'ghost' app window in task manager jams cpu

[blondieblue227]

this has been going on for quite some time now. my computer jams up for a few
minutes at a time. i notice when i click on a link in IE or open a program,
under the application tab in task manager a dupilcate icon for that link or
program will appear and stay until the computer is unjammed. then disappears.

it's driving me crazy!

i updated IE, spyware doctor, mcAfee today in hope the glich would work
itself out. nope!

i can post a pic of the task manager if you need me too.

 

[PA Bear]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html,
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for expert
analysis, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

 

[blondieblue227]

ah yes, it's all coming back to me now.
i have been to http://aumha.net/ forums before.
posted all my logs and such and thought they'd helpped me fix the problem.
guess not.

yes it does take some patience.
i may just take it in somewhere.

i think i tried two malware programs. found nothing.

i saw when IE was installing, it had a malware check program. no?

thanks for the redirect.

 

[PA Bear]

Just because an expert in AumHa Forums helped you clean up your machine once
does not mean you can't reinfect it.