ad.oinadserve.com is just taking over my computer [RESOLVED]
Started by
perfumeangel
, Aug 24 2006 03:44 PM
#31
Posted 28 August 2006 - 01:41 PM
#32
Posted 28 August 2006 - 07:09 PM
Ok , lets see if we can get this sorted out with the help of Wannabe 1 from the tech staff. We are going to disable the HP software update utility. This is a process belonging to the Hewlett Packard Software Update Scheduler which displays update information regarding HP's range of products. This program is a non-essential process.
Disable a startup item
Let us know if you still recieve the spooler error.
Thanks
Disable a startup item
- Click start >>>> run
- You will see an open box where you can type
- Please type the following in msconfig
- Click the startup tab at the top
- Now look for and uncheck this item C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
- Click apply then close
- It will ask if you want to restart, select yes
Let us know if you still recieve the spooler error.
Thanks
#33
Posted 29 August 2006 - 06:25 AM
it worked , again ty for all your help and your patience....angel
#34
Posted 29 August 2006 - 06:25 AM
it worked , again ty for all your help and your patience....angel
#35
Posted 29 August 2006 - 06:40 PM
Great news! (thanks Wannabe)
We have a couple of last steps to perform and then you're all set.
First, let's reset your hidden/system files and folders if we unhid them. System files are hidden for a reason and we don't want to have them openly available and susceptible to accidental deletion.
* Click Start.
* Open My Computer.
* Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
* Select the View tab.
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading UNSELECT Show hidden files and folders.
* CHECK the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Click Yes to confirm.
* Click OK.
Next, let's clean your restore points and set a new one:
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs from changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected)1. Turn off System Restore.On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Turn ON System Restore.On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
[/list]System Restore will now be active again.
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs if you don't have them:
To keep your operating system up to date visit monthly. And to keep your system clean run these free malware scanners weekly, and be aware of what emails you open and websites you visit.
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this article by Tony Klien: So how did I get infected in the first place?
Have a safe and happy computing day!
We have a couple of last steps to perform and then you're all set.
First, let's reset your hidden/system files and folders if we unhid them. System files are hidden for a reason and we don't want to have them openly available and susceptible to accidental deletion.
* Click Start.
* Open My Computer.
* Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
* Select the View tab.
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading UNSELECT Show hidden files and folders.
* CHECK the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Click Yes to confirm.
* Click OK.
Next, let's clean your restore points and set a new one:
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs from changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected)1. Turn off System Restore.On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Turn ON System Restore.On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
[/list]System Restore will now be active again.
Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs if you don't have them:
- SpywareBlaster to help prevent spyware from installing in the first place.
- SpywareGuard to catch and block spyware before it can execute.
- IESpy-Ad to block access to malicious websites so you cannot be redirected to them from an infected site or email.
To keep your operating system up to date visit monthly. And to keep your system clean run these free malware scanners weekly, and be aware of what emails you open and websites you visit.
To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this article by Tony Klien: So how did I get infected in the first place?
Have a safe and happy computing day!
#36
Posted 10 September 2006 - 11:10 PM
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.
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