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Title: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 16, 2009, 10:08:07 PM
I have some questions for you!

1. I have 7.58GBs of free space on my C:\ Drive out of the 36.6GBs its capable of. It takes my computer about four minutes before it I can start using it and I want to make it faster, what should I do?

2. My processor is only 2.52GHz and I want my computer to run faster, is there a way to make it run faster and if so, how?

3. I only have 1.00GB of RAM and I want my computer faster, is there a way to make it have more ram and if so, how?

4. I need help cleaning my PC. I have loads of stuff that was left behind from a program, I have a list of the files in the program files in the attachment. Also, I have a picture that I'm not kidding that my computer is slow.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Lisandro on May 16, 2009, 10:17:01 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:08:07 PM
1. I have 7.58GBs of free space on my C:\ Drive out of the 36.6GBs its capable of. It takes my computer about four minutes before it I can start using it and I want to make it faster, what should I do?
Remove all unnecessary programs of the automatic startup, revise your scheduled tasks and even the services (for advanced users).
Try Startup Delayer (http://www.r2.com.au/software.php?page=2&show=startdelay).
This freeware controls the windows startup (Windows 98\Me\2k\XP\Vista) that does not follow a strict order.
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:08:07 PM
2. My processor is only 2.52GHz and I want my computer to run faster, is there a way to make it run faster and if so, how?
Overclocking tools aren't toys... you could damage your computer and even ruin it.

Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:08:07 PM
3. I only have 1.00GB of RAM and I want my computer faster, is there a way to make it have more ram and if so, how?
Buy more ;)

Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:08:07 PM
4. I need help cleaning my PC. I have loads of stuff that was left behind from a program, I have a list of the files in the program files in the attachment. Also, I have a picture that I'm not kidding that my computer is slow.
CCleaner and Wise Disk Cleaner could do the job.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 16, 2009, 10:30:21 PM
1. Delayed 3 items.

2. What does a processor do anyway?

3. Thats not right...

4. I used CCleaner before I posted...
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Lisandro on May 16, 2009, 10:34:17 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:30:21 PM
2. What does a processor do anyway?
Calculations.

Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:30:21 PM
3. Thats not right...
What isn't right?
Do you mean it's not fair?
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on May 16, 2009, 10:38:38 PM
Windows cruft.

This computer used to take about 5 minutes to boot after running XP from pre SP1 to SP2, and just as long to shut down. (1.8Ghz, 256MB.)

Best to reinstall Windows.

I installed Ubuntu instead- boot up and shut down now take seconds rather than minutes.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 16, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
Quote from: FreewheelinFrank on May 16, 2009, 10:38:38 PM
Best to reinstall Windows.

 :o But... but.!!!?oh but!?!?!?!?> but 1! i cant do that! Its so annoying, WHY CAN'T I JUST DELETE SOME ADD/REMOVE PRGRAMS/>?
 ???

I don't want to reinstall windows...
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Lisandro on May 16, 2009, 10:45:24 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
I don't want to reinstall windows...
But you won't be able to run Vista with comfort in this system... forget it...
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 16, 2009, 10:49:22 PM
Quote from: Tech on May 16, 2009, 10:45:24 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
I don't want to reinstall windows...
But you won't be able to run Vista with comfort in this system... forget it...

.......................................... Why can't I buy another PC?.....
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Lisandro on May 16, 2009, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:49:22 PM
Why can't I buy another PC?
Who am I to say what you can do and what you can't ::)
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 16, 2009, 10:56:07 PM
Quote from: Tech on May 16, 2009, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:49:22 PM
Why can't I buy another PC?
Who am I to say what you can do and what you can't ::)
What PC do I buy?
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: CharleyO on May 16, 2009, 10:57:07 PM
***

Look at the specs in my signature. I have a slower CPU (a processor - the brain of a computer) and my startup time is much quicker than yours. I suggest you have way too many programs starting at startup.
Check your startup list and eliminate those that are not needed at startup.

Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:49:22 PM

.......................................... Why can't I buy another PC?....


Yes, of course you can buy another computer if you want to and have the money to do so.

It would be hard for us to suggest what computer for you to buy. It all depends on your computing needs and the money available.


***
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 16, 2009, 11:11:36 PM
Quote from: CharleyO on May 16, 2009, 10:57:07 PM
***

Look at the specs in my signature. I have a slower CPU (a processor - the brain of a computer) and my startup time is much quicker than yours. I suggest you have way too many programs starting at startup.
Check your startup list and eliminate those that are not needed at startup.

