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Post #1
Started getting about:blank as start page. SpyBot and change to regedit does not remove. When attempting to update Windows 98, returns to about:blank.
Have never messed with these areas in my computer and have no experience.
I do not have my internet explorer CD to reinstall. Was going to ask someone at work if this effort doesn't work.
Appreciate anyone here who may lend a hand to a less than skilled computer user.
My only forum experience is on a Suzuki Intruder 1500 for motorcycles.
Hope I doen't mess this up.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 3:03:56 PM, on 8/1/04
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\EASY KEYBOARD\EASYKEY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SBUTILS\SBWATCHDOG.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\DIRECTCD\DIRECTCD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\BROADJUMP\CLIENT FOUNDATION\CFD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SUPPORT.COM\BIN\TGCMD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT HARDWARE\MOUSE\POINT32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POPROXY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\MICROSOFT SHARED\WORKS SHARED\WKCALREM.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\OSA.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\FINDFAST.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\ULEAD SYSTEMS\ULEAD PHOTOIMPACT 4.2\ABMTSR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\HIJACKTHIS[1]\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = file://c:\windows\TEMP\sp.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {61E4ACC1-DE61-11D8-B420-00507A7E1DD6} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\GAJEB.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] c:\windows\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] c:\windows\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundFusion] RunDll32 cwcprops.cpl,CrystalControlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Easykey] C:\Program Files\Easy Keyboard\Easykey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SBWatchDog.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SBUtils\SBWatchDog.EXE /I
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] C:\Program Files\DirectCD\DIRECTCD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USSShReg] C:\PROGRA~1\ULEADS~1\ULEADP~1.2\SSAVER\USSSHREG.EXE /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BJCFD] C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tgcmd] "C:\Program Files\Support.com\bin\tgcmd.exe" /server /startmonitor /deaf
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV DefAlert] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\DEFALERT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSRunScript] "C:\Program Files\Support.com\Charter\bin\SSRunScript.exe" /script "C:\Program Files\Support.com\Charter\vbs\verifyconnection.vbs" /args //b startupdelay
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] point32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Auto-Protect] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE /LOADQUIET
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POProxy.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpyBlocs] C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYBLOCS\SpyBlocs.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe
O4 - Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE
O4 - Startup: Album Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\Ulead Systems\Ulead PhotoImpact 4.2\ABMTSR.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cac&hed Snapshot of Page - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Si&milar Pages - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward &Links - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ash/swflash.cab
Post #2
Download StartDreck from here. Unzip to its own folder and start the program:

Press 'Config'
Press 'Unmark All'

Check the following boxes only:
Registry -> Run Keys
System/drivers> Running processes

Press 'Ok'. Press 'Save' and select the location to save the log file (default is the same folder as the application). Post the log in this thread.
Post #3
I think this is it. StartDreck (build 2.1.5 public BETA) - 2004-08-05 @ 19:48:34 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win 4.10.2222 A) »Registry »Run Keys »Current User »Run *msnmsgr="C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background »RunOnce »Default User »Run *msnmsgr="C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background »RunOnce »Local Machine »Run *ScanRegistry=c:\windows\scanregw.exe /autorun *TaskMonitor=c:\windows\taskmon.exe *SystemTray=SysTray.Exe *LoadPowerProfile=Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme *SoundFusion=RunDll32 cwcprops.cpl,CrystalControlWnd *Easykey=C:\Program Files\Easy Keyboard\Easykey.exe *SBWatchDog.EXE=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SBUtils\SBWatchDog.EXE /I *Adaptec DirectCD=C:\Program Files\DirectCD\DIRECTCD.EXE *USSShReg=C:\PROGRA~1\ULEADS~1\ULEADP~1.2\SSAVER\USSSHREG.EXE /r *StillImageMonitor=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE *LoadQM=loadqm.exe *BJCFD=C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe *tgcmd="C:\Program Files\Support.com\bin\tgcmd.exe" /server /startmonitor /deaf *NAV DefAlert=C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\DEFALERT.EXE *TkBellExe="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot *SSRunScript="C:\Program Files\Support.com\Charter\bin\SSRunScript.exe" /script "C:\Program Files\Support.com\Charter\vbs\verifyconnection.vbs" /args //b startupdelay *POINTER=point32.exe *QuickTime Task="C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime *Norton Auto-Protect=C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE /LOADQUIET *Norton eMail Protect=C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POProxy.exe *SpyBlocs=C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYBLOCS\SpyBlocs.exe »RunOnce »RunServices *LoadPowerProfile=Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme *NI4882MDosSupportEXE= *SchedulingAgent=mstask.exe »RunServicesOnce »RunOnceEx »RunServicesOnceEx »Files »System/Drivers »Running Processes *FFEFBA11=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL *FFE06DE1=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE *FFE07B71=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE *FFE0E82D=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE *FFE05F1D=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk *FFE0F421=C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE *FFE093F1=C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE *FFE160DD=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE *FFE1575D=C:\PROGRAM FILES\EASY KEYBOARD\EASYKEY.EXE *FFE1004D=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SBUTILS\SBWATCHDOG.EXE *FFE11EA5=C:\PROGRAM FILES\DIRECTCD\DIRECTCD.EXE *FFE1A8F5=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE *FFE1DD05=C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE *FFE184E5=C:\PROGRAM FILES\BROADJUMP\CLIENT FOUNDATION\CFD.EXE *FFE0DB11=C:\PROGRAM FILES\SUPPORT.COM\BIN\TGCMD.EXE *FFE221AD=C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE *FFE2F969=C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT HARDWARE\MOUSE\POINT32.EXE *FFE2B1A9=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE *FFE29ED9=C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE *FFE21765=C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POPROXY.EXE *FFE42CC5=C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE *FFE41885=C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\MICROSOFT SHARED\WORKS SHARED\WKCALREM.EXE *FFE09AAD=C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\OSA.EXE *FFE494DD=C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\FINDFAST.EXE *FFE57B71=C:\PROGRAM FILES\ULEAD SYSTEMS\ULEAD PHOTOIMPACT 4.2\ABMTSR.EXE *FFE5F5B9=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE *FFE50295=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE *FFE64E75=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE *FFE708A1=C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE *FFE81A09=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PSTORES.EXE *FFE81661=C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\WINWORD.EXE *FFE71391=C:\UNZIPPED\STARTDRECK\STARTDRECK.EXE »Application specific
Post #4
Uninstall Spyblocs - I will provide you with links to better applications.

