Avast Mail scanner pop-ups

[hassan5482]

Thanks

I've managed to get most some more games in the games folder, but my Entertainment folder in Accessories not reads Empty on my start menu?

[Shaba]

There should be recorder and sound volume. Are you able to choose them via
add or remove windows components?

[hassan5482]

No, the volume control and recorder options are not available through the accessories & utilities

I've ensured they're all ticked, for example calculator and solitaire, but I don't appear to find it in the start menu or when searching manually using the search option

This is strange :s

[Shaba]

You can try sfc /scannow from start - run (it asks to insert CD).

[hassan5482]

I've managed to find a download as the scannow option failed to resolve anything - the download has enabled the accessories folder to be restored, however, some of the shortcuts have missing links, whereas some of the apps are corrected on clicking fix now.

I still had a problem with volume control and hyper terminal.
I've re-run sfc /scannow and it resolved volume control but not hyper terminal.

I then did the add/remove windows components and go my games folder back.

Eventually it looks ok, barring the hyper terminal application - what is that anyway??!!

Again many thanks

[Shaba]

Here is good writeup about that. Program itself isn't needed usually nowadays.

[hassan5482]

Thanks!! I can't see myself using that application anytime soon...

Here is a fresh HJT log & would like to know if my PC is now looking ok to wrap, along with your recommendations to protect my pc using any additional software, ideal software setup etc

Many many thanks

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 20:11:47, on 10/01/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Avast\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avast\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avast\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Avast\ashWebSv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Avast\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\3\3Connect\Wilog.exe
C:\Program Files\3\3Connect\AutoUpdateSrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Hassan\Desktop\HJT\HiJackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-...etachedshouses
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://my3.three.co.uk/
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.0.926.3450\swg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google Toolbar - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\Avast\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SkyTel] SkyTel.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Free Download Manager] C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\fdm.exe -autorun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Bluetooth Manager.lnk.disabled
O4 - Global Startup: Update Agent.lnk.disabled
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {fb5f1910-f110-11d2-bb9e-00c04f795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {fb5f1910-f110-11d2-bb9e-00c04f795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/wind...?1230241525031
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsof...?1230241783187
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{D1269238-8A13-44D1-9754-7B082745F44D}: NameServer = 4.2.2.3 4.2.2.4
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Avast\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Avast\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Avast\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Avast\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TOSHIBA Bluetooth Service - TOSHIBA CORPORATION - C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Bluetooth Toshiba Stack\TosBtSrv.exe

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End of file - 5390 bytes

[Shaba]

Yes it looks fine

Are you ready for final instructions?

[hassan5482]

Yes I think I'm ready

I cannot install IE7 & have checked the troubleshooting site, however, I understand I can install IE8 but I'll wait until a non-beta version becomes available. I ran an updated application of Malwarebytes' and it came back clean.

Firefox is treating me well and seems much faster, less hanging screens and connection problems - Any related problems I'll address separately with my ISP. All I require is a Google Toolbar for Firefox if there's one available, any ideas? I'm unsure if there's a Firefox version available - Through Filehippo.com perhaps?

All in all I'd like to thank you for your kind help and patience.

Many thanks

[Shaba]

Yes there is one, link

Still some issues?