xp computer virus

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by lanena, Mar 18, 2012.

  1. lanena

    lanena Private E-2

    My XP computer started doing weird stuff Friday 3/16/2011. I followed your Malware removal guide, and most of it has cleared up, but problems linger which I fear are signs of deeper problems. I'd appreciate advice.
    I haven't identified exactly what I did that allowed it. I had AVG free edition operating.
    At that time, nothing would happen on right click; when I tried to use start menu to open a program, random things would open w/o clicking; internet explorer opened multiple copies (like 40 -- I used escape and clicking close, so don't know what it would have opened w/o my interference).
    AFTER RUNNING YOUR LIST, most of it has cleared up, but strange problems sometimes in IE. then I closed down computer today 3/18/12, and when I restarted, ie opened multiple copies again. also had a strange glitch in outlook earlier in day.
    After running your tests, which I will try to attach here, I then installed nod32 and ran its scan. i have a trial version running now.
    WELL, I messed up and uninstalled superantispyware (wishful thinking) and don't seem to have saved that log... so is this helpful w/o that?
     

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  2. lanena

    lanena Private E-2

    I found the superantispyware log! I guess I just turned it off, not uninstalled.
     

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  3. lanena

    lanena Private E-2

    continuing to look, found a post elsewhere about possible enter key stuck. It turns out my numeric keys enter key was stuck, so I hope that's what was wrong!? Doesn't seem to explain the no right click menu, but perhaps there were 2 problems and the malware removal process solved that one. Will post again if the problem recurs. Thanks...
     
  4. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    No, not seeing any malware. :) Just delete this folder: c:\documents and settings\Everyday\Local Settings\Application Data\AskToolbar
     

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