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Thanks DSTM, that's my school of thought also & I have a spare supply will try it the weekend, thanks again

Any Clues To This problem a friends computer is having, it's an old computer (about 8 years old) & running Windows XP. I started it & it fired up okay first time, it took a while to load but when done it ran for about 5 minutes then off, as if we had power cut. Tried to restart but only get a couple of turns on the fans & that's it (had removed side panel to observe). Had to turn off/on the mains plug to get it to again only rotate the fans again a couple of times. It did start once again but did the same shut down within five minutes again. Also did Ram Modules Check + Blew Out internal Dust Build Up Any Ideas??

SORTED!!!! I have found out what the issue is, As I Run Zonealarm Free on this computer I have just noticed that the free Anti-Virus package that comes with it was activating itself & this was causing the issue in the Windows Explorer Alternatives ONLY!! So sorted hopefully. Thanks to Plastic Nev for taking a look.

Thanks Plastic Nev for your suggestions. I have gone through a lot of the program forums the last few days to see if I could find an answer to the issue, & yes I am a member of quite a few online PC help forums as I find them great for tips & problem solving, you guys do a great job. I must say this is quite an annoying issue, seeing that the standard Windows Explorer works fine hmmmm! Again Thanks I have

Have an issue with Windows Explorer Alternatives (Double Commander, 2xEplorer & FreeCommander) getting the Right Mouse Options to appear after highlighting a file & clicking, can take about 10 Seconds on average for options to appear, if at all as it seems to time out. Also when opening a file, double clicking say, an Mp3 or Pic File it to can take about 10 seconds to open, if at all. Folders & Exe Files cause no issues & options are instantly available as normal with them. The problems occour when trying to open Mp3,Text & Picture Files.I have a couple of programs on Right Mouse options to edit or delete files etc. The kicker is that when I use Windows Explorer all things work fine, no issues. I can use this at the moment to do work but miss the other programs advantages & am having to switch between them. I Have loadsa a space on my drive & plenty of Ram.I Defrag Regularly & run Various Malware programs to check files.Anti Virus is up to date etc. Can anyone help with this unusual problem?? Running Windows XP with SP3

Malwarebytes Logs RandyL Here are FIVE Scan results, hope there of use: First Run Results ++++++++++++++++++ Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.42 Database version: 3289 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 (Safe Mode) Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 29/12/2009 13:54:54 mbam-log-2009-12-29 (13-54-54).txt Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|) Objects scanned: 220659 Time elapsed: 56 minute(s), 36 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 7 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 2 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 1 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{1a93c934-025b-4c3a-b38e-9654a7003239} (Adware.Gamesbar) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{6f282b65-56bf-4bd1-a8b2-a4449a05863d} (Adware.Gamesbar) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{af2e62b6-f9e1-4d4f-a10a-9dc8e6dcbcc0} (Adware.VideoEgg) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{b64f4a7c-97c9-11da-8bde-f66bad1e3f3a} (Rogue.WinAntiVirus) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\popcaploader.popcaploaderctrl2 (Adware.PopCap) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\popcaploader.popcaploaderctrl2.1 (Adware.PopCap) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MediaHoldings (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Infected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: C:\Documents and Settings\josh\Application Data\wiaserva.log (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined Second Scan Carried Out ===================================== Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.42 Database version: 3289 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 (Safe Mode) Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 29/12/2009 14:29:30 mbam-log-2009-12-29 (14-29-30).txt Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 108033 Time elapsed: 7 minute(s), 18 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 2 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: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected) Third Scan Results After I Found AntiMalware Prog As Mentioned Earlier ======================================================================= 29/12/2009 15:03:37 mbam-log-2009-12-29 (15-03-37).txt Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 108059 Time elapsed: 7 minute(s), 19 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 2 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 1 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\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch\ANTIMALWARE.EXE (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Fourth Scan Results (Seem To Get Same 2 Issues each Time) ========================================================== Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.42 Database version: 3289 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 (Safe Mode) Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 29/12/2009 16:46:31 mbam-log-2009-12-29 (16-46-31).txt Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|) Objects scanned: 220185 Time elapsed: 54 minute(s), 55 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 2 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: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected) Done Today ============ Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.42 Database version: 3289 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 (Safe Mode) Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 30/12/2009 12:48:49 mbam-log-2009-12-30 (12-48-49).txt Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 108303 Time elapsed: 7 minute(s), 18 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 2 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: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv\ImagePath (Hijack.WindowsUpdates) -> Bad: (%fystemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) Good: (%SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected)

