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July 16th, 2007 14:00
What is it ???????
Not sure wheather or not its a virus. But aroud 2 weeks ago all of my icons were blanked out and I couldn't start any programs. I managed to get them back using a tool from a web site that recovered all file extensions. This happened twice.
The PC is working again but it is still not 100% ok i.e. when I boot it up I get a strange box with unreadable symbols in it and when I hit ok, XP starts ok.
I have tried all of my virus and spyware checkers and have found nothing
Hope this makes sense and any help or advice would be much appreciated.
David Bailey
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Posted July 16th, 2007 19:00
HiYes I have, back only in the last week and this origonally happened around a month ago. I have been using AVG, Spybot and Adaware up to now as well.- In your original post you said it started two weeks ago.
If you are unsure, it's possible then that your issue is related to the Registry hacking.
Let's have a look at your installed software. We can knock out a few birds with one stone...the HijackThis application is useful for several functions. Creating an uninstall list (which is a list of your installed software) is just one of them:
Click HERE to download HijackThis.
Click the Download button then select Installer.
Double click on the HJTInstall.exe then click "Install". It will be installed by default here:
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis
...and A shortcut to the application will also be placed on your Desktop.
The program will open automatically after installation.
You can double click the icon that was placed on the Desktop to run subsequent hijackthis scans or you can use the icon inside the folder.
The folder HijackThis is where you will find the HJT logs that you save. When you use the application to remove anything, you will also find the backup copies made by HJT inside this folder.
While the HijackThis application is still open click on "Open the MiscTools section". Next, click Open Uninstall Manager then click the Open Add/Remove Software list.
Make sure Show updates (at the top) is checked then close the Add or Remove Programs window. Return to Hijackthis and click the Save list button. Save the list to your Desktop and post that list back here in this thread. Thanks! David Bailey
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Posted July 17th, 2007 06:00
HiSoory you're right, I have got my times messed up. 2 weeks to a month ago.Thanks for the info though and here is the listACE Mega CoDecS Pack
Acronis True Image Home
Adobe Acrobat - Reader 6.0.2 Update
Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX
Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Adobe Reader 6.0.1
Anapod CopyGear (remove only)
Anapod Explorer (remove only)
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
AVG 7.5
AviSynth 2.5
Azureus
Belarc Advisor 7.0
BlueSoleil
Call of Duty(R) 2
Classic PhoneTools
CoH SGAMappack
Command & Conquer The First Decade
Company of Heroes
Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
Creative MediaSource
Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter 3.15
Dell Driver Reset Tool
Dell Media Experience
DellSupport
Digital Line Detect
DivX
DivX Converter
DivX Web Player
DVD Region-Free 1.36
DVD Shrink 3.2
Google Earth
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB835221
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Windows Media Format 11 SDK (KB929399)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB909394)
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB926239)
hp deskjet 3600
HP Memories Disc
HP Software Update
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Intel(R) PRO Network Connections Software v9.2.4.11
Intel(R) PROSafe for Wired Connections
Intel(R) PROSafe for Wired Connections
Internet Explorer Default Page
IsoBuster 1.9.1
iTunes
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.1_02
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03
Java Web Start
Logitech Gaming Software
LogMeIn
Magic ISO Maker v5.3 (build 0229)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB886903)
Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator
Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3.0
Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP
Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
Microsoft Rise Of Nations
Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (PINNACLESYS)
Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0
Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978)
MYIE2 Browser (remove only)
Nero 6 Ultra Edition
Netscape (7.1)
NVIDIA Drivers
PC Registry Cleaner
Photosmart 140,240,7200,7600,7700,7900 Series
Pinnacle MediaServer
Pinnacle ShowCenter
PowerDVD
PowerQuest PartitionMagic 8.0
PQ DVD to iPod Video Converter (remove only)
PQ DVD to iPod Video Suite (remove only)
PSP Video 9 1.74
Quake 4(TM)
QuickTime
RealPlayer
RealProducer Basic 11
Registry Mechanic 6.0
Rise of Nations Thrones and Patriots
SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem 1.0 Software
Samsung PC Studio
Samsung PC Studio 3 USB Driver Installer
Security Update for Step By Step Interactive Training (KB898458)
Security Update for Step By Step Interactive Training (KB923723)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB911565)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB883939)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896688)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899588)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB903235)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905915)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908531)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911567)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912812)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913446)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB916281)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917159)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918118)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918899)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920213)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB921883)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922616)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922760)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB922819)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923689)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923694)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923980)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924191)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924270)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924496)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB924667)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925454)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925486)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB925902)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB926436)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927779)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB927802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928090)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928255)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB928843)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929123)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB929969)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB930178)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931261)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931768)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB931784)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB932168)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB933566)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935839)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB935840)
Skype 1.4
Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.3
Stronghold 2
Stronghold Crusader
TomTom HOME
TomTom Media Center Registered to "David Bailey", device ID AKS
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Update for Windows XP (KB896727)
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Update for Windows XP (KB911280)
Update for Windows XP (KB916595)
Update for Windows XP (KB920872)
Update for Windows XP (KB922582)
Update for Windows XP (KB927891)
Update for Windows XP (KB929338)
Update for Windows XP (KB930916)
Update for Windows XP (KB931836)
Viewpoint Media Player (Remove Only)
VoiceChoice
WinAVI Video Converter
WinAVI VideoConverter
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Format 11 runtime
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 11
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873333
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836
Windows XP Hotfix - KB886185
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887742
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888302
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890859
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890923
Windows XP Hotfix - KB893086
WinRAR archiver- The program Azureus is file sharing software. With file sharing software installed, you could experience a multitude of problems if you are not careful.
Many security experts advise against the use of "file sharing" software because of the risks involved and often will recommend a reformat and reinstall of windows when a user experiences a variety of odd/unexplained System Behavior.
Click here for information regarding the risks of using File Sharing software.
With Acronis True Image installed, what do you need this for?:
Magic ISO Maker v5.3 (build 0229)
Acronis True Image is better than your system restore capabilities with Windows XP. You can use the image that you created when you installed this software to restore your computer back to the condition it was in when you recorded the image...If however, this software was downloaded using the Azureus "File Sharing" application, then your image is likely corrupted and useless.
In any event, you should uninstall these:
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.1_02
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03
PC Registry Cleaner
Registry Mechanic 6.0
Viewpoint Media Player (Remove Only)
...but before uninstalling the Registry cleaners, use their backup copies (that they should have made for you) to restore the Registry entries that you removed.
Post back your results. David Bailey
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Posted July 17th, 2007 21:00
HiThanks again. I have just one question. Do I really need to uninstall the Java apps as they seem to be used by my Azereus and anther on line chat site and am worried I will not be able to use them after.DaveP.S. I will not be able to do this until tomorrow as I'm out tonight- Quote: Do I really need to uninstall the Java apps as they seem to be used by my Azereus and anther on line chat site and am worried I will not be able to use them after.
Sorry, I should have been more specific...I judged from the software that you had installed that you already knew how and where to download Java.
These applications are old and cause yet another security issue as a result:
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 4
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.1_02
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2_03
Two of those are known to have been exploited with emphasis on the version 1.4.2_03 being particularly troublesome. Once uninstalled, navigate to and delete:- C:\Program Files\ Java =this folder if found
Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u2
The Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications."and click the "Download" button to the right.
1972vet
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Posted July 16th, 2007 18:00