mslogon.exe sucking up 80% CPU?

[mdobrien]

HI all,

In the past few days, my machine started bogging down horribly. I
haven't changed/installed/removed anything. Just normal daily use.

Last night, I finally noticed that mslogon was sucking up all my CPU
time. I hadn't ever noticed this happen before, and was wondering if
anyone here could shed any light on this, and what may be causing it.

Is it one of those things that isn't worth trying to fix? Should I just
whip out my XP disc and reinstall when I get home from work tonite? I
have all my data safely on an external drive, and I've grown quite
adept at reinstalling and installing my apps, so no big deal on my
part.

TIA for any help,
Martin O'B

 

[Rock]

HI all,

In the past few days, my machine started bogging down horribly. I
haven't changed/installed/removed anything. Just normal daily use.

Last night, I finally noticed that mslogon was sucking up all my CPU
time. I hadn't ever noticed this happen before, and was wondering if
anyone here could shed any light on this, and what may be causing it.

Is it one of those things that isn't worth trying to fix? Should I just
whip out my XP disc and reinstall when I get home from work tonite? I
have all my data safely on an external drive, and I've grown quite
adept at reinstalling and installing my apps, so no big deal on my
part.

TIA for any help,
Martin O'B

mslogin.exe is malware. See some of the links in this google search
which should have been your first step in troubleshooting this issue.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=mslogon.exe&btnG=Google+Search

You need to clean the system and keep it clean. See these links for
help on how to do that.

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

 

[mdobrien]

Rock,

Thanks for the quick response.

You mention mslogin.exe, but I'm talking about mslogon.exe. Is
mslogon.exe a legit Windows file?

I was actually a bit surprised to have this problem, and see on a
google search that this file may be malware. After 12 years online,
this would be the first time something bad actually got on one of my
machines! I've even taught my wife how to surf safely! At this point,
since I really don't see what I may have done over the weekend to get a
bug onto my system, I think I'm just gonna wipe it clean tonite.
(Unless I find a cure-all before 6PM)

Thanks!
Martin O'B

 

[Kelly]

Part of RapidBlaster. Clean your system.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=mslogon.exe

Run Ad-Aware SE, Spybot and HijackThis:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

Note: Update the first two programs, once installed, before running.

Also: Ewido - free download and trial: http://www.ewido.net/en/

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[mdobrien]

I just wanted to thank those who replied. Since my machine was getting
a bit 'tired', I just ran through reinstalling quickly last night.

With a custom slipstream disc (Thanks Nlite!), and a loaded external
backup, I was up & running again in no time.

Just wish I knew how I got infected. I'm normally a VERY safe surfer!

-Martin O'B

 

[Kelly]

Things just happen! )

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm