Calling all fellow computer nerds!
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Calling all fellow computer nerds!
Alright guys and gals. I need some serious help. I was talking to a friend on aim and he sent me a link. Not knowing what it was I clicked it. I bet you can guess what happened... Yup... Big boo boo. My task manager won't work nor will regedit. Most of my system tools are running like crap and my computer is noticibly slower. I ran an updated virus scan with my McAfee and did all the chkdsks that I was able to do. Cleared all temporary internet files and cookies. Deleted tons of unnecessary files (old files and files that didn't need to be on here.) If anyone has any Idea of what I could do it'd be greatly appreciated. I got a copy of hijack this and I'll send it to you over a pm if you need it. I also ran two different adware/spyware bots and they couldn't find anything. Thanks for your time!
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Check what tasks are running. Goto Start->Run..Type in 'Msinfo32'. After that click on the '+' by 'Software Environment'. Click on 'Running Tasks'. This should show you what programs are running. Look for any weird or unknown programs.
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Originally Posted by Cirdan49
Alright guys and gals. I need some serious help. I was talking to a friend on aim and he sent me a link. Not knowing what it was I clicked it. I bet you can guess what happened... Yup... Big boo boo. My task manager won't work nor will regedit. Most of my system tools are running like crap and my computer is noticibly slower. I ran an updated virus scan with my McAfee and did all the chkdsks that I was able to do. Cleared all temporary internet files and cookies. Deleted tons of unnecessary files (old files and files that didn't need to be on here.) If anyone has any Idea of what I could do it'd be greatly appreciated. I got a copy of hijack this and I'll send it to you over a pm if you need it. I also ran two different adware/spyware bots and they couldn't find anything. Thanks for your time!
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If you dont have firefox i recommened it and its free
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
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From: Prince George, B.C.
If your running Win 2000 Pro hit ctrl+alt+del and look under Proccesses tab and look for svchost, see if one of the instances of it are eating up all of the cpu resources. I had that happen with a brand new install after getting a crack for another program. also, XP has done that once too.
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The link was .......I can't remember exactly which one it was. Gate way classic cars is a place where I always look at my old timer dream truck 
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Do a google search for "task manager does not run". Go download Grisoft AVG and run that. Use Adaware and Spybot Search and Destroy.
You have a worm, it's a bear to get rid of , but you can kill it, it just takes time and patience.
Give those a shot and see if they help.
You have a worm, it's a bear to get rid of , but you can kill it, it just takes time and patience.
Give those a shot and see if they help.
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From: eugene
THIS WILL HELP.. go to www.download.com and search for adaware se.... download and run will clear all trojans and spyware... you can even run a full system scan... I almost guarantee this will work, you will thank me later.
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From: Palmyra
Originally Posted by joegeoghegan317
THIS WILL HELP.. go to www.download.com and search for adaware se.... download and run will clear all trojans and spyware... you can even run a full system scan... I almost guarantee this will work, you will thank me later.
Joe
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