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Old 05-14-2008, 07:45 PM
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Hijack This Log File attached as *.txt

hello, I have attached a hijackthis.txt logfile. Multiple instances of Iexplore.exe open when I click once to open the browser. It had taken over my cpu and I've managed to get it back in usuable condition and can use Firefox for the Internet. however i am used to Iexplore and would like to fix the issue. thanks for any help.
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Old 05-15-2008, 10:35 AM
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HijackThis Log - question

I attached the file as a log file. have corrected and attached as text...duh.
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:38 AM
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fixed for now

I did some aggressive registry cleaning of Iexplore and downloaded IE7 and reinstalled. I also found virus in an external hard drive. not sure the file on external drive was the cuprit. anway....it is working now....thankfully I found your removal instructions to follow should this occur again. Thank goodness for this site and the good people who post!
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:03 AM
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Sorry for the delay, if you still need help I will need a fresh Hijackthis log
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:08 AM
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I'm okay for now....thanks for taking the time to post!
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Old 05-20-2008, 09:10 AM
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no problem, sorry it took so long we are somewhat short handed
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