[Ham-Computers] Network/Virus problem?

[WØQFC]

I should have been more clear about my problem in my original post.

I should have said that I think I might have a virus as the computer has 
been acting really weird lately; the main 'problem' is that it has become 
very slow and the other computers on the network are also very slow.
On startup, it takes a very long time to get to a "useable" desktop and it 
takes a very long time to shut down.

I have used HJT and deleted unwanted startup items.
I have checked for Adware/Spyware, etc. and found none.
I have used Vcom SystemSuite and cleaned and defragged the registry.
I have used MSCONFIG and eliminated unwanted startup items.
I have borrowed the neighbor's kitty and dog ("Cat scan" and "Lab tests") 
with no help.

So, what would be the next suggestion(s)?

73

Gene, WØQFC

www.w0qfc.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jeff" <jeffv at op.net>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Network/Virus problem?


> WØQFC wrote:
>> No, I am not sure that the virus came from the son's computer, but he is 
>> the only one in the house that goes to "Those sites".
>
> "Those sites" material does not necessarily come from visiting "Those 
> sites".  Spam/adware/malware is just that.  It doesn't tend to 
> differentiate.
>
> If you're talking about popups for no apparent reason, that can be 
> something else.
>
>
>
>> I have run three different virus scanners and all of them just quit about 
>> 75% through the scan!
>
> so you don't have any positive indication of a virus from a scanner.. just 
> the annoying popups?
>
> dl the free Spybot Search&Destroy
> you can also dl Hijack This and post the log here.
>
>
>> I tried using Trend Micro's on-line scanner and it says that there was an 
>> infection but when I clicked on details, the program shut down....
>
> Not a particularly a good sign.
> A decent portion of the time, not running or crashing is indication of 
> malware.
>
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