Computer is so slow

17 years ago

The last couple of days my computer has been soooo slow.

It takes about 3 minutes for a thread to open and forever for a graphic to open. I've not added any programs. I just deleted 200 pictures and it didn't matter.

I checked and have 37.6 GB used space and 33.9 GB free space. Shouldn't I be ok with this? What can I do?

I have a Dell Dimension 4700. Thanks so much! Charlene

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roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I am thinking I must have a trojan or something...I just tried to upload a picture to photobucket. I clicked on browse and everything disappeared. Playing on the computer is not fun anymore. Please help! Charlene
asolo
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Are you talking about opening from internal files or from internet sites?

If internet, suspect trouble may be your cable/provider and will likely pass when they fix it. I have cable and from time-to-time (typically on week-ends) they do some maintenance that can result in all kinds of slow-downs. When they're done, everything's Jake again.

If internal, suspect clogged registry or bugs -- which is an entirely different thing.

Does your hard drive make noise while this is going on?
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roseluver
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17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I have Hughes Network, so I don't think that is my problem.
My hard drive has always hummed, I guess that is a good word for it.

I suspect it is internal.
Charlene
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Hi,

Please download Malwarebytes the free one at the link below, open the program after it downloads then choose UPDATE, do a full system scan this will take a while let malwarebytes remove everything it finds, you will see the option to remove selected, then reboot the computer after malwarebytes finishes.

Post the log

Here is a link that might be useful: .malwarebytes
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Then run this program also no need to post a log here,

Here is a link that might be useful: SuperAntiSpyware
zep516
17 years ago
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zep516
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Then install hijackthis do not use the program without help, After hijackthis installs it will create an Icon on the desktop, double click the hijackthis Icon: DO A SYSTEM SCAN & SAFE A LOG FILE, I need to see that log so copy and paste it to the forum, with the malwarebytes log..

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Charlene if you need to head back over to LzD and have them take a look again just go on over and tell them what is happening, we are happy to help again.
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17 years ago
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roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:11, on 2009-05-25
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16827)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\AluSchedulerSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PSIService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WUSB54Gv42.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\OLYMPUS\OLYMPUS Master\Monitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqimzone.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\Paint Shop Pro X.exe
C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo.exe
C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2\MediaCataloger.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_clipbook.exe
C:\Program Files\trend micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - (EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88) - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - (02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670) - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: HP Print Enhancer - (0347C33E-8762-4905-BF09-768834316C61) - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll
O2 - BHO: HP Print Clips - (053F9267-DC04-4294-A72C-58F732D338C0) - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_framework.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - (3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA) - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: DriveLetterAccess - (5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
O2 - BHO: NCO 2.0 IE BHO - (602ADB0E-4AFF-4217-8AA1-95DAC4DFA408) - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\2.5\coIEPlg.dll
O2 - BHO: Symantec Intrusion Prevention - (6D53EC84-6AAE-4787-AEEE-F4628F01010C) - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\IDS\IPSBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - (761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43) - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: SingleInstance Class - (FDAD4DA1-61A2-4FD8-9C17-86F7AC245081) - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Show Norton Toolbar - (7FEBEFE3-6B19-4349-98D2-FFB09D4B49CA) - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\2.5\CoIEPlg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - (EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88) - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [OM_Monitor] C:\Program Files\OLYMPUS\OLYMPUS Master\Monitor.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Messenger (Yahoo!)] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - Global Startup: Event Reminder.lnk = C:\Program Files\Broderbund\PrintMaster\PMremind.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Forget Me Not.lnk = C:\Program Files\Broderbund\AG CreataCard\AGRemind.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - (08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501) - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - (08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501) - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: HP Clipbook - (58ECB495-38F0-49cb-A538-10282ABF65E7) - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_extensions.dll
O9 - Extra button: HP Smart Select - (700259D7-1666-479a-93B1-3250410481E8) - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_extensions.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - (CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE) - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - (FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683) - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - (FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683) - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: (17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700) (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: (4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537) (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/resources/MSNPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: (56762DEC-6B0D-4AB4-A8AD-989993B5D08B) - http://www.eset.eu/buxus/docs/OnlineScanner.cab
O16 - DPF: (9FC5238F-12C4-454F-B1B5-74599A21DE47) (Webshots Photo Uploader) - http://community.webshots.com/html/WSPhotoUploader.CAB
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\AluSchedulerSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Lic NetConnect service (CLTNetCnService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: COM Host (comHost) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\VAScanner\comHost.exe
O23 - Service: DSBrokerService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\DellSupport\brkrsvc.exe
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\LuComServer_3_4.EXE
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate Notice - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\PROSetWired\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ProtexisLicensing - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\PSIService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: WUSB54Gv42SVC - GEMTEKS - C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
O24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - http://thumb6.webshots.com/t/44/44/2/78/36/322627836ebQaEt_th.jpg
O24 - Desktop Component 1: (no name) - http://image24.webshots.com/24/0/65/55/37906555FLIdgT_ph.jpg

