Lockup Problem is Back!

Well, I guess it was just too good to be true. I had thought Javacool's advice to download and install the Visual Basic runtime file would let me use SpywareBlaster, SpywareGuard, etc.. It did work for a while, but now the problem is back again; I downloaded the latest update to SB, and (lo and behold) it LOCKED UP AGAIN!

Just to check, I reinstalled the Visual Basic file; it ran for a while just like the earlier time, but now It's locking up again. Is this something I'm going to have to use like a booster shot for the flu, or is there something unstable in my system that's corrupting that file periodically? Here's my latest Hijack This! log; I hope there's at least some clue in it that I'm not seeing.

I would really appreciate any help anyone can offer on this very annoying and persistent problem. Thanks in advance.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 11:57:54 AM, on 3/1/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
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\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSRTE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HIDSERV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\PCTVOICE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKSRVR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKAGENT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE SHARED COMPONENTS\GUARDIAN\CMGRDIAN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHLD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSESCN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFAGENT.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.rr.com/html/index.cfm?p=16&m=91
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Roadrunner
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F1 - win.ini: run=hpfsched
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX__SpybotSDDisabled (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: McAfee Privacy Service - {cc4b2ee5-4803-11d7-8a38-00b0d0c6b814} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GDIEHELP.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHL.DLL
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: [Hidserv] Hidserv.exe run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CountrySelection] pctptt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctvoice.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DXM6Patch_981116] C:\WINDOWS\p_981116.exe /Q:A
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFTray] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKServerExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee\SpamKiller\MSKSrvr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKAGENT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCMNHDLR.EXE" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfee Guardian] C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Shared Components\Guardian\CMGrdian.exe /SU
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKDETCT.EXE /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [McVsRte] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsrte.exe /embedding
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [GuardDogEXE] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE" /SERVICE
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O9 - Extra button: Privacy Bar (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.rr.com
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37866.7645833333
O16 - DPF: {0C568603-D79D-11D2-87A7-00C04FF158BB} (BrowseFolderPopup Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/Shared/MGBrwFld.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {EB387D2F-E27B-4D36-979E-847D1036C65D} (QDiagHUpdateObj Class) - http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?312
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-us/1,0,0,16/mcgdmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {638AF6A2-81A1-4655-9FFA-9FC09CDE22CF} (CScanner Object) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {2FC9A21E-2069-4E47-8235-36318989DB13} (PPSDKActiveXScanner.MainScreen) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/axscanner.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2003120501/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab

 

Hi k3dc,

Check the item below in HijackThis, close all windows except HijackThis and click Fix checked:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 5.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.OCX__SpybotSDDisabled (file missing)

O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present

O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present

O9 - Extra button: Privacy Bar (HKLM)

O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.rr.com

reboot and post a fresh Hijack log

take care

 

Thanks for the reply, subratam. I did as you suggested; the resulting log is posted below:


Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 2:28:19 PM, on 3/1/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
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\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSRTE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HIDSERV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\PCTVOICE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKSRVR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE SHARED COMPONENTS\GUARDIAN\CMGRDIAN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHLD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSESCN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFAGENT.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.rr.com/html/index.cfm?p=16&m=91
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Roadrunner
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F1 - win.ini: run=hpfsched
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: McAfee Privacy Service - {cc4b2ee5-4803-11d7-8a38-00b0d0c6b814} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GDIEHELP.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHL.DLL
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: [Hidserv] Hidserv.exe run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CountrySelection] pctptt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctvoice.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DXM6Patch_981116] C:\WINDOWS\p_981116.exe /Q:A
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFTray] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKServerExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee\SpamKiller\MSKSrvr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKAGENT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCMNHDLR.EXE" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfee Guardian] C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Shared Components\Guardian\CMGrdian.exe /SU
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKDETCT.EXE /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [McVsRte] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsrte.exe /embedding
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [GuardDogEXE] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE" /SERVICE
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37866.7645833333
O16 - DPF: {0C568603-D79D-11D2-87A7-00C04FF158BB} (BrowseFolderPopup Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/Shared/MGBrwFld.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://download.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {EB387D2F-E27B-4D36-979E-847D1036C65D} (QDiagHUpdateObj Class) - http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?312
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmgr/en-us/1,0,0,16/mcgdmgr.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {638AF6A2-81A1-4655-9FFA-9FC09CDE22CF} (CScanner Object) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {2FC9A21E-2069-4E47-8235-36318989DB13} (PPSDKActiveXScanner.MainScreen) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/axscanner.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2003120501/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab

