Followed directions to run spybot and adaware se, then Hijack This. My log is below. Please help. Something keeps creating favorite links in my favorites... I delete them but they keep coming back. Also, random DLL's keep getting created in my Windows/System folder. AdAware notifies me of the attempts but when i delete the files, they just keep creating new ones.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:04:42 PM, on 2/22/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATI2PLXX.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON UTILITIES\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IRMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATI2CWXX.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\THINKPAD\UTILITIES\TPHKMGR.EXE
C:\CFGSAFE\AUTOCHK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\THINKPAD\UTILITIES\TPONSCR.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IBMBAYSN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IBMBAY2M.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ATIPTAXX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PRPCUI.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PROMON.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON CRASHGUARD\CGMENU.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\LOGITECH\MOUSEWARE\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\USBMONIT.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON ANTIVIRUS\NAVAPW32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\LAVASOFT\AD-AWARE SE PLUS\AD-WATCH.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON CRASHGUARD\CG16EH.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\UPDATE_OB\REALSCHED.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\D3XT32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\LAVASOFT\AD-AWARE SE PLUS\AD-AWARE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CRBO32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CRBO32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CRBO32.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\MY DOCUMENTS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = C:\WINDOWS\search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = C:\WINDOWS\search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = C:\WINDOWS\search.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://www.bigsexvideos.com/s.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,Default_Search_URL = http://www.runsearch.com/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://www.bigsexvideos.com/s.php
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
N1 - Netscape 4: user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://simlinux.simplayer.com/esportsplus/links.html"); (C:\Program Files\Netscape\Users\kevin\prefs.js)
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Class - {B9C0D766-1C6A-FA17-1B11-6BCE9663302E} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPAA32.DLL
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IrMon] IrMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ati2cwxx] Ati2cwxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TpHotkey] C:\PROGRA~1\THINKPAD\UTILIT~1\TPHKMGR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ConfigSafe] C:\CFGSAFE\AUTOCHK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrackPointSrv] daemon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IBMUltraBayHotSwapSound] c:\windows\SYSTEM\IBMBAYSN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IBMUltraBayHotSwapCPLLoader] c:\windows\SYSTEM\IBMBAY2M.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundFusion] RunDll32 cwcprops.cpl,CrystalControlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AtiPTA] Atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PRPCMonitor] PRPCUI.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Promon.exe] Promon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NPROTECT] C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Norton CrashGuard Monitor] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\NORTON CRASHGUARD\CGMenu.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EM_EXEC] C:\PROGRA~1\LOGITECH\MOUSEW~1\SYSTEM\EM_EXEC.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StillImageMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\STIMON.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Bart Station] C:\Program Files\ISP40\hta\station.sbrt
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DIGStream] C:\Program Files\DIGStream\digstream.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SIRDAW] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SIRDAW.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mnsanbnyg] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\tamwci.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Gene USB Monitor] c:\windows\SYSTEM\USBMonit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] systray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [tgcmd] "C:\Program Files\Support.com\bin\tgcmd.exe" /server
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WildTangent CDA] RUNDLL32.exe C:\PROGRA~1\WILDTA~1\APPS\CDA\CDAENG~1.DLL,cdaEngi neMain
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AWMON] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\LAVASOFT\AD-AWARE SE PLUS\AD-WATCH.EXE"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Iomega Startup Options] C:\Program Files\Iomega\Common\ImgStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Iomega Drive Icons] C:\Program Files\Iomega\DriveIcons\ImgIcon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [D3XT32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\D3XT32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bxxs5] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\BXXS5.DLL,DllRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DXDllRegExe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\dxdllreg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WT GameChannel] C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\GameChannel.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ATIPOLAB] ati2plxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [NPROTECT] C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [ScriptBlocking] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Script Blocking\SBServ.exe" -reg
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [CRBO32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CRBO32.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [5-1-25-538] c:\5-1-25-538.exe -m
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [71-6-109-47] c:\program files\Webdialer\porno-isp.exe -m
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Startup: Norton System Doctor.lnk = C:\Program Files\Norton Utilities\SYSDOC32.EXE
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Startup: Download Plus.lnk = C:\newdevin.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cac&hed Snapshot of Page - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Si&milar Pages - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward &Links - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page - res://C:\PROGRAM FILES\GOOGLE\GOOGLETOOLBAR1.DLL/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: MSN Messenger Service - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra button: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: PartyPoker.com - {B7FE5D70-9AA2-40F1-9C6B-12A255F085E1} - C:\Program Files\PartyPoker\PartyPoker.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Ebates - {6685509E-B47B-4f47-8E16-9A5F3A62F683} - file://C:\PROGRAM FILES\EBATES_MOEMONEYMAKER\Sy350\Tp350\scri350a.ht m (file missing) (HKCU)
O12 - Plugin for .swf: C:\PROGRAM FILES\NETSCAPE\COMMUNICATOR\PROGRAM\PLUGINS\npswf3 2.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {90C9629E-CD32-11D3-BBFB-00105A1F0D68} (InstallShield Setup Player) - http://www.installengine.com/engine/isetup.cab
O16 - DPF: {02466323-75ED-11CF-A267-0020AF2546EA} (VivoActive Control) - http://player.vivo.com/ie/vvweb.cab
O16 - DPF: {D22AC3EF-B7D8-11D5-A281-005056BF0101} (plug Class) - http://dist02.chargitdial.com/chargitplug.dll
O16 - DPF: {2B96D5CC-C5B5-49A5-A69D-CC0A30F9028C} (MiniBugTransporterX Class) - http://download.weatherbug.com/mini...ransporter.cab?
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/active...ol_v1-0-3-0.cab
O16 - DPF: {6F750200-1362-4815-A476-88533DE61D0C} (Ofoto Upload Manager Class) - http://www.ofoto.com/downloads/BUM/..._1/axofupld.cab
O16 - DPF: {7FE26BE2-B923-4B41-9834-E84DA1CC1F96} (Maid Control) - http://vsp.closetmaid.com/vsp/cmaid..._downloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {9600F64D-755F-11D4-A47F-0001023E6D5A} (Shutterfly Picture Upload Plugin) - http://web1.shutterfly.com/downloads/Uploader.cab
O16 - DPF: {F229AB32-7BF9-4225-B78F-B4680AE6FC23} (Snapfish File Upload ActiveX Control) - http://www.snapfish.com/SnapfishUpload.cab
O16 - DPF: {D44C75D8-C827-473E-8F68-A77E42500782} (Uploader Class) - http://photo.walmart.com/photo/uplo...ploadClient.cab
O16 - DPF: {AED98630-0251-4E83-917D-43A23D66D507} (WebHandler Class) - http://activex.microgaming.com/DLhe...n7/dlhelper.cab

