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Adela

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Mar 26, 2010, 12:31:35 PM3/26/10
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[MS WinXP Home 2002 - SP2; OE 6; IE 6; MS Office Pro; Avira Antivir
Personal Free anti-virus; Dell Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 384MB RAM;
high speed cable; WordPerfect8; Lexmark Laser printer "Optra E310"; Windows
Media Player; Adobe Reader 8; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex..]

Hello, I have 3 error msgs that I think may have to do with windows and IE6;
if not, please forgive and tell me where to post? They've been making my
life miserable. Thanks.

1. "This program is not responding and it will shut off." (More and more
frequent)

2. The Google "Delete History" button is covered by a very long list ALL
the way down so I haven't been able to delete it. (Cleaning out Internet
Options doesn't help)

3. This is only a few days old: "The document has moved, redirect..."

Thanks so much for any suggestions to fix those wretched things. :o)
Adela

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Mar 26, 2010, 4:55:31 PM3/26/10
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1. Why hasn't WinXP SP3 been installed by now?

NOTE: Extended Support for WinXP (x86) SP2 ends on 13 July 2010. After that
date, computers running WinXP (x86) SP2 will NOT be offered any further
critical security updates, Automatic Updates will not work, and Windows
Update website will not be accessible until SP3 is installed.

2. Why isn't Adobe Reader v9.3.1 installed? See
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.html

3. Has a Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the computer
(e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it)?

4. Does the behavior persist after doing a Reset? See
http://www.malwarehelp.org/how-to-reset-internet-explorer-6-to.html
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002

Adela

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Mar 26, 2010, 6:03:56 PM3/26/10
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Hello and thank you Robear!

>1. Why hasn't WinXP SP3 been installed by now?

I am getting SP3 as soon as I complete fixing these "infections" (or
whatever they are). I'm aware they will discontinue support in July. I
also plan on upgrading to IE8 at that time.


> 2. Why isn't Adobe Reader v9.3.1 installed? See
> http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-07.html

I thought it updated itself automatically as I vaguely recall ir running...I
gues not. Thru the above link you so kindly gave me I learned I have
version 8.0.0. and, while they say that one can download if one has version
9.3, they dont' say what to do if one has older versions. Do you happen to
know?


> 3. Has a Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the computer
> (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it)?

My new computer came with a paid-up McAfee but shortly after I foolishly
paid again for Norton on someone's recommendation. At present I have Avira
Antivir personal free.


> 4. Does the behavior persist after doing a Reset? See
> http://www.malwarehelp.org/how-to-reset-internet-explorer-6-to.html

Wow the reset sounds awfully complicated. I noticed that the Internet
Option screenshots are different from mine which will cause additional
problems. However, if I must, I will do it...with a prayer. LOL!

Thank you again! Adela

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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Mar 26, 2010, 7:35:45 PM3/26/10
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> My new computer came with a paid-up McAfee but shortly after I foolishly
> paid again for Norton on someone's recommendation. At present I have
> Avira
> Antivir personal free.

Assuming you uninstalled the McAfee application and the Norton application
prior to installing Avira AntiVir:

1a. Download the Norton Removal Tool, saving it to your desktop:
ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

1b. Download the McAfee Consumer Products Removal Tool, saving it to your
desktop:
http://download.mcafee.com/products/licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

2. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the taskbar).

3. Double-click on the file you saved in #1a above to run the utility. Don't
TOUCH your keyboard until the run completes, then reboot.

4. Double-click on the file you saved in #1b above to run the utility. Don't
TOUCH your keyboard until the run completes, then reboot.

5. Do a Reset per
http://www.malwarehelp.org/how-to-reset-internet-explorer-6-to.html

6. Test to see if you still get the errors.

IN RE Adobe Reader: Uninstall your current version of Adobe Reader then...

- Download/install Adobe Reader v9.3.1 via this page:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=10&platform=Windows;
or...

- Download/install Foxit Reader (free) via this page:
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php

Adela

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Mar 26, 2010, 9:52:27 PM3/26/10
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I read al the steps you suggest below and will do them, but does it make any
difference that I had Norton and McCafee MANY years ago? Still try to
remove?
Another little question: would running a "Hijack This" be easier (for me)
if I have a group who'll analyze the resulting log? Thanks. Adela


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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Mar 27, 2010, 1:58:29 AM3/27/10
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A1. No.

A2. No, at least not just yet.

Adela

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Mar 28, 2010, 1:00:26 AM3/28/10
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Thanks so much for the easy steps you gave me. I've removed Norton &
McCafee, but before going to the (difficult) Reset, I uninstalled my old
Adobe Reader 8 but at the download site I'm not sure which to download, as
you can see below, the full downloads don't have 9.3.1., only 9.3. But the
one with 9.3.1. is under Updates and there are 2...which one should I
download?. Thanks again! Adela


FULL DOWNLOAD:

Adobe Reader 9.3 Update - Multiple Languages 1/12/2010
Adobe Reader MUI 9.3 Update - Multiple Languages 279 MB 1/12/2010

UPDATES/PROGRAMS:

Adobe Reader MUI 9.3.1 update - multiple languages 5.27 MB 2/16/2010
Adobe Reader 9.3.1 update - multiple languages 5.27 MB 2/16/2010

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Adela

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Mar 28, 2010, 4:07:29 PM3/28/10
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Hi again Robear. I did all the suggestions you gave me, including the
Reset, also tested it, and it sitll has the 3 errors. On restarting it, the
anti-malware Hitman Pro found 3 items which I list below in case they mean
anything?:

atapl.sys
C:\Windows\System32\drivers (rootkit)

sdra64.exe
C:\Windows\System32\ (malware)

windir.exe
Documents and Settings\My Name\Local Settings\Temp (malware)


Is there something else that can be done to fix the errors? But meantime,
I'll wait for you to please tell me:

which of the Adobe Reader v9.3.1 I should download, per my previous email to
you.