Here's a rundown on what I experienced; maybe it will give some further information as to what's happening.

After closing ALL of my Mcafee security features, I ran Hijack This! and checked the things you mentioned, then Fixed them.

When I closed Hijack This!, there was absloutely NO problems with any hangup. I tried SpywareBlaster, and again got a smooth exit.

After I rebooted, I ran the Hijack This! again, as you said, then saved the new log (that's what is attached above). When I exited, the machine locked up again.

I rebooted, tried SB again, and got the all-too-familiar lockup! After powering down, doing the SCANDISK bit and rebooting again, here we are. I don't claim to know what's happening here, but I'm beginning to suspect that our friends at McAfee are at least partly responsible for my mess. Please let me know what's happening here.

Thank you.

 

I think there might be some probz with Mcafee too but anyway, if I am not sure I dont want to say anything further, wait a little as experts regarding that will review and will give you the solution

take care

 

Thanks for your prompt reply; I shall most anxiously await further advice anyone from anyone who cares to give it. I'm at my wits end.

I don't want to get wrapped up in this on the McAfee forum right now; they've got their knickers in a twist over the problem with their Privacy Service update updates being stuck in an endless loop, or some such.

I've had some other problems with the MIS 6.0, too, but nothing this serious up to now. I really wish I hadn't spent a goodly sum on that 6.0 upgrade(?) I just installed. Oh well, chicken today, feathers tomorrow.

Thanks to all.

 

Does this lockup affect the whole computer, or only particular programs? Is it possible to end the program with Task Manager, or do you have to reboot to get out of it? I have a couple of vague(ish) ideas floating about, and knowing that mught help a bit.

 

Thanks for the reply, dave38. When I exit any of these programs (SpywareBlaster, SpywareGuard or Hijack This!), I get a message with a yellow triangle and exclamation point saying "(whatever program) has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL. (Whatever program) will now close." When I click on "OK", instead of exiting, the error message just keeps reappearing, ad infinitum and ad nauseam.

It won't respond to "Ctrl-Alt-Del", and I can't use the START menu so I can't get to the "Shut Down" option. The only way I can get out of it is to remove power from the machine and then reboot.

After that, I have to go through the SCANDISK routine and then reboot several times while I work through a number of different hangups and errors; it takes about 4 reboots to get things back to the point where the machine will shut down and re-start normally.

After I posted earlier today, I heard from a McAfee tech who told me to use the "Add/Remove Programs" from Control Panel to get to the "REPAIR" feature of the McAfee program. I did, and that made things MUCH WORSE!

After that fiasco I didn't have my Spamkiller OR half of my VirusScan functionality, and the thing was so phutzed up that I couldn't even Uninstall the program!

I finally had to use a meat-ax approach; I deleted all the McAfee folders and all the Registry entries thast pertained to McAfee, and then did a completely clean install of MIS6.0! Because I'd removed everything, I couldn't even re-register it under my own name- I had to use my son's name and email account.

Three hours later, I'm now back where I was when I made this afternoon's posting. I'm rapidly gettiing less and less optomistic about resolving this mess without getting a new security package, and I just paid more money for that chingada thing than I'm now thinking it's worth!

If you can help me get this plate of spaghetti (or can of worms) straightened out, I'll be most grateful. Thanks for your time and trouble.

 

Well, it's now almost 24 hours later, and I'm still just where I was (at least it hasn't gone downhill ). I've sent a rather scathing email to McAfee regarding their "solution" (namely, that I should use their "REPAIR" function from Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel). I'm really starting to think that MIS6 is the underlying problem; can anyone confirm or deny that possibility?