The Info you requested!!! This took some getting as the system would not allow me to run HiJack, even in safe mode. I changed the .exe name to get it to run in the end in Safe Mode. I Also got "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware" to run using the same method. It found quite a bit but not antimalware prog. I Manually found this using windows search & Did find it in Windows/Prefetch/antimalware.exe (after I renamed it from a .pf file) Malwarebytes then found it & removed it. The person who owns this computer likes to play games i.e. Poker Games etc. So it is a bit of a mess anyway & he's a bit lax on Security. I managed to defrag the thing last night (Took 3 Hours). Anyway here's what I hope you wanted: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:59:30, on 30/12/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Safe mode 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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Codyssey\Freeraser\Freeraser.exe C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Iexplore.exe R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = MSN.com R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.iqon.ie R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = Bing bar from bing.com R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - *{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file) R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - *{208722fa-38e0-4142-83e5-a341b43a35dd} - (no file) R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - (no file) O2 - BHO: HP Print Enhancer - {0347c33e-8762-4905-bf09-768834316c61} - C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll O2 - BHO: Power Challenge Toolbar - {208722fa-38e0-4142-83e5-a341b43a35dd} - C:\Program Files\Power_Challenge\tbPow0.dll O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - (no file) O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\ssv.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file) O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll O2 - BHO: ST - {9394EDE7-C8B5-483E-8773-474BF36AF6E4} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\ST\01.03.0000.1005\en-xu\stmain.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {a3bc75a2-1f87-4686-aa43-5347d756017c} - (no file) O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - (no file) O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - (no file) O2 - BHO: MSNToolBandBHO - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.5000.1021\en-gb\msntb.dll O2 - BHO: HP Smart BHO Class - {ffffffff-cf4e-4f2b-bdc2-0e72e116a856} - C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.5000.1021\en-gb\msntb.dll O3 - Toolbar: Power Challenge Toolbar - {208722fa-38e0-4142-83e5-a341b43a35dd} - C:\Program Files\Power_Challenge\tbPow0.dll O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - (no file) O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - (no file) O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [soundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\jusched.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [speedTouch USB Diagnostics] "C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe" /icon O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PKR Pal] "C:\Documents and Settings\josh\My Documents\PKR\PKR\pkrpal.exe" -osboot O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpqSRMon] C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSRMon.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent 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: [swg] "C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM') O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user') O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_60D6097707281E79.dll/cmsidewiki.html O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_04\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra button: PartyCasino - {B4B52284-A248-4c51-9F7C-F0A0C67FCC9D} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyCasino\RunApp.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyCasino - {B4B52284-A248-4c51-9F7C-F0A0C67FCC9D} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyCasino\RunApp.exe O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyGaming\PartyPoker\RunApp.exe O9 - Extra button: HP Smart Select - {dde87865-83c5-48c4-8357-2f5b1aa84522} - C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll O9 - Extra button: Bodog Poker - {F47C1DB5-ED21-4dc1-853E-D1495792D4C5} - 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 O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.iqon.ie O16 - DPF: {20A60F0D-9AFA-4515-A0FD-83BD84642501} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab56986.cab O16 - DPF: {4BFD075D-C36E-4F28-BB0A-5D472795197A} (PowerLoader Class) - http://www.powerchallenge.com/applet/PowerLoader.cab O16 - DPF: {4E62C4DE-627D-4604-B157-4B7D6B09F02E} (AccountTracking Profile Manager Class) - https://moneymanager.egg.com/Pinsafe/accounttracking.cab O16 - DPF: {5C051655-FCD5-4969-9182-770EA5AA5565} (Solitaire Showdown Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/SolitaireShowdown.cab56986.cab O16 - DPF: {5D6F45B3-9043-443D-A792-115447494D24} (UnoCtrl Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/EN-GB/a-UNO1/GAME_UNO1.cab O16 - DPF: {74E4A24D-5224-4F05-8A41-99445E0FC22B} (GameHouse Games Player) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/free-trial-big-island-blends/gamehouseplayer.cab O16 - DPF: {775879E2-7309-4619-BB02-AADE41F4B690} (CPlayFirstdreamControl Object) - http://www.alawar.com/onlinegames/dream_chronicles_eng/dreamweb.1.0.0.10.cab O16 - DPF: {7E980B9B-8AE5-466A-B6D6-DA8CF814E78A} (MJLauncherCtrl Class) - http://msnuk.oberon-media.com/online2/MSN_INTL_UK/chainz_2/mjolauncher.cab O16 - DPF: {B516CA4E-A5BA-405C-AFCF-A97F08CC7429} (GoBit Games Player) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/free-trial-burger-shop/GoBitGamesPlayer_v4.cab O16 - DPF: {BAE1D8DF-0B35-47E3-A1E7-EEB3FF2ECD19} (CPlayFirstddfotgControl Object) - http://msnuk.oberon-media.com/online2/MSN_INTL_UK//diner_dash_flo_on_the_go/ddfotg.1.0.0.33.cab O16 - DPF: {BFF1950D-B1B4-4AE8-B842-B2CCF06D9A1B} (Zylom Games Player) - http://game05.zylom.com/activex/zylomgamesplayer.cab O16 - DPF: {C3F79A2B-B9B4-4A66-B012-3EE46475B072} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab56907.cab O16 - DPF: {C86FF4B0-AA1D-46D4-8612-025FB86583C7} (AstoundLauncher Control) - http://www.shockwave.com/content/joboosgems/sis/AstoundLauncher.cab O16 - DPF: {D77EF652-9A6B-40C8-A4B9-1C0697C6CF41} (TikGames Online Control) - http://games.bigfishgames.com/en_cinematycoon/online/cinematycoon.cab O16 - DPF: {DC75FEF6-165D-4D25-A518-C8C4BDA7BAA6} (CPlayFirstDinerDashControl Object) - http://msnuk.oberon-media.com/online2/MSN_INTL_UK/diner_dash/DinerDash.1.0.0.80.cab O16 - DPF: {DF780F87-FF2B-4DF8-92D0-73DB16A1543A} (PopCapLoader Object) - http://aolsvc.aol.com/onlinegames/bejeweled2/popcaploader_v10.cab O16 - DPF: {F5A7706B-B9C0-4C89-A715-7A0C6B05DD48} (Minesweeper Flags Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MineSweeper.cab56986.cab O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - (no file) O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - Unknown owner - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe (file missing) O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - Unknown owner - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe (file missing) O23 - Service: AVG8 Firewall (avgfws8) - Unknown owner - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgfws8.exe (file missing) O23 - Service: Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\ O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe O23 - Service: iWinGamesInstaller - iWin Inc. - C:\Program Files\iWin Games\iWinGamesInstaller.exe O23 - Service: Automatic Updates (wuauserv) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\ -- End of file - 9970 bytes Hope to hear from you soon. PS Still can't install AVG 9 as antimalware is on system according to the install program

