Re: possible hijack?

Thank you all for your helpful information. I am sure I will now be
able to clean up this computer toot-sweet.

You guys made my day, and so fast, WOW, I love these forums.

Thanks again
Joanne

Joanne wrote:

>My machine (dell dimension 2400, winxp home ver 2002 SP1) is running
>quite slow and I am trying to figure out why.
>
>In the start up folder there is a file called 'od-stnd567.exe', and it
>also has written itself to the pop-up menu under the 'start' button.
>
>I don't know what this file is for - under it's properties information
>it says that it's target is
>C:\Program Files\Webdialer\od-stnd567.exe
>
>When I google the file, I only get 5 hits, 4 of them in a foreign
>language. But the english version is about someone who is trying to
>resolve a hijacking situation on his computer - therefore leading me
>to believe I may have a hijacking problem on my hands here.
>
>Can't seem to find any other info regarding this file.
>
>Could someone please help me out with this - some info or a nudge in
>the right direction to get me started finding out what this is all
>about and how I go about fixing it, if indeed, it needs to be fixed.
>
>BTW, the machine uses a dsl line through the local telephone service
>as it's internet connection, in case this info helps to make this sos
>more clear to you.
>
>Thanks so much for your time and expertise. It is always appreciated.
>
>Joanne

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