(Still hoping I can get to the point that I can use SB and SG)

Thanks for any and all suggestions...

 

Run Hijack thi again, and fix this item
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DXM6Patch_981116] C:\WINDOWS\p_981116.exe /Q:A

Reboot after fixing.
Apart from that I can see nothing in your log. Let's dig a bit deeper.
In Hijack this, click config, and "misc tools". tick the two little boxesto list minor sections, and empty section. Generate a startuplist, and post it; it may show something.

 

OK, dave38, here's the new log. I have some interesting info, too...

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 8:01:07 PM, on 3/2/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
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\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSRTE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HIDSERV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\PCTVOICE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKSRVR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE SHARED COMPONENTS\GUARDIAN\CMGRDIAN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHLD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSESCN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFAGENT.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.rr.com/html/index.cfm?p=16&m=91
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Roadrunner
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F1 - win.ini: run=hpfsched
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL
O2 - BHO: McAfee Privacy Service - {cc4b2ee5-4803-11d7-8a38-00b0d0c6b814} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GDIEHELP.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHL.DLL
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: [Hidserv] Hidserv.exe run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CountrySelection] pctptt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctvoice.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKServerExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee\SpamKiller\MSKSrvr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKAGENT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCMNHDLR.EXE" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfee Guardian] C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Shared Components\Guardian\CMGrdian.exe /SU
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKDETCT.EXE /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFTray] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFTRAY.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [McVsRte] C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsrte.exe /embedding
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [GuardDogEXE] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE" /SERVICE
O9 - Extra button: Privacy Bar (HKLM)
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37866.7645833333
O16 - DPF: {EB387D2F-E27B-4D36-979E-847D1036C65D} (QDiagHUpdateObj Class) - http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?312
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {638AF6A2-81A1-4655-9FFA-9FC09CDE22CF} (CScanner Object) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab
O16 - DPF: {2FC9A21E-2069-4E47-8235-36318989DB13} (PPSDKActiveXScanner.MainScreen) - http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/axscanner.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2003120501/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab

(By the way, what did those two boxes I checked do? I can't see any difference in this log, as far as format or content on a macro level.)

Now for the new stuff. I exited all parts of the McAfee package prior to running the scan the first time and fixing that item, so naturally I didn't get a lockup. When I rebooted, I had the MIS6 running during the second scan so I'd get an aqccurate picture of what's happening.

When I exited that time, I got the 2-stage error messages I mentioned earlier, but the program closed down successfully. Since I re-ran the VB file earlier today, I can't really tell if that inoculated me for this time or not. Still, it's nice not to have to go through multiple reboots to get up and running again.

Earlier I was on the McAfee forum, and someone there said he had "MCHOOK.DLL" followed by "KERNEL32.DLL" errors; when I read that, my ears perked up. According to him, he solved it by uninstalling MSNMessenger and rebooting, then reinstalling it. I know my son uses that program, so I wonder- could it be in the stew here, too?

I have no idea how I'd get it to reinstall it, though, even though I could uninstall it from the Control Panel. It's something to think about, but it could be a red herring, too.

Well, what do you think? I'm all ears, like a big bunny rabbit.

One other thing... do you know what "dhcpcsvc.dll" does? It's in my startup list, and my system info tags it as "Source Unknown". I don't want to phutz up something if it's OK, but it looks suspicious to me. Just asking.

Well, here it is. THANX!

 

Hi k3dc,

A few pointers to get you on the road before dave38 comes back.

dhcpcsvc.dll:
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/dlllibrary/dhcpcsvc/

You made another HijackThis log when Dave asked for a StartUpList.
To do so you need to click that button above the two boxes you checked. Then you will see a difference.

Regards,

Pieter

 

Thanks, Pieter,

I'm sorry I've taken so long to reply, but I had knee surgery yesterday and I couldn't get to the computer at all.

