[leniko]

My systerm has been running slow and I found your site and thought you may be able to help.

I installed adaware, scanned and deleted 306 files.

I downloaded 5 critical windows updates.

Are there any remaining files that I should delete?

What programs should be in my startup in msconfig

Thanks

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 1:13:15 AM, on 26/10/2004
Platform: Windows ME (Win9x 4.90.3000)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\AVSYNMGR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE FIREWALL\CPD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DEVLDR16.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE FIREWALL\CPD.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\VSSTAT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RESTORE\STMGR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE SHARED COMPONENTS\GUARDIAN\CMGRDIAN.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX\MM_TRAY.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\EVNTSVC.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE SHARED COMPONENTS\INSTANT UPDATER\RULAUNCH.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HP OFFICEJET SERIES 700\BIN\HPOSTR03.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\VSHWIN32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\AVCONSOL.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HP OFFICEJET SERIES 700\BIN\HPOVDX03.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\HPOHID03.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMPATICO\ACCESS MANAGER\APP\ENTERNET.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\HH.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\HIJACK THIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ca/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\ADOBE\ACROBAT 6.0\READER\ACTIVEX\ACROIEHELPER.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {ACB1E670-3217-45C4-A021-6B829A8A27CB} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN\VSCSHELLEXTENSION.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCHealth] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\Support\PCHSchd.exe -s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfee Guardian] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE SHARED COMPONENTS\GUARDIAN\CMGRDIAN.EXE" /SU
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [devldr16.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\devldr16.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\Updreg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTFMon] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CTF\CTFMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfigReminder] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\msconfig.exe /reminder
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [*StateMgr] C:\WINDOWS\System\Restore\StateMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [McAfeeVirusScanService] C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee VirusScan\AVSYNMGR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [McAfee Firewall] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\MCAFEE\MCAFEE FIREWALL\CPD.EXE" /SERVICE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [McAfee.InstantUpdate.Monitor] "C:\Program Files\McAfee\McAfee Shared Components\Instant Updater\RuLaunch.exe" /STARTMONITOR
O4 - Startup: HP OfficeJet Series 700 StartUp.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP OfficeJet Series 700\bin\HPOstr03.exe
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Startup: Corel Family and Friends Reminders.LNK = C:\Program Files\Corel\Print House Magic\cffrem.exe
O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\wkcalrem.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Define - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O8 - Extra context menu item: Look Up in &Encyclopedia - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\PROGRA~1\MESSEN~1\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MSN Messenger Service - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\PROGRA~1\MESSEN~1\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra button: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Encarta Encyclopedia - {2FDEF853-0759-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_ENC.HTM
O9 - Extra button: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Define - {5DA9DE80-097A-11D4-A92E-006097DBED37} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Reference 2001\A\ERS_DEF.HTM
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai...all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {90A29DA5-D020-4B18-8660-6689520C7CD7} (DmiReader Class) - http://support.dell..../SysProfLCD.CAB
O16 - DPF: {B942A249-D1E7-4C11-98AE-FCB76B08747F} (RealArcadeRdxIE Class) - http://games-dl.real...ArcadeRdxIE.cab
O16 - DPF: {469C7080-8EC8-43A6-AD97-45848113743C} - http://akamai.downlo.../nethv32_EN.cab
O16 - DPF: {0594AF7E-573B-40DF-8165-E47AB2EAEFE8} - http://akamai.downlo...UTH_1014_EN.cab

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Start hijack this and put a check in the box next to the following entry.

O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe

Click "Fix Checked" and reboot the computer.

I suggest for faster performance: disabling as much stuff from starting up upon windows startup as you can. Microsoft Office and Excel Toolbars for starters. Very big memory hogs that can definitely cause your system to slow. Microsoft Messenger, music match, schedulers and reminders (if you don't use them). Find anything in your startup folder (start, all programs, startup) and remove anything you don't need to startup. There might be something in there that you need though, so if you're not sure then ask us. You can still use this stuff, just start what you need when you need it instead of having a bunch of unnecessary stuff running. When you have a bunch of stuff starting at the same time as windows it stays running after initial startup and uses up memory and resources that you will probably need for more important things. You also have alot of McAffee stuff running. I might suggest you switch to another anti virus program that uses less memory, and Norton wouldn't be the first choice cuz it uses even more mem. You could always buy more ram instead. That should get you started. Let us know how everything works out.

-=jonnyrotten=-

[-=jonnyrotten=-]

Start hijack this and put a check in the box next to the following entry.

O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe

Click "Fix Checked" and reboot the computer.

I suggest for faster performance: disabling as much stuff from starting up upon windows startup as you can. Microsoft Office and Excel Toolbars for starters. Very big memory hogs that can definitely cause your system to slow. Microsoft Messenger, music match, schedulers and reminders (if you don't use them). Find anything in your startup folder (start, all programs, startup) and remove anything you don't need to startup. There might be something in there that you need though, so if you're not sure then ask us. You can still use this stuff, just start what you need when you need it instead of having a bunch of unnecessary stuff running. When you have a bunch of stuff starting at the same time as windows it stays running after initial startup and uses up memory and resources that you will probably need for more important things. You also have alot of McAffee stuff running. I might suggest you switch to another anti virus program that uses less memory, and Norton wouldn't be the first choice cuz it uses even more mem. You could always buy more ram instead. That should get you started. Let us know how everything works out.

-=jonnyrotten=-

[leniko]

Start hijack this and put a check in the box next to the following entry.

O4 - Startup: PowerReg Scheduler V3.exe

Click "Fix Checked" and reboot the computer. 

I suggest for faster performance: disabling as much stuff from starting up upon windows startup as you can.  Microsoft Office and Excel Toolbars for starters.  Very big memory hogs that can definitely cause your system to slow.  Microsoft Messenger,  music match, schedulers and reminders (if you don't use them).  Find anything in your startup folder (start, all programs, startup) and remove anything you don't need to startup.  There might be something in there that you need though, so if you're not sure then ask us.  You can still use this stuff, just start what you need when you need it instead of having a bunch of unnecessary stuff running.  When you have a bunch of stuff starting at the same time as windows it stays running after initial startup and uses up memory and resources that you will probably need for more important things.  You also have alot of McAffee stuff running.  I might suggest you switch to another anti virus program that uses less memory, and Norton wouldn't be the first choice cuz it uses even more mem.  You could always buy more ram instead.  That should get you started.  Let us know how everything works out.

-=jonnyrotten=- :D

[leniko]

Johnny, thanks for your help

[-=jonnyrotten=-]

Everything runnin fine? Post us another hijack log so we can make sure.

-=jonnyrotten=-