Malware/Trojan problems continuing

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With the backup drive plugged in and turned on.

Click start /then control panel / performance and maintenance / administrative tools / computer management / expand storage / select disk manager.

See if the back up drive is showing. If it is highlight it, right click on it change the drive letter and paths see if you can change the letter to some letter not listed like L. Reboot and see if the drive is listed in my computer.
 
No luck there

little eagle said:
With the backup drive plugged in and turned on.
/ select disk manager.
See if the back up drive is showing.
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Hi Paul,

Actually, I had tried this last night but tried it again to see if I missed something. It does not show at all in the disk management section NOR in the storage tab at all. All I have listed is my laptop drive, which I guess has 3 partitions. It's a 100GB HD.
Here is the info that shows:
Volume - Layout - Type - File System - Status - Capacity - Free Space - % Free - Fault Tolerance - Overhead

Partion - Basic - FAT - Healthy (EISA Configuration) - 63 MB - 55 MB - 87% - No - 0%

Partion - Basic - FAT32 - Healthy (Unknown Partition) - 3.19 GB - 459 MB - 14% - No - 0%

Partion - Basic - NTFS - Healthy (System) - 89.90 GB - 10.62 GB - 11% - No - 0%


Honestly, I think the back up drive just decided to TRULY die. All it does is try to spin up and once it gets to its highest speed, does this 'clicka click' sound and then spins down. It is still under warranty (but barely) and I was just going to call today to get an RMA number and send for a replacement. I didn't have anything on there that isn't already on the laptop or desktop.

I KNOW that I have to get all of my stuff backed up though.Maybe I will start burning some CDs?? :p: Might be my best option at this point.

Any thoughts about checking the system now that it seems to be working? I am still getting a clean bootup and am able to login to 'DrKaren' acct.

Thank you! Things are looking a bit better. :)
Karen
 
Reboot and rescan with HiJackThis and post a new log here.
Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.
 
Lookin' pretty good

Hi Paul,
Sorry for the delay. Today has been a little bit on the busy side.
Here is the new HJT log:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 2:05:03 AM, on 3/13/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (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:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\WLKeeper.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorsvw.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dlcxcoms.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\NICCONFIGSVC\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Venturi2\Client\ventc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ZcfgSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Intel\Wireless\Bin\1XConfig.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WDBtnMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Photo AIO Printer 926\dlcxmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\HidFind.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\setup\avast.setup
C:\Documents and Settings\Dr. Karen\Desktop\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.dellnet.msn.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Skype add-on (mastermind) - {22BF413B-C6D2-4d91-82A9-A0F997BA588C} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O2 - BHO: DriveLetterAccess - {5CA3D70E-1895-11CF-8E15-001234567890} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswshx.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar5.dll
O2 - BHO: CBrowserHelperObject Object - {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} - c:\Program Files\GoogleAFE\GoogleAE.dll
O2 - BHO: ZoneAlarm Spy Blocker BHO - {F0D4B231-DA4B-4daf-81E4-DFEE4931A4AA} - C:\Program Files\ZoneAlarmSB\bar\1.bin\SPYBLOCK.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar5.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ZoneAlarm Spy Blocker - {F0D4B239-DA4B-4daf-81E4-DFEE4931A4AA} - C:\Program Files\ZoneAlarmSB\bar\1.bin\SPYBLOCK.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelWireless] C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe /tf Intel PROSet/Wireless
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dla] C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WD Button Manager] WDBtnMgr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dlcxmon.exe] "C:\Program Files\Dell Photo AIO Printer 926\dlcxmon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZoneAlarm Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [OE_OEM] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 12\TMAS_OE\TMAS_OEMon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Shortcut to systray.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\systray.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Skype - {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
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: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/us/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {14B87622-7E19-4EA8-93B3-97215F77A6BC} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/MessengerStatsPAClient.cab31267.cab
O16 - DPF: {193C772A-87BE-4B19-A7BB-445B226FE9A1} (ewidoOnlineScan Control) - http://download.ewido.net/ewidoOnlineScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {2AF5BD25-90C5-4EEC-88C5-B44DC2905D8B} (DownloadManager Control) - http://dlmanager.akamaitools.com.edgesuite.net/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.0.5.1.cab
O16 - DPF: {56762DEC-6B0D-4AB4-A8AD-989993B5D08B} (OnlineScanner Control) - http://www.eset.eu/buxus/docs/OnlineScanner.cab
O16 - DPF: {5ED80217-570B-4DA9-BF44-BE107C0EC166} (Windows Live Safety Center Base Module) - http://cdn.scan.onecare.live.com/resource/download/scanner/wlscbase370.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/mic...ls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1205389862421
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1154751377421
O16 - DPF: {814EA0DA-E0D9-4AA4-833C-A1A6D38E79E9} (DASWebDownload Class) - http://das.microsoft.com/activate/cab/x86/i486/NTANSI/retail/DASAct.cab
O16 - DPF: {B7D07999-2ADB-4AEB-997E-F61CB7B2E2CD} (TSEasyInstallX Control) - http://www.trendsecure.com/easy_install/_activex/en-US/TSEasyInstallX.CAB
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/ZIntro.cab53083.cab
O16 - DPF: {DA758BB1-5F89-4465-975F-8D7179A4BCF3} (WheelofFortune Object) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/WoF.cab31267.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: dlcx_device - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dlcxcoms.exe
O23 - Service: EvtEng - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NICCONFIGSVC - Dell Inc. - C:\Program Files\Dell\NICCONFIGSVC\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
O23 - Service: RegSrvc - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Spectrum24 Event Monitor (S24EventMonitor) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SCSI Helper Service - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\Fsk\SonySCSIHelperService.exe
O23 - Service: Venturi2 Client (Venturi2) - Fourelle Systems, Inc - C:\Program Files\Venturi2\Client\ventc.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
O23 - Service: WLANKEEPER - Intel® Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\WLKeeper.exe