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End of file - 9460 bytes

I'll have to run Malware again, I didn't save the log.
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I forgot Malware saves the logs, here goes:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30
Database version: 1399
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

2009-05-23 01:48:42 AM
mbam-log-2009-05-23 (01-48-41).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 56682
Time elapsed: 8 minute(s), 49 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Scan type: Quick Scan-----> Need to do a full scan here.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.30 Out of date!!!!
Database version: 1399 ----> Out of date!!!

This is one reason I ask for logs...

You need to open Malwarebytes program the choose UPDATE, let the program update, then DO FULL SYSTEM SCAN.

Let Malwarebytes remove everything it finds, you will see the option to check to REMOVE Selected after malwarebytes finishes,

At a quick look not seeing Malware in the Hijackthis log.
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Thanks, I'm on it!!
Mo
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.36
Database version: 2178
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

2009-05-25 03:48:24 PM
mbam-log-2009-05-25 (15-48-24).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\:)
Objects scanned: 368995
Time elapsed: 2 hour(s), 37 minute(s), 16 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 1
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 13

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\AntiVirusDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore(202550A8-7A33-4BCA-9586-051D24DDBF8F)\RP149\A0046119.ocx (Adware.Gdown) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
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C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\RoyalClassic2.zip (Worm.Archive) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

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zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Yes do this below: then post 1 more hijacklog you will need to print this out or view it on another computer.

Hi,

Close all browser windows including this one only have hijackthis open, DO A SYSTEM SCAN ONLY once the scan opens place a check mark in the following entries:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" atboottime

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Messenger (Yahoo!)] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" Âquiet

O4 - Global Startup: Event Reminder.lnk = C:\Program Files\Broderbund\PrintMaster\PMremind.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Forget Me Not.lnk = C:\Program Files\Broderbund\AG CreataCard\AGRemind.exe

O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe

O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program
Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE

Now click FIXED CHECKED.

Close hijackthis program.

Reboot the computer.

*Note Your Java is out of date, please press start, control panel, in there look for Java looks like a coffee cup double click it choose update, Now go into your add/remove programs list remove ALL older versions of Java only leave the new version Java 6 Update 13.
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Make sure only Java is installed pay attention uncheck any toolbars or additional software that wants to be included,

Monas' link pretty good clean out, history, temp files ect, do a defrag too

Thanks

zep516
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Hope I did everything correctly.I did the Java update also. haven't attempted Mona's advise yet..next thing for me to do if you don't have anything else.
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 16:50, on 2009-05-25
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16827)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\AluSchedulerSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PSIService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WUSB54Gv42.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\OLYMPUS\OLYMPUS Master\Monitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqimzone.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe
C:\Program Files\trend micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr9/http://www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - "EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88> - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - "02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670> - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: HP Print Enhancer - "0347C33E-8762-4905-BF09-768834316C61> - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll
O2 - BHO: HP Print Clips - "053F9267-DC04-4294-A72C-58F732D338C0> - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_framework.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - "3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA> - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: DriveLetterAccess - "5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890> - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
O2 - BHO: NCO 2.0 IE BHO - "602ADB0E-4AFF-4217-8AA1-95DAC4DFA408> - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\2.5\coIEPlg.dll
O2 - BHO: Symantec Intrusion Prevention - "6D53EC84-6AAE-4787-AEEE-F4628F01010C> - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\IDS\IPSBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - "DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9> - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - "E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C> - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O2 - BHO: SingleInstance Class - "FDAD4DA1-61A2-4FD8-9C17-86F7AC245081> - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Show Norton Toolbar - "7FEBEFE3-6B19-4349-98D2-FFB09D4B49CA> - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\coShared\Browser\2.5\CoIEPlg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - "EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88> - C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [OM_Monitor] C:\Program Files\OLYMPUS\OLYMPUS Master\Monitor.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
O9 - Extra button: HP Clipbook - "58ECB495-38F0-49cb-A538-10282ABF65E7> - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_extensions.dll
O9 - Extra button: HP Smart Select - "700259D7-1666-479a-93B1-3250410481E8> - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_extensions.dll
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - "CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE> - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - "FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683> - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - "FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683> - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: "17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700> (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: "4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537> (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/resources/MSNPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: "56762DEC-6B0D-4AB4-A8AD-989993B5D08B> - http://www.eset.eu/buxus/docs/OnlineScanner.cab
O16 - DPF: "9FC5238F-12C4-454F-B1B5-74599A21DE47> (Webshots Photo Uploader) - http://community.webshots.com/html/WSPhotoUploader.CAB
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\AluSchedulerSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Lic NetConnect service (CLTNetCnService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: COM Host (comHost) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\VAScanner\comHost.exe
O23 - Service: DSBrokerService - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\DellSupport\brkrsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\LuComServer_3_4.EXE
O23 - Service: LiveUpdate Notice - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel(R) Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\PROSetWired\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ProtexisLicensing - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\PSIService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: WUSB54Gv42SVC - GEMTEKS - C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
O24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - http://thumb6.webshots.com/t/44/44/2/78/36/322627836ebQaEt_th.jpg
O24 - Desktop Component 1: (no name) - http://image24.webshots.com/24/0/65/55/37906555FLIdgT_ph.jpg