1. Download AboutBuster http://www.downloads.subratam.org/AboutBuster.zip

Unzip it to your desktop but don't run it yet.

2. Download Ad-aware from here. Open the Ad-aware program and near the bottom click the Check For Updates link. This will open the update manager. Follow the prompts to update your Ad-aware Reference File. Close Ad-aware for now, we will use it later.

3. You may want to print out these instructions for further reference when completing the following steps.

4. Ensure you are showing Hidden Files and Folders as per instructions here.

5. Then reboot your PC into Safe Mode. If you don't know how to do this, see here for further instructions.

6. Restart Hijack This and put a checkmark next to the following entries and click Fix Checked:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = C:\WINDOWS\search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = C:\WINDOWS\search.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchAssistant = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = C:\WINDOWS\search.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://www.bigsexvideos.com/s.php
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,Default_Search_URL = http://www.runsearch.com/search.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\uxzct.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://www.bigsexvideos.com/s.php
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Class - {B9C0D766-1C6A-FA17-1B11-6BCE9663302E} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPAA32.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SIRDAW] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SIRDAW.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mnsanbnyg] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\tamwci.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [D3XT32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\D3XT32.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [CRBO32.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CRBO32.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [5-1-25-538] c:\5-1-25-538.exe -m
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [71-6-109-47] c:\program files\Webdialer\porno-isp.exe -m
O9 - Extra button: Ebates - {6685509E-B47B-4f47-8E16-9A5F3A62F683} - file://C:\PROGRAM FILES\EBATES_MOEMONEYMAKER\Sy350\Tp350\scri350a.ht m (file missing) (HKCU)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149
O15 - Trusted IP range: 206.161.125.149 (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {D22AC3EF-B7D8-11D5-A281-005056BF0101} (plug Class) - http://dist02.chargitdial.com/chargitplug.dll

Then delete the following files and folders:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\APPAA32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SIRDAW.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\tamwci.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\D3XT32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CRBO32.EXE
c:\5-1-25-538.exe
c:\program files\Webdialer
C:\PROGRAM FILES\EBATES_MOEMONEYMAKER

7. Double click AboutBuster.exe that you downloaded earlier. Click OK, click Start, then click OK. This will scan your computer for the bad files and delete them. Save the report (copy and paste into notepad or wordpad and save as a .txt file) and post a copy back here when you are done with all the steps.

8. Scan with Adaware and let it remove any bad files found.

9. Download SSS from here. Run the program and on the items to clear tab select both "Temporary Files" options and the "Recycle Bin" option. Then click Clear Selected Items.

10. Reboot to normal mode

11. Finally, pay a visit to Housecall. Scan for and remove any infected files found on your system.

Post a fresh HijackThis log and the AboutBuster report back here please.

Owen,

When I rebooted after following all of the steps in your message, I now have a bigger issue. My computer will not allow me to open IE at all (I get an hour glass for a couple of seconds, then it goes away and nothing happens. If I hit ctl-alt-del it says IE is not responding). It will also not allow me to open My Computer or any other folder for that matter. My cable internet modem indicates I'm connected but when I open Outlook I can not get my email. Also, I cannot open Control Panel or any other app via the start menu. I'm posting this message via my work computer since I can no longer get on teh internet at home.

Please advise. Thanks

Marley1

Is it possible you could get me a new Hijack This log?

Now I can't even boot up my machine. I get the Windows 98 screen and then a black screen with a message in red: "NAV Auto-Protect... Unable to determine the location of the configuration files. [OK]" When I hit enter, the screen goes completely black with a blinking cursor.

I rebooted again and hit F8 to go to Safe Mode.... Safe Mode desktop appears with an Explorer message box: "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down." Details indicate "Explorer has caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe at 0167:00401f31....."

Any idea what's going on here? Were basic files removed/cleaned causing me not to be able to boot up?

Owen,

I can't post a hijack this log since i can't even boot up my machine....
After reading other help sites, I have seen many other peope with this same issue. It looks like runing spybot has caused this NAV messgae box with "configuration files cannot be found" message to appear. Of all the instances i've read, i have not seen a solution to getting by this message and rebooting my machine. It would be nice to able to use my laptop again.

Please advise on what my options are here.... thanks.

Marley1

Can you not boot up your machine at all?

Does Norton Antivirus perform a scan of the boot sector at startup? If so, I believe that some of the key files to run this scan have been deleted, therefore not allowing you to boot up your PC.

Can you get the exact message after the Windows 98 screen? Cheers.

No, I can't boot it up at all. After the win98 screen the message is exactly as stated above... "NAV Auto-Protect... Unable to determine the location of the configuration files. [OK]" I'm also assuming Norton is looking for files that are no longer present.

How can I get past this message and boot up my machine?

Thanks.