Possible solution to NET CLR problem?

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Rita

Can someone tell me if a non-techy person like me can SAFELY use the
solutions mentioned on these pages to get rid of a NET CLR icon appearing on
my desktop? ".NET (CLR 3.5.30729)" is exactly what I'm getting with the
icon.

http://channel9.msdn.com/forums/Coffeehouse/421171-NET-Framework-Assistant/

http://www.robertnyman.com/2009/01/26/microsoft-force-installs-firefox-extension/

Here's the computer and software I'm running:
Windows XP Version: Windows XP Home Edition Version 5.1
(Build 2600.xpsp-5p3-gdr.080814-1236:
Service Pack3)

Internet Explorer Version: 6.0.2900.5512.xpsp-sp3-gdr.080814-12361c
cipher strength 128-bit
Product ID: 55736-OEM-1765763-04673
UPDated version SP3

Norton Antivirus: Version 16.2.0.7 (just renewed and updated a few weeks
ago)

I've recently run SuperAntiiSpyware and MalwareBytes to try and solve the
problem.

As far as .Net Framework applications -I have:
..Net Framework applications - .Net Framwork 1.1
..Net Framework 1.1 hotfix
(KB928366)

I'd appreciate any help you can offer.
Rita
 
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Elmo

Rita said:
Can someone tell me if a non-techy person like me can SAFELY use the
solutions mentioned on these pages to get rid of a NET CLR icon appearing on
my desktop? ".NET (CLR 3.5.30729)" is exactly what I'm getting with the
icon.

http://channel9.msdn.com/forums/Coffeehouse/421171-NET-Framework-Assistant/

http://www.robertnyman.com/2009/01/26/microsoft-force-installs-firefox-extension/

Here's the computer and software I'm running:
Windows XP Version: Windows XP Home Edition Version 5.1
(Build 2600.xpsp-5p3-gdr.080814-1236:
Service Pack3)

Internet Explorer Version: 6.0.2900.5512.xpsp-sp3-gdr.080814-12361c
cipher strength 128-bit
Product ID: 55736-OEM-1765763-04673
UPDated version SP3

Norton Antivirus: Version 16.2.0.7 (just renewed and updated a few weeks
ago)

I've recently run SuperAntiiSpyware and MalwareBytes to try and solve the
problem.

As far as .Net Framework applications -I have:
.Net Framework applications - .Net Framwork 1.1
.Net Framework 1.1 hotfix
(KB928366)

I'd appreciate any help you can offer.
Rita
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"Delete \WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation
Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension"

You can delete that entry to the Recycle Bin, and if there's a problem,
go to the Recycle Bin and restore the file. I don't have that entry.
If I did, I would look at its Properties to see if the "Start in:" pane
mentioned the Desktop. If so, that could explain why icons are popping
up on your Desktop.

The changes suggested on the other page would be much harder to undo.
If the first one works, and continues to work for a week or so, you
could leave it as-is, or incorporate the second fix.

hth,
 
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Rita

I think I've resolved this problem - fingers crossed. I was getting up to 8
icons on my desktop and rebooting several times a day.

I found the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool while looking for an
answer on the Microsoft site
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx and ran it. I
had already run SuperAntiSpyware, MalwareBytes, PC Doctor, Norton, AdAware
and Crap Cleaner but the Microsoft malware remover found a trojan: Win
32/daonol.b

I removed it and for the last 5 hours there hasn't been an icon on my
desktop. Let's hope for the best.

Rita
 
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Elmo

Rita said:
I think I've resolved this problem - fingers crossed. I was getting up to 8
icons on my desktop and rebooting several times a day.

I found the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool while looking for an
answer on the Microsoft site
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx and ran it. I
had already run SuperAntiSpyware, MalwareBytes, PC Doctor, Norton, AdAware
and Crap Cleaner but the Microsoft malware remover found a trojan: Win
32/daonol.b

I removed it and for the last 5 hours there hasn't been an icon on my
desktop. Let's hope for the best.

Rita
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That's great news, Rita. Thanks for sharing the (possible) fix.
 
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