Thanks for the word on what I'd done wrong; now it looks quite different. Here's my Startup Log.

StartupList report, 3/4/2004, 1:01:29 PM
StartupList version: 1.52
Started from : C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE
Detected: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
Detected: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
* Using default options
* Including empty and uninteresting sections
* Showing rarely important sections
==================================================

Running processes:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSRTE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HIDSERV.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\PCTVOICE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKSRVR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\SPAMKILLER\MSKAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE SHARED COMPONENTS\GUARDIAN\CMGRDIAN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSHLD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSESCN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE.COM\PERSONAL FIREWALL\MPFAGENT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\DOWNLOADS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

--------------------------------------------------

Listing of startup folders:

Shell folders Startup:
[C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp]
*No files*

Shell folders AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Startup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

Shell folders Common Startup:
[C:\WINDOWS\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\StartUp]
*No files*

Shell folders Common AltStartup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Common Startup:
*Folder not found*

User shell folders Alternate Common Startup:
*Folder not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

ScanRegistry = C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
TaskMonitor = C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
SystemTray = SysTray.Exe
LoadPowerProfile = Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
Hidserv = Hidserv.exe run
CountrySelection = pctptt.exe
PCTVOICE = pctvoice.exe
PCHealth = C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
MCUpdateExe = C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\MCUPDATE.EXE
MSKServerExe = C:\Program Files\McAfee\SpamKiller\MSKSrvr.exe
MSKAGENTEXE = C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKAGENT.EXE
VSOCheckTask = "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCMNHDLR.EXE" /checktask
McAfee Guardian = C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Shared Components\Guardian\CMGrdian.exe /SU
MCAgentExe = C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\AGENT\mcagent.exe
VirusScan Online = "C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsshld.exe"
MSKDetectorExe = C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE\SPAMKI~1\MSKDETCT.EXE /startup
MPFTray = C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\PERSON~1\MPFTRAY.EXE

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

LoadPowerProfile = Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
*StateMgr = C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
StillImageMonitor = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
McVsRte = C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\mcvsrte.exe /embedding
GuardDogEXE = "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GUARDDOG.EXE" /SERVICE

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx

*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices

*No values found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce

*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
*No subkeys found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run
*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

Autorun entries in Registry subkeys of:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Run
*Registry key not found*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .EXE:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .COM:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\comfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .BAT:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\batfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .PIF:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\piffile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .SCR:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\scrfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = "%1" /S

--------------------------------------------------

File association entry for .HTA:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\htafile\shell\open\command

(Default) = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSHTA.EXE "%1" %*

--------------------------------------------------

Enumerating Active Setup stub paths:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components
(* = disabled by HKCU twin)

[SetupcPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection SetupcPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\setupc.inf

[AppletsPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection AppletsPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets.inf

[PerUser_CVT_Inis]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_CVT_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets1.inf

[FontsPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection FontsPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\fonts.inf

[PerUser_HNW_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_HNW_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ICS.inf

[PerUser_ICW_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_ICW_Inis 0 C:\WINDOWS\INF\icw97.inf

[{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4395}] *
StubPath = regsvr32.exe /s /n /i:U shell32.dll

[PerUser_moviemaker] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_moviemaker 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\moviemk.inf

[>PerUser_MSN_Clean] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\msnmgsr1.exe

[{CA0A4247-44BE-11d1-A005-00805F8ABE06}] *
StubPath = RunDLL setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PowerCfg.user 0 powercfg.inf

[PerUser_Msinfo] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Msinfo 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\msinfo.inf

[PerUser_Msinfo2] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Msinfo2 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\msinfo.inf

[MotownMmsysPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownMmsysPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[MotownAvivideoPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownAvivideoPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[PerUser_Base] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Base 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\msmail.inf

[SamplerPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection SamplerPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\sampler.inf

[ShellPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection ShellPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\shell.inf

[Shell2PerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection Shell2PerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\shell2.inf

[PerUser_winbase_Links] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_winbase_Links 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\subase.inf

