My PC is acting strange.

[DSTM]

Hi Guys,I have been having a nightmare lately with my PC.

Couldn't System Restore-Removed Zone Alarm-OK now.

Couldnt install Google Earth,Live Messenger,Sunbelt Firewall.

Kept getting Error Codes- Run Reg Repair Software-Seems OK now.

Would appreciate if you Guys could look at the Hi-Jack Log for any Gremlins.

Thanks in advance.

_________________________________________

 

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2

Scan saved at 10:38:22 PM, on 3/24/2008

Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.3264)

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe

C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe

C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\Personal Firewall\kpf4ss.exe

C:\Program Files\OptusNet DSL Internet\DSC.exe

C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe

C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\TimounterMonitor.exe

C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe

C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4.0\OpwareSE4.exe

C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\winpatrol.exe

C:\Program Files\POP Peeper\POPPeeper.exe

C:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe

C:\Program Files\Qlock\qlock.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe

C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\Personal Firewall\kpf4gui.exe

C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\Personal Firewall\kpf4gui.exe

C:\Program Files\Google\Google Talk\googletalk.exe

C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe

C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\usnsvc.exe

C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe

C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

 

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://dsl.optusnet.com.au/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by OptusNet

R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {BE89472C-B803-4D1D-9A9A-0A63660E0FE3} - (no file)

O2 - BHO: HelperObject Class - {00C6482D-C502-44C8-8409-FCE54AD9C208} - C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 7\SnagItBHO.dll

O2 - BHO: EWPBrowseObject Class - {68F9551E-0411-48E4-9AAF-4BC42A6A46BE} - C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\EWPBrowseLoader.dll

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - (no file)

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: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll

O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.1.615.5858\swg.dll

O3 - Toolbar: Easy-WebPrint - {327C2873-E90D-4c37-AA9D-10AC9BABA46C} - C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll

O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {0BF43445-2F28-4351-9252-17FE6E806AA0} - (no file)

O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll

O3 - Toolbar: SnagIt - {8FF5E183-ABDE-46EB-B09E-D2AAB95CABE3} - C:\Program Files\TechSmith\SnagIt 7\SnagItIEAddin.dll

O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {F0D4B239-DA4B-4daf-81E4-DFEE4931A4AA} - (no file)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Desktop Service Centre] C:\Program Files\OptusNet DSL Internet\DSC.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avgnt.exe" /min

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AcronisTimounterMonitor] C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\TimounterMonitor.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OSSelectorReinstall] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Acronis Disk Director\oss_reinstall.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{0228e555-4f9c-4e35-a3ec-b109a192b4c2}] C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OpwareSE4] C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4.0\OpwareSE4.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [POP Peeper] "C:\Program Files\POP Peeper\POPPeeper.exe" -min

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe

O4 - Startup: Google Updater.lnk = C:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe

O4 - Startup: qlock.lnk = C:\Program Files\Qlock\qlock.exe

O4 - Startup: Yankee Clipper III.lnk = C:\Program Files\YCIII\YankClip.exe

O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Add To Print List - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_AddToList.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint High Speed Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_HSPrint.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Preview - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_Preview.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_Print.html

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll

O9 - Extra button: Outpost Firewall Pro Quick Tune - {44627E97-789B-40d4-B5C2-58BD171129A1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocvw.dll

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - C:\WINDOWS\bdoscandel.exe

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - C:\WINDOWS\bdoscandel.exe

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe

O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://dsl.optusnet.com.au/

O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204

O16 - DPF: {25365FF3-2746-4230-9DA7-163CCA318309} (Automatic Driver Installation Control) - http://inst.c-wss.com/n035p/EN/install/gtdownlr.cab

O16 - DPF: {56762DEC-6B0D-4AB4-A8AD-989993B5D08B} - http://www.eset.eu/buxus/docs/OnlineScanner.cab

O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab

O16 - DPF: {5ED80217-570B-4DA9-BF44-BE107C0EC166} (Windows Live Safety Center Base Module) - http://cdn.scan.onecare.live.com/resource/download/scanner/wlscbase370.cab

O16 - DPF: {814EA0DA-E0D9-4AA4-833C-A1A6D38E79E9} (DASWebDownload Class) - http://das.microsoft.com/activate/cab/x86/i486/NTANSI/retail/DASAct.cab

O16 - DPF: {FD0B6769-6490-4A91-AA0A-B5AE0DC75AC9} (Performance Viewer Activex Control) - https://secure.logmein.com/activex/RACtrl.cab

O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll

O23 - Service: Acronis Scheduler2 Service (AcrSch2Svc) - Acronis - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Scheduler (AntiVirScheduler) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\sched.exe

O23 - Service: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic\avguard.exe

O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe

O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe

O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

O23 - Service: Sunbelt Personal Firewall 4 (SPF4) - Sunbelt Software - C:\Program Files\Sunbelt Software\Personal Firewall\kpf4ss.exe

O24 - Desktop Component 0: (no name) - http://thumb13.webshots.net/t/32/32/9/73/2/2982973020050443493OHWSXC_th.jpg

O24 - Desktop Component 1: (no name) - http://image58.webshots.com/458/3/87/2/2980387020049719607DTMNcI_ph.jpg

 

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End of file - 8397 bytes

[maynardvdm]

Hi DSTM

Run Reg Repair Software-Seems OK now.

