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Task scheduler will not start,system restore manual only.

johnnyjet1633 · 2009-10-27T23:10:31+00:00

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 5:54:25 PM, on 10/27/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: E:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe E:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe E:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE E:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\svchost.exe E:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE E:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe E:\Program Files\Roxio\Drag-to-Disc\DrgToDsc.exe E:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\services.exe E:\Documents and Settings\John\svchost.exe E:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\RemCtrl\ATIRW.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe E:\WINDOWS\system32\w

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johnnyjet1633

November 2, 2009, 4:53 PM UTC

No I didn't load firewall yet. I wanted to get the updates then lock it down. Yes, I tried both Start,Control Panel,System,Auto update,(Web link).

Blade81 Admin/Teacher

November 2, 2009, 8:45 PM UTC

Hi,

1. Download Dial-a-Fix archive file here.
2. Extract contents to suitable place (e.g. your desktop) and navigate to that location.
3. Double-click Dial-a-Fix.exe file to execute the program.
4. Checkmark "Fix Windows Update" -checkbox. It's possible that the program checks some options automatically after that. Leave those untouched and click "GO" -button.

When tool has finished, reboot and see if you're able to access Windows Update.

johnnyjet1633

November 3, 2009, 3:39 PM UTC

Well Blade my pc is back to point and click. Dial-a-fix repaired my last two issues. Later today I will load an av and firewall. I’m also going to ghost an image to a usb drive then disconnect it from the pc. Just in case a family member comes across some misguided individuals, waste of talents, handy work.

If you have any other recommendations please let me know.

Blade81 Admin/Teacher

November 3, 2009, 5:17 PM UTC

Glad to hear that helped

Hopefully rest of the steps will go without trouble.

askey127 Admin/Teacher

November 8, 2009, 12:12 PM UTC

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