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exe files freeze on launch
by luvtahug - 9/30/08 10:37 AM In reply to: CounterSpy by mrobinson52When launching my Dreamweaver 8 it tries to open double, then freezes on launch saying it doesn't have cache files. I can launch Fireworks and Flash just fine. I uninstalled DW using my CCleaner Tools and re-installed, same thing happened. I am also having problems with other programs, such as my Adobe Standard 6.0. It will open but cannot convert to PDF files now. I tried to reinstall that also, but it cannot reinstall the full program. I get error messages saying that it cannot find framedyn.dll
I've run malwarebytes, Spybot, Super Anti-spyware, and CCleaner (registry). It will not let me launch Registry Mechanic or Ad-Aware at all. It makes a thud noise and nothing else happens. I googled what was in the logs of items removed. I found out that this is a trojan- Win32.Small.ih was in the log of CCleaner.
I cannot launch any of these from my external hard drive back-up either. I have an HP a1600n with WIN XP Media Center Edition 2005. Please HELP! I need my Dreamweaver- and this PC fixed.
Thanks!!
Trojan.Win32.Small.ih
by Marianna Schmudlach
- 9/30/08 10:48 AM
In reply to: exe files freeze on launch by luvtahug
Troj/Expand-A
Aliases
* Trojan.Win32.Small.ih
* TR/Small.IH.164
Category
* Viruses and Spyware
Type
* Trojan
Action:
Please follow the instructions for removing Trojans.
Please delete the file <Windows>\Program.exe. The file Program.exe is filled with zeroes, and deleting this file will free up all the Free Space that Troj/Expand-A filled up when executed.
http://www.sophos.com/security/analyses/viruses-and-spyware/trojexpanda.html?_log_from=rss
Thanks! (exe freezes...)
by luvtahug - 10/1/08 12:01 PM In reply to: exe files freeze on launch by luvtahugLast night I purchased Trojan Hunter and it fixed the problem. Someone said the 30 day trial was fully functional- it is not. It will scan but will not fix them. Anyway, Thanks. I appreciate it.
I did a search for the program.exe and it was gone.
(NT) Great Job :) Thanks for posting back !
by Marianna Schmudlach - 10/1/08 12:09 PM
In reply to: Thanks! (exe freezes...) by luvtahug
don't lose hope!
by auswar3ft - 9/30/08 6:02 AM In reply to: New Deadly Virus/Worm discovered last night by booboo3172if you haven't done anything to your computer then there is a solution:
first, you need to wait for a few days for a antivirus company to release an update that detects and cleans the virus you have.
then you need to physically remove your hard drive from your computer and connect it to a friend's PC on which that update has been installed. and do a full system scan of your whole hard drive, twice, to make sure no other instances of the virus exist. it'll take long but it is sure to clean the system completely. do NOT let your friend run anything from your computer. do NOT let him access your hard drive from his PC just make sure the hard drive is connected then run the scan. because accessing the hard drive or running any of the programs you have on your hard drive will infect your friend's PC and you'd have to do the whole thing again on another guy's computer.
now return the hard drive to your computer and boot up normally. your system is clean.
but if some of the essential rights on your computer are blocked. like accessing the task manager, or accessing your C: partition you'll have to format your C: to clear this problem up.... i know you'll lose a lot of data and have to install a million programs, drivers, windows updates, antivirus updates, all over again. but it's better than buying a new hard drive.......
I hope i've been useful
Tisk Tisk the power of...
by motoxcreature - 9/30/08 11:27 AM In reply to: New Deadly Virus/Worm discovered last night by booboo3172Looks like I'm safe. Ubuntu can't get infected by it 
Virus Damage
by Roy011 - 10/1/08 4:38 AM In reply to: New Deadly Virus/Worm discovered last night by booboo3172From your description the only solution is to replace your mother board. It is almost impossible for a Virus/Worm/Malware/Etc to cause the damage described.
It sounds like there was a power surge. The same thing happened to me with all kinds of strange occurances. Many surge protectors actually do not work.
Symanic Norton 360
by homeydakine - 11/23/08 4:53 PM In reply to: Virus Damage by Roy011As a Internet Marketer my Symanic Norton 360 blocks these aweful things before it goes into my PC and all that skanky garb them cockroaches put on the net which I see almost everyday.
The best defense is the best offence. If you want the best then you have to pay for it and believe me it's worth it. They even fix your PC by a phone call & keep it running strong. Who could want more?
Not a good Idea
by homey4u - 2/1/09 11:40 AM In reply to: New Deadly Virus/Worm discovered last night by booboo3172I'd like to say that was not a good idea to click on a coin to downlaod a virus to ruin your PC. Did you have McAfee SiteAdvisor? This points out bad sites before you click on them. It is Free!
Web of Trust
by mrobinson52 - 2/1/09 1:40 PM In reply to: Not a good Idea by homey4uThe problem with the Site Advisor is that it does not always show you a bad link within a trusted site. If you use Firefox (highly recommended)you can get the Web of Trust (WOT) extension that will also rate most of the links within a page. It is surprising how many trusted sites have untrusted links in them.
FF 3
by homey4u - 2/16/09 1:54 PM In reply to: Web of Trust by mrobinson52Thanks I am already on FF 3 & it's hard to keep them cockroaches off your PC. I'm glad I have Norton 360!
Site Advisor out of date
by mrobinson52 - 2/16/09 2:24 PM In reply to: Web of Trust by mrobinson52It seems that Site Advisor is not updating that frequently, which means it has lost value as a security tool. http://windowssecrets.com/2009/02/12/01-SiteAdvisor-ratings-may-be-1-year-out-of-date Hopefully, that link is working. I am a paid subscriber, and sometimes the paid info will not show.
McAfee
by homey4u - 2/16/09 9:03 PM In reply to: Site Advisor out of date by mrobinson52About McAfee is I use for siteadvisor only free. I've used Norton since 2003. I gave my friend McAfee Suite 2006 Antivirus but she didn't like it.
Bloatware
by mrobinson52 - 2/16/09 10:05 PM In reply to: McAfee by homey4uBoth McAfee and Norton are overbloated. Have your friend try the free trial of Sunbelt Software Vipre. http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Home-Home-Office/VIPRE/ It does not depend on the old huge definition files. It looks for a virus to act like a virus. It is at least worth a try if she does not like McAfee. And there is always AVG free, but I found it took too long to scan.
McAfee reveals SiteAdvisor's retesting policy
by Carol~ - 2/18/09 11:12 PM
In reply to: Site Advisor out of date by mrobinson52
Top Story, February 19, 2009
McAfee reveals SiteAdvisor's retesting policy
McAfee revealed toll-free number that Web site owners can call to talk with a human being about erroneous ratings. The number — which hasn't been visible at SiteAdvisor.com but has previously been used by McAfee.com — is 1-866-622-3911. (This number is not accessible or toll-free from every country.)........
http://windowssecrets.com/2009/02/19/01 ... /?n=story1
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