Multiple programs won't open, Computer is bogged down

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Help123, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. Help123

    Help123 Private E-2

    Hello. I've never had a problem with my computer before and I've never posted on a forum like this before - so hopefully I'm doing this correct. I don't know exactly what is wrong with my computer, but I know I cannot open Add/Remove programs. I can't access services.msc - and there was another program I couldn't open but I have forgotten. My computer seems bogged down, not as vibrant as it once was. Sometimes things move so slow the mouse will stutter across the screen as it TRYS to catch up. Even pushing the computer to 100% usage at times.

    I regularly run:

    Avira
    Spybot S&D
    Malwarebytes
    Adaware
    CCleaner

    - None of these programs have any trouble running, and none of them pick up anything besides a miscellaneous cookie or some other garbage.

    I'm on a Dell Inspiron 6000 Laptop

    1.73 GHZ
    1GB Ram

    ^ That is plenty of power for what I use my computer for. If anyone can assist me it would be appreciated. Thanks for your time.

    -Help123
     
  2. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    Please read ALL of this message including the notes before doing anything.

    Please follow the instructions in the below link:

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide


    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. MGtools will frequently run even when all other tools will not.



    • After completing the READ & RUN ME and attaching your logs, make sure that you tell us what problems still remain ( if any still do )!

    Helpful Notes:



    1. If you run into problems trying to run the READ & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode, you can run the 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 and the manual updates for SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes ( links are given in the READ & RUN ME) onto another PC and then 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.
    3. If you cannot seem to login to an infected user account, try using a different user account (if you have one) in either normal or safe boot mode and running only SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes while logged into this other user account. Then reboot and see if you can log into the problem user account. If you can then run SUPERAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes, ComboFix and MGtools on the infected account as requested in the instructions.
    4. To avoid additional delay in getting a response, it is strongly advised that after completing the READ & RUN ME you also read this sticky:
    Any additional post is a bump which will add more delay. Once you attach the logs, your thread will be in the work queue and as stated our system works the oldest threads FIRST.
     

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