tracking.log causing scans to hang

Hi Guys,

Really didn't expect to be back for more help so soon, but I appear to have a problem with the pc again.

Last few times I've run Ad-Aware 2007, it just hangs about a third of the way through. It always gets stuck whilst scanning C:\System Volume Information\tracking.log
Once it hangs on this I cannot stop the scan or close Ad-Aware. I have to end the task using Task Manager.

AVG Anti Spyware also hangs and can only be closed with Task Manager.

Apart from these programmes, everything else on the machine appears ok, although maybe a bit slow.

The actual 'tracking.log' file cannot be opened with notepad, (notepad hangs), renamed, moved, deleted. Can't look at it's properties or use right click scans with Super Antispyware, Malwarebytes or anything else. In fact right clicking and selecting properties causes the task bar to stop working & disappear.

I've followed once again all the steps in the malware removal guide and although all scans reported no problems, Ad-Aware & AVG still hang.

I can post all the logs if necessary.

What's going on? All help much appreciated as always.

Cheers,
Lee

 

... in fact, as I've just discovered, it looks like the only way I am going to be able to shut down the machine is by pulling the plug.

 

logs from scans...

 

more logs...

 

OK, thanks for the pointer, will try what you suggest.

Cheers,
Lee