Virus after SP3 download-please help

gnvqsos

I have tried to revive a pc which has been out of use for 10 months and upgraded windows service pack 3.I think I have let some malware into my system as the PC starts up in a strange fashion.The task manager will not operate normally and works differently for each member of my family through 5 different accounts.I have run checks form Mwbytes and Spybot bot they detect nothing.I am unable to load Superatispyware and when I have scanned with sAS the scan has ended prematurely leaving the mouse and PC frozen.Now I cannot get interet access.The system is XP and the driver is 8 years old.It is not worth much but I cannot affordto replace and want to conquer this pesky item.I would be very grateful for any advice
PS I cannot start in safe mode as many have advised
Thankyou in anticipation John

Browntoa

can you download this

http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html

on another PC and run it

or try system restore (under control panel , accessories , system tools) to got back to before the update and do fullscans beofre updating again

gnvqsos

Browntoa wrote: »

can you download this

http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html

on another PC and run it

or try system restore (under control panel , accessories , system tools) to got back to before the update and do fullscans beofre updating again

I have a copy of this on a memory stick but it wont run /load.Thanks for the suggestion.Any more tricks?

aliEnRIK

Bring up TASK MANGER, determine which .exe is the nasty (Might be more than one, but doubtful) kill the process then see what you can do

Donnie

Have you any important info on the PC? If not it probably a good idea to just do a clean re-installation. Which brand and model of PC?

gnvqsos

aliEnRIK wrote: »

Bring up TASK MANGER, determine which .exe is the nasty (Might be more than one, but doubtful) kill the process then see what you can do

My task manager has been interfered with but I will try your advice.How will I identify the process to kill and if I make the wrong decision will it harm my computer?Thanks for your suggestion
John

Browntoa

could you not go back using system restore like I suggested ??

gnvqsos

Browntoa wrote: »

could you not go back using system restore like I suggested ??

I have tried to restore but the machine wont have it.It has been restored but I CAN ONLY GO BACK A FEW DAYS AS IT WAS IN ACTIVE FOR 10 MONTHS OR SO .Thanks all the same mate
John

Browntoa

only way I can think of checking processes is to google each one on the list

Browntoa

can you get this to run and post the log file it produces

http://test.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download

will show us some of whats running

closed

What are the symptoms, you boot, logon, then?

http://www.avg.com.au/products/avg-rescue-cd/