Are you joking???

I only had two programs. Now what do I do?
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Lisandro on May 16, 2009, 11:13:09 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 11:11:36 PM
I only had two programs. Now what do I do?
Format, install XP again...
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 16, 2009, 11:16:17 PM
Quote from: Tech on May 16, 2009, 11:13:09 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 11:11:36 PM
I only had two programs. Now what do I do?
Format, install XP again...

Wait, Can you remove a G:/ and a D:/ drive? Also, can I move some of my files to a removable thingy that allows me to reput it in and get the files back? How do you format? How do I install XP again if I lost the CD?
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: YoKenny on May 16, 2009, 11:19:52 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:56:07 PM
Quote from: Tech on May 16, 2009, 10:54:23 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:49:22 PM
Why can't I buy another PC?
Who am I to say what you can do and what you can't ::)
What PC do I buy?
Don't buy a big name system but find a local PC store with a good reputation that has been in business for a while like I did for my new Vista Home Premium system.  

Post a HijackThis log to show the start up items:
http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

Quote
How do you format?
Learn to use Google:
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=format+hard+drive&meta=&aq=1&oq=format
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Lisandro on May 16, 2009, 11:21:02 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 11:16:17 PM
Wait, Can you remove a G:/ and a D:/ drive? Also, can I move some of my files to a removable thingy that allows me to reput it in and get the files back? How do you format?
Use Easeus to manage partitions. Windows CD can format the system partition (C:)

Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 11:16:17 PM
How do I install XP again if I lost the CD?
Well... you can't without piracing...
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: YoKenny on May 16, 2009, 11:26:22 PM
Quote from: Tech on May 16, 2009, 11:21:02 PM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 11:16:17 PM
Wait, Can you remove a G:/ and a D:/ drive? Also, can I move some of my files to a removable thingy that allows me to reput it in and get the files back? How do you format?
Use Easeus to manage partitions. Windows CD can format the system partition (C:)

Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 11:16:17 PM
How do I install XP again if I lost the CD?
Well... you can't without piracing...

