Start up problems

[Cami]

When I start up my computer, All kinds of windows pop up including a "Window
Internet Explorer" window that tries to find a website "http://__adstart/".
The other windows are instant message windows that my kids use all the time.
If I click to get rid of them, they still appear in the right of my taskbar.
Apperently these are my start up programs & I have read how to get rid of
these by going to msconfig on the start/run.

I just went to the msconfig and unchecked the box "iexplore,
http://__adstart/". I then restarted my computer, and now I get a new box
telling me that I used my Configure settings to make a change on my computer,
that I am now in Diagnostic or Selective Start up mode, & wants me to start
windows normally using the Normal start up mode on the general tab to undo
changes that I made. There is also a box to check that says "Don't show this
message or Launch the system Configuration Utility when Windows start"

HELP!

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

There is a way to remove those startup entries beyond just using MSConfig,
but that way works just fine. Check the box to 'not show', and you're done.

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[ju.c]

Sounds like your computer is infested.

These are two of the best (and freeware):

SUPERAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Spyware Terminator
http://www.spywareterminator.com/


ju.c

 

[nass]

When I start up my computer, All kinds of windows pop up including a "Window
Internet Explorer" window that tries to find a website "http://__adstart/".
The other windows are instant message windows that my kids use all the time.
If I click to get rid of them, they still appear in the right of my taskbar.
Apperently these are my start up programs & I have read how to get rid of
these by going to msconfig on the start/run.

I just went to the msconfig and unchecked the box "iexplore,
http://__adstart/". I then restarted my computer, and now I get a new box
telling me that I used my Configure settings to make a change on my computer,
that I am now in Diagnostic or Selective Start up mode, & wants me to start
windows normally using the Normal start up mode on the general tab to undo
changes that I made. There is also a box to check that says "Don't show this
message or Launch the system Configuration Utility when Windows start"

HELP!

Your machine is infested with viral infection probably with Zlob or Vundo
variant!
Go through these Cleaning steps:
1... First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies
by doing this:
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
Advanced
Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.
Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:
[&] Browsing
[ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.
Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non
Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the
culprit and update it or remove it.
How to manage Add-Ons:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256
Scan for malware from here:
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm

Run a scan from here on-line:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

Run disk clean up on your Drive.
You can download this tool o run clean up:
http://www.ccleaner.com

You can download this tool "AutoRuns for Windows"
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
And remove the entry from here:

Locate this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run = look in
the right pane/window and remove the entry for it
"http://__adstart/".

Run disk cleanup and defrag in safe mode. Then run this command:
sfc /scannow

Black Viper's Top tweaks for a faster PC
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/supertweaks.htm

StartupList Index
http://www.castlecops.com/StartupList.html
HTH
nass