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skibaholic
June 12, 2008, 12:51 AM UTC
hey , my computers infected and its not a horrible infection though like everything works fine, i get pop ups ALOT that say adware something or other, and my computer is mad slow because of it soo i dont know what exactly the problem is but if someone could help that would be greatly appreciated. thanks alot - joe
Shaba Admin/Teacher Emeritus
June 13, 2008, 4:09 PM UTC
Hi skibaholic

Click here to download HJTInstall.exe
  • Save HJTInstall.exe to your desktop.
  • Doubleclick on the HJTInstall.exe icon on your desktop.
  • By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis .
  • Click on Install.
  • It will create a HijackThis icon on the desktop.
  • Once installed, it will launch Hijackthis.
  • Click on the Do a system scan and save a logfile button. It will scan and the log should open in notepad.
  • Click on "Edit > Select All" then click on "Edit > Copy" to copy the entire contents of the log.
  • Come back here to this thread and Paste the log in your next reply.
  • DO NOT use the AnalyseThis button, its findings are dangerous if misinterpreted.
  • DO NOT have Hijackthis fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.
skibaholic
June 14, 2008, 3:52 AM UTC
um ok i have a problem i did everything you told me too but the Hijackthis icon wont open up i restarted my computer and everything but i cant do anything with that icon like i cant get into it to scan the system
Shaba Admin/Teacher Emeritus
June 14, 2008, 8:52 AM UTC
Hi

Try first to rename HijackThis.exe to skibaholic.exe.

If that doesn't help, try to run HijackThis in safe mode, please :)
Shaba Admin/Teacher Emeritus
June 19, 2008, 3:45 PM UTC
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