The Windows 25 digit key and validation sticker should be on the system unit if it is a valid copy of Windows purchased from a reputable system maker.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 17, 2009, 01:21:16 AM
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 7:21:05 PM, on 5/16/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16827)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows SteadyState\SCTSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACore.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Sprint\Sprint PCS Connection Manager\CMSPCSUtilSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\UPHClean\uphclean.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnat.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnetdhcp.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-vmx.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Click-to-Call BHO - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\wlchtc.dll
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: McAfee SiteAdvisor BHO - {B164E929-A1B6-4A06-B104-2CD0E90A88FF} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\SITEAD~1\mcieplg.dll
O2 - BHO: WOT Helper - {C920E44A-7F78-4E64-BDD7-A57026E7FEB7} - C:\Program Files\WOT\WOT.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 17, 2009, 01:22:10 AM
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee SiteAdvisor Toolbar - {0EBBBE48-BAD4-4B4C-8E5A-516ABECAE064} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\SITEAD~1\mcieplg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: WOT - {71576546-354D-41c9-AAE8-31F2EC22BF0D} - C:\Program Files\WOT\WOT.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Media Connect 2] "C:\Program Files\Windows Media Connect 2\WMCCFG.exe" /StartQuiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eFax 4.3] "C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\J2GDllCmd.exe" /R
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Bubble] "%ProgramFiles%\Windows SteadyState\Bubble.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StartupDelayer] "C:\Program Files\r2 Studios\Startup Delayer\Startup Launcher.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [ccleaner] "C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Windows &Live Favorites - http://favorites.live.com/quickadd.aspx
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Blog This - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Blog This in Windows Live Writer - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - C:\WINDOWS\bdoscandel.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - C:\WINDOWS\bdoscandel.exe
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\vmware\vmware workstation\vsocklib.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\vmware\vmware workstation\vsocklib.dll
O16 - DPF: PackageCab - http://ak.imgag.com/imgag/cp/install/AxCtp2.cab
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15009/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {459E93B6-150E-45D5-8D4B-45C66FC035FE} (get_atlcom Class) - http://apps.corel.com/nos_dl_manager_dev/plugin/IEGetPlugin.ocx
O16 - DPF: {4871A87A-BFDD-4106-8153-FFDE2BAC2967} (DLM Control) - http://dlm.tools.akamai.com/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.2.4.1.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1193516774250
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1193516760546
O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} (Groove Control) - http://atv.disney.go.com/global/download/otoy/OTOYAX29b.cab
O16 - DPF: {B1E2B96C-12FE-45E2-BEF1-44A219113CDD} (SABScanProcesses Class) - http://www.superadblocker.com/activex/sabspx.cab
O16 - DPF: {C4925E65-7A1E-11D2-8BB4-00A0C9CC72C3} (Virtools WebPlayer Class) - http://a532.g.akamai.net/f/532/6712/4h/player.virtools.com/downloads/player/Install3.0/Installer.exe
O16 - DPF: {CC32D4D8-2A0B-4CEB-B105-C9B968379105} (CGameManagerCtrl Object) - https://disney.go.com/games/downloads/gamemanager/DIGGameManager.cab
O16 - DPF: {CF40ACC5-E1BB-4AFF-AC72-04C2F616BCA7} (get_atlcom Class) - http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/nos/gp.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15010/CTPID.cab
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\GR99D3~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: sacore - {5513F07E-936B-4E52-9B00-067394E91CC5} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\SITEAD~1\mcieplg.dll
O18 - Protocol: wot - {C2A44D6B-CB9F-4663-88A6-DF2F26E4D952} - C:\Program Files\WOT\WOT.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: IMSafer (ImSaferService) - Unknown owner - C:\Documents and Settings\Lockeruper22\Desktop\IMSafer\bin\imsc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: Lexar JD31 (LxrJD31s) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\LxrJD31s.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SiteAdvisor Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\McAfee\SiteAdvisor\McSACore.exe
O23 - Service: SonicWall VPN Client Service (RampartSvc) - SonicWALL, Inc. - C:\Program Files\SonicWALL\SonicWALL Global VPN Client\RampartSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - Smart Link - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe
O23 - Service: Sprint PCS v3 Utility Service - Sprint Spectrum, L.L.C - C:\Program Files\Sprint\Sprint PCS Connection Manager\CMSPCSUtilSvc.exe
O23 - Service: VMware Agent Service (ufad-ws60) - VMware, Inc. - C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-ufad.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
O23 - Service: VMware Authorization Service (VMAuthdService) - VMware, Inc. - C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-authd.exe
O23 - Service: VMware DHCP Service (VMnetDHCP) - VMware, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnetdhcp.exe
O23 - Service: VMware NAT Service - VMware, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnat.exe

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Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: YoKenny on May 17, 2009, 03:36:11 AM
Go to Add/Remove Programs and un-install McAfee SiteAdvisor as it is virtually useless and hopeleslly out of date and I think that McAfee destroyed it after purchasing it through not having people maintain it,  BitDefender and Viewpoint.

Have a look in WoT forum about SiteAdvisor:
http://www.mywot.com/en/forum/3166-needs-red-rating

 

Close all browser windows the start HijackThis then select the following then Fix checked:
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - C:\WINDOWS\bdoscandel.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - C:\WINDOWS\bdoscandel.exe
O16 - DPF: {459E93B6-150E-45D5-8D4B-45C66FC035FE} (get_atlcom Class) - http://apps.corel.com/nos_dl_manager_dev/plugin/IEGetPlugin.ocx
O16 - DPF: {4871A87A-BFDD-4106-8153-FFDE2BAC2967} (DLM Control) - http://dlm.tools.akamai.com/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.2.4.1.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {C4925E65-7A1E-11D2-8BB4-00A0C9CC72C3} (Virtools WebPlayer Class) - http://a532.g.akamai.net/f/532/6712/4h/player.virtools.com/downloads/player/Install3.0/Installer.exe

