Hijackthis evaluation please

[Almost]

I've been having a lot of programs "not responding" lately and I'm not quite sure what it is. Here is my Hijackthis log, I would highly appreciate it if some of you would take a look.

Thank you.

 

[Almost]

Please, someone.

 

[kimsland]

You need to go through this guide first: UPDATED 8-step Viruses/Spyware/Malware Preliminary Removal Instructions

Also, I am logging off for a while, so can I just suggest what I would also do: (well firstly actually)
Uninstall AVG9
Then run the AVG Remover: http://www.avg.com/filedir/util/support/avgremover_en.exe
Restart
Then install free Avira: http://www.free-av.com/
Update it, and run a full scan

Then continue with the 8-Step guide

 

[Richy2k9]

hello ...

all i can see is a lot of processes launched at boot time, that may cause a slow-down or even a conflict. some files are unknown to me, so may also be a malware infection.

try removing most of non-critical processes by using msconfig & uncheck the items on 'startup' options.

i would consider: the smartdefrag, asus, nero, java update scheduler, apple bonjour, google bar & update, chrome addon, groovemonitor, quicktime task, adobe reader, punk buster utility,

i see that you have a logitech webcam, steam installed & 2 AV + hijackthis launched at startup..

after doing this you may proceed with a full system scan ... hope you get this problem solved as soon as possible ...

cheers!

 

[AnonymousSurfer]

Here are some nasty files on your computer:

• O2 - BHO: AskBar BHO - {201f27d4-3704-41d6-89c1-aa35e39143ed} - (no file)
• O3 - Toolbar: Ask Toolbar - {3041d03e-fd4b-44e0-b742-2d9b88305f98} - (no file)
• O4 - Global Startup: Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files (x86)\Philips Webcam\Monitor.exe

Deleted those and see if your problems start to disappear...

 

[Almost]

Thanks for the advice everyone, Kimsland, is something wrong with AVG?

I deleted the recommended items and ended a bunch of startup tasks but things still keep unresponding.

 

[kimsland]

It would seem so by looking at your original logs it hasn't protected you
I'd go for the better (IMO) Antivirus software Free Avira, of which I use