Computer slowing

[gin_jammer]

My computer seems to take longer to boot up every time, and then performs some unknown activity for a good while, during which I may not launch any application. A day or so ago, I briefly saw a blue screen, but it flashed off too quickly for me to read any of it. I was then informed that my computer had recovered from a serious problem, so I duly notified Microsoft, who replied that it was an unknown problem called a "memory dump" (I think) but they could only help if I had a wideband connection (I don't). Can you help? Ed

[spybotsandra]

Hello,

Which version of Spybot do you run?
Do you have installed the latest updates?

Best regards
Sandra
Team Spybot

[gin_jammer]

Spybot S&D 1.4, updated yesterday

[gin_jammer]

Spybot S&D 1.4, Latest detection update: 2005-11-18. Tried update again today (24Nov) and seemed to get a newer version; looks & feels newer anyway. Ran it and found nothing.

[LonnyRJones]

Hi gin_jammer
Please read this
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288

[gin_jammer]

Lonny;

Hello. Thanks for the help.

Ran online antivirus and Spybot S&D.

Here's the Hijackthis log.

Regards,

Ed

[LonnyRJones]

Hi

I dont see anything out if the ordinary

How long has AVG and norton been installed ?
It would be best to uninstall one or the other, preferably nortons antivirus
(In my opinion)

Lets double check:
Download and run blacklite
F-Secure Blacklight: http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/try.shtml
click > scan then > next, next again then exit
there will be a new txt near blacklite. post it please.

[gin_jammer]

In June, this computer experienced total corruption of system file and would not boot, even in Safe Mode. Using an unknown (to me) Linux tool, a friend was able to extract my personal files from the hard drive. After running the Recovery Disk, the same friend installed AVG before returning the computer. Being unfamiliar with AVG, I attempted to uninstall it, but could not. However, I thought I had disabled AVG before installing Norton. If you think AVG gives superior antivirus protection, please elaborate a little on why, and please tell me how can I make sure AVG is running correctly before I uninstall Norton? Also, should I take care of the AVG-Norton matter before running blacklite?

Ed

[LonnyRJones]

Hi
You can run that blacklite tool now, its not a resident type program, just a one time scanner for hidden files and process's.
"elaborate a little on why"
Basicly Becouse we see lots and lots of logs and most who have norton are infected with bots/hijackers etc

"how can I make sure AVG is running correctly"
Get familur with the program and re-read its help file's.

[gin_jammer]

Lonny;

Downloaded and ran the blacklite tool...no hidden items found.

Ed