[PerUser_winapps_Links] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_winapps_Links 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\subase.inf

[PerUser_LinkBar_URLs] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND\sulfnbk.exe /L

[TapiPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection TapiPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\tapi.inf

[PerUser_MSWordPad_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_MSWordPad_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\wordpad.inf

[PerUserOldLinks] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUserOldLinks 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[MmoptRegisterPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptRegisterPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[PerUser_CDPlayer_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_CDPlayer_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[OlsPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsMsnPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsMsnPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[PerUser_PCHealth] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_PCHealth 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\pchealth.inf

[{6BF52A52-394A-11d3-B153-00C04F79FAA6}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\wmp.inf,PerUserStub

[PerUser_Paint_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Paint_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets.inf

[PerUser_Calc_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Calc_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\applets.inf

[PerUser_Enable_Inis]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Enable_Inis_remove 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\enable.inf

[PerUser_Wingames_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Wingames_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\games.inf

[PerUser_ZoneGame_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_ZoneGame_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\games.inf

[PerUser_PBGame_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_PBGame_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\games.inf

[MotownRecPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownRecPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[PerUser_Vol] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Vol 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[MotownMPlayPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MotownMPlayPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\motown.inf

[PerUser_RNA_Inis]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Dialer_RNA_remove 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\rna.inf

[PerUser_CharMap_Inis] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_CharMap_Inis 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[PerUser_Dialer_Inis]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection PerUser_Dialer_Inis_remove 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\appletpp.inf

[MmoptMusicaPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptMusicaPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[MmoptJunglePerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptJunglePerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[MmoptRobotzPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptRobotzPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[MmoptUtopiaPerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection MmoptUtopiaPerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\mmopt.inf

[{44BBA842-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\msnetmtg.inf,NetMtg.Install.PerUser.W95

[{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,UserInstStubWrapper {44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}

[{7790769C-0471-11d2-AF11-00C04FA35D02}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,UserInstStubWrapper {7790769C-0471-11d2-AF11-00C04FA35D02}

[OlsAolPerUser]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsAolPerUserRemove 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsAttPerUser]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsAttPerUserRemove 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsProdigyPerUser]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsProdigyPerUserRemove 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[OlsEarthlinkPerUser]
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection OlsEarthlinkPerUserRemove 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\ols.inf

[Shell3PerUser] *
StubPath = rundll.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection Shell3PerUser 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\shell3.inf

[PerUser_Preptool] *
StubPath = rundll.exe Setupx.dll,InstallHinfSection Install 64 C:\WINDOWS\INF\RUNLAST.INF

[{9EF0045A-CDD9-438e-95E6-02B9AFEC8E11}] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\updcrl.exe -e -u C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\verisignpub1.crl

[{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ie4uinit.exe

[>{60B49E34-C7CC-11D0-8953-00A0C90347FF}MICROS] *
StubPath = RunDLL32 IEDKCS32.DLL,BrandIE4 SIGNUP

[{89B4C1CD-B018-4511-B0A1-5476DBF70820}] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\Rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mscories.dll,Install

[{44BBA851-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}] *
StubPath = rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection C:\WINDOWS\INF\wpie4x86.inf,PerUserStub

[>{22d6f312-b0f6-11d0-94ab-0080c74c7e95}] *
StubPath = C:\WINDOWS\inf\unregmp2.exe /ShowWMP

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Enumerating ICQ Agent Autostart apps:
HKCU\Software\Mirabilis\ICQ\Agent\Apps

*Registry key not found*

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Load/Run keys from C:\WINDOWS\WIN.INI:

load=
run=hpfsched

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Shell & screensaver key from C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI:

Shell=Explorer.exe
SCRNSAVE.EXE=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\AMERIC~1.SCR
drivers=mmsystem.dll power.drv

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Checking for EXPLORER.EXE instances:

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.exe: PRESENT!

