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(Message started by: Kris_in_SJ on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 7:54pm)

Title: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 7:54pm

Somehow - I don't know where or how - I picked up an Adware module, as well as something that looks like an exec. file that appears to be malware.

I tend to be a computer Nazi and run AdAware every couple of days. It says it can't remove these objects:

C:\windows\system32\SHDOCVW.dll
C:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll

One file in all caps - one in small letters. I can't delete them manually - have tried from Windows Explorer.

Any ideas???!!!

Thanks.

Kris

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by the_old_man on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 8:09pm

Go to this site and download the removal tool.
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Symantec_W32Boframm_Removal_Tool/1101766012/1
The Old Man

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by 2late on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 8:13pm

yeah..... what he said ;;D

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by Mosaicwench on Jul 23^rd, 2007, 9:56pm

If you google the file names, you will see they are both required parts of Windows.

Please read the info google provides before trying to delete them.

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Jul 24^th, 2007, 9:49am

Thanks all,

I found the answer on an AdAware blog. Seems they just had a faulty update that caused the problem. Downloaded the newest update and all is clean.

Kris

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 24^th, 2007, 10:46am

This is a question I have wanted to ask since I've been on this site...but was afraid to for fear of looking even stupider...

It's about the "more smilies" function. When I click on it, and the window comes up, every time I move the cursor towards it...it closes. I have to try many times to actually have it not disappear.

I do notice the at the bottom "more smilies"....and click on to it...it works...eventually. Does this happen to everyone? Is there a correct way to do this so it doesn't disappear? Thanks in advance...in anyone responds.

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by Karla on Jul 24^th, 2007, 10:53am

Sounds like you may have popup windows blocked on your pc. Could that be the case?

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 24^th, 2007, 10:57am

Karla,

How would I disengage that? Where do I go...explain to me as if Im a five year old...I don't understand many terms...is that on the "profile" function? Im not sure if it's me you're responding to...if so...is that the case?

I thank you for responding and for your much needed instruction. Thoughtfully, Sherri

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 24^th, 2007, 11:16am

In my profile, I do have all the boxes checked to enable Pop-ups, etc....also I would like to have a picture different than the choices offered.

Is there a site with pictures...kind of like the one's Charlie uses...I have no idea how to "transfer" one...is the "cut and paste" idea??? And again where can I go to find a picture that's more "me"? Again, thank you in advance, if anyone responds...I appreciate your help alot Karla.

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by fubar on Jul 24^th, 2007, 1:18pm

If you have a picture you like (on your computer), let me know and I will make it possible for you to use it as your standard picture. I'll walk you through it, it's easy. Even easier if you know how to use email.

-Fu

Title: Re: Calling all computer whizzes!
Post by sldrswyfe on Jul 24^th, 2007, 1:56pm

Thanks Fu!!

Any suggestions on sites I may go to to find a picture that expresses me...as I said, Charlie found this great site...www.kolobok.us...I also like art...flowers...let me know...thanks for responding and being kind enought to offer your help. Sherri