #19 on: June 25, 2008, 08:38:53 AM »
                          Yes I know that only either shall be working.
                          When I first check out the status of both, I found that the driver for the graphic card was not installed.
                          That means when the shop /sold passed the brand new PC to my friend 3 months ago, it was configured to use the onboard VGA and the graphic card was presented for no purpose.
                          And yes, I know that graphic card's spec is always better than the onboard one, so I suggested to my friend and she agreed to use the card.
                          After I've installed the driver for the graphic card, sometimes it still gives a blank screen (no signal). So I guessed the onboard one has to be disable manually. I went into bios, and it was set to PCIeX , so the onboard one has already been disabled.
                          One of my computer tech friend suggested that there may be a jumper on the board to enable/disable the onboard VGA, which I didn't look for.
                          Since I'm not competent enough to do that, that is the reason why I suggest my friend to have the shop fix it for her.
                          At the moment, from the feedback from my friend, the graphic card is working fine, except once in a while it gives a blank screen, and back to normal after reset. Same situation as I've tested. She is yet to send the PC back to the shop.
                          Thanks.

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                          Re: Error messages during startup
                          « Reply #20 on: June 25, 2008, 10:32:50 AM »
                          Bad, brand new video cards happen.

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                            Re: Error messages during startup
                            « Reply #21 on: June 26, 2008, 03:18:36 AM »
                            That could be a possibility. Only an identical card can confirm that.
                            But I know sometimes things like that do happen. Just luck.
                            I used to work in the rework team for serverboards, so I know what's in the market ;-)