I ran a HijackThis log and did not recognize some items and a startup list. I installed office live add in 1.4 on 6/24 via windows update. I see an item in my HJT startup list that was not there previously. The item is C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSvcM.exe. I am wondering if this is part of the Office live add-in that I downloaded. I am not sure about my log when I was going through it so I thought maybe someone could take a look at it and make sure I didn't have any malware. I ran Spyware Doctor 6 paid version and it came back no infection. I ran Malwarebytes scan with no infection. I am attaching my logs. Thank you in advance. I am new to the forum so correct me if I omitted anything or posted in the wrong area. I was unable to attach the scan log. If this info is needed please let me know and I will read how to attach a log.

Here is my HJT log. I believe I have the wrong date on my startup list of 6-29. =[

This post has been edited by LDTate: Jun 29 2009, 06:17 AM

Hi lisaz,

Power Point Viewer 2003
Is a free Power Point viewer from MS. You can only view Power Point files with it. You can not edit or create them.

The Power Point that came with Office will allow you to view, edit, create Power Point files.

A lot of folks wiil keep Windows up to date but will neglect Office. If I see Office in a log, I suugest they check for updates.


There will be no conflict between the 2 because they work differently. Spyware Blaster doesn't scan in real time. It adds a list of known malicious sites and programs to your browser's settings. This will prevent malware from installing. Spyware Blaster does not keep running in the backgroud. Once you have used the program it will not run untill you wish to run it again. Spyware Doctor on the other hand scans for malicious files in real time.

Spyware Blaster tutorial

The Host file works by adding known malicious sites to a file. This file is used as an address book of sorts. All web sites in this file are assigned the same address, which is your computer. When your browser attempts to contact a site, Windows first checks the Hosts file for the address for that site. If it's not there then Windows will check on line for the address. If the address of a bad site is in the Hosts file list, your browser will not go to the site because it thinks the site is on your computer and won't be able to find it.

Ok?