Re: unusual occurances. I need your help

From: Chek (chek_16_at_hootmail.com)
Date: 07/21/04

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    Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:16:24 +0100

    Linda,
    I'd first suggest activating or installing and activating a firewall.
    A free downloadable one can be had from
    www.zonelabs.com
    Once that's done, connect to Windows Updates and make sure ALL critical
    updates are installed.

    http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

    Then update both Ad Aware, Spybot 1.3.
    Next download 'HiJack This' from:

    http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe

    and also:
    CWShredder

    http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

    Turn off 'system restore', then restart in safe mode and run:
    Your anti-virus program
    CWS
    Spybot
    Ad Aware make sure this is set to custom scanning detailed below.
    Ad Aware CUSTOM SCAN SETUP:

    Ad-Aware 6 comes pre-configured with default options that are already ON
    (green checkmark) ... do not change them. The following are changes that you
    will need to make to prepare the "Full" custom scan that is recommended for
    the first look into your computer (instead of a red "x", you will make them
    a green "checkmark"):
    Launch the program, and click on the Gear at the top of the start screen to
    access the preferences/setting window.
    Click the "Scanning" button.
    Under Drives & Folders, select "Scan within Archives".
    Click "Click here to select Drives + folders" and select your installed hard
    drives.
    Under Memory & Registry, select all options.
    Click the "Advanced" button.
    Under "Log-file detail", select all options.
    Click the "Tweaks" button.
    Under "Scanning Engine", select the following:
    "Include additional Ad-aware settings in logfile" and
    "Unload recognized processes during scanning."
    Under "Cleaning Engine", select the following:
    "Let Windows remove files in use after reboot."
    Click on 'Proceed' to save these Preferences.

    When you are finished, you will be using the Custom Scan with Memory and
    Both registry scans ON.
    Please make sure that you activate IN-DEPTH scanning before you
    proceed.Reboot into normal mode, run a HiJack This SCAN ONLY and save the
    log.If symptoms are persisting, post your log at
    http://www.computercops.biz/index.php in the malware forumor the same at
    http://forums.spywareinfo.com in the virus and trojan forum.If things are
    ok, then turn System Restore back on and reboot.Hope this helps,Chek--
    Change' boos' to 'bos' in address to email directly"linda"
    <lharrah@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
    news:LfCLc.80806$uK.12489@twister.tampabay.rr.com...
    > My computer is acting strange in many ways. I have spent days trying to
    fix
    > it without success. I cant change the date and time, sometimes pages will
    > print in another language other than English (even when English is
    chosen),
    > web pages after loading default to the bottom of the page and I am unable
    to
    > scroll to the top. I have run 3 antivirus programs, adaware, amd
    > spybot....all say Im clean. I tried reformating but after reloading XP
    the
    > same has occurred. please help me!!
    >
    >

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