I know most mods is gonna say dont run reg repair software.

But wait for seth to look at the log

[maynardvdm]

Also do all these scans :

 

Malware is the term used to describe computer infections such as Adware, Spyware, Viruses, and Trojan Horses.

You will need to run at least two malware scanners as well as an Antivirus scanner that are listed in the following instructions.

Anti-Malware and Anti-Virus scanners perform different tasks.

The reason to run multiple scanners is to ensure that no single scanner is missing something.

 

The time it takes will vary depending on your system and your internet connection.

Typically the SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes scanners will take between 30 and 90 minutes.

The Eset online scan should take between 1 and 3 hours.

In most cases, these scans will suffice to clean and disinfect your computer.

 

For best results print the following instructions and bookmark this Web page

To keep this guide printer-friendly, use your cursor to highlight the contents below.

From your browser select File - Print and in the printer dialog box under "Print range"

click the Selection choice to print out these instructions for removal of malware.

 

http://kixhelp.com/wr/images-freepchelp/printer-selection.gif

 

__________________________________________________ ________________________________

• Follow these instructions carefully.
  
• Download ATF-Cleaner from Snapfiles.com to remove "junk" files from your computer that may contain malware.
  
• You can also download it from Majorgeeks.com
  
• When you run ATF-Cleaner, check the items as shown below for Main.
  
• For FireFox, be sure to click on the FireFox tab on top and check the items as shown below for FireFox
  
• NOTE: If you don't have FireFox or Opera installed then they will be grayed out and can be ignored
  
• Then click on "Empty Selected".

http://kixhelp.com/wr/images-freepchelp/atf-cleaner01.gif . http://kixhelp.com/wr/images-freepchelp/atf-cleaner02.gif

 

__________________________________________________ _______________________________

• Install and run the free version (not the Professional version) of SUPERAntiSpyware from www.superantispyware.com
  • Accept any prompts to allow SUPERAntiSpyware to install the latest rules and infection definition files.
    
  • You do not have to send them your e-mail address, just click next.
    
  • You can leave the automated check for updates on.
    
  • You can uncheck "Send a diagnostic report to research center" if you don't want to send the information.
    
  • DO NOT allow SUPERAntiSpyware to protect your Home Page settings.
    
  • On the Top Left select the Scan your computer button.
    
  • Make sure there is a CHECK MARK on all Fixed Drives.
    
  • Click "Perform a Complete Scan". Click "Next" and reboot the computer when prompted to do so.

  __________________________________________________ _________________________________________

• Install and run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from this link.
  
• Malwarebytes - click to directly download the application
  
• Accept all defaults for the installer and then click on the Quick Scan and click Next.
  
• If any items are found allow it to clean them and then Reboot your computer.

• Disable your internet security by right clicking on its icon (usually located in the system tray next to the time display) and choosing "Exit", "Disable", or "Shut Down".
  
• Run an online scan with Eset from http://www.eset.com/onlinescan
  
• You must use Internet Explorer for this online scan. FireFox, Opera, etc will not work for this scan.
  
• Accept the terms and click "Start".
  
• Once the scanner is ready, check "Remove found threats" AND "Scan unwanted applications".
  
• Click "Start" to begin the scan.
  
• When completed restart your computer

Make sure your internet security is enabled, and then please return to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help and tell us how the computer seems to be operating.

At that time, you will receive instructions to assist you in removing malicious programs from your Add/Remove program list if warranted.

[DSTM]

Thanks Maynard. I run SAS free,Malwarebytes,and ATF cleaner regularly.

This is the message I was getting,and attempted to run Repair,but got confused.In the heat of the moment I downloaded and run a Reg Fix Free software.I don't intend to use Reg Cleaners in future.

I am still in a learning curve, as you may well have gathered,by now.:)

Edit. I also run Antivir with full time Guard, and have Spyware blaster also.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315353

Edited March 24, 2008 by DSTM

[maynardvdm]

Dont worry most of us are still learning. I'll check the link now

[maynardvdm]

Did you follow the instructions in that link? Tell us if you dont understand any of the steps there and we'll try and explain :)

[DSTM]

Will do now Maynard,and will get back.It will take a while, I would imagine.Thanks.

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Yes hold on doug while seth takes a look.

[Seth]

Hi Doug.

 

The log shows some past malware removed, but nothing that would account for the errors you're getting.

 

If the suggestions in Maynards link don't pan out, then see if you can install the Window's installer.

 

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=889482FC-5F56-4A38-B838-DE776FD4138C&displaylang=en

 

Do you have an XP cd?

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Follow Maynards instructions in post number 3 Doug then get back to us.

I know you say you have run it but we need to see some results.

What is this reg fix software you have obtained?

