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First off I can't get rid of WINMON.EXE as it just comes back in an instant on removal, by removal I mean End Process if there's another way to get rid of it please do tell.

I've run Spybot and it detected some stuff fixed those. Here's something interesting, I dissconnected my Network and poof system on 48%... I don't know do you think there is a connection?!?

I haven't run any Anti-Virus thingy yet as I don't have any that's why I was asking before if anyone knew of a good one, are any listed in the FAQ?

About that MQSVC crap is it the thing that allows chating over LAN because if it is then yes I do need it if not then it only takes a couple of clicks to send it on it's way!


[edit]Come to think of it I did run Stinger some time back and it didn't find any problems...



(Edited by templar654 on 10-05-2004 14:35)

There is a definite connection with a trojan on your machine. Most likely it's processing tasks in the background and once the internet connection is gone it stops.

Like I said, get rid of this immediately.

As for virus solutions, you can download a trial version of Norton Antivirus at symantec's website or go with a free virus checker. I recommend the free option if you're not on broadband since the Norton download is about 40MB.

AVG is a good bet and there's more info in the faq: AVG AntiVirus

Just remember to remove your physical connection to the network and run the scanner in safe mode.


~edit~ I don't know what stinger is, but it obviously didn't do the job since you have a trojan process running so try AVG or the Norton Trialware.

(Edited by silence on 10-05-2004 14:41)

Sorry I couldn't reply for so long, I finally figured out what the problem was with my PC. Windows wasn't the problem it was with the freakin' mother board. I interchanged my LAN and modem. Working now

BUT!!! An even bigger problem has emerged... it's also the reason I couldn't reply for so long. I started My Computer one day actually three days ago and found that explorer.exe is CORRUPT!!!!

I was fed up by XP anyways so I formatted and installed 2000 ahhh the simple life... simple life my a**! The darn problem didn't go after that either!!!

Then I went unconscious for a day and now I'm typing here!!

Anyone know what gives I'm guessing this isn't a software problem but hardware... there's got to be some way to fix it



(Edited by templar654 on 10-13-2004 07:07)

Are you sure you completely reformtted you hardisk when you reinstalled win2k? I can't see how explorer could get corrupt again after a fresh install.

Do you have more than one harddisk or partition which wasn't formatted? you may have a trojan or virus on this disk and it's infecting and corrupting your bootdisk when you reinstall.

If the above doesn't work or just isn't the case, then yes it does sound like a hardware problem. best thing to do is to unplug everything and start one by one adding in your hardware untill the problem arrises again.

Good luck!

Cheers,

Blaise.

I didn't read the whole forum but I did skim through most of it and I didnt see anyone mention anything about cleaning out the registry. Now I dont recommend that you go in on a do it yourself basis, but there are plenty of free registry cleaners available for download.

Also I had a strange speed issue with my computer a little while back and I thought that it was some sort of software issue but it turned out that the fan directly over my process had burnt out and right after start up my computer would slow way down and sometimes crash. So it could be a over heating problem somewhere within the case. (For a quick ghetto fix I just placed a house fan about a foot away from the pc while I had the case off) I dont think that its electrical (power source). But I could be wrong about that. Well I am off to lunch. goog luck with the issue.

Hmmm I don't know about the registry, but I asked a technician and he said that I should do a full system format and then reinstall windows.

I'm doing that now and have finished installing Windows XP as I noticed that Windows 2000 doesn't recognize my drivers. So I've got XP and about 98% memory free...

I'm not going to install anything just yet as when I installed Win2k the explorer problem came almost instantly. It's working fine so far. Still I'll wait a day or two before doing anything.

Also while formatting I noticed some bad clusters were found in the formatting(s). I'm guessing that's where the problem is. Is there anyway to clear bad clusters or are they permanent?

I'll keep you guys updated and thanks for all the suggestions most of them have actually worked!!

Well the good news is it sounds like you really HAVE found the problem with your machine.

I've come across bad sectors before on my hardisks and they've totally ruined the computers installation.

As far as I know there's nothing you can do about them, they literrally are physically damaged sectors on the hardisk. Sometimes, when formatting, the system can detect these sectors and not use them in future, but this isn't always reliable, and besides you lose some space.

If you've still got the guarantee on your HD then try and send it in for a replacement, otherwise it may be a good excuse to upgrade!

Check out this thread on Experts Exchange, the consensus seems to be that bad sectors are indeed physical damage to the disk, any utilities that claim to remedy it are just trying to relocate the data on the bad sectors to undamaged sectors, the bad sectors remain the same.

Tell us how you get on, and good luck!

Cheers,

Blaise.

Yeah I agree with Blaise on that one. You can't really fix the drives. The programs just block off those sectors and a lot of the time you lose the data in those bad sectors. Also if you are going get a new HD then you should stay away from maxtor brand. Its true they are one of the cheapest drives that you can get but they are also one of the most undependable. I would stick with sea gate or western digital. Both are relatively cheap and both have worked well for me in the past.


Well good luck with the search.

Day One 0950 PST

So far so good. The system hasn't given me any troubles... yet! But I'm keeping my eyes peeled, I'm not letting anything enter my Processes without any documented proof of what it is!! BTW is there any sort of program that allows the user to decide what's allowed in the Processes and what's not? 'Cos if there is then it can be pretty useful

Day Two 1020 PST

So far so good. That stupid Blaster LASS Shell error came up yesterday but I fixed that with a little Command Prompting and the HotFix. Now I'm certain the system's ready for programs. A whole day and all I've been doing is typing emails in WordPad and playing Spider Solitare!

My search for a software which would allow me complete control of my system is still underway and it seems that I might as well make one myself! Oh well I best not make any sudden moves or who knows what will come up in my Processes!!

(gee this is turning out to be a blog... maybe I should quit this thread, my problem is solved!)

If you dont have the antivirus hook-up you will be back to square one again soon.

AVG is good. http://www.ozoneasylum.com/4917

And, those "bad" areas on the hard disk could mean that hard drive failure is emminent, make sure you keep important information backed up.

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