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collinskr · 2010-10-27T04:12:38+00:00

Hey there, I got a virus reciently and have trouble getting rid of it. I've used windows malicious removal tool which detects it but cannot remove it all, i ran avast and malwarebytes anti maleware but i think it's still there. My internet is very slow and I have the red windows security alert shield in bottom right icon section beside the time. When i click on it it says "windows cannot access the specificied device path file, you may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item" Hijack log Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 23:55:59, on 26/10/2010 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702) 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\W

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xixo_12 MRU Master Emeritus

November 1, 2010, 10:29 PM UTC

Hi,

After you manage to get 15Gb free space,
please run HijackThis again, and provide with new log for my review.

Furthermore, please give me an update about your system behaviour.

Thanks!

Wingman Admin/Teacher

November 5, 2010, 12:47 PM UTC

a lack of response,

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