Task Manager and regedit not working

that link does not go anywhere

have got a copy and have attached the txt files

xxdanielxx Please read here

yes but he does not have a rootkit and if so since we already ran dss please remove it.

Thanks Kim

I didn't see anything bad I think avg is seeing HaxFix.exe as something bad but just to make sure diasable avg and run this online scan post the repot here make sure to select my computer if you run the kaspersky scan

Please run an on-line virus scan at http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner[b][color=blue]Kaspersky OnLine Scan[/color][/b] or if that doesnt work, you can use TrendMicro or BitDefender. (Please post the results of the scan(s) in your next reply)

ran bit defender, could not access other two

c:\program files\online services\btyahoo\hppre05.msi=>[embeded... detected with
c:\program files\online services\btyahoo\hppre05.msi=>[embeded... disenfectection failed
c:\program files\online services\btyahoo\hppre05.msi=>[embeded... deleted
c:\program files\online services\btyahoo\hppre05.msi=>[embeded... update failed


thats all i could see the log file just came up blank

Update your AV and run a full scan post the result here also the location of the threats

avg reported nothing all clear

Ok let start the cleaning process it can be something in the system restore that is being detected. What version of AVG do you have

OTCleanit! by Oldtimer

• Download OTCleanIt
• Click the CleanUp! button.
  (It will go thorugh the list & remove all of the tools it finds and then delete itself) Requiring a reboot

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Now we need to create a new System Restore point.

Click Start Menu > Run > type (or copy and paste)

%SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe

Press OK. Choose Create a Restore Point then click Next. Name it and click Create, when the confirmation screen shows the restore point has been created click Close.

Next goto Start Menu > Run > type

cleanmgr

Click OK, Disk Cleanup will open and start calculating the amount of space that can be freed, Once thats finished it will open the Disk Cleanup options screen, click the More Options tab then click Clean up on the system restore area and choose Yes at the confirmation window which will remove all the restore points except the one we just created.

To close Disk Cleanup and remove the Temporary Internet Files detected in the initial scan click OK then choose Yes on the confirmation window.

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The following is a list of tools and utilities that I like to suggest to people. This list is full of great tools and utilities to help you understand how you got infected and how to keep from getting infected again.

1. Spybot Search & Destroy - Uber powerful tool which can search and annhilate nasties that make it onto your system. Now with an Immunize section that will help prevent future infections.
   
2. AdAware - Another very powerful tool which searches and kills nasties that infect your system. AdAware and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.
   
3. SpywareBlaster - Great prevention tool to keep nasties from installing on your system.
   
4. SpywareGuard - Works as a Spyware "Shield" to protect your computer from getting malware in the first place.
   
5. IE-SpyAd - puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
   
6. ATF Cleaner - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
   
7. Windows Updates - It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. To do this just start Internet Explorer and select Tools > Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
   
8. Google Toolbar - Free google toolbar that allows you to use the powerful Google search engine from the bar, but also blocks pop up windows.
   
9. Trillian or Miranda-IM - These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)

xxdanielxx

Once all this is done try running that online scan again to see if anything comes up

Hello guys,

I have read this thread and the problem the thread maker has is pretty similar to the problem I'm facing, hence why I wanted to post in here.


I own an HP DV6626us that came with Vista Home Premium installed, I've had some issues, some ups and downs. About a week ago, I decided that it's time for me to downgrade, one of my friends told me that it's quite easy and it's less headache.

I have downgraded to XP professional SP2, I had to do some tweaks to install it and get it past Vista SATA driver.

Now I'm just realizing that none of my essentials things are working.
Command prompt, msconfig, regedit... all aren't working.

It's been really bugging me lately and I need to find a solution which is how I got led to this forum. I do not have any Anti Virus, so I installed AVG this morning and I got a couple of screenshots I'll be including for you guys to see if it's similar to what the thread creator has.

I have been keeping up with the Windows Update.. and actually it's asking me to upgrade to SP3 which is what I'm in the process of doing right now.

Here are the couple of shots that I have taken after running a complete computer scan.

This last pic popped up right after I had to restart when the scan was over.

For some odd reason, I have to have 5 posts or greater to post pictures....

Post three

Post number Four

Post number 5

and here are the pics.

And after all[ that I'm going to suggest you start your won thread! Go to the Security Forum, read and follow:

New malware cleaning instructions from TechSpot: http://www.techspot.com/vb/post645589-1.html

then attach the logs. You will be helped. Camping on a thread that already has 50 posts helping someone clean out their specific problem is not in your best interest. Each malware cleaning is specific to the entries found in a users logs and the problem "that" user is having.

And running up 5 posts to display an image is not appreciated.

So here are a couple of questions, I'm trying to analyze this behavior as well. It's so odd.

I have tried the cmd prompt and it's working, I have tried the msconfig and also working.
I tired the regedit through run and that one told me that the it's been turned off by the administrator. It looks like it's a hit and miss situation.
Sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't.

I'm currently doing a Malwarebytes scan, and I'll post my results when done.

Also, you guys think that updating to SP3 will be a problem? while trying to fix this issue?

Thanks

Figured I'd get an angry post like that, my apologies man.

Thanks to all that have helped me out here :grinthumb