Can anyone help, it is simply that a family member has dumped his Desktop on me as it has a problem. It is manafactured by Iqon & is about 3 years old. It is running Windows Xp Professional with a Intel Pentium D 2,80ghz chip & 1GB Ram.Also running AVG Anti Virus The story of how I ended up with it is because he contacted me with a (rogue) program causing him problems. It was called AntiMalware & is known as a fake program, so I sent him details on how to remove it & a Program to do it with as recommended by many forums "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware". He then contacted me to say he could not do anything with the system & had not installed the above program either, though the AntiMalware program had also gone after he kept shutting it off when it put up alerts. The system now just locks up. Now the tower is sat on my desk & heres a quick breakdown (sorry for the pun) of problems I've encountered in the short time I've had it. Not been able to spend much time on to now due to very busy. So here is a quick breakdown of issues I've Noticed so far & I am hoping you guys/gals can pleaseeeeee help me??? 1. I have tried to install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware program but system wON'T RUN IT EVEN (Nothing happens). 2. There is now NO Windows Security Centre Icon in Taskbar & managing to get into Control Panel/Security Centre, The option to change the way Security Centre alerts me is not available.So can't get it up & running. 3. The System will not let me use system restore to set to an earlier point either. I can get through to choose a date & move forward to the ready to shut down & restore to a previous setting, Then pressing Next to do it the system locks up & the screen does not change. 4.The system most of the time locks up as soon as Desktop comes up, so nothing can be done but RESTART!!!!!! 5. I managed to get C Cleaner up & running to stop a lot of the crap he has installed running on start up i.e. Printers, Google earth,games etc. But this does not seem to help with start up as it still locks up most of the time on start up. 6.Tried running McAfee's STINGER program as well (from a CD disk as the program is a portable no install) as I have found this is usually good at finding virus's. It started but soon ground to a halt after a couple of minutes, then system LOCK UP. 7. Won't Let You install a different Anti virus software either. AVG is locked down not working!! 8. No unusuall processes seem to be running when Windows Task Manager is run as I can see?? So there you have it,that's as far as I've got, due to time constrictions so if you could please please help. I am sure it's that original rogue program AntiMalware or another one that is the problem with it, but not having the time I hope you can help.So if there is another piece of software to get round the problem of trying to run it to remove the asaid issue, I'd be would be most grateful. ps I have warned him I may have to reinstall Windows & maybe replace his restart Button as I've nearly worn it out!!!

