Computer still painfully slow!

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by floridasun5, Oct 26, 2006.

  1. floridasun5

    floridasun5 Private E-2

    I knew I had some malware/spyware problems since everytime I ran my spyware removal, I always had the same issues that were fixed time after time, so yesterday I did a thorough clean of my computer following all instructions within the Read Me First thread. Today, trying to use my computer, it is still EXTREMELY slow. It almost seems like its gotten even slower since I performed the clean yesterday. I dont know if there is still some sort of spyware or malware within my computer or if its something else, but if someone could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it. Just let me know what kind of logs I need to run or post or if there is anything else I can try and I'll do it, but this is really frustrating trying to do anything and having to wait at least a minute everytime I try to open something, click on something, etc. Thanks!
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    As you have mentioned you read the Read Me First thread, it has the info you need on which logs to post but these below are the ones needed, the read me while will clean up most malware and junk, it doesnt remove all malware, similar to many different malware scanners will find and remove some malware btu doesnt get all of it, which is why many times the logs requested are needed in which one of our experts will look at and post some manual removal instructions for the remaining bits.


    • When you return to make your next post, make sure you attach the following logs and that you have run these scans in the following order too:
      • CounterSpy - ONLY IF you were not able to run Windows Defender
      • Bitdefender - from step 6
      • Panda Scan - from step 6
      • runkeys.txt - the log from GetRunKey.bat
      • newfiles.txt - the log from ShowNew.bat
      • HijackThis
    NOTE: You can only attach 3 files in a single message so it will require that you use two messages to attach all of these logs!
     
  3. floridasun5

    floridasun5 Private E-2

    Ok, I've attached my logs...the ones I could get anyway. All scans have been run and the logs are attached except for panda scan. I did run the scan and it did find (or remove?) 11 items, however I couldnt see where to save the file. When I run panda, the IE window will not open all the way (the maximize button does not work and I cannot resize the window), so if there is a button to save the log, I cannot see it. However, if they help, here are the other logs (first 3):
     

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  4. floridasun5

    floridasun5 Private E-2

    ....and the hijack this log:
     

    Attached Files:

  5. matt.chugg

    matt.chugg MajorGeek

    Using add/remove programs which can be accessed from the control panel, uninstall the following:

    Did you knowingly install Avvenu ? its remote access software and if its there without your knowledge it could be a security risk.

    Download and install Sun Java Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9

    Did you recently remove mcaffee? There are still traces of it on your system which could be causing problems.
    Download


    Run HijackThis. Click the 'Do a system scan only' button.

    Place a checkmark in the box next to the following lines:


    Click on the 'Fix checked' button. Wait for HijackThis to finish; close HijackThis.

    YOu don't really seem to have any malware, I htink the problem could partly be the remeenants of mcafee.
     
  6. floridasun5

    floridasun5 Private E-2

    Thank you...I will try this. Nice knowing that I dont have any malware, but hopefully the McAfee being removed fully will help. I removed McAfee when I first got my computer, but I guess it just wasnt removed properly. I also did install Avvenu since I use it with my Treo or to access my computer when I am away from home, but hopefully that wont cause too many problems. Thanks again!
     

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