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Solve : Dr watson Debug error logs?

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I was online and my volume control popped up, with out clicking on it. Computer locked up. Reboot computer and got error for Dr. Watson debug came up. Searched web and found this forum. Done everything listed, and i am posting logs. hope i posted in right place.

[attachment deleted by admin]Looks like most of it was removed but there are still some entries to take care of.

Go to Add/Remove Programs and uninstall:
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  • Crawler, or anything with Crawler in the name.
  • Spyware Begone <- This is a rouge program.
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Open HijackThis and SELECT Do a system scan only.

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

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

Exit HijackThis.

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Note: the below instructions were created specifically for this user. If you are not this user, DO NOT follow these directions as they could damage the workings of your system

Go to Start > Run and type notepad.exe then click OK

Copy and paste the below into Notepad and save as fixme.reg to Your Desktop

Code: [Select]REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentVersion\Run]
"pyyjumvvmdpa"=-
"Spyware Begone"=-
Locate fixme.reg on your Desktop and double-click it. Answer Yes when prompted to merge with the Registry.

Make SURE that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above to the registry. If you do not get a success message, it did not work.

Delete the fixme.reg from the Desktop.

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Download 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.

If you have problems with ComboFix usage, see How to use ComboFixOk I done as asked, this is the log i have now for you.
Thanks

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    Download the
Norton Removal Tool (SymNRT) to your Desktop.

Once downloaded please close ALL open browsers, also save any work because this may require a restart.
  • Go to your desktop and double click on the removal tool and then click Setup.
  • Once open Click Next
  • Accept the license agreement and click Next
  • Type in the letters/numbers that you see into the text box then click Next.
  • Then click Next and the tool will start running.
  • Delete Nortonremoval tool from your Desktop.
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  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox
  • Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /u
  • Then hit Enter.
  • The above procedure will:
  • Delete the following:
  • ComboFix and its associated files and folders.
  • Reset the clock settings.
  • Hide file extensions, if required.
  • Hide System/Hidden files, if required.
  • Set a new, clean Restore Point.
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How is the computer running now?

,Computer running much better. thanks for help. One more thing if you can help. Dell Dim 4550 Windows xp how do you disable log on to windows screen before computer boots completely up. thanks againGet Rid of the LOGON Screen - http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/11/11/disable-and-turn-off-windows-xp-login-screen-and-show-traditional-nt-log-on-to-windows-box/

Final steps to help secure your PC.

Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.
  • Click Start Now
  • Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
  • Click Start
  • Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
  • Update anything listed.
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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* Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software

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SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

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