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End of file - 10573 bytes

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I also wanted to update you on a couple of things:

I agree with your wisdom of backing up and reinstalling Windows, I just have to get an RMA number for the backup drive on Friday or Saturday. I called Western Digital today and apparently it takes them 48 hours or better to update my warranty information. I had to email them my receipt and such. I bought it 4/1 of last year. They agreed that it was a dead drive based on the behavior.

So as soon as I get the RMA, they said it will be a relatively quick turn-around. They will send a drive out as a replacement and wait for mine to come back before charging my cc. I should have it by the end of next week.

In the meantime, the machine has been working pretty smoothly. Actually it has never started up this fast. I am still logged in as 'DrKaren' and all seems ok. I am up and running in less than 30 seconds and the cursor moves and there is really no wait time. I am not seeing anything overly weird. It does seem like some programs and such are moved around. For example - HJT was in the Trend Micro folder and uTorrent was completely missing.

BUT-- I did notice that the Windows updater had 'downloaded' all necessary updates but would NOT install them. What a pain.
:oops:I really apologize for jumping beyond your advice - but I used a program to get some of the critical updates installed so I could get past this hangup. It worked and allowed me to finish the more recent Windows updates the 'regular' way.
I did NOT install IE7 though. Should I bother?

So - I restarted and ran a HJT log for you to see. I moved the program to the desktop and ran the scan from there. Let me know if I did anything bad!

OK for now. Everything seems to be running smooth and is updated as well as I am able. Let me know if your far more experienced eyes sees anything in the HJT log.

If not, we may be good to go. I might ask though, once I get that drive back and backup everything, I may need your help in reinstalling. I am not so savvy with things like that.

Thank you again,
Karen :)
 
C:\WINDOWS\system32\systray.exe

Once in safe mode, Click start / then my computer / local disk then follow the process tree.
Or using Windows Explorer, locate the file


Check the properties and make sure that it is a MS file.

If it is not delete the file. No I see no reason to use IE7 now.
 
Looks ok?

Hi Paul,
It 'looks' ok to me.
I just gave you all the info b/c I wasn't sure about the 'stub' part.
Thank you,
Karen

Under properties for that file, it says the following:
General
- Description - Systray.exe stub
- Location - C:\WINDOWS\system32
- Size 3.00 KB (3.072 bytes), size on disk: 4.00 KB
- created Wednesday, August 04,2004 5:00:00 AM

Version
- File version: 5.12600.0
- Description: Systray.exe stub
Copyright: Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Other version information:
Company: Microsoft Corporation
File Version: 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
Internal Name: systray
Language: English
Original File Name: systray.exe
Product Name: Microsoft Windows Operating System
Product Version: 5.1.2600.0
 
Next steps

Hi Paul,
Very cool!
Could you just give me a quick run-down on what I need to do next? :-)

(I will re-review the link you sent me already. I was a bit overwhelmed with some of their suggestions but think I can get through that.)

But just to make sure --
Once I get that backup drive replaced, I will work on backing up all the data on the drive.

Then am I going to just completely reinstall Windows XP Pro from the CD? I am sure it will all be clear once I start DOING it. But, as you can see, I like to be as clear as I can (sometimes to my detriment!)

If it is just a reinstall of Windows, does that wipe out all of my files? In other words, am I just backing up to make sure I don't lose anything upon reinstall?

Thank you again for all of your help. I cannot express my gratitude to you for getting this running again. :santa: It's just like Christmas!

Anyway, if you would, a quick 'next steps' 'to do' list would be helpful. I don't want to over complicate it!

Thank you,
Karen
 
One other question

Hi again,

Just had another quick question. Can I 'safely' use the laptop in the meantime, without worrying about any security breaches when online?

I realize that even though things may 'look' good and 'seem' to be running well, that it may not actually BE well.

Just checking.

Karen :-)
 
If it is just a reinstall of Windows, does that wipe out all of my files?
Click to expand...
Yes everything would be gone. :sad:

Can I 'safely' use the laptop in the meantime
Click to expand...

