Computers and Related Hardware/Software

Ren wrote:
thank for the tip man i didn't realized how many crap was running on my comp until i installed Spybot .

Pretty amazing how much spyware crap is floating around, neh?

To be thorough, I usually run each program a second time if it found spyware the first time. That way, you know the crap has been cleaned off your PC... :D

I use Spywareblaster along with Ad Aware. Spywareblaster prevents spywares from being installed to your comp. Ad Aware removes and spywareblaster prevents, good combination! More info at http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Be sure to run Ad Aware after porn surfing session and such sites as cjb -end

Pemu wrote:I use Spywareblaster along with Ad Aware. Spywareblaster prevents spywares from being installed to your comp. Ad Aware removes and spywareblaster prevents, good combination! More info at http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Be sure to run Ad Aware after porn surfing session and such sites as cjb -end

Way cool, Pemu. I'm gonna download it right now. Arigato! :applaud:

Not at all. Happy safe surfing on the net!

Pemu wrote:
Be sure to run Ad Aware after porn surfing session and such sites as cjb -end

Haha :naughty: :lol:

Neways thanks for the spyware blaster link! great program.

Michi,

For the word problem, like I said you can just make a shortcut yourself and you can move in to the start menu->programs.

I assume you're using IE? Have you tried other browsers?

Now for when you enter a link and it takes you to another site. I just installed Spybot too as suggested by bmwracer. If you run the advanced mode, on the left side choose tools->browser pages. Do you see anything suspicious there?

For not able to goto the websites you mentioned, take a look into the HOSTS file. Search for "hosts" on the drive where windows is installed. I'm using WinXP, and it's in "C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc". Open the file (it's a text file). If the sites that you can't goto are in there, put a # in the front of the line and save it (make sure it's saved as just "hosts" not "hosts.txt" etc). Now try again. Might have to restart computer.

If the problems still persist, then I really don't know what else to try. Hope others can help you.

Hi RedRum

In start menu> programs also dont have Word anymore.

i've open the hosts file and this is wat in there:

# Start of entries inserted by Spybot - Search & Destroy
# End of entries inserted by Spybot - Search & Destroy

this thing keep on being installed to my computer (registry key)


more information-
Company: iGetNet, LLC
Product: IGetNet
Threat: Hijacker/Malware

Company URL: http://www.igetnet.com/
Company privacy URL: http://www.igetnet.com/IGNPrivacyPolicy.asp

Functionality
New search functions for IE

Description
No privacy violation (except keywords are stored in combination with your IP), but installation removes all other installed BHOs. In addition, it hijacks the MS search pages to their own homepage.

i need to run spybot everytime i start my computer.
i've also installed spywareblaster :shakehead:

Michi, this site has step by step instructions on how to remove it manually.

http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/IGetNet.html

hi thanks for the site
but it still keep on being installed to my computer.
:shakehead:

I need some assistance with a problem I'm encountering.

Whenever I shut down my computer, it restarts again. I click on "Shut Down", but the damn thing keeps on restarting..... :angry:
I sent the error report to microsoft and it came back with this.

Error Caused by a Device Driver

Thank you for submitting an error report. Unfortunately, we cannot provide you with specific information about how to resolve this problem at this time. The information that you and other users submit will be used to investigate this problem.

Analysis

A device driver installed on your system caused the problem, but we cannot determine the precise cause.

Getting Help

Depending on which situation is applicable to you, do one of the following:

If this problem occurred after you installed a new hardware device on your system, the problem might be caused by the driver for the device. If you know the manufacturer of the device, contact the manufacturer's product support service for assistance.
Some software, such as firewall and anti-virus software, also installs drivers. If this problem occurred after you installed new software, the software might have installed a driver that caused the problem. If you know the manufacturer of the software, contact the manufacturer's product support service for assistance.
If you don't know the driver's manufacturer and need help diagnosing and resolving this problem, contact your computer manufacturer's product support service.
Updated drivers might be available on the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. At Windows Update, you can have your computer scanned and, if there are updated drivers available, Windows Update will offer a selection of drivers that you might be able to use. To learn more about updated drivers that might be available, visit Microsoft Windows Update.
For information about Microsoft support options, visit Microsoft Product Support Services.
You can track this error report by clicking the Track this error report link. If you choose to track your error report, you will be notified of resolutions to this problem as they are identified.


Has anyone encoutered this problem before? I'm stuck and I need some help please.
I have no idea what happened. It was working fine yesterday and just today it started to do this. I haven't installed anything on it either.

Thanks in advance!

ahochaude wrote:I need some assistance with a problem I'm encountering.

Whenever I shut down my computer, it restarts again. I click on "Shut Down", but the damn thing keeps on restarting..... :angry:
I sent the error report to microsoft and it came back with this.

Error Caused by a Device Driver

It'll be really difficult to pin-point exactly what the cause is seeing Windows doesn't give any clues up-front EXACTLY which file(s) is causing the symptom. Things to check for:

- Event Viewer: See if there are any log entries in the "System" and "Application" logs that may give more detailed information.

- Check the following web sites, which describe the symptom almost identical to yours:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311806

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/n1010867298


--- groink

groink wrote:
It'll be really difficult to pin-point exactly what the cause is seeing Windows doesn't give any clues up-front EXACTLY which file(s) is causing the symptom. Things to check for:

- Event Viewer: See if there are any log entries in the "System" and "Application" logs that may give more detailed information.

