Tsk Mngr Related. Limewire/Java Seems To Be Prob.

[Dj_NoC]

Any help would much appreciated.

Here Goes.

Recently i have incurred an problem of not being able to use CTRL + ALT + Delete to access my task manager. This happened around at the same time as my limewire began automatically opening about every thirty seconds. So i unistalled limwire and tryed. Failed. Now a error screen appears claiming limewire cannot find the correct java material.

I cannot open my task manager using the Run application as it says that the talk manager is currently in use.

I am no computer wizz so i would appreciate the answer to be very simplified.
I believe it to be a simple problem.

Any help would be great =P

Regards Dj_NoC

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

You should reinstall Limewire for the moment.

Then, go HERE and follow the instructions exactly.

Post a fresh HJT log, only after doing the above.

Hopefully we can get your system cleaned up. After that, you should stop using that awful programme Limewire.

If the above instructions aren`t simplified enough, doing a reformat and reinstall will undoubtedly solve your problems.

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:

 

[Dj_NoC]

Which anti virus software do you suggest is most effective?

I hear that Nortan (i use) is potentially a dangerously risky program.

PC Cillen seems the go?

DJ

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Personally, I use AVG free and Zonealarm free. They do a great job for me.

I deffinitely agree that Symantec/Norton is crap. It also slows down your computer.

However, your main concern at the moment is to get your system cleaned up. You can think about changing av programmes after.

Regards Howard

 

[Dj_NoC]

I am currently running the Trend Micro House call disk check.

Waiting.

endlessly. lol.

I will post the log as an attachment.

( Ps i have knowledge enough to post attachments lol )

Dj

 

[howard_hopkinso]

No problem. Just make sure you follow the rest of the instructions, before you post your HJT log.

Regards Howard

 

[Dj_NoC]

i got this messege after attempting to clean my system with house call.


"Cannot remove. The current pattern does not support cleanup."

The file detected is...

Troj_VB.aml

When trying to be referred to manual removal details i got this messege

" There is currently no information available on how to remove this malware/grayware manually. Please contact HouseCall support and detail your problem "

............ ****

 

[Dj_NoC]

Hijackthis Log

Here Is the log.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Boot into safe mode. See how HERE. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial61.html

Turn off system restore.(XP/ME only) See how HERE. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial56.html

In Windows Explorer, turn on "Show all files and folders, including hidden and system". See how HERE. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial62.html

Run HJT with no other programme open. Have HJT fix the following, by placing a tick in the little box next to(if there).

O4 - Global Startup: svchost.exe

O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing)

O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://spaces.msn.com//PhotoUpload/MsnPUpld.cab

O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://chat.msn.com/controls/msnchat45.cab

O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)

Click on the fix checked button.

Close HJT.

Locate and delete the following bold file(if there).

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\svchost.exe

Reboot into normal mode and turn system restore back on.

Go to C:\program files\limewire, locate and double click on uninstall.exe. This should uninstall Limewire.

Regards Howard

 

[Dj_NoC]

You my friend are a genius....

Thanks Heeps.

*THUMBS UP X2*

lol.

Cheers mate

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Glad we could help.

Regards Howard