Re: Strange problem



can you run a Virus Scan in Safe Mode?
Many times, you can Ctrl+Alt+Del and stop the process from running, then
delete the files.
If all else fails, boot from a floppy and delete the files manually.
Write down the name and path so you'll know what/where to delete.

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"MrSpike" <mrssoto57@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi, I am trying to clean up someones's computer. I ran Ad-Aware and MS a
> Anti-spyware and removed a bunch of stuff. I also cleaned up a lot of
> stuff
> in MSCONFIG. However, when I open MSCONFIG, I get a new item there each
> time, just random letters followed by .exe r For example;
> utnasmt.exe r
> ksbzxko.exe r
> vofffwc.exe r
>
> I can find the files where it says they are, the System32 folder, but I
> cannot delete them because it's says they are in use.
>
> The same files are not there after a restart, but there is always another
> to
> take it's place, even starting in Safe Mode. They also cannot be deleted
> from there.
>
> Always in Safe Mode msconfig are;
> autgda.exe reg_run (in the System32 folder) and
> ntau.exe in the AllUsers Startup folder
>
> I cannot find anything in Google that seems to help. I am trying to avoid
> running Hijack This.
>
> Hope I have explained this OK and would appreciate any help. Thanks much.
>
>


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