Start Bar/Tool Bar/Icons Flashing Windows XP Issue???

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by REC7IFY, Aug 13, 2008.

  1. REC7IFY

    REC7IFY Private E-2

    So I know this has to be some type of malware/greyware along with adware issue or possible a trojan virus that is causing my Operating system to act up. When i start up my computer it hangs for a bit and then once it finally loads Windows XP (Home) My Start/Taskbar along with the Desktop Icons begin to flash in about a 5-7sec increment and continues to load task bar icons over and over again. Ive ran Norton and found that there were Trojans viruses along with malware and greyware. I also ran SuperAntiSpyware and it too found issues. But after many attempts of getting rid of it (the software said it had ridded of the issues but after rescan it reappears), all attempts have failed. Here is what was found (there is more, but these were listed as Major Issues):

    Trojan-Downloader.Win32.VB.dck
    Trojan.Win32.VB.ddn
    Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Homles.bz
    Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.buy
    Hoax.Win32.Renos.Vaoz
    Trojan.Win32.Agent.lom

    There were others, but wasn't able to write them down. This is real annoying and was hoping someone here could possible help point me in the right direction or give me insight on how to rid my computer (already tried alternate software). Not sure if my Exlplorer.exe file has become corrupt or what is truly causing this issue. I have to Ctl+Alt+Delete to access the Task Manager to do anything. Please Help!

    Thank You in Advance,
     
  2. REC7IFY

    REC7IFY Private E-2

    so i take it no one has an idea of what my issue might be? or has any help to offer...rolleyes
     
  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    You need to read and follow the sticky threads. Specifically related to this message, you should have already read: Don't Bump! It Only Hurts You!!!Intentional of not! It is still a bump and the result is the same. And that is more delay in getting an answer.

    And had you follow the instructions that Cat W 9 Lives gave you in your first thread here: Start Bar/Tool Bar/Icons Flashing Windows XP Issue??? then you would already be on your way to getting things fixed. So let's repeat the instructions with more detail.

    Please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.



    • If something does not run, write down the info to explain to us later but keep on going.
    • Do not assume that because one step does not work that they all will not.
    Notes:

    1. If you run into problems trying to run theREAD & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode. You can running steps in safe boot mode but make sure you tell us what you did later when you post logs. See the below if you do not know how to boot in safe mode:
    2. If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools on another PC and burn to a CD. Then copy them to the problem PC. You will have to skip getting updates if (and only if) your internet connection does not work. Yes you could use a flash drive too but flash drives are writeable and infections can spread to them.
     
  4. REC7IFY

    REC7IFY Private E-2

    I apologize for the bumping of this thread. I actually decided to use the search bar (go figure it usually answers 90% of questions people have!) and i read what you had posted for another person about how to deal with removal of malware and grayware. It worked like a charm and now my comp is back to normal. I read your post on MSCONFIG and plan to clean that up as well and not use it as a tool to dictate what progz start at load of windows. I appreciate all the help you and this site has brought. It actually is one of the best help sites ive seen for computer related issues. I will continue to use it (In accordance to the rules of the forum;) ).
     
  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. Surf safely!
     

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