[DSTM]

Hi Guys,Thanks for all your help. Seth,I have the XP CD Home edition,but this is unknown territory to me,I'm sorry.

If I try and install Windows installer,has the present one have to be removed first?

I am running a Computer Kapersky online Scan at the moment,but looks ages before completion.

Wolfey,this is the Reg fix I used.It scanned and said I had so many problems.I ran the repair twice and immediately I could install Sunbelt Firewall, Google Earth and a couple of other programs.

Just wondering,Seth could my registry have been so bad as to cause this installer Problems,and could this Reg Fix software been so good as to have actually repaired the registry? I thought it amazing that it made it possible to install programs again.

 

http://www.glarysoft.com/registry-repair/

Will repost with Kapersky report.

[Seth]

"Reg" fixes are almost as much as a scam as the typical "Internet Security Suites".

 

I'll elaborate further, but I'm going out on a service call right now.

 

Bottom line: If you can't install the Window's installer, then a repair install of XP is in order. No worries though mate, as it's easier than you think.

[DSTM]

Thanks Seth.Checked progress of Scan.30%completed. Found 2 Viruses and 3 infections so far.

[DSTM]

KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 9:52:12 AM

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)

Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.98.0

Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 24/03/2008

Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 657649

 

Scan Settings

Scan using the following antivirus database extended

Scan Archives true

Scan Mail Bases true

 

Scan Target My Computer

A:\

C:\

D:\

E:\

F:\

X:\

 

Scan Statistics

Total number of scanned objects 60418

Number of viruses found 2

Number of infected objects 3

Number of suspicious objects 0

Duration of the scan process 01:16:39

 

Infected Object Name Virus Name Last Action

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERANTISPYWARE.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\My Documents\download exe files\CrossLoopSetup.exe/file55 Infected: not-a-virus:RemoteAdmin.Win32.WinVNC-based.h skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\My Documents\download exe files\CrossLoopSetup.exe/file56 Infected: not-a-virus:RemoteAdmin.Win32.WinVNC-based.b skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\My Documents\download exe files\CrossLoopSetup.exe Inno: infected - 2 skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\Doug Hawken\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped

 

C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{28B28DDB-9202-47BE-ADCF-82FC9E73EECD}\RP13\change.log Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\edb.log Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Internet.evt Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\sptd.sys Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.MAP Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING.VER Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING1.MAP Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING2.MAP Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.MAP Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped

 

C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped

 

D:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped

 

F:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped

 

X:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped

 

Scan process completed.

[Seth]

Nothing in the Kaspersky scan is relevant except for the scare tactics to try and purchase their product.

 

Ready for a repair install of XP?

[DSTM]

I'm ready,Seth. Edited March 25, 2008 by DSTM

[DSTM]

Another prob I had just now and about 4 times previous,is my system freezes and cant even turn it off,even at the tower.Had to hard shut off at the wall just now.Turned on again and it progressed to the point of loading task bar icons and stopped for about 2 mins.Then finished loading.System processes shows 38 processes and around 5% CPU,on idle.:confused:

[maynardvdm]

Hi DSTM

Maybe the repair install will sort that out, unless it is hardware related.

But keep us updated and we will help you!

:)

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Until Seth gets back with a better answer Doug have a read of this mate.

XP Repair Install

[DSTM]

Hi Wolfey,I am having difficulty trying to boot off XP CD. Followed these instructions to no avail.:confused:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

 

Read somewhere the "Boot from CD" may be turned off in the Bios.This is out of my league.Dont know how to check? If I could get it to boot off CD,then I am confident now I can do an XP REPAIR.:)

[Guest Wolfeymole]

When the pc starts doug look for the message Press Del to enter Setup

 

Del is an example as it could be F2 or F10 etc.

 

Go to the Advanced section and look for Boot order like in the pic below.

Change the first boot device to CDROM, Save the changes and exit.

Once everything has been repaired change the first boot back to the hard drive.

 

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z144/Wolfeymoles-Pics/FPCH%20files/Bios-BootPriority.jpg

[Seth]

How are things going Doug?

 

Don't forget to install the Window's critical updates after the repair.

[DSTM]

Hi Seth,Went into the bios and set first boot> CD ROM>F10>marked the Y/N red Box withY (save) Still won't boot up off the Genuine XP CD.At a loss as to why not.When the PC is booting up,at the bottom of the screen it has Boot off CD written with a _ sign flashing,then it still boots into normal mode.

CD ROM flashes green for a short time then stops.

[Seth]

If you have another cdrom installed on the computer, then try that.

 

You should see a message that says something like "Press any key to boot from the cd".

 

Might be a good idea to go back into the bios and confirm that the cdrom is set to boot first. Also make sure the cd is clean.

[Seth]

Just wondering,Seth could my registry have been so bad as to cause this installer Problems,and could this Reg Fix software been so good as to have actually repaired the registry? I thought it amazing that it made it possible to install programs again.

 

I don't know if that was a coincidence or what, as generally speaking, reg cleaners don't "fix" anything. All they do is look for registry entries that aren't associated with a file and then deletes the registry entry.