C:\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\System\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Command\Explorer.exe: not present
C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\Explorer.exe: not present

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C:\WINDOWS\WININIT.INI listing:

*File not found*

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C:\WINDOWS\WININIT.BAK listing:
(Created 1/3/2004, 16:40:30)

[Rename]
NUL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\ASHLDRES.DLL
C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\ASHLDRES.DLL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\SET81C5.TMP
NUL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\VSOUPD.DLL
C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\VSOUPD.DLL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\SET81D2.TMP
NUL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\EMSCNRES.DLL
C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\EMSCNRES.DLL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\SET81F1.TMP
NUL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSESCN.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSESCN.EXE=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\SET81F2.TMP
NUL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSKT.DLL
C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\MCVSSKT.DLL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\SET81F3.TMP
NUL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\WORMRES.DLL
C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\WORMRES.DLL=C:\PROGRA~1\MCAFEE.COM\VSO\SET81F4.TMP

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C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT listing:

SET PATH=C:\WINDOWS;C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND
SET windir=C:\WINDOWS
SET winbootdir=C:\WINDOWS
SET COMSPEC=C:\WINDOWS\COMMAND.COM
SET PROMPT=$p$g
SET TEMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP
SET TMP=C:\WINDOWS\TEMP

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C:\CONFIG.SYS listing:

*File is empty*

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C:\WINDOWS\WINSTART.BAT listing:

*File not found*

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C:\WINDOWS\DOSSTART.BAT listing:

echo off

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Checking for superhidden extensions:

.lnk: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.pif: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.exe: not hidden
.com: not hidden
.bat: not hidden
.hta: not hidden
.scr: not hidden
.shs: HIDDEN!
.shb: HIDDEN!
.vbs: not hidden
.vbe: not hidden
.wsh: not hidden
.scf: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: NO!)
.url: HIDDEN! (arrow overlay: yes)
.js: not hidden
.jse: not hidden

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Verifying REGEDIT.EXE integrity:

- Regedit.exe found in C:\WINDOWS
- .reg open command is normal (regedit.exe %1)
- Company name OK: 'Microsoft Corporation'
- Original filename OK: 'REGEDIT.EXE'
- File description: 'Registry Editor'

Registry check passed

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Enumerating Browser Helper Objects:

(no name) - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHELPER.DLL - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F}
McAfee Privacy Service - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE PRIVACY SERVICE\GDIEHELP.DLL - {cc4b2ee5-4803-11d7-8a38-00b0d0c6b814}

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Enumerating Task Scheduler jobs:

Tune-up Application Start.job
PCHealth Scheduler for Data Collection.job
McAfee.com Update Check 02042004130100.job
Synchronize Time.job
Check E-mail.job
McAfee Privacy Service Anti-Spyware Scan.job

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Enumerating Download Program Files:

[Microsoft XML Parser for Java]
CODEBASE = file://C:\WINDOWS\Java\classes\xmldso.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\Microsoft XML Parser for Java.osd

[DirectAnimation Java Classes]
CODEBASE = file://C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\dajava.cab
OSD = C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\DirectAnimation Java Classes.osd

[Shockwave Flash Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MACROMED\FLASH\FLASH.OCX
CODEBASE = http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab

[CV3 Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WUV3IS.DLL
CODEBASE = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/R1062/V31Controls/x86/mil/en/actsetup.cab

[Update Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IUCTL.DLL
CODEBASE = http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?37866.7645833333

[QDiagHUpdateObj Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QDIAGH.OCX
CODEBASE = http://h30043.www3.hp.com/hpdj/en/check/qdiagh.cab?312

[QuickTime Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTPLUGIN.OCX
CODEBASE = http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab

[Shockwave ActiveX Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MACROMED\DIRECTOR\SWDIR.DLL
CODEBASE = http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/swdir.cab

[CScanner Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\PPCTL.DLL
CODEBASE = http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/ppctlcab.cab

[PPSDKActiveXScanner.MainScreen]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\PPSDKACTIVEXSCANNER.OCX
CODEBASE = http://www.pestscan.com/scanner/axscanner.cab

[HouseCall Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLO~1\XSCAN53.OCX
CODEBASE = http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2003120501/housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/xscan53.cab