- Check the following web sites, which describe the symptom almost identical to yours:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311806

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/win_xp_restart.htm

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/n1010867298


--- groink

Hey Groink, thanks for the reply.
I still can't find the problem though. This is what I pulled off of the microsoft page..

CAUSE
The behavior can occur if the following conditions exist:
You have "automatically restart" selected.
The Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.0 or Direct CD 5.0 program is installed on your computer.

I don't have the easy CD creator installed. Where would I look to find out if I have "automatically restart" selected?
Sorry, I ain't a very computer literate person..... :sweat:
Anybody?
Thanks

Never mind. I got it fixed. Whew! Was really pissing me off for a moment there. Was like the computer didn't want to be turned off or something. Thanks Groink! Those links you provided helped a bunch!!!!!!

ahochaude wrote:Never mind. I got it fixed. Whew! Was really pissing me off for a moment there. Was like the computer didn't want to be turned off or something. Thanks Groink! Those links you provided helped a bunch!!!!!!

What was the fix? The "automatically restart" option? That feature is designed for PCs that are used as servers, so that in the case of someone mistakenly bring the server down, it'll restart instead.

--- groink

more information regarding my problem.
i found this MYWAY folder installed in my computer. :mad:
tried to delete it but CANNOT DELETE MYBAR.DLL ACCESS IS DENIED :angry:
man this is hella annoying :mad:

btw inside this folder there are another 3 folders: 1.bin, Cache, and history

there is one file inside 1.bin folder:


UNINSTALL SETUP INFO; myBar uninstall inf
; Copyright (c) 2002, 2003 My Way

[version]
Signature="$Chicago$"
AdvancedINF=2.0

[Uninstall]
DelReg=myBar.Del.Reg,DelUninstallKey

[DelUninstallKey]
HKLM, "SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\My Way Speedbar Uninstall"

[myBar.Del.Reg]
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D2-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D1-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{0494D0D1-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D3-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar","{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser","{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser","ITBarLayout"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser","{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser","ITBarLayout"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeStartup.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeStartup"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D7-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Netscape\Netscape Navigator\Automation Startup","MyWayToolBar.NetscapeStartup.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeShutdown.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeShutdown"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D5-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Netscape\Netscape Navigator\Automation Shutdown","MyWayToolBar.NetscapeShutdown.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.SettingsPlugin"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0DB-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{014DA6C9-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}"


pls help!!!!!!!!! :sweat:

Michi wrote:more information regarding my problem.
i found this MYWAY folder installed in my computer. :mad:
tried to delete it but CANNOT DELETE MYBAR.DLL ACCESS IS DENIED :angry:
man this is hella annoying :mad:

btw inside this folder there are another 3 folders: 1.bin, Cache, and history

there is one file inside 1.bin folder:


UNINSTALL SETUP INFO; myBar uninstall inf
; Copyright (c) 2002, 2003 My Way

[version]
Signature="$Chicago$"
AdvancedINF=2.0

[Uninstall]
DelReg=myBar.Del.Reg,DelUninstallKey

[DelUninstallKey]
HKLM, "SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\My Way Speedbar Uninstall"

[myBar.Del.Reg]
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D2-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D1-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{0494D0D1-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D3-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKLM,"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar","{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser","{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\ShellBrowser","ITBarLayout"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser","{0494D0D9-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser","ITBarLayout"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeStartup.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeStartup"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D7-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Netscape\Netscape Navigator\Automation Startup","MyWayToolBar.NetscapeStartup.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeShutdown.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.NetscapeShutdown"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0D5-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCU,"Software\Netscape\Netscape Navigator\Automation Shutdown","MyWayToolBar.NetscapeShutdown.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.SettingsPlugin.1"
HKCR,"MyWayToolBar.SettingsPlugin"
HKCR,"CLSID\{0494D0DB-F8E0-41ad-92A3-14154ECE70AC}"
HKCR,"CLSID\{014DA6C9-189F-421a-88CD-07CFE51CFF10}"


pls help!!!!!!!!! :sweat:

Wow Michi. I am no computer expert myself. That seems to be a hell of crap in there!!!! Hopefully BMWRacer, Groink, or others maybe able to help. Sorry, I want to but can't! I'm a freakin' dunce when it comes to this computer $**t. (I used to always do my school $**t in typewriter!!!!!!)

:evil:
too much crap in my com :mad:

groink wrote:

What was the fix? The "automatically restart" option? That feature is designed for PCs that are used as servers, so that in the case of someone mistakenly bring the server down, it'll restart instead.

--- groink

Yes, it was the "automatic restart" option. Is it a bad thing that I turned it off? If so, please advise, -although I hope not! :sweat:

Also, please help Michi, if you can. She's got a lot of $**t in her's......

Ugh. Looks like you've got craploads of clutter in your Registry. Try dowloading EasyCleaner by ToniArts... It's a free registry/unused files locator/cleaner... Just be careful when you do delete those files... The program like any other is not 100% foolproof...

If that doesn't help, you might want to backup all of your vital information, and reformat and reinstall... That would guarantee a clean bug-free system... I've done that before when things have gotten out of control... Yes it's painful, but maybe a necassary evil.. Good luck! :)