My IE lately has been crashing for no reason...I did encounter a spyware attack recently where my pc became flooded by pop ups after pop ups. ( Thank you Newgrounds + Lyrics websites  ) Anywho, so I ran spy doctor, ad-aware, spy sweeper, hijack this, and Microsoft anti-spyware..but to no success..the problem still persists.  :-\

Lets say im on vL ( Like I obviously am now.. )
I get a window...

[img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/Ishbar/Gay.jpg[/img]

Then I click dont send..

It shuts down.

My major problem with this is that I only got this kind of error report on WinXp. ( I now use 2000 NT ).

If No one knows how to solve this, is there at least a way to turn that error report off in services?  ::)

If IE's the only software failing, it's likely that you missed one or more pieces of malware which bond to IE.  Fortunately, such a crash will only happen if you use IE.  Thus, if you stop using IE, the problem will go away.

If you're determined to use IE anyway, consider checking what add-ons are loaded, or set IE to ignore third-party (i.e. not Microsoft) add-ons.  Not sure if it actually honors that, or if it'll be honored on an infested system.  Also, use Sysinternals' Process Explorer to view what DLLs are loaded in the IE process when it crashes.  If you see some that you can't explain, they may be the cause.  Deleting them outright may not be the best course of action, however.

Also it changes my Default browser to...About:blank....


Oh webroot spysweeper found like sooo much about 80 items, but not ONE it could get rid of...bullshit trial, it makes you want to buy it. They trial USED to solve the problem. :'(

Just how many programs did you run to get this badly infested?

Uh I ran like none? I have a 750 Mhz, its pretty bad for speed. :-\

You don't get Spyware from having a slow computer.  You get it from either running stupid programs or using an insecure browser that lets programs install themselves. 

http://www.ewido.net/  kicks ass.

It is likely that you have one or more pieces of malware that are going to require manual removal.  Sometimes it is as simple as booting into "Safe Mode" and removing the offending files/registry keys.  More persistane ones will require booting to a CD to remove the files being loaded.

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You don't get Spyware from having a slow computer.  You get it from either running stupid programs or using an insecure browser that lets programs install themselves. 
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Yeah but if you have a slow pc multiple spyware/malware attacks will affect process' making it slow down and harder to stop more from downloading.  :-\


2ndly, I guess I removed most of the threat? Now McaFee wont uninstall...it comes to an error when I say to uninstall...AND its always running in processes so I cant manually delete...any suggestions?

( P.S. When I goto safe mode my monitor shuts off, or goes into standby, not being read by the pc. )

[quote]Now McaFee wont uninstall...[/quote]

Sounds like a stupid thing to try in the first place. Fix.

[quote author=Joe link=topic=14283.msg146399#msg146399 date=1140323890]
[quote]Now McaFee wont uninstall...[/quote]

Sounds like a stupid thing to try in the first place. Fix.
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Don't offer an alternative browser ... if he wanted one, he wouldn't have created this.

Anyway, did you try reinstalling IE?  I had that same problem just a few months ago, and reinstalling seemed to do the trick.

[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=14283.msg146409#msg146409 date=1140338572]Anyway, did you try reinstalling IE?  I had that same problem just a few months ago, and reinstalling seemed to do the trick.[/quote]

How do you reinstall IE without reinstalling the whole OS?

Ishbar: consider using the Recovery Console to reconfigure the system since safe mode doesn't work for you.

[quote author=Kp link=topic=14283.msg146416#msg146416 date=1140367112]
[quote author=Explicit[nK] link=topic=14283.msg146409#msg146409 date=1140338572]Anyway, did you try reinstalling IE? I had that same problem just a few months ago, and reinstalling seemed to do the trick.[/quote]

How do you reinstall IE without reinstalling the whole OS?

Ishbar: consider using the Recovery Console to reconfigure the system since safe mode doesn't work for you.
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Add/Remove Windows Components.

My main priority is getting rid of Mcafee...

Its ALWAYS running whether I turn it off in MsConfig or not

Whether I tell it to NOT start up

I cant delete files cause they are "in use"

It wont uninstall cause Mcafee is "Running"

Seriously WTF its like a virus in itself, what kind of company makes it literaly impossible to uninstall their software thats meant to HELP you!!!  >:(

It sounds like this would be a good time to reinstall your os.  Back up your important files and boot off your Windows XP cd.  Follow the steps.  Good luck. 

Win 2k, I dont have the CD anymore. Wtf this program was like MADE to be impossible to get rid of....and now its taking up 95% of my CPU Space!

I'd go with iago's suggestion at this point.

[quote author=Ishbar link=topic=14283.msg146396#msg146396 date=1140322140]
2ndly, I guess I removed most of the threat? Now McaFee wont uninstall...it comes to an error when I say to uninstall...AND its always running in processes so I cant manually delete...any suggestions?
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Oh, an error occured? That's all. Don't be so vague. An error can be anything. Show the exact error message. Perhaps it is possible that you were stupid and deleted McAfee configuration files needed for the uninstallation process in some type of an attempt to remove all McAfee related files/directories? Did you try installing McAfee over the current installation and then uninstalling?