[ActiveScan Installer Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\DOWNLOADED PROGRAM FILES\ASINST.DLL
CODEBASE = http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab

[McAfee.com Operating System Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MCINSCTL.DLL
CODEBASE = http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsctl/en-us/4,0,0,76/mcinsctl.cab

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Enumerating Winsock LSP files:

NameSpace #1: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\rnr20.dll
Protocol #1: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CSLSP.DLL
Protocol #2: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CSLSP.DLL
Protocol #3: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CSLSP.DLL
Protocol #4: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CSLSP.DLL
Protocol #5: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CSLSP.DLL
Protocol #6: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msafd.dll
Protocol #7: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msafd.dll
Protocol #8: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msafd.dll
Protocol #9: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\rsvpsp.dll
Protocol #10: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\rsvpsp.dll
Protocol #11: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CSLSP.DLL

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Enumerating Win9x VxD services:

VPOWERD: *VPOWERD
NDIS: ndis.vxd
JAVASUP: JAVASUP.VXD
CONFIGMG: *CONFIGMG
NTKern: *NTKERN
VWIN32: *VWIN32
VFBACKUP: *VFBACKUP
VCOMM: *VCOMM
COMBUFF: *COMBUFF
IFSMGR: *IFSMGR
IOS: *IOS
MTRR: *MTRR
SPOOLER: *SPOOLER
UDF: *UDF
VFAT: *VFAT
VCACHE: *VCACHE
VCOND: *VCOND
VCDFSD: *VCDFSD
VXDLDR: *VXDLDR
VDEF: *VDEF
VPICD: *VPICD
VTD: *VTD
REBOOT: *REBOOT
VDMAD: *VDMAD
VSD: *VSD
V86MMGR: *V86MMGR
PAGESWAP: *PAGESWAP
DOSMGR: *DOSMGR
VMPOLL: *VMPOLL
SHELL: *SHELL
PARITY: *PARITY
BIOSXLAT: *BIOSXLAT
VMCPD: *VMCPD
VTDAPI: *VTDAPI
PERF: *PERF
VNETBIOS: vnetbios.vxd

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Enumerating ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad items:

WebCheck: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WEBCHECK.DLL
AUHook: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\AUHOOK.DLL

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End of report, 25,250 bytes
Report generated in 0.086 seconds

Command line options:
/verbose - to add additional info on each section
/complete - to include empty sections and unsuspicious data
/full - to include several rarely-important sections
/force9x - to include Win9x-only startups even if running on WinNT
/forcent - to include WinNT-only startups even if running on Win9x
/forceall - to include all Win9x and WinNT startups, regardless of platform
/history - to list version history only

Hopefully this will make a difference, but I'm really getting more and more convinced that MIS6 was released before it was ready, and that what I'm enduring is the birthing pangs of a MONSTER!

Thanks for all your help; I'll get back to check sooner this time, now that I can at least get around the house un crutches.

 

Nothing in your startup list either. Hummmm........

You may be correct in your assumptions about MIS6. I can't offer an opinion there, as I don't know the program.
I have heard from several people that uninstalling Mcaffee can be next to impossible too!

I don't like to admit it, but I'm stumped! The vague ideas I had seem to have been ruled out.

 

Hi, dave38,

Well, I'm not quite sure what's happened, but when I went to the McAfee forum one of their senior moderators told me to update to the latest IE, and then uninstall Messemger, reboot and install the latest MSNMessenger- he said that's where my problem was.

I tried, and I'm worse off than before. The setup for the IE upgrade puked halfway through, and said to reboot and try again- it had to reinstall some setup files.

I did as it said, but the resume install didn't help a bit- now I can't get the IE update done, and every time I boot up, I get this screen for an aborted install- would I like to try again? I've tried every possible combination of replies, all I get is the same mess. (It could be worse, at least I can still use IE, but I can't find out how to get out of this mess, and I don't want to send m$ mucho bucks for their help on their own product.

