Try to run these programs in Windows Safe-mode.
always do.
hmm, im just done doing bout 5 hours scanning with various programs.
NOD32 actually found some stuff and so did a antimal/adware app.
atm im on windows (hmm, this is the first time since...umh...2 weeks?
) and it *seems* to be gone.
since NOD32 found stuff the other didnt ill keep this for now
*EDIT* nevermind, not even 30 seconds after i posted this my problem returned.
oh well....ill have to see.
NOD32 actually found some stuff and so did a antimal/adware app.
atm im on windows (hmm, this is the first time since...umh...2 weeks?
) and it *seems* to be gone.since NOD32 found stuff the other didnt ill keep this for now
*EDIT* nevermind, not even 30 seconds after i posted this my problem returned.
oh well....ill have to see.
It could be the OS malfunctioning, or some malware protected by a rootkit.
Take a look at the Event Viewer, and consider the possibility of a good session of rootkit hunting. (Rootkits amuse me, they are more challenging than other malware )
I cannot stress enough the importance of being careful when using software that can have a deep impact on a working system, such as an antirootkit. Although not certainly favourites of mine, BlackLight Beta, Sophos Antirootkit and AVG Antirootkit may help, especially if you don't want to fiddle with the best ones, which need a better OS knowledge. Before you delete or disactivate something get some information about it. If you find that you don't have important permissions (such as SeDebug) while having admin rights then it's definitely malware.
Using a Restore point to go back when things were working may help too, but this isn't generally a good idea when you suspect malware is involved.
Check also - with Sysinternals Autoruns - the presence of suspect Winsock Providers, along with different suspect stuff.
Otherwise do what laymen advise: reinstall. For me it's seldom a good idea, but it just depends on your willingness to understand and solve a problem. I do it only when I find a damage I deem too extensive to repair (such as lots of lost permissions and deleted files), so a reinstall saves time.
Take a look at the Event Viewer, and consider the possibility of a good session of rootkit hunting. (Rootkits amuse me, they are more challenging than other malware
)I cannot stress enough the importance of being careful when using software that can have a deep impact on a working system, such as an antirootkit. Although not certainly favourites of mine, BlackLight Beta, Sophos Antirootkit and AVG Antirootkit may help, especially if you don't want to fiddle with the best ones, which need a better OS knowledge. Before you delete or disactivate something get some information about it. If you find that you don't have important permissions (such as SeDebug) while having admin rights then it's definitely malware.
Using a Restore point to go back when things were working may help too, but this isn't generally a good idea when you suspect malware is involved.
Check also - with Sysinternals Autoruns - the presence of suspect Winsock Providers, along with different suspect stuff.
Otherwise do what laymen advise: reinstall. For me it's seldom a good idea, but it just depends on your willingness to understand and solve a problem. I do it only when I find a damage I deem too extensive to repair (such as lots of lost permissions and deleted files), so a reinstall saves time.
got to find the problem...cant reinstall.
id lose way too many data which cant be restored anymore, as i dont have the cd's anymore (mainly).
and its never fun ereasing 45 GB of data
id lose way too many data which cant be restored anymore, as i dont have the cd's anymore (mainly).
and its never fun ereasing 45 GB of data
uh how about backing it up on another drive ?
after that youll know for sure you have a clean windows to scan through all the backups and recovers them after theyre clean
one of the things youll have to accept with windows in that at some point it will have collected either enough cruft or enough malware to need a reinstall
after that youll know for sure you have a clean windows to scan through all the backups and recovers them after theyre clean
one of the things youll have to accept with windows in that at some point it will have collected either enough cruft or enough malware to need a reinstall
...hey boosted, if this mainly still is the problem, listng to advice to clean.clean.clean is silly(ailbeg, u good. but not this good).
As you described above, the only way you can regain conection with your isp is by rebooting. A simple feat noobs. Either theres a major malfunction with DHCP(no), or, as he likes to describe it 'windblows' services(os backbone) are not running.
RCG, post windows services list
if id have a second HD id do so, but i dont
where do i find that?
Start -> run -> services.msc
dont know how i get out a list or so...just took screenies.
also, its all in german so it may not be all that helpful
i dont think u can change the language without reinstalling
anyway, screens attached.
also, its all in german so it may not be all that helpful
i dont think u can change the language without reinstalling
anyway, screens attached.