Also, is there another way to get rid of the very long list of Google
history files where the "Delete History" button cannot be seen?

Thank you very much for all your help! :o) Adela


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Adela

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Mar 28, 2010, 4:10:43 PM3/28/10
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PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Mar 29, 2010, 1:54:56 PM3/29/10
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As I suspected earlier, you are seeing the effects of a hijackware
infection!

NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription had
expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription has
since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows
Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall
Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!

Microsoft PCSafety provides home users (only) with no-charge support in
dealing with malware infections such as viruses, spyware (including unwanted
software), and adware.
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=7552&st=1

Also available via the Consumer Security Support home page:
https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/

Otherwise...

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the
MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected
machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it.

2a. WinXP => Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan (only!)
in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

2b. Vista or Win7=> Run this scan instead:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm

3. Now run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting requested logs
in an appropriate forum, not here. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!

Checking for/Help with Hijackware:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

**Chances are you will need to seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0,
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup,
http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30 or other appropriate forums.**

If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting
this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Mar 29, 2010, 1:54:21 PM3/29/10
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Troubleshoot Adobe Reader installation for Windows
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/403/kb403923.html

Adobe Reader Support Forum
http://forums.adobe.com/community/adobe_reader_forums/adobe_reader

Adela

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Mar 30, 2010, 9:57:02 PM3/30/10
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Hi Robear and thanks so much for a thorough review of, and remedies for, my
problems! Yes...it is very complicated for me I'm embarrassed to admit, and
can't afford a technician to come over (I couldn't carry it!). Also, I
don't have a 2nd computer... :o) As you can see, I'm only a mediocre,
simple computer user with a very old computer which, all things considered,
I believe is doing remakably well... lol!

However, after following your previous instructions, I did several
anti-virus scans, and it caught and deleted several infections at different
times, even after scanning and while I was writing my emails! As a result,
2 of the problems got fixed: the Google "Clear History", and the "The
document moved, redirect...". Two problems resolved out of 3 is an
excellent thing and I thank you a lot! The only one that remains is the
frequent error: "This program is not responding..." Do you think this is
caused by a virus or spy rather than by a mechanical kind of error?

As to the MSRT, I don't have MS Live, and don't have yet IE8, which I've
seen in the MS links below. But I think I may be able to do some of the
other scans you suggested. Meantime, your valuable efforts won't be wasted
at all as I'm keeping all the data and links you so very kindly prepared for
me, in case I'll gather enough courage to try to do it.

Again my thousand thanks to you! :-) Adela


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LD55ZRA

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Mar 31, 2010, 12:44:23 AM3/31/10
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Adela,

Don't waste your time doing all the scans which Pig-Bear is asking
you to do. His suggestion is the same for everything and every
problem because he knows nothing about computers.

If you are still having problems and because you have done lots of
scans using third party tools, your system is now completely useless
and the only way out of this is to do a clean install of Windows XP
and then to start all over again.

You will waste lots of time doing unnecessary scans and tests.
Pig-Bear is completely useless on these newsgroups and he has been
reported to Microsoft and they are watching him.

hth


Adela wrote:
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snipped apropos nonsense

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Mar 31, 2010, 3:03:03 PM3/31/10
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Adela knows full well to ignore trolls like you.

LD55ZRA wrote:
> Adela,
>
> Don't waste your time doing all the scans which Pig-Bear is asking

> you to do....

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Mar 31, 2010, 3:03:50 PM3/31/10
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Repost:

3. Now run a thorough check for hijackware, including posting requested logs
in an appropriate forum, not here. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!!

LD55ZRA

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Mar 31, 2010, 4:20:02 PM3/31/10
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"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
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> Adela knows full well to ignore trolls like you.
>

You mean geriatric like you?

Adela

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Mar 31, 2010, 10:32:07 PM3/31/10
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I'll do this hijackware, Robear, thank you again! Adela


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LD55ZRA

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Adela wrote:
>
> I'll do this hijackware, Robear, thank you again! Adela
>

It is nearly a week and the problem hasn't been solved with all
the useless scans you have done with Pig-Bear!!

PA Bear [MS MVP]

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Apr 1, 2010, 9:43:51 PM4/1/10
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[bite me]

Adela

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Apr 4, 2010, 12:57:05 AM4/4/10
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To LD55ZRA: I don't think criticizing other members who want to help is the
right attitude. Neither Robear nor I owe you any explanation, but I'll tell
you anyway. It took so long because I was busy with other personal matters
and couldn't come to work on the computer. However, didn't you read where I
told Robear that 2 of the 3 errors got fixed???

Please do not continue with that attitude since it's quite depressing.
Thank you. Adela

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Tom Willett

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He's a troll and he loves when you feed him.

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