Lets see what NOD32 finds.
Run this online scan from ESET

You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan!
  • First, accept the Terms of Use
  • Click: Start
  • When asked, allow the ActiveX control to install
  • Click: Start
  • Make sure the options:
    Remove found threats, and Scan unwanted applications
    are both checked!
  • Click: Scan

When the scan finishes, use Notepad to open the ESET report.
It will be located here C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
 
ESETonline scan results

Hi Paul,
Here are the results of the ESET scan. It looks clean. :cool:
Just for clarity - I ran it from in normal mode under my profile. (not in safe mode or anything)

It keeps changing my time though!!! :rolleyes:

Thank you!

Karen

Scan results:
# version=4
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.635
# OnlineScannerDLLA.dll=1, 0, 0, 79
# OnlineScannerDLLW.dll=1, 0, 0, 78
# OnlineScannerUninstaller.exe=1, 0, 0, 49
# vers_standard_module=2946 (20080313)
# vers_arch_module=1.064 (20080214)
# vers_adv_heur_module=1.064 (20070717)
# EOSSerial=16cc5a206444ac4cbec2008b435ea244
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# utc_time=2008-03-14 05:43:29
# local_time=2008-03-14 12:43:29 (-0500, Eastern Standard Time)
# country="United States"
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 2
# scanned=313234
# found=0
# scan_time=6987
 
Cool beans

:p:
Hi Paul,
Very cool.
I will wait for the new backup drive to come and start backing up then! I requested the RMA number after they finally updated my warranty. So I *should* have a new backup drive before week's end. I hope!

Then I will start the reinstall process. Yeah! :red:
I am assuming it is pretty straight-forward.

If you have any final advice for me on the quickest and best ways to accomplish all that, I would appreciate it. I don't want to miss anything and don't want there to be something I didn't think of. :-)

Thank you again,
Karen
 
Thank you

Hi Paul,

Just wanted to say thank you SO much for all of your help.
I really cannot express to you my gratitude.

Can I write back in if I have problems this week?

Karen
 
Almost there

Hi Paul,
I am *almost* done backing up everything. I got the drive yesterday afternoon and thought I could be done by today. Wishful thinking. :red:

I just have to comb through and make a list of programs to re-download from the internet. And also go dig up software discs for different programs. I have everything that I need, it's just a matter of finding it.

I have a few minor questions in the meantime though, if you don't mind.
I was wondering if there was a way to backup the iTunes purchases. I don't have a ton of them but they aren't in any other place. The other music I have on iTunes is mostly from CDs that I have in the house so I am not too concerned if I lose those things.

The other thing was what to re-download. I would like to have ZoneAlarm, AdAware, Avast, newest Java, hmmm - what else? back on my machine. Should I put Spybot, AVG AnitSpyware, Malwarebytes antimalware, and others like that back on? I get a little overboard with downloading things that may overlap. Thoughts?

I already put the newest download of Firefox on the backup drive so I can reload that immediately after reinstalling Windows.

Also, is there a special serial number or anything that I need to find that is specific to my machine when I reload Windows? I have to CD that they sent me but does that cover me?

I have mostly backup up all the data from 'My Documents' folder, a few programs that I had the original zip or rar file from, my favorites, Dells folder, SOME info out of the application data folder for programs that I know I will need the info from - like TomTom, Firefox and some things from the Microsoft folder - the Outlook files for my address book, I also copied the drivers folder 'just in case' and the Program folder - most items 'just in case'.

If you can think of anything else, let me know. I 'think' I could survive if anything was missing at this point and i did a reinstall. I have backed up all of MY created files. It's just if I need anything else to make the machine run optimally on the flip side!

OK - I am rambling. :oops:

Once I feel secure that I have everything that I want backed up and can reinstall, I'll check back in. I may have a couple more questions (or not) but I still have to go and run those last programs that you told me about and review that website you gave me about backing up again.

I probably won't be back to this until Sunday as I have to be away for two days.

I hope you have a GREAT Easter (if you celebrate) in the meantime. :angel:

Let me know if you think I am missing anything. I will go do my homework in the meantime. Almost there....

And just think, I need to do this to my desktop too. :sick: It's more than time though.

sorry for the long message.
Karen
 
Nicceeee

Wow that is cool. I had no idea iTunes had that option! :present:

THANK YOU big time for that one.

It's amazing how the little things can get by me! :bigthumb:

I'll be back on Sunday.

In the meantime, I actually thought of something else that has me a bit worried. I want to make sure I can get back on the internet right away with little hold up. I have the Intel PROset Wireless card instead of the standard thing that Dell puts in. So I was wondering -- are there settings and files to save with regard to that? I am also not sure if I have those drivers on a disc - considering that Dell sent me the reinstallation CD for XP Pro and a generic Dell Tools System Software disc. Do I need to download those drivers fresh from the manufacturer's site or are they on this computer somewhere?

I am TRYING to limit my 'dumb' questions but some things are simple for me while others are not!

OK - back to work. Thank you for your guidance through ALL of this. Almost there. Can't wait to have a screamin' system!! :eek:

Karen
 
I don't think that you need the drivers for PROset Wireless card I have windows make the connection i think the drivers are install already. If not the drivers can be found on the dell driver disk.
 
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