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zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Looks good, the only other thing is I would clean out temp files, & stuff, if you have ccleaner, or ATF cleaner run those. Then do a defrag later as that could be a while, definitely do a defrag if you have not done one in a while.
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Forgot to ask you how much ram is installed,

Right click Mycomputer choose properties tell me how ram, with Norton AntiVirus I hope you have 1 gig installed.
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
This is what it says: 2.79GHz 504MB RAM. Am I OK?
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I don't think I have a cleaner.
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Download ATF Cleaner by Atribune to your Desktop.

Note: Vista users must use Run As Administrator
Under Main: Select Files to Delete choose: Select All.
Click the Empty Selected button.
If you use Firefox browserclick Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
If you would like to keep your saved passwords click No at the prompt.
]If you use Opera browserclick Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
If you would like to keep your saved passwords click No at the prompt.
Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program

After running this tool your boot time may slow don't worry it will return to normal after a few reboots.

I would add more ram to your computer it's the least expensive thing you can do to speed it up and improve performance please consider it you will be happy that you did add another 512MB, Especially with Norton Anti Virus running that may be your slow down issue! here is a link to scan for ram and find out the kind you need,
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I have Windows XP..any special instructions?
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I'm sorry special instructions for what?
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
For the ATF Cleaner, you were giving instructions for Vista. I have firefox browser but use IE. I wasn't sure where instructions for me began.
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Don't worry about the vista instruction, that's a real simple tool to use, place a check mark in select all and empty selected that's it.
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I think I am OK now. Thanks for all your help. Charlene
zep516
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
You're very welcome please consider adding the additional ram,

I'm not a ram pusher windows xp will run on 512mb, but the fact of the matter it will run better on 1Gig all you need to do is add another 512MB, going from 512MB to 1 Gig is where you really notice a performance increase.

Let us know if you need help doing that when ready..
grandms
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I second the suggestion for more RAM. You will definitely notice a difference if you increase from 512MB.
roseluver
Original Author
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Thanks I will. I have a computer tech that will steer me in the right direction and even do it for me. Many thanks.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
17 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Charlene any time you are going to get things like your fonts or any other downloads like that make it a habit to always before you open the file on your pc, immediately after you download it just go to that file and right click and choose to scan it with your antivirus program then make sure your malwarebytes is updated and do the right click scan and use malwarebytes too, if you do this you will prevent opening a potential infected file to your pc. Keeping malwarebytes updated is essential so that when you do a right click scan it has all the latest definitions, your antivirus program gets them automatically but with malwarbytes you have to open the program and hit update.
Also running malwarebytes at least once a week, fully updated and full scan is a very good habit to get into.

and we have to all remember when something is offered to us free sometimes there is a reason and it comes with a nasty little bonus unfortunately they love to add those to stuff like wallpaper, fonts, smilies, all the nice fun stuff.

I would definitely never get anything from the site you got those from they are not a trust worthy site.

Are you using WOT on your pc?
Free Internet Security WOT Web of Trust

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