I would hesitate loading all that stuff on my XP Pro System as it is loaded with adequte protection and about 1/4 as fast as my Vista system.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 17, 2009, 04:19:44 AM
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:19:14 PM, on 5/16/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16827)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows SteadyState\SCTSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\slserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Sprint\Sprint PCS Connection Manager\CMSPCSUtilSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\UPHClean\uphclean.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnat.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnetdhcp.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Click-to-Call BHO - {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\wlchtc.dll
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: WOT Helper - {C920E44A-7F78-4E64-BDD7-A57026E7FEB7} - C:\Program Files\WOT\WOT.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O3 - Toolbar: WOT - {71576546-354D-41c9-AAE8-31F2EC22BF0D} - C:\Program Files\WOT\WOT.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Media Connect 2] "C:\Program Files\Windows Media Connect 2\WMCCFG.exe" /StartQuiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eFax 4.3] "C:\Program Files\eFax Messenger 4.3\J2GDllCmd.exe" /R
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Bubble] "%ProgramFiles%\Windows SteadyState\Bubble.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StartupDelayer] "C:\Program Files\r2 Studios\Startup Delayer\Startup Launcher.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: $McRebootA5E6DEAA56$.lnk = ?
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 17, 2009, 04:20:08 AM
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Windows &Live Favorites - http://favorites.live.com/quickadd.aspx
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Blog This - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &Blog This in Windows Live Writer - {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\vmware\vmware workstation\vsocklib.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\vmware\vmware workstation\vsocklib.dll
O16 - DPF: PackageCab - http://ak.imgag.com/imgag/cp/install/AxCtp2.cab
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15009/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {459E93B6-150E-45D5-8D4B-45C66FC035FE} (get_atlcom Class) - http://apps.corel.com/nos_dl_manager_dev/plugin/IEGetPlugin.ocx
O16 - DPF: {4871A87A-BFDD-4106-8153-FFDE2BAC2967} (DLM Control) - http://dlm.tools.akamai.com/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.2.4.1.cab
O16 - DPF: {56762DEC-6B0D-4AB4-A8AD-989993B5D08B} (OnlineScanner Control) - http://www.eset.eu/buxus/docs/OnlineScanner.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1193516774250
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1193516760546
O16 - DPF: {77E32299-629F-43C6-AB77-6A1E6D7663F6} (Groove Control) - http://atv.disney.go.com/global/download/otoy/OTOYAX29b.cab
O16 - DPF: {B1E2B96C-12FE-45E2-BEF1-44A219113CDD} (SABScanProcesses Class) - http://www.superadblocker.com/activex/sabspx.cab
O16 - DPF: {CC32D4D8-2A0B-4CEB-B105-C9B968379105} (CGameManagerCtrl Object) - https://disney.go.com/games/downloads/gamemanager/DIGGameManager.cab
O16 - DPF: {CF40ACC5-E1BB-4AFF-AC72-04C2F616BCA7} (get_atlcom Class) - http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/nos/gp.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15010/CTPID.cab
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\Office12\GR99D3~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: wot - {C2A44D6B-CB9F-4663-88A6-DF2F26E4D952} - C:\Program Files\WOT\WOT.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: McAfee Application Installer Cleanup (0047401242526229) (0047401242526229mcinstcleanup) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\DOCUME~1\Donovan\LOCALS~1\Temp\004740~1.EXE
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: IMSafer (ImSaferService) - Unknown owner - C:\Documents and Settings\Lockeruper22\Desktop\IMSafer\bin\imsc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: Lexar JD31 (LxrJD31s) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\LxrJD31s.exe
O23 - Service: SonicWall VPN Client Service (RampartSvc) - SonicWALL, Inc. - C:\Program Files\SonicWALL\SonicWALL Global VPN Client\RampartSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SmartLinkService (SLService) - Smart Link - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\slserv.exe
O23 - Service: Sprint PCS v3 Utility Service - Sprint Spectrum, L.L.C - C:\Program Files\Sprint\Sprint PCS Connection Manager\CMSPCSUtilSvc.exe
O23 - Service: VMware Agent Service (ufad-ws60) - VMware, Inc. - C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-ufad.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
O23 - Service: VMware Authorization Service (VMAuthdService) - VMware, Inc. - C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware-authd.exe
O23 - Service: VMware DHCP Service (VMnetDHCP) - VMware, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnetdhcp.exe
O23 - Service: VMware NAT Service - VMware, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vmnat.exe

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End of file - 10085 bytes
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: FreewheelinFrank on May 17, 2009, 08:10:34 AM
Quote from: Donovansrb10 on May 16, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
Quote from: FreewheelinFrank on May 16, 2009, 10:38:38 PM
Best to reinstall Windows.

 :o But... but.!!!?oh but!?!?!?!?> but 1! i cant do that! Its so annoying, WHY CAN'T I JUST DELETE SOME ADD/REMOVE PRGRAMS/>?
 ???

I don't want to reinstall windows...

Windows just slows down to a crawl after a while and only a reinstall will do. Deleting programs doesn't help.

