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Computer arrrrrgh!!!

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  • bod1467
    bod1467 Posts: 15,214 Forumite
    kezlou wrote: »
    this is where you paste the logfile:
    http://www.hijackthis.de/

    HTH

    I always use http://www.hijackthis.de/en (to make sure I get the English page). :)
  • VLT
    VLT Posts: 326 Forumite
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    edited 24 January 2012 at 11:57AM
    Kezlou, tried it and get msg, cannot find 'misp://securityscanner.ill::exit.htm/". Make sure the path or internet address is correct
  • fiddiwebb
    fiddiwebb Posts: 1,806 Forumite
    kezlou wrote: »
    Hijack this:

    this a safe site to download the program from:
    http://majorgeeks.com/download3155.html

    this is where you paste the logfile:
    http://www.hijackthis.de/

    HTH

    No point in pasting the hijackthis logfile there unless you know what to do with the results, best to post it here so advice can be given.
  • waddler_8
    waddler_8 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    fiddiwebb wrote: »
    No point in pasting the hijackthis logfile there unless you know what to do with the results, best to post it here so advice can be given.

    I'd agree.

    Those auto-analyzers are prone to false positives. The very first log I just searched for on here to analyze as an example outlines the problem perfectly.

    From this topic: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3745571
    O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Launcher] C:\Program Files\Dell DataSafe Local Backup\Components\Scheduler\Launcher.exe
    Must be fixed! Spyware component related to DownloadWare and found in Program FilesKFH


    The file is part of Dell's DataSafe and is not spyware.

    http://www.systemlookup.com/Startup/22531-Launcher_exe.html
    http://www.systemlookup.com/Startup/5301-launcher_exe.html

    You should have someone advise you who can interpret the logs without relying on auto-analyzers.
  • kezlou
    kezlou Posts: 3,283 Forumite
    I posted the links up so that VLT could downland hijack this using a safe and free site.
    There are a lot of people who type Hijack this into the net and end up with virus off a dodgy site. I actually planned to come back on here with advice but my internet went down. so sorry if it appears that i had posted and ran.


    If post your log file in the hijack website It will up a with a list of programs and with notes saying whether they safe or not.
    With the unsafe ones you can go through yours and get rid of any dodgy programs.

    My partner uses it to fix computers.
    But then i would also downland spybot and spyware blaster to scan for worms, trojan horses and malware.
  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    edited 24 January 2012 at 3:39PM
    VLT wrote: »
    Computer slow to load up web pages and dropping connection, thought it was unsecured wireless but sorted that.

    Did you make sure your neighbours weren't using the same wireless channels?
    I've recently gotten royally sick of my neighbours and their Virgin Superhubs, as for some reason (known bug) they autoselect wifi channels that are in use, rather than channels that are free.... My other neighbours don't leave their routers on (13 wifi networks locally), so several times a day I was having to alter my wifi settings :mad:

    After 6 months of this non-sense I eventually turned my wireless off, ran some cat5e cable across the house and got a redundant Cisco 1Gb (1000BASE-T) network switch from work = No more drop outs and lightening fast network transfer speeds :cool:

    WiFi = Over sold

    Even people with PC's right next to their routers, they still use wireless!!
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  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    VLT wrote: »
    Hi RIk, I've installed Norton and done reboot, tried hijacking, loaded up page but the only download I can see says free update checker and scan for software updates. Am I missing something.

    yes you are

    Please re-read the advice -

    (Make sure you click 'DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION')

    Youve downloaded the filehippo update program instead
    :idea:
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    waddler_8 wrote: »
    I'd agree.

    Those auto-analyzers are prone to false positives. The very first log I just searched for on here to analyze as an example outlines the problem perfectly.

    From this topic: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3745571




    The file is part of Dell's DataSafe and is not spyware.

    http://www.systemlookup.com/Startup/22531-Launcher_exe.html
    http://www.systemlookup.com/Startup/5301-launcher_exe.html

    You should have someone advise you who can interpret the logs without relying on auto-analyzers.

    Ive been trying to tell them this for a few years now but they still insist on giving that advice out to people who know very little about computers. A recipe for disaster methinks
    :idea:
  • VLT
    VLT Posts: 326 Forumite
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    Rik, I typed on the web, hippio hijack this as in your link was that not right?
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    VLT wrote: »
    Rik, I typed on the web, hippio hijack this as in your link was that not right?

    You were supposed to click on this link

    http://www.filehippo.com/download_hijackthis/

    and then click on 'DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION' on that page.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
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