Re: ddraw.dll error followed by iexplore closedown

Hi flusters :-)

Win 98:

Pocket Killbox: Scroll down to Killbox here: 95-XP
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showtopic=2681

BHODemon: Read the information at this download site:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3550.html

HiJackThis - Yes, it is safe for Win98 - XP

In spite of the fact that you may have already run SpyBot, AdAware, AVG or others, it is very important that you run them again in Safe Mode according to the instructions. Running them in Safe Mode will insure that some malware and pests cannot use files that are being used by Windows to keep from being detected or removed. Perform all the scanning and removal steps as outlined, as there are some variants that can replicate themselves repeatedly if not removed properly. Please follow all the instructions carefully:

Hope this helps :-)

Jan :)
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Hi Jan :-)

Wow. Thanks so much. I will work through your suggestions in order.

Incidentally, I run AVG permanently, also with a daily full test and an
automatic check for daily updates. Zone Alarms and Spyware Blaster are also
running and kept updated. The following are run at least twice a week and
are kept updated:-
SpyBot, AdAwareSE, CCleaner, CW Shredder, PCBug Doctor.

However, stupidly, I realise that I have not disabled AVG and ZA when
repairing IE6. In addition, I have repaired it from Settings>Control
Panel>Add/Remove Programs>MSIE6SP1 and Internet Tools>Repair IE. Will follow
your suggestion to the letter - also with the reinstallation of DirectX 9.
This ie my stupidity, could be the cause of the problem.

Presume BHO Demon, PocketKillbox and HiJackThis will all run with Win98SE
and not cause conflicts with any of my existing programs.

Really appreciate your guidance and help.

Flusters:-)


"Jan Il" <abuse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:uP7xH9KVFHA.544@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi flusters :-)

It is possible that this file has become corrupted and needs to be
replaced. 
Try reinstalling the DirectX, if possible.  See the information here:
http://www.computerhope.com/directx.htm#a10

also...

How to Repair Windows 98

Be sure that your AV and firewall is disabled before starting:

The Internet Explorer Repair Tool
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers_5.htm#repair_tool
or
Quick Repairs for Windows 98
http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros/repair.html

and....

If you have not already done so, then you might try a repair of IE6 as
follows:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/Q194/1/77.asp&NoWebContent=1 
or
http://snipurl.com/6s3r

It is also possible that you have scumware on your system that can cause
this problem. In addition to updating and running your AV, download,
install 
and run the programs below in Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled.  This
will remove the nasty you have and any others it may have let in the back
door.  Some malware can replicate itself repeatedly if not removed
properly,
so run them again according to the information below so that Windows is
not 
operating to hide any files 'in use'  Follow all instructions carefully:

First, Clear the TIF's and empty the recycle bin:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

Also…empty your Recycle bin.

Then do the following:

WARNING>>>> Backup all documents and files before removing any spyware!!

How to properly scan for scumware (read first, if possible)
http://aumha.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5878

Download and install BHODemon from
http://www.definitivesolutions.com/bhodemon.htm
Your problem may be caused by a bad BHO.

Most importantly, download install and run CWShredder here
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html
and About Buster, which searches for hidden .dlls that recreate the
malware. 
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
Then visit these two sites to test for parasites and help basic cleaning:
On-Line Check
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
and
Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
Basically, throw everything here at your "infection".

Then download, install and immediately update these three programs before
running:
AdAware SE - Update immediately after installing

http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button 
AdAware Tutorial -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=48
SpyBot S &D - Update immediately after installing
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2471.html
SpyBot S&D Tutorial -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=43
Microsoft Windows Antispyware Program (Beta)
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Also download, install and run CWShredder:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=3019&file=11&evp=9e0433de9f8fd8e137fd6b3ff02edc90 

Next, do an Online scan here (if possible) -
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
Make sure that you choose "fix" or "clean".

Download PocketKkillbox from
http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/killbox.exe
and put it on the desktop where you can find it easily

Download, install, and run HiJackThis - it is one of the most important
tools to help clean your system of scumware.  Follow the instructions
carefully:

How to download and install HiJackThis: (it does not need to be updated)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html

Please DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup. It is important that you
go
to one of the HiJackThis Support Forums below and allow the experts there
to analyze it for you.
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
or Bleeping Computer Forum
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.)

Also, please post a link to the forum where you post your HJT log back to
this thread so that we can follow your progress there.

CAUTION!!!!!  Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may
kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

You should also get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also... From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
(NOTE:  It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)
or Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

How to Restart in Safe Mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406

How to Show Hidden  Files
http://snipurl.com/6rl8

Hope this helps :-)

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
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that's why they're so contagious.

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> Hi Jan :-)
>
> Unfortunately it does not appear to be the answer as I am running
DirectX 
> 9.0c. But thanks anyway for the idea.
>
> Flusters :-)
>
> "Jan Il" <abuse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:uvo%23xSJVFHA.928@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Hi flusters :-)
>>
>> Check the information here and see if it helps:
>>
>> Ddraw.dll May Cause an Error Message
>> http://www.kbalertz.com/kb_Q317814.aspx
>>
>> Hope this helps :-)
>>
>> Jan :)
>> MS MVP - IE/OE
>> Smiles are meant to be shared,
>> that's why they're so contagious.
>>
>> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>> readers.
>> How to make a good newsgroup post:
>> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> > Can anyone help me please? I am running Win98SE and IE6 without
problem
>> > until past 24 hours.
>> >
>> > When running IE6, I receive message popup saying MS error. This >> > error
>> > report
>> > sent to MS says it occurs in "iexplore.exe ddraw.dll 6.0.2800.1106
>> > mod.ver.
>> > 4.9.0.904 offset:0002d3fa".
>> > I send the error report and this is followed by another close
>> > down/error
>> > message as follows:
>> >
>> > "IEXPLORE executed an invalid instruction in
>> > module <unknown> at 0000:83a7a2e0.
>> > Registers:
>> > EAX=000000b7 CS=00bf EIP=83a7a2e0 EFLGS=00010206
>> > EBX=80a0169c SS=00b7 ESP=80a01690 EBP=80a0169c
>> > ECX=206f06bc DS=00b7 ESI=809f3850 FS=4e1f
>> > EDX=000083a7 ES=00b7 EDI=83a7a2e0 GS=0000
>> > Bytes at CS:EIP:
>> > ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff
>> > Stack dump:
>> > 809876ba 809f3850 206f06bc 00000000 0000cde6 0c5f0016 00000000
00200040 
>> > 00000000 0000001e 00000001 0000524c 00000004 00800000 32534753
>> > 00000040"
>> >
>> > This has happened four times in 24 hours. Each time, I have repaired
>> > IE6
>> > and
>> > restarted.
>> >
>> > Any ideas on the solution?
>> >
>> > Thanks
>> >
>> > Flusters
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>




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