Can anyone think of something for me to do? I really don't want to totally remove IE and start from scratch if I can help it (and that's assuming that those missing files won't mess that up, too. I'm sitting here with my head whirling, about half alive after surgery yesterday, and I probably should have waited for a better day to start anything new. Oh well...

Thanks in advance.

 

Hi k3dc,

From http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378

When you try to reinstall the same version of Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:

Setup has detected a newer version of Internet Explorer already installed on this system.
Setup cannot continue.
To avoid this error message and reinstall the same version of Internet Explorer and Outlook Express, follow these steps:
While you are logged on as an administrator, click Start, and then click Run.
In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
Locate the appropriate registry subkey, right-click the IsInstalled (REG_DWORD) value, and then click Modify.

To reinstall only the Internet Explorer 6 browser component on Windows XP, use the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{89820200-ECBD-11cf-8B85-00AA005B4383}
To reinstall only Outlook Express 6 on Windows XP, use the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{44BBA840-CC51-11CF-AAFA-00AA00B6015C}
Change the value data from 1 to 0, and then click OK.
Quit Registry Editor, and then install Internet Explorer 6.
To reinstall Windows XP updates, visit the following Microsoft Windows Update Web site:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

You can skip the part for Outlook Express.

HTH,

Pieter

 

Pieter! remember a few days back you had me do clean boots between running programs and installs, this sounds so familiar to what I was experiencing. The difference is I'm running 98se his is XP, clean reboots between runs and installs seem to fix my similar problem.
I was trying to run SB, after my IE upgrade, SB was locking and I couldn't finish IE upgrade.
We corrected the problem by rebooting between the programs.
Just a suggestion!
[edit] Also is it possible that Mcaffee, since it keeps coming back up in the HJT log as being online, is preventing the IE upgrade, since IE uses scripts, which could appear to be malicious.

 

Thanks, Pieter.

Thanks for the advice; I will try what you said. Unfortunately, I don't have XP, I'm running Me. Is there any difference in the registry keys involved?

I got out of the box I was in by unchecking the Continue Install box in my startup menu, and then went in through Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs and went for REPAIR on IE6.

That cleared out the blockage, and I was able to uninstall, reboot and then reinstall Messenger. That helped some, just like when I did the update on the Visual Basic file, but I still get some error messages and lockups (just not every time, so that's progress, I guess.)

By the way, has anyone had trouble downloading the latest Spybot S&D updates? I've tried a couple of times today, and just don't seem to be able to get them downloaded. Just wondering if the problem is my machine, or are they having some kind of trouble? I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has downloaded them in the past day or so. (Or, is there some reflector site that I could use?)

Thanks again for everything. I'll check back later, but right now I'm still a bit under the weather. I'm still recovering from surgery the other day, so it may be tomorrow before I check in again. CIAO, all.

 

I am not a Tech!! But have you tried shutting down Mcaffee. Also when you de-frag do you do it in the Safe MODE? It is amazing how well a PC will run when Anti virus is turn off!!

 

To download the latest Spybot S&D updates click search for updates and then try changing your mirror (the button to the right of download updates) before you click download updates. The USA mirror worked best for me when I was having trouble downloading them. Once you've selected a different mirror continue with the download.

 

OK, here's where I stand right now; My knee is doing fine, the surgeon did a fine job. Unfortunately, the computer is still SNAFU.

Since I last posted, I have uninstalled and reinstalled both Internet Explorer and Messenger (which I was told on the McAfee forum should clear up my problem)- NO JOY!!!

If I disable their Privacy Service, I can run anything without conflicts, so it's obvious to me that the problem is there, not in IE or Messenger. Still, I don't want to leave PS turned off while I'm on line. This means I will have to uninstall SpywareGuard, since it won't help if I can't run it while I'm on line.

At least SpywareBlaster can still protect me, since it can be run to set the bits and then closed down; all I have to do is go on line and get the upgrades, then go offline with it while shutting down PS for a minute or two to run it.

Thanks to all who tried to help me unravel this Gordian knot; I really appreciate your efforts. Keep up the good work.