First, uninstall Malwarebytes! It has never found anything, and install a-squared Free 3.5.0.25 Publisher's Description: a-squared Free scans the computer for malicious software (Malware). The term Malware describes Trojan Horses, Dialer, Worms, Spyware and others. a-squared Free is specialized in finding and removing them securely. The disk scan checks all files on your disks for Malware. The scanner also scans for Spyware Traces and Tracking Cookies. The included Memory Scan detects Malware immediately without the need to scan the whole harddisk to make a quick security check. Currently more than 440,000 different types of Malware can be removed. After the scan has finished you can select which Malware files you want to remove automatically. Free daily online updates provides best protection against Malware. Secure your PC and stop hackers now. *Click on the Link below to view and or Download. http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
Now, after running a-squared do a "BootScan" using Avast. How to Perform a Boot-Time Scan with Avast! Anti-Virus: http://www.schmahl.net/?Page=cr/avastbootscan.htm After starting Avast! anti-virus from the Start Menu 1) Click the arrow shown 2) Select Schedule Boot-Time Scan Furthermore, it sounds as if you might have run into "Vundo", if that is the case there is a Removal tool at http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2004-112210-3747-99 Nevertheless, I have found that Uninstalling Avast, then Install AntiVir Personal Edition for Windows 8.1.0.331 Publisher's Description: AntiVir Personal Edition offers effective protection against computer viruses for the individual and private use on a single PC-workstation. It detects and removes viruses and includes an Internet-Update Wizard for easy updating. The built in resident Virus Guard serves to monitor file movements automatically, for example when downloading files from the Internet. Heuristic scanning protects Protection against previously unknown macro viruses. *Click on the Link below to view and or Download. [ http://www.free-av.com/ ] It found the issue and eliminated it! If you want to eliminate the "SplahScreen from AntiVir, let me know or you can look it up through a Search on the Net. Meanwhile, I know you like Avast, and so do I! You can Reinstall Avast after Uninstalling AntiVir, and run another "BootScan". Thank you, Ivan [Lucid Geek] ----- Original Message ---- From: syrose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 11:03:17 PM Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] White Screen Desktop background (in Display) problem I am unable to modify the Desktop background (in the Display options). Regardless of whatever choice I make I always get a white background. 'Avast' Anti-virus's scan found no viruses and 'Malwarebytes' found no malware. I tried 'System Restore' but it cannot restore. I turned off and on the PC, unplugged it from the mains but to no avail. The problem started after removing some malware using Ad-Aware. Please, I would much appreciate step-by-step instructions to help me overcome this annoyance. Sincerely, Sally Syrose Operating System System Model Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) Intel Corporation Enclosure Type: Desktop Processor a Main Circuit Board b 1.80 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory cache 2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Intel Corporation DG965SS AAD41678-304 Serial Number: BQSS644000KH Bus Clock: 200 megahertz BIOS: Intel Corp. MQ96510J.86A. 1676.2007. 0413.0149 04/13/2007 Drives Memory Modules c,d 940.12 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity 573.67 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H42N [CD-ROM drive] ST3500320AS [Hard drive] (500.11 GB) 3318 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'J6H1' has 2048 MB (serial number 0x0B133B2A) Slot 'J6J1' has 2048 MB (serial number 0x0C133F2D) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
