BleepingComputer.com: svchost.exe problems, still

Well done

How is computer doing?

Download Temp File Cleaner (TFC)
Double click on TFC.exe to run the program.
Click on Start button to begin cleaning process.
TFC will close all running programs, and it may ask you to restart computer.

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Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner

• Disable your antivirus program
  
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use
  
• Click Start
  
• Accept any security warnings from your browser.
  
• Check Scan archives
  
• Click Start
  
• ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
  
• When the scan completes, push List of found threats
  
• Click on Export to text file , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.

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Night and day! With that Temp File cleaner, I think it cleaned up about 1.8G of crap, and rebooted. I'm so much happier with this

Good news

What about Eset scan?

Eset certainly took a bit longer, but as the results show ...

"No threats found"

And after leaving this for the night, I have to say, it really looks like you've guided me quite well. The performance of the netbook is so much better than it had been, I can't thank you enough. I'd even click your Donate link, if I could afford it :-p I'll get it, it's just gonna be a couple/few weeks

Does this mean I'm 'cured'??!

*Edit - do I edit my subject line with SOLVED, now?
*Edit 2 - would you be willing to help me with this same problem, for my PC? I've already started with your Step 1

This post has been edited by DBMotorsports: 16 July 2011 - 01:34 PM

Good news

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Don't worry about it

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Of course, but you have to start a new topic.

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Your computer is clean

1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll remove all old restore points and create fresh, clean restore point.

Turn system restore off.
Restart computer.
Turn system restore back on.

If you don't know how to do it...
Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405
Vista and Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disable-system-restore-in-windows-vista/

2. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

3. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

4. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

5. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

6. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

7. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

8. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.

9. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

Very cool! Boni, you are the man! And I'll keep thanking you for your help and patience with this. And, thankfully, you've posted your guide so that anyone can understand it, particularly those of us who don't speak Binary


On to the PC topic! ...

*Edit - huh, ok, so I can't edit my original post, to add the SOLVED to the title

This post has been edited by DBMotorsports: 16 July 2011 - 07:54 PM

Good job

I'm not sure if you can edit topic title.