Multi problems. Virus, format, hardware

I don't think your discs problems are coming from malware any longer.

We'll completly finish clean(not much more) and then we'll see if it's a malware or hardware problem.

I'm assuming you can use internet now, atleast I hope so. Let me know if you can't.

Go here and download and install XP Service Pack 1a. You can get SP2 [bold]after[/bold] we know you're fully cleaned.

After installing, SP1 go here and download [bold]Java Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9[/bold].
Uninstall all previous versions of JRE via Add/Remove Programs.
Restart and install Update 9.

Then, go here and run Kaspersky Online Scanner.
Accept the terms.
After downloading, click "My Computer".
After scanning, click "Save report as" and save it.

Post back with the Kaspersky log and a new HijackThis log.

 

I'm sorry. This may be where we call it quits. That computer is not online. And it will take me awhile to get it online. I will have to play with my little ethernet hub for hours. THEN call my isp and get them to recognize the darn thing. I have sp1 on disk around here somewhere, but, without my roms working...... well, you know.... BUT, I can try to format again. The cdrom read the disk to boot from it, SO, I may still be able to format. The problem before, with the blue screen, may have been a virus. Then, tho, I'm worried, if it will read from it to boot, and it is a hardware problem, then I won't be able to install xp back on.. Does that make sense?

 

Hmm, well if you can boot from a disc then you should be able to reformat. But you can reformat without having to use discs(use a wiping program). And after the format reinstalling Windows shouldn't be a problem, that is, like you said, if it isn't a hardware problem.

We can try a few more things(maybe WinPFind) to make sure you're clean or not, so let me know if you want to continue and try those or if you just want to try to reformat.

 

I would love to try somemore, if you're game. However, I have to get people areound here in bed and all, so it will be tomorrow. I can d/l anything you recommend, as long as it will fit on my 512 meg jumpdrive. I will do my best to have it online soon, but no guarentees. I had to keep it offline inorder to use the blasted thing. All those bugs were all trying to connect at once, then you had those internet killers. It was awful. 40 sumodd windows... grrrr. Anyway, if you think we can clean it using d/l proggies, then I won't need to format. As soon as I know it won't infect my computer, then I can get it hooked up to mine and online. I really need wireless, instead of hub. Anyway. Will be back on here tomorrow. Thanks for everything and your patience. Take care.

 

Yup, I'm up to it. Just post back when you can.

Try getting online as soon as you can, no rush though. It would just be nice to get an online scan ran. The malware that was trying to use the internet is now gone. Not saying there aren't more, but the internet killers are gone so you should be okay to use the internet without all the "popup windows" trying to open.

Download WinPFind2

-Extract the files to a folder (C:\WinPFind2).
-Open WinPFind2.exe to start the program.
-Under "File Options" click the [bold]Select All[/bold] button.
-Under "AddOn Options" check the following:
* [bold]HKLM_IE_Main.def[/bold]
* [bold]System Restore.def[/bold]
-Click the [bold]Run all Scans[/bold] button.
-When its finished scanning you will see "Scans Complete!" at the bottom left of the program.
-Click the [bold]Simple Report[/bold] button.
-Notepad will open with the log.
-Post the log in your next reply.