chimpy3 Posted March 6, 2011 ID:396948 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi it is me chimpy I had to make a new account as my PC is having a lot of issues.This morning I changed the settings on my router to WEP and then a few hours ago changed it back to WPA (though working out how to do this took time)My PC was not connected to the net at this time as it disconnected when the router was changed.But now on start up things are either totally unresponsive or taking up to 30 mins to open.FF and Thunderbird take up to 30 mins, though Opera will take 10 mins, Open office likewise is taking ten mins.Once it does open it is fine so I have no idea why it is taking so long for this, all I can think of is it is something to do with the router setting but that still would not prohibit FF at least trying to open.I have scanned with MBAM and it found nothing.Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy3 Posted March 6, 2011 Author ID:396952 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Forgot to mention that the icon states that I am connected to the net, its just that nothing will open for 10-30 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWB Posted March 7, 2011 ID:397195 Share Posted March 7, 2011 hmmm ...i do not see how a problem with the router would cause such lagged operation in opening a program .have you tried booting up in the "safe" mode ?does task manager show any processes consuming large amounts of cpu time/ram ?have you made any recent changes to the comp ?i take it that you have completely shut down the router and re-started it ?you may be infected and it is not showing .you might want to head over to the HJT section and start a new problem posting :http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=9573 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted March 7, 2011 Root Admin ID:397370 Share Posted March 7, 2011 The only possible issue I can think of is that you may have had a shared file, folder, or printer to another computer that is no longer reachable which can cause a slow connection but that is typically a 45 second delay by default not minutes.I would tend to agree that you may be either infected or have a hard drive that is failing.Make sure you have backups of all of your data before proceeding to do anything as a hardware issue or malware/virus can cause data loss or corruption. Once you've verified your data is backed up then try running a Disk Check and if that does not help then seek help looking for Malware/Virus infection.If you think you are infected, here are the steps needed to get your computer cleaned....Please read the following so that you can begin the cleaning process:You have 3 Options that you can choose from as listed below:Option 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy Posted March 7, 2011 ID:397421 Share Posted March 7, 2011 While it was "loading" for 30+ mins I opened the TM and nothing was in it. I decided I had had enough and did a system restore and that has fixed the issue. I dont think I am infected as it happened while just trying to get my PC back to recognise the router, I have a feeling that somewhere down the line I might have clicked something and changed something, I really have no idea, I don't have a shared folder as this is the only PC in the house and the DSi which I made the router WEP for was not on.I think I might leave it and see what happens as it seems "fixed" for want of a better word. If it was a virus would SR have fixed this? Or mask the symptoms?How do I disc check again? I have a feeling I have done it wrong in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted March 7, 2011 Root Admin ID:397428 Share Posted March 7, 2011 How to Run Check Disk at Startup in VistaWouldn't hurt to post a DDS scan as well. Download DDS and save it to your desktophttp://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/dds.scrDisable any script blocker if your Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware has it.Once downloaded you can disconnect from the Internet and disable your Ant-Virus temporarily if needed.Then double click dds.scr to run the tool.When done, the DDS.txt will open.Click Yes at the next prompt for Optional Scan.When done, DDS will open two (2) logs:DDS.txtAttach.txtSave both reports to your desktopPlease include the following logs in your next reply: DDS.txt and Attach.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy Posted March 8, 2011 ID:397446 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks AdvancedSetup, Should I post the DDS log here? I will try to do this tomorrow, its a bit late in the UK now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted March 8, 2011 Root Admin ID:397461 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Yes, here is fine. We're just double-checking stuff. Not specifically looking for Malware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy Posted March 8, 2011 ID:397609 Share Posted March 8, 2011 When I clicked on the DL for DDS the little black box opened with some text, no option to choose a yes to scan and something titled PEV opened up in word pad which I have attached as its the only thing that opened.PEV.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted March 8, 2011 Root Admin ID:397760 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Try this link instead. Your system may have some other association for the first link provided.download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/dds.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy Posted March 8, 2011 ID:397807 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The same result as the previously attached document I ran a long scan of MBAM and that has found nothing but I have used DDS in the past and it worked fine so I dont understand why it wont now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted March 8, 2011 Root Admin ID:397816 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Okay well that's not looking good. I'm guessing that the infection is still present and that is why we're having issues here. Since we don't work on detection removal of Malware in this forum please review your options below and have someone assist you with detection and removal of any malware.Here are the steps needed to get your computer cleaned....Please read the following so that you can begin the cleaning process:You have 3 Options that you can choose from as listed below:Option 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy Posted March 9, 2011 ID:397887 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thank you for the help AdvancedSetup, I have done as you asked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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