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Post #16
When I run dllcompare I get an error message, something about 16 bit msdos subsystem, and no results. with close and ignore buttons. This is wearing on me.
Post #18
When you do run it, follow these new instructions:

Make sure it is set to scan the System32 directory, click the Run locate.com button.
When the scan is complete, you will see in blue Completed the scan, Click Compare to Continue at which time you will click the Compare button.

It will sort through the files it found and determine which should be flagged as "No access" and display them in the lower box.
In a few minutes it will complete (in blue Completed)
Click the button Make a Log of what was Found

See if that shows anything, if it does post the log. MrC
Post #20

I think this adware problem is so serious it could kill off the internet. Why is it so hard to fix?


It's a fairly new infection - I'm working on one at the link below, if you want to see how it's done.
http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?showtopic=26583

Here's a couple of links to the problem of running dll.compare.

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_…Q_21222809.html

http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboar…rum/116679.html

It's been suggested that malware may be causing it.
You have run AdAware and Spybot - right??
How about a virus scan?

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ <—The Stinger

Make sure you set these to "auto clean"

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/co…n_principal.htm

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php

Let me know. I know it's not easy but……. MrC
Post #21
I've run just about everything, including stinger and avast AV. Sometimes they do find a virus, but it gets removed. I think this is a really smart adware prog. that reinstalls itself, and hides somewhere so that adaware and others cant find it. Very clever and dangerous. Like I said, I think this is really bad, I have used the internet for years without incident, and I am really shook up by this.
Post #22
The programs I had you run won't fix your original problem.
It has been suggested that a virus and or malware may have deleted or damaged some of the files on your system - this may be the reason you can't run dll compare.
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/16bit.htm <–explained here
I'm just trying to solve "that" problem right now. To fix your original problem we have to run a couple of programs like dll compare.

I suggest you investigate to see if you have the files mentioned and try replacing them. If you have a friend who's running the same operating system maybe you can see where the files belong and copy the 3 files on to a floppy then transfer them to your computer.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?…n-us;324767#kb1

Let me know, MrC
Post #23
I found an easy fix for the dll compare problem, just copied the autoexec.nt file from the recovery directory to sys32. But it did not find any problems. I I reached my gag limit, and just reformattted. That solved the dayam spyware problem for now. Very evil. we need to find a better faster fix. I wasted 11 days, and all your efforts. Thanks for trying. A
Post #24
Glad you back in business!!


I'll leave you with……..

Some preventive maintenance:

Now that you're clean: <—-Important Step!!!!
Delete your system restore files and create a new restore point:

XP system restore

ME system restore


Visit Windows Update and install all the lastest critical updates.

Install these two free programs, they sit in the backround and protect your system from spy and adware being installed on your system, also from your browser being hijacked. Check for updates weekly.

SpywareBlaster

SpywareGuard


IE-SPYAD
Puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone, so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
IE-SPYAD



Need a free anti virus?
AVG*free
(check for updates - daily)

How about a firewall? The front door to your computer.
ZoneAlarm*free

Free spyware removal programs:
SpyBot
AD-Aware
CW-Shredder

Free Online Trojan Scan

TrojanHunter - free trial

Please consider using FireFox instead of Internet Explorer

Replace Java with SunJava

Pop-up stoppers:
GoogleToolBar
Pop-upStopperFree

Don't open e-mail attachments without first scanning them with an up-to-date
anti virus program, even after doing that I would be very careful. Don't click on any executables in e-mails or any other links that you're not sure of.
Watch your surfing habits, don't click on or download anything you're not sure of. Don't install a program that hasn't been recommended by a reputable organization.

Good luck and thanks for using the forum - MrC
Post #25
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