All Fixed.. Thanks Wolfeymole for your help sorry about the link. I've just managed to suss out problem, my friend had slightly disconnected something also the memory slots were a bit dodgey & dirty, so I cleaned them & installed the 2GB's, & hey presto! she fired into life, problem solved :D But thanks again Wolfeymole & oh it was 2 x 1GB he got.

Well what a disaster, yesterday i was asked for some help with a memory upgrade by a friend. I recommended he seek some advice online etc. well he looked at what he found & info I was given & Well & so he installed new memory from 1gb to 2gb. When he started up the hard drive stayed on / the mains on button keeps flashing / there is no signal to the monitor / & thats it nothing!!! I went round and put his old memory back in & restarted but this time It started as normal (so it seemed) it then stops H/Drive activity after about 5 seconds / no signal on monitor / & thats how it stays doing nothing. I am not an expert on the bits in the case so SOME HELP would be most appreciated, I did see he has an ATI Card installed (Monitor is attached to that) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some info The Spec. AMD64 Athlon 64 3200+ MSI MSI-6741 1.0 Chipset VIA - K8T800 (VT8383) REV. 01 was Running 1GB DDR Memory at the time 2 x 512mb, & he upgraded to 2GB. I Found this info on MSI Site (Link Below) for his Motherboard: http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec....SR&class=mb -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the actual memory my friend bought after & installed: COMPONENT SHOP - DDR DIMM MEMORY - 1GB Memory Module DDR DIMM for Desktops 400MHz Bus Clock Rate 184 pin Configuration Non-ECC PLEASE HELP MY FRIEND IS PANICKING BG TIME :eek: