sluggish computer

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by rj burkett, Dec 30, 2004.

  1. rj burkett

    rj burkett Private E-2

    I have been fighting spyware/malware with various software, but it just keeps coming back. I use the following at least once a week, or keep them running for protection: SpySubtract, Spybot-SD Resident (also scan with this software) MacAfee Virus Protection, CookieWall, PopUp Stopper Free Edition, Spyware Blaster, Ad-Aware 6.0.

    I have just purchased Registry Mechanic and have done one scan/fix.

    My system is very slow/sluggish. My system information is as follows:
    OS, Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002, Service Pack 2
    Pentium 4 CPU 2.66Ghz
    256 MB RAM

    I have saved a log of hijack this and am hoping for some help identifying problems.
     
  2. Novice

    Novice MajorGeek

    I don't wish to sound like the echo section, but please read all the stickys at the top of this forum page, follow the advice and procedures listed, and then repost if you still have a problem. :) Almost forgot, welcome to MajorGeeks! :)
     
  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Ad-Aware 6 is out of date. The below steps will get you updated. Make sure ALL of your tools are updated.

    First, please follow ALL the steps in this Sticky thread READ ME FIRST BEFORE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Basic Spyware, Trojan And Virus Removal

    If you already have any of the programs linked in the tutorial please double check your version to make sure you have the latest one and that you have any/all updates for the programs.

    NOTE: In order to resolve the issues you are having it is very important that you at least try to perform all the steps as outlined. If you have any difficulty please post back letting us know what steps you have completed, what you found while doing the scans if anything and details about any problems you have encountered in completing the steps. The more details you can provide the better.


    After doing ALL of the above if you still have a problem:

    Make sure you have HijackThis 1.99 and follow the guidelines on where to install it and how to post a log as an attachment. This is all covered in the sticky thread NO HIJACK THIS LOG FILES BEFORE READING THIS: HJT Tutorial & LOG File Posting

    Now post a HijackThis as a .txt file attachment to your message. All running programs should be closed, including your web browser, e-mail. Close before running Hijack This!

    To repeat: Do NOT run Hijack This from the Desktop, a temp folder, or a sub-folder of C:\Documents and Settings, or choose to run it directly from the downloaded ZIP file. Place it in its own folder, for example C:\Program Files\HJT
     

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