Nothing there in the way of malware either. I don't think this is malware related at this point.
Let's clean up a bit and move you to a forum that can better help you with this issue. I will list the forum you should visit at the bottom of this post.
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You should delete any of the tools we downloaded and used. No reason to keep outdated tools around
RSIT, DDS << delete them both
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The following will implement some cleanup procedures for the tool we used as well as reset System Restore points:
Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:
ComboFix /u
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A few things to help with possible threats
These are optional . But will help protect you further.
and
Some of these you may already have.
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Windows Updates
Be certain automatic updates is turned on for XP. - For Vista Or if you like to do it manually be sure to visit http://update.microsoft.com/ regularly. This requires internet explorer to do so.
This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
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SpywareBlaster
Install SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites to your Browser settings that will protect you from accidentally running or downloading known malicious programs.
After the installation, click Download Latest Protection Updates. When it finishes, click Enable All Protection.
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Download and Install a HOSTS File
Download HostsXpert and unzip it to your computer, somewhere where you can find it.
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Make your Internet Explorer more secure
1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
2. Click on the Security tab
3. Click the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
4. Click on Default Level and click Ok
5. Click on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
6. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
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So many people are point and click crazy either because there naive or their in a rush.
Always watch closely to any software your installing.
If they want to install something more than their program stop right there and investigate what it is they want to place on your computer.
If they give you the option not to install it choose that until you investigate it completely.
The more you install that you don't want or need the more you'll wish you didn't.
Here's a site with great advise on how to AVOID malware. Much easier to do than removing it.
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Visit this site for help with your connection issues.
Point this out to them.
Safe and happy surfing.
Let's clean up a bit and move you to a forum that can better help you with this issue. I will list the forum you should visit at the bottom of this post.
__________________________
You should delete any of the tools we downloaded and used. No reason to keep outdated tools around
RSIT, DDS << delete them both
___________________________________
The following will implement some cleanup procedures for the tool we used as well as reset System Restore points:
Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following bolded text into the Run box and click OK:
ComboFix /u
____________________________
A few things to help with possible threats
These are optional . But will help protect you further.
and
Some of these you may already have.
________________________________________
Windows Updates
Be certain automatic updates is turned on for XP. - For Vista Or if you like to do it manually be sure to visit http://update.microsoft.com/ regularly. This requires internet explorer to do so.
This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
___________________________________
SpywareBlaster
Install SpywareBlaster
SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites to your Browser settings that will protect you from accidentally running or downloading known malicious programs.
After the installation, click Download Latest Protection Updates. When it finishes, click Enable All Protection.
___________________________________
Download and Install a HOSTS File
Download HostsXpert and unzip it to your computer, somewhere where you can find it.
- Run HostsXpert
- If Hosts file is Read Only, click on Make Writeable, otherwise move on to next stage.
- Click Download button.
- Click MVPs Hosts
- Click Merge File
- Press OK to download latest MVPs update and merge it with your Hosts.
- When finished click File Handling
- Click Make Read Only to secure your Hosts file.
- Exit HostsXpert.
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Make your Internet Explorer more secure
1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
2. Click on the Security tab
3. Click the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
4. Click on Default Level and click Ok
5. Click on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
6. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
_______________________________________
So many people are point and click crazy either because there naive or their in a rush.
Always watch closely to any software your installing.
If they want to install something more than their program stop right there and investigate what it is they want to place on your computer.
If they give you the option not to install it choose that until you investigate it completely.
The more you install that you don't want or need the more you'll wish you didn't.
Here's a site with great advise on how to AVOID malware. Much easier to do than removing it.
_____________________________
Visit this site for help with your connection issues.
Point this out to them.
The computer has detected that the IP address 192.168.1.2 for the network with the network addressThis may be of help and was taken from that last log.
002185189570 already in use on the network. The computer will automatically try
to a different address it.
Safe and happy surfing.