I'm new to this so I hope I'm doing it right

[pskelley]

First I need to know what this is? Is this a different computer? I sent a private message to ask about this but have received no response? Posted: Yesterday, 10:22
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=33093


Spyware Doctor: I have no idea what it is finding? Cookies, I don't use the program, you see what the scans are showing you? Do you pay for this? I have heard of SD finding stuff to get a purchase before.

Windows firewall: you must run a firewall, most experts suggest a third party firewall. I will provide information in a moment, after you view it, if you still have questions, let me know.

Hijack this <<< I have had my copy for ten years, it does more that present a HJT log, here is a tutorial:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial42.html
Yours to do what you want with.

AFT cleaner <<< best free, small cleaner available, do what you wish with it.

mbam <<< free and yours to keep if you wish.

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU file? <<< you are finished with the installer, delete it.

When I reboot, a full screen, black screen with white writing flashes very quickly

all of my computers do that, sure you just never noticed it before?

Is there an anti-virus program you would recommend?

Read what the experts have to say, I personally run AVG 8 free on my computers.

When tea timer is turned on it has been using 100% of my cpu

can't help with that, I run SpywareGuard, not TeaTimner. I have not heard of this, ask questions about TeaTimer in the Spybot forum:
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=4

Also, it seems the computer is running 45-48 processes;

see these links:
http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html
http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
http://computercops.biz/StartupList.html
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/

Some good information for you:
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/slowcomputer.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/mcgill1.mspx

Here is some great information from experts in this field that will help you stay clean and safe online.
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/prevention.html
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=279
http://russelltexas.com/malware/allclear.htm
http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?t=14
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict2520.html
http://cybercoyote.org/security/not-admin.shtml

http://www.malwarecomplaints.info/

Thanks...pskelley
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answers

Phil
I couldn't find this thread and assumed it had been deleted when I posted the second thread. then I found this thread, but couldn't figure how to delete the second one, so yes its the same problem.
I was not aware that a private messages could be done (I don't know how to chat or text & this is the first forum of any kind I've ever been involved in), sorry I missed it.
My internet wireless provider (in the marina) also doesn't like windows firewall, so yes please provide info on which you suggest, and how to turn off the windows warning, please.
No this computer never did the black screen before, but maybe there was no restore console?
I'll stick w/ AVG then, it came on the computer & I knew nothing about it.
If spywareguard is less invasive, I'll try it.
Thanks again, you are truely a lifesaver.
Andrew

 

[pskelley]

Thanks for that information, I will trash that topic.

I was not aware that a private messages could be done

Just click your helpers name and a private message is the second choice.

My internet wireless provider (in the marina) also doesn't like windows firewall,

Perhaps they are providing a firewall with their service. You really should ask them, I'll post the links, but if their program objects to the Windows Firewall it will probably have problems with others. I would pin them down and find out what they suggest you run for a firewall.

Freeware firewalls:
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
http://www.jetico.com/jpfirewall.htm
http://www.agnitum.com/products/outpostfree/download.php
http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/1...plus-free-firewall-for-windows-vista-xp-2000/
http://www.online-armor.com/free-firewall-protection-software.html

I'll stick w/ AVG then, it came on the computer & I knew nothing about it.

Here is information for you and a link to a free forum:
FAQ
http://www.grisoft.com/ww.faq.num-773
AVG Free Forum
http://freeforum.avg.com/

If spywareguard is less invasive,

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial50.html
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html
If you decide to use SG, leave TeaTimer diabled, they do about the same job.

Safe surfing:bigthumb: