My laptop still has the show hidden files disabled, I ran a lot of different anti virus softwares but nothing shows up. So attached are the logs from the 8 steps.
HELP
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You are participating in a File sharing network. Please read ths information and consider uninstalling the program:
Please note that as long as you are using any form of Peer-to-Peer networking and downloading files from non-documented sources, you can expect infestations of malware to occurC:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ares] "C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe" -h
O23 - Service: Ares Chatroom server (AresChatServer) - Ares Development Group - C:\Program Files\Ares\chatServer.exe
Once upon a time, P2P file sharing was fairly safe. That is no longer true. You may continue to use P2P sharing at your own risk; however, please keep in mind that this practice may be the source of your current malware infestation
I'd like you to read the Guidelines for P2P Programs HERE where we explain why it's not a good idea to have them.
References for the risk of these programs can be found in these links:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/community/columns/protection.mspx
http://www.techweb.com/wire/160500554
http://www.internetworldstats.com/articles/art053.htm
See Clean/Infected P2P Programs HERE
• Close all open windows and browsers/email, etc...C:\WINDOWS\sm56hlpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Macrogaming\SweetIM\SweetIM.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Aisthu\LOCALS~1\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for anti_mosquito.zip\Anti Mosquito.exe
C:\Program Files\Config2500\Utility\Config2500.exe (RaConfig2500 is not necessary for startup. It is usually run infrequently and can be started manually if needed.)
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {BC4FFE41-DE9F-46fa-B455-AAD49B9F9938} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: SWEETIE - {1A0AADCD-3A72-4b5f-900F-E3BB5A838E2A} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {BC4FFE41-DE9F-46fa-B455-AAD49B9F9938} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SweetIM] C:\Program Files\Macrogaming\SweetIM\SweetIM.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Anti Mosquito] C:\DOCUME~1\Aisthu\LOCALS~1\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for anti_mosquito.zip\Anti Mosquito.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccPrxy.exe] ccPrxy.exe>> Added by the Troj/ShipUp-A Trojan.
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ares] "C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe" -h
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SweetIM] C:\Program Files\Macrogaming\SweetIM\SweetIM.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Config2500.lnk = C:\Program Files\Config2500\Utility\Config2500.exe
O4 - Global Startup: DSLMON.lnk = ?
O9 - Extra button: Run IMVU - {d9288080-1baa-4bc4-9cf8-a92d743db949} - C:\Documents and Settings\Aisthu\Start Menu\Programs\IMVU\Run IMVU.lnk (file missing)
O23 - Service: Norman API-hooking helper (NipSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Norman\Nvc\BIN\nipsvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: O2Micro Flash Memory (O2Flash) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\o2flash.exe
Start> Run> services.msc> double click on NipSvc> change Startup type to Disabled> CloseAres
sm56hlpr.exe
RaConfig2500.exe
Anti-Mosquito- uninstall or delete
Macrogaming and or SweetIM
IMVU (3D Avatar Chat Instant Messenger & Dress Up Game)
Any 'Norman' entries'
Ares
SweetIM
Anti-mosquito
Macrogaming
IMVU
* Open the extracted SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script.
* Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
* It will remove any Trojan Services and Registry Entries that it finds then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
* Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
* When the PC restarts the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons.
* Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt
* Attach Report.txt back here
1. Unknown Virus: 12/25/08:
2. at first i noticed that the option to view hidden files cannot be enabled
3. Recently my PC went haywire it started acting on its own and once i press alt+control+delete it displayed the calculator.
4. format my C drive and reinstall windows,
5. problem occurred when i connected my wireless USB mouse and keyboard. please let me know a solution urgently.
6. The logs you posted were irregular
7. i reinstalled windows and reset my BIOS as well i havent updated it yet (1/14/09)
8. I will post the necessary files (in a new thread) when i have the ti.me. Then you added on 1/14/09: I forgot to mention, I sold this PC and bought a new one. so now the thread status is solved. However i have a laptop which has the same issues as my old PC. I will post the necessary files (in a new thread) when i have the time.
Hard Disk not recognized on Windows but does on Linux 4 days ago
9. No logs> next post: recently had a crash and i could not install windows as the harddisk was not detecting. I attached another harddisk and after the installation blue screen it says "windows does not recognize hardware...etc..etc"
10. kimsland: It sounds to me like a faulty Partition
Obviously any Linux bootCD does not
11. From you two days ago: I have one hard drive and one CD/DVD let me try the jumper settings
I have one hard drive and one CD/DVD let me try the jumper settings
12. Then this 04/05.09: Current thread: Hidden Files Problem on Lap Top
I listed and put in BOLD the previous threads because you said you are having the same problem with hidden files on another computer.So lets get to the laptop, i deleted and uninstalled all the crap you told me to.
Tell me EXACTLY what you do to try and 'show hidden files and folders.'
Give me the exact path from start to finish.
I strongly suggest you delete and/or uninstall this:C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\ADSL USB MODEM\dslmon.exe
It is for your modem. It needs to start when you boot.
The entry for it isn't complete.
Your entry is: O4 - Global Startup: DSLMON.lnk = ?
Full entry should be: O4 - Global Startup: DSLMON.lnk = C:\Program Files\SAGEM\SAGEM F@st 800-840\dslmon.exe
Remove bad HijackThis entriesC:\Documents and Settings\Aisthu\Application Data\Smilebox\SmileboxTray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SmileboxTray] "C:\Documents and Settings\Aisthu\Application Data\Smilebox\SmileboxTray.exe"
smileboxtray.exe uses excessive system and memory resources with no corresponding benefit. Applications such as these should be disabled to improve overall system performance.
• Close all open windows and browsers/email, etc...C:\Documents and Settings\Aisthu\Application Data\Smilebox\SmileboxTray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SmileboxTray] "C:\Documents and Settings\Aisthu\Application Data\Smilebox\SmileboxTray.exe"
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - (no file)