If you click 'Aktion' you can choose to export the list to a .txt file.
kk...ill do later, dont wanna boot up win atm
if anyone knows how (if possible) i can change my win language temporarily (sp?) to english lemme know
if anyone knows how (if possible) i can change my win language temporarily (sp?) to english lemme know
Nothing strange in services, except more antiviruses installed at the same time. Then - again - there are lots more autoruns locations to check.
Right, I see you judge my advice as silly. I'll just sit and watch from now on, I don't like being attacked on my professionality.
Right, I see you judge my advice as silly. I'll just sit and watch from now on, I don't like being attacked on my professionality.
...nope, I enjoy your advice Albeig, you always make your post clear and easily understandable
...^^ that post was a post-pub rant, nothing personal, sorry mateive finally formatted my hd yesterday and reinstalled XP.
at first everything was running well, installed everything u need.
then a bit later i turned off the winblows firewall (as i used to do, since it always annoyed me) as i have extra software for that.
guess what?
the same thing happend again.
my connection dropped out and i couldnt reconnect.
i was so pissed that i went to bed directly
today ive booted up again, turned on the win firewall...and now im online for over 20 minutes and my connection stays...
so...i havent visited ANY sites that could be harmful, only a linux forum and the lfs sites (and the other stuff u need, winamp, AV, flash ect).
so this is not a virus or malware...
im still curios whos doing that, although my win nows runs (maybe wouldve even worked without format?) and ofc its faster since ive wiped both partitions.
at first everything was running well, installed everything u need.
then a bit later i turned off the winblows firewall (as i used to do, since it always annoyed me) as i have extra software for that.
guess what?
the same thing happend again.
my connection dropped out and i couldnt reconnect.
i was so pissed that i went to bed directly
today ive booted up again, turned on the win firewall...and now im online for over 20 minutes and my connection stays...
so...i havent visited ANY sites that could be harmful, only a linux forum and the lfs sites (and the other stuff u need, winamp, AV, flash ect).
so this is not a virus or malware...
im still curios whos doing that, although my win nows runs (maybe wouldve even worked without format?
) and ofc its faster since ive wiped both partitions.Have you rebooted your modem since the format? Is it possible it downloaded a firmware update without you knowing and now needs a reboot to install it properly?
It'll also refresh your IP if you think you have a live hacker poking around your PC (although I doubt this is the case).
I don't know, I'm grasping at straws here. I refuse to believe that turning off the horrible Windows Firewall is what's dropping your connection.
It'll also refresh your IP if you think you have a live hacker poking around your PC (although I doubt this is the case).
I don't know, I'm grasping at straws here. I refuse to believe that turning off the horrible Windows Firewall is what's dropping your connection.
ive rebooted my modem a few times since the reinstall...
this modem i got does not download firmware by itself, heck there isnt even one update out for it although its not really new.
my ip changes everytime i reconnect to the internet so this is not a point too.
i cant believe it either that the crappy winfirewall is the only way to prevent it...
this modem i got does not download firmware by itself, heck there isnt even one update out for it although its not really new.
my ip changes everytime i reconnect to the internet so this is not a point too.
i cant believe it either that the crappy winfirewall is the only way to prevent it...
I hope you updated your PC and turned on automatic updates (service pack 2 + recommended updates, automatic updates set to advise but not to install, better do that on your own for me). And yes, you could have done everything without a reinstall. My opinion didn't change from the start of this thread, as long as you know what you are doing reinstalls are not necessary.
The 'other' software you're using as firewall could be the key. It may not be doing everything needed, or it may crash. I had, for instance, some problems with old versions of Outpost firewall, which prevented (hanged) big downloads.
Software from Sysinternals help you understand what's going on in your computer: TCPView, Autoruns, Process Explorer, Filemon. These programs are free and not harmful (just don't delete Autoruns key without knowledge).
The 'other' software you're using as firewall could be the key. It may not be doing everything needed, or it may crash. I had, for instance, some problems with old versions of Outpost firewall, which prevented (hanged) big downloads.
Software from Sysinternals help you understand what's going on in your computer: TCPView, Autoruns, Process Explorer, Filemon. These programs are free and not harmful (just don't delete Autoruns key without knowledge).
I'm sorry if this is already mentioned, but I didn't read the whole thread. Maybe you can give WWDC a go it says it's able to disable DCOM.
Info:
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/wwdc.htm
I hope your problems will be solved any time soon.
Info:
http://www.firewallleaktester.com/wwdc.htm
I hope your problems will be solved any time soon.
well my problem is solved as long as the win firewall runs.
but ill give this tool a go, thanks!
but ill give this tool a go, thanks!
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