Reinstall your original disks, or if you don't have them and you're not a gamer, consider Ubuntu like I did.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Hya on May 17, 2009, 09:14:18 AM
use TuneUp Utilities 2009 for Tune-Up your system.
http://tune-up.com/

use CCleaner at the StartUp time. with DOD Method (3 passes).
http://ccleaner.com/

use Acronis Disk Director Suite 10.0 for Partition Managment. without reinstall windows.
http://acronis.com/

use East-Tec Dispose Secure 2009 for Wiping your slack and deleted files. with AFSSI-5020 Method.
http://east-tec.com/

use TuneUp Utilities 2009 (One-Click) for per weeks.

your system is real dreamy! with this tools.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: CharleyO on May 17, 2009, 12:54:40 PM
***

From the last HJT log above ...


Overview of running tasks:

smss.exe   
System task   
Session Manager Subsystem

winlogon.exe   
System task   
Microsoft Windows Logon Process

services.exe   
System task   
Windows Service Controller

lsass.exe   
System task   
Local Security Authority Service

svchost.exe   
System task   
Microsoft Service Host Process

svchost.exe   
System task   
Microsoft Service Host Process

SCTSvc.exe   
Unknown task   
Unknown task

aswUpdSv.exe   
Virusscan   
Avast Anti-Virus Component

ashServ.exe   
Virusscan   
Avast

spoolsv.exe   
System task   
Microsoft Printer Spooler Service

Explorer.EXE   
System task   
Microsoft Windows Explorer

ashDisp.exe   
Virusscan   
Avast AntiVirus

jusched.exe   
Backgroundtask   
Sun Java Update Scheduler

mDNSResponder.exe   
Backgroundtask   
Bonjour for Windows Component

GrooveMonitor.exe   
Backgroundtask   
GrooveMonitor Utility

inetinfo.exe   
System task   
IIS Admin Service Helper

ctfmon.exe   
System task   
Alternative User Input Services

msmsgs.exe   
Application   
MSN Messenger

MDM.EXE   
Backgroundtask   
Machine Debug Manager

slserv.exe   
System task   
modem software on CLEVO 2200C/27

CMSPCSUtilSvc.exe   
Unknown task   
Unknown task

svchost.exe   
System task   
Microsoft Service Host Process

uphclean.exe   
Backgroundtask   
User Profile Hive Cleanup Service

ViewpointService.exe   
Backgroundtask   
View Manager Service

vmnat.exe   
Backgroundtask   
VMware NAT Service

SearchIndexer.exe   
System task   
Search Indexer

vmnetdhcp.exe   
Backgroundtask   
VMnet DHCP service

ashWebSv.exe   
Virusscan   
avast! Web Scanner

ashMaiSv.exe   
Virusscan   
Avast Anti-Virus Component

IEXPLORE.EXE   
Application   
Windows internet explorer

HijackThis.exe   
Application   
Merijn Hijackthis


***
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: YoKenny on May 17, 2009, 01:10:22 PM
Quote from: Hya on May 17, 2009, 09:14:18 AM
use TuneUp Utilities 2009 for Tune-Up your system.
http://tune-up.com/

For $61.54CDN I can buy a lot of food and I can get everything that utility does for free elsewhere.

Quote
use CCleaner at the StartUp time. with DOD Method (3 passes).
http://ccleaner.com/

I guess you need that over there but unless you are in the CIA, FBI or work for Intepol then it is quite un-necessary.

Quote
use Acronis Disk Director Suite 10.0 for Partition Managment. without reinstall windows.
http://acronis.com/
If you are in the habit of partitioning hard drives frequently and have $49.99 to spare then it is good to have.

Quote
use East-Tec Dispose Secure 2009 for Wiping your slack and deleted files. with AFSSI-5020 Method.
http://east-tec.com/

For US 199.95 you must be joking.
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: !Donovan on May 17, 2009, 07:11:57 PM
Quote from: Hya on May 17, 2009, 09:14:18 AM
use TuneUp Utilities 2009 for Tune-Up your system.
http://tune-up.com/

I'm still playing around with it! ;D
Title: Re: Some questions to help my computer... (Space, speed, and more...)
Post by: Omid Farhang on May 17, 2009, 10:31:52 PM
personally for a paid program, I like "Auslogics BoostSpeed", it's a very well programmed program, codes written in this program is not poor like many other junk things.
it did cause problem for NONE of windows I've used it inside.

if you don't like to pay for it, you can use part of it for free, such as registry cleaner for free or registry defrag for a long time trial and....

http://www.auslogics.com/en/software