Re: PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

thank you I will try this and let you all know if it helped me out at all.

"Steve N." wrote:

> Mike Hall (MS-MVP) wrote:
>
> > Duhone
> >
> > You have the makings of what appears to be a virus.. I say this because all
> > of your security features and help have been disabled..
> >
> > RE. RAM, it could do with increasing, but I do NOT believe that this is the
> > root cause of your problem.. also, there are many users trundling along with
> > 256mb quite happily..
> >
> > Regardless of what you have done so far, go through the procedure below..
> >
> >
> > OK.. start by turning OFF the System Restore function.. click on the Start
> > button.. right click on 'My Computer', then select Properties.. now select
> > the 'System Restore' tab..
> >
> > Check the box "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all
> > drives".. now click on 'Apply'.. you will be asked if it is ok to lose all
> > restore points.. answer YES to this.. now click on 'OK'
> >
> > Run a 'one shot' virus remover.. I have found that McAfee Stinger works for
> > people.. download and run it..
> >
> > http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
> >
> > Another alternative is ..
> >
> > http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp
> >
> > You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
> > are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
> > don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..
> >
> > http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
> >
> > http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
> >
> > ... and this link is for the latest Microsoft helping..
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
> >
> > Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
> > function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
> > updates..
> >
> > http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
> >
> > Time to turn ON System Restore.. this is obviously like turning it OFF, so
> > just reverse the procedure..
> >
> > If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
> > redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
> > different tools..
> > HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..
> >
> > http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html
> >
> > CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
> > download here..
> >
> > CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html
> >
> > About:blank.. http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5RP0L0UD5U.html
> >
> > http://www.pchell.com/support/aboutblank.shtml
> >
> > For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
> > bookmark it..
> >
> > http://www.pchell.com
> >
> > You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links
> > for you..
> >
> > http://www.mcafee.com
> > http://www.symantec.com
> > http://www.zonealarm.com
> > http://www.kerio.com
> > http://www.gate.com
> > http://www.avast.com
> > http://www.grisoft.com
> >
> > Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
> > helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..
> >
> > Good luck..
> >
>
> I agree completely with Mike and add that after downloading the a/v &
> a/sw programs he mentioned and updating them all then start up in Safe
> Mode to scan with them for problems. Safe Mode will keep most (if not
> all) memory resident portions of malware from executing at startup and
> possibly hiding from or disabling the scans.
>
> Steve
>
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