Web hijacking & Program manager disabled

How are things with the accounts ?

I would have to say that things are going well. Compared to what was, it looks squeaky clean. I haven't seen any virus related symptoms (spelling?, doesnt look right) in a while actually. The only thing I am concerned about is the slow login time and the delay I see when clicking on my login icon. The text box has a few second delay in appearing, and the text doesnt display while typing until several seconds after im done. If thats not virus related then I would say we are good. If you have a suggestion on what might be causing that we would sure appreciate that.

Not sure if we are finishing up, but if so, is there a maintenance schedule you would recommend?
We have avg, online armour.

Maybe malbytes occasionally? A post of HJT to this sight occasionally?

Dan, we appreciate all your help, I know its been grueling!

I will look into that for you it may be I may have to refer you to another forum as not malware related.
give me a couple of hours see what I can find out.

we appreciate all your help, I know its been grueling!

You both have made it easy for me returning posts promptly and asking if you had a problem.
So it wasn't a problem,your very welcome.
catch you soon.

Standing by....

What version of firefox are you using?
I see your service pack is sp2 and internet explorer is version 6. what browser you use the most?

firefox 3.0.8

We use Mozilla Firefox only unless something or someone insists on Iexporer.

Sorry for delay,I got behind last night and was playing catchup
I forgot to ask are you running an hp scanner at all? Not had much luck with looking for your specific problem.So, as I said I will give you some links to ask experts in that field as my expertise is in malware.
Your maintenance you asked about maybe once a quarter. Remember with programs such as malwarebytes update before running as new definitions are being brought out on a regular basis.By all means have your HJT log checked when you feel you may have a problem.

These links maybe helpful to help resolve your other issues:
pcpitstop
virtualdr.com

I'm sure I gave you this link in a previous post but here it is again.An interesting read also:http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/slowcomputer.html

Hope this has been a little helpful.
If you do get it resolved drop me a mail as I like to know how you got on.
dan

We have an HP officejet d135 which is a printer/scanner/copier combo unit.

Just in case...We have a sony 52x/32x/52x/16x DVD ROM as D:, a Lite-On LTN486S 48x Max CD player as E:


The AVG automatic scheduled scan ran about 6 hours yesterday, and wants to run everyday. Is that necessary, or how often should I schedule it to run?

Also, sorry, I misunderstood, so our maintenance routine should be to update everthing, then run which products quarterly?

We have an HP officejet d135 which is a printer/scanner/copier combo unit.

Just dissconect it from the pc for a day to see if there is any change with your login slow down.

The AVG automatic scheduled scan ran about 6 hours yesterday, and wants to run everyday. Is that necessary, or how often should I schedule it to run?

Depends every one is different, I wouldn't need it to run every day, maybe once a month. if your only a light Internet user maybe longer.

Also, sorry, I misunderstood, so our maintenance routine should be to update everthing, then run which products quarterly?

most of the your antimalware programs will need you to check for updates for individual programs, as I said new definitions come out on a regular bases.
So before you do some maintenance ie, first sunday of the month, update your programs and run your scans, re-boot in between scans.
Hope that has cleared your queries.
dan

Ok, disconnect the Printer. Cool.

Ok, call me stupid...What products should I run to do the scans first Sunday of each month?

Ok, malwarebytes a good program, spybot s&d, adaware se. Defrag your system on say a quarterly if you hit analyze button it will tell you if it's needed.
Then if you wanted to, do yourself an online scan.

dan

Alright Dan. Thanks again for all your help. Is there another assignment forth coming...?

Your all done I have many more to help out though,as you can see the forum is busy

Thanks Dan. We both appreciate your help. The PC is running great. My wife just leaped for joy!

Maybe will be in touch again...You make cyberspace a better place

Jay & Monique

As this issue appears to be resolved,