By the sounds of it, his computer is infected by malware.  It wouldn't be that surprising because I think (?) they discontinued support for Windows 2000 (I could be wrong) so you might be missing important patches.  Which is fine if you don't visit malicious sites, but if you start going to porn or other stuff like that you might end up with crap installed. 

Anyway, enough spyware/malware/viruses can make a computer do stupid things.  There comes a point when you just have to give up and re-format it. 

I'd recommend buying a copy of Windows XP.  It's only about what, $250 now? 

Mkay mr. "I have money" I dont have a job so XP is out of the question..im still leaning to something infecting my pc cause its lagging for no reason at times for a matter of seconds, 1-5 are average lags. But nothing TOO severe, I got rid of Mcafee by removing the registry and making it crash n such, but I still prolly have malware, I ran the "E" program, it found a buncha stuff, any other good spyware/adware/malware programs?

[quote author=iago link=topic=14283.msg146467#msg146467 date=1140407346]
By the sounds of it, his computer is infected by malware.  It wouldn't be that surprising because I think (?) they discontinued support for Windows 2000 (I could be wrong) so you might be missing important patches.  Which is fine if you don't visit malicious sites, but if you start going to porn or other stuff like that you might end up with crap installed. 

Anyway, enough spyware/malware/viruses can make a computer do stupid things.  There comes a point when you just have to give up and re-format it. 

I'd recommend buying a copy of Windows XP.  It's only about what, $250 now? 
[/quote]yeah you are right about win2k having no support anymore. i read it a few days ago on softpedia. however i have seen unofficial update packs that contain all the security patches and whatnot.

IIRC, winXP costs about 60 bucks or less. that's how much i got it for when i bought mine 2 years ago

edit:the only Anti-Anything programs that i use is, AVG, SpywareBlaster, and Spybot(scan, fix, then immunize)

system restore

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Mkay mr. "I have money" I dont have a job so XP is out of the question..im still leaning to something infecting my pc cause its lagging for no reason at times for a matter of seconds, 1-5 are average lags. But nothing TOO severe, I got rid of Mcafee by removing the registry and making it crash n such, but I still prolly have malware, I ran the "E" program, it found a buncha stuff, any other good spyware/adware/malware programs?
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If you can't afford to keep up with new versions of Windows, why do you run it?  Wouldn't it make more sense to use a free operating system?  And for the record, I don't currently have a job and I think it would be dumb to pay a lot of money for an OS.  I currently run Linux and FreeBSD. 

In terms of malware programs, here are the top 3 in order of general preference:
- AdAware
- Spybot Search and Destroy
- Windows' Spyware Tool

Any of them can be found with Google.  Keep in mind that it will probably be back before long, if it is even removed at all.  Some of them burrow pretty deep. 

I also recommend changing browsers to FireFox.  Since you are on Windows 2000, and I don't think that MS supports Windows 2000 anymore, you're stuck with a vulnerable browser unless you stop using Internet Explorer.  So using FireFox, Mozilla, or Opera would be a good idea.

[quote author=Ishbar link=topic=14283.msg146475#msg146475 date=1140412975]
Mkay mr. "I have money" I dont have a job so XP is out of the question..im still leaning to something infecting my pc cause its lagging for no reason at times for a matter of seconds, 1-5 are average lags. But nothing TOO severe, I got rid of Mcafee by removing the registry and making it crash n such, but I still prolly have malware, I ran the "E" program, it found a buncha stuff, any other good spyware/adware/malware programs?
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Perhaps I'd be able to go over your house with my XP Home install disc ($200, not $250. XP Pro was $300) and an activation crack then install it for you. :)

Okay...recent devlopments...So far I see no browser problems, mcafee is pretty much gone..but now my computer runs very slow when running the simplest of programs, Bitcomet, Java Applets, Counter Strike...so...any suggestions.

[img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/Ishbar/TskMgr.jpg[/img]

You could try disabling services that you don't use.

Uh, example? Im having mixed interpretations

"MSConfig => Services" or "Administrative Tools => Services"

Look for ones that you don't use, and if you aren't sure what a service is, google it.

Im not sure what some of these are...the ones in red i dont know.

[img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/Ishbar/Services.jpg[/img]

Actually im not sure for what most of them I should do.  :-X Only a select few.

[quote author=Ishbar link=topic=14283.msg146568#msg146568 date=1140477384]
Okay...recent devlopments...So far I see no browser problems, mcafee is pretty much gone..but now my computer runs very slow when running the simplest of programs, Bitcomet, Java Applets, Counter Strike...so...any suggestions.

[img]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b159/Ishbar/TskMgr.jpg[/img]
[/quote] you could try killing Steam since it looks like it's the thing that's using up all your CPU

[quote author=Ishbar link=topic=14283.msg146578#msg146578 date=1140478963]
Im not sure what some of these are...the ones in red i dont know.

Actually im not sure for what most of them I should do. :-X Only a select few.
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Google up the service names.

thats sooo many lol, and i did kill steam no luck..

Well, you can just try MSConfig => Services tab, then check "Hide All Microsoft Processes" and run through what's displayed.

theres two..and they've both been disabled.