You don't have a hidden file. Could you click here to download CWShredder by Merijn Bellekom and run it, hit 'fix' as opposed to 'scan only'. If you already have CWShredder, click 'Check for update' and make sure you are running version 1.59.1 Reboot when done.

Click here to download Spybot Search & Destroy - install, update, scan and fix all RED items it finds. Reboot when done.

Click here to download Ad-Aware and install. Before scanning click on "check for updates now" to make sure you have the latest reference file. Then click the gear wheel at the top and check these options:

General> activate these: "Automatically save log-file" and "Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal"

Scanning > activate these: "Scan within archives", "Scan active processes", "Scan registry", "Deep scan registry", "Scan my IE Favorites for banned sites" and "Scan my Hosts file"

Tweaks > Scanning Engine> activate this: "Unload recognized processes during scanning."

Tweaks > Cleaning Engine: activate these: "Automatically try to unregister objects prior to deletion" and "Let Windows remove files in use after reboot."

Click "Proceed" to save your settings, then click "Start", make sure "Activate in-depth scan" is ticked green then scan your system. When the scan is finished, the screen will tell you if anything has been found, click "Next". The bad files will be listed, right click the pane and click "Select all objects" - this will put a check mark in the box at the side, click "Next" again and click "OK" at the prompt "# objects will be removed. Continue?".

Reboot when done.

Click here to download System Security Suite. Extract it from the zip file into a folder and doubleclick on sss.exe. Check the boxes under the 'Items to Clear' tab and click 'Clear Selected Items'. You will be prompted to reboot, do so.

Click here to download the latest version of HijackThis. Doubleclick the file, click Unzip and it will save the application to C:\HijackThis. Run it from there to scan your computer. Rescan with HJT and post a new log here for a final check over.
Post #5
That was quite a tour :o So far so good ;) Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.1 Scan saved at 9:50:26 PM, on 8/6/04 Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\EASY KEYBOARD\EASYKEY.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SBUTILS\SBWATCHDOG.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\DIRECTCD\DIRECTCD.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE C:\WINDOWS\LOADQM.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\BROADJUMP\CLIENT FOUNDATION\CFD.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\SUPPORT.COM\BIN\TGCMD.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT HARDWARE\MOUSE\POINT32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POPROXY.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\MICROSOFT SHARED\WORKS SHARED\WKCALREM.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\OSA.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE\FINDFAST.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\ULEAD SYSTEMS\ULEAD PHOTOIMPACT 4.2\ABMTSR.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PSTORES.EXE C:\MY DOCUMENTS\HIJACKTHIS[1]\HIJACKTHIS.EXE O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] c:\windows\scanregw.exe /autorun O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] c:\windows\taskmon.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundFusion] RunDll32 cwcprops.cpl,CrystalControlWnd O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Easykey] C:\Program Files\Easy Keyboard\Easykey.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SBWatchDog.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SBUtils\SBWatchDog.EXE /I O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adaptec DirectCD] C:\Program Files\DirectCD\DIRECTCD.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USSShReg] C:\PROGRA~1\ULEADS~1\ULEADP~1.2\SSAVER\USSSHREG.EXE /r O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BJCFD] C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tgcmd] "C:\Program Files\Support.com\bin\tgcmd.exe" /server /startmonitor /deaf O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV DefAlert] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\DEFALERT.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSRunScript] "C:\Program Files\Support.com\Charter\bin\SSRunScript.exe" /script "C:\Program Files\Support.com\Charter\vbs\verifyconnection.vbs" /args //b startupdelay O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [POINTER] point32.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton Auto-Protect] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE /LOADQUIET O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton eMail Protect] C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\POProxy.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpyBlocs] C:\PROGRAM FILES\SPYBLOCS\SpyBlocs.exe O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MSN MESSENGER\MSNMSGR.EXE" /background O4 - Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler.exe O4 - Startup: Office Startup.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA.EXE O4 - Startup: Microsoft Find Fast.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\FINDFAST.EXE O4 - Startup: Album Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\Ulead Systems\Ulead PhotoImpact 4.2\ABMTSR.EXE O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsearch.html O8 - Extra context menu item: Cac&hed Snapshot of Page - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmcache.html O8 - Extra context menu item: Si&milar Pages - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsimilar.html O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward &Links - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmbacklinks.html O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmtrans.html O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Shdocvw.dll O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
Post #7
Runs great!!! :D
I thank you! I would not of believed that someone could trouble shoot my system this way (due to my limited knowledge), but you made a believer out of me.
I noticed that Spybot warned about CW Shreader. Is there anything I should be cautious of when running one of these so as not to delete important files?

Again Thank You! Cool emblem too.
Post #8 last edited
You're welcome - glad to help :D Spybot and CWShredder are perfectly compatible - neither one will damage your system.

To help keep you clean follow the recommendations in Tony's article here:

So how did I get infected in the first place?



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