Log File. Hijackthis. many Win32: trogans

[polonus]

Hi Deeth,

You could also use PCTools firewall or Comodo's, there is a variety to choose from, main thing you have outward protection. Look here: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=30808.0
But by the way did you perform the other steps I proposed and where are the virustotal.com scan results for sgjfxf.exe? I am rather convinced  that  is a malicious executable or at least software of a questionable nature, and this can mean routes to get other malicious files onto your machine,

polonus

[Spiritsongs]

   Hi Deeth :

 Several PRECAUTIONS should be done PRIOR to upGRADING ( from SP2 to SP3, for


example ) an Operating System. which I feel should include the following :


1) Get the latest RELIABLE Info on possible problems; I trust the FREE "Windows Secrets"


& "Don't let XP3 hose your system" from http://WindowsSecrets.com/080911 is very good .


2) Make reasonable sure the computer is Malware-free ; practically speaking, nowadays


that means running the "Full Scan" of the FREE Ver of "SUPERAntiSpyware" from


http://www.superantispyware.com/ AND the "Free" Version of "Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware


from http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php .


3) Get the latest PC Manufacturer "Driver" updates , IF there are any .


4) Make a "System Restore" Point, to go back to, IF the Installation is NOT successful .


Refer to the excellent Guide at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial56.html

[YoKenny]

i've heard that lately ZA has had a few defects here and there though...

Only a few

[Deeth]

OK! thank you every one for your help. i was able to get everything figured out and up to par again which is a great relief! wouldn't have been able to do it without everybody. thank you!