hey all!!!

so my computer has been gradually geting slower and slower. Now it is so bad that when i click firefox it takes 5-15 seconds for it to open. Also, my cpu usage jumps from 15% to 98%. So here are my logs, any info would be fantastic!!!



[Saving space - attachment deleted by admin]Open HijackThis and select Do a system scan only.

Place a check mark next to the following entries: (if there)

- R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {0579B4B6-0293-4d73-B02D-5EBB0BA0F0A2} - C:\Program Files\AskSBar\SrchAstt\1.bin\A2SRCHAS.DLL
- O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
- O2 - BHO: Ask Search Assistant BHO - {0579B4B1-0293-4d73-B02D-5EBB0BA0F0A2} - C:\Program Files\AskSBar\SrchAstt\1.bin\A2SRCHAS.DLL
- O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)

Important: Close all windows except for HijackThis and then click Fix checked.

Exit HijackThis.

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Download OTMoveIt2 by OldTimer and save it to your Desktop.

Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on OTMoveIt2.exe and choose Run As Administrator.

1. Double-click OTMoveIt2.exe to run it.
2. Copy the lines in the codebox below.

Code: [Select][kill explorer]
C:\Program Files\AskSBar
EmptyTemp
[start explorer]
3. Return to OTMoveIt2, right click in the Paste List of Files/Folders to Move window (under the yellow bar) and choose Paste
4. Click the red Moveit! button.
5. Copy everything in the Results window (under the GREEN bar) and paste it in your next reply.
6. Close OTMoveIt2

Note: If a file or folder cannot be moved immediately you may be asked to reboot your computer in order to finish the move process. If asked to reboot, choose Yes. If not, reboot anyway.

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How is everything now?hey hey!!!

So here is the log, ill reboot and see how things work!

Explorer killed successfully
Folder move failed. C:\Program Files\AskSBar\SrchAstt\1.bin scheduled to be moved on reboot.
Folder move failed. C:\Program Files\AskSBar\SrchAstt scheduled to be moved on reboot.
Folder move failed. C:\Program Files\AskSBar\bar\1.bin scheduled to be moved on reboot.
Folder move failed. C:\Program Files\AskSBar\bar scheduled to be moved on reboot.
Folder move failed. C:\Program Files\AskSBar scheduled to be moved on reboot.
< EmptyTemp >
File delete failed. C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\etilqs_wTckIBk5Kk2NUqa3acPe scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\Windows\temp\cch~26405f33d3f.htp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\Windows\temp\cch~26405f424a6.htp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\Windows\temp\MpCmdRun.log scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
Temp folders emptied.
IE temp folders emptied.
Explorer started successfully
 
OTMoveIt2 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.4.3 log created on 10022008_122316
Umm, it hasnt changed, the cpu usage is at 80 now instead of 98 but it is still slow.

This is a LAPTOP, is it possible its a processor overheating issue? I have hardware warranty i just want to rule out software issues

ThanksDownload ComboFix by sUBs from one of the below links. Be sure top save it to the Desktop.

Link #1
Link #2

**Note:  It is important that it is saved directly to your Desktop

Close any open Web browsers. (Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc) before starting ComboFix.

Temporarily disable your antivirus, and any ANTISPYWARE real time protection before performing a scan. Click this link to see a list of security programs that should be disabled and how to disable them.
 
Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
When finished ComboFix will produce a log for you.
Post the ComboFix log in your next reply.

Important: Do not mouseclick ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.

Remember to re-enable your antivirus and antispyware protection when ComboFix is complete.so i tried to run combofix but it takes FOREVER. I had it open for 24 hrs and it was only at sage 16. Is there something I am doing wrong?Try restarting the computer and running it again. It shouldn't take more than 20 - 25 minutes to finish.okay ill try that and be back hahaSo i tried to run combofix. This time it showed the little box with the ststus bar. Once that finished it never cam back with the prompt? Im very confused nowAlso, it has been saying "it usually takes 10 minutes" for about an hr nowso 2 hrs, stage 6Please print these instructions as they will be needed later when Internet access is not available.

Download SDFix by AndyManchesta and save it to your desktop.

When using this tool, you must use the Administrator's account or an account with Administrative rights

• Double click SDFix.exe and it will extract the files to %systemdrive%
  
• (this is the drive that contains the Windows Directory, typically C:\SDFix).
  
• DO NOT use it just yet.

• Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
  
• It will remove any Trojan Services or Registry Entries found then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
• Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
  
• When the PC restarts, the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and LOAD your desktop icons.
  
• Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt.
  
• Copy and paste the contents of the results file Report.txt in your next reply along with a new HijackThis log.