Re: possible hijack?

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the web) is very good at detecting and deleting these nasties. JJ




"Joanne" <jobobbuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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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