-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira
- From: "Sandi Beach" <sandib2@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:09:27 -0600
This sounds like what was happening to my daughter-in-laws computer. I
think she chose Last Known Good configuration but it did no good. I am
sorry to report that they had to take it to the Computer Shop to get the
"crud" cleaned out of their machine.
I hope you have better luck and will anxiously await the results.
Sandi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stefan B" <spuse_scrise@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:53 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira
> Hi Gman,
>
> I updated Malware and rebooted in Safe Mode, but the message was "Windows
> did not start successfully. A recent hardware or software might have
> caused this."
>
> You probably know the rest of the message, yet I will write it down.
>
> "If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was
> automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last
> Known Good Configuration.
>
> If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or
> because the Power or Reset button was pressed, or if you aren't sure what
> caused the problem, choose Start Windows Normally.
>
> Safe Mode
> Safe Mode with Networking
> Safe Mode with Command Prompt
>
> Last Known Good Configuration
>
> Start Windows Normally"
>
> Hear from you,
> Stefan
>
> --- On Tue, 11/3/09, Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> From: Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira
> To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 10:12 PM
>
>
> Hi Stefan,
> These two files are part of your DirectX Graphics Driver set. There should
> be no reason for Malwarebytes to stop scanning when it reaches these
> files,
> so maybe they have been somewhat corrupted. Then again, it could be a
> malware providing you with a false positive.
>
> The first thing I would do is manually update Malawarebytes and then
> reboot
> into Safe Mode and run a Full scan from there. The DirectX files should
> not
> be in use in Safe Mode. This is also a good method to use to help unconver
> certain kinds of malware that hide themselves when running in normal mode.
>
> If the scan is able to complete in Safe Mode, it may find and repair
> whatever appears to be plaguing your system.
>
> I will wait to hear of your results before recommending any further steps
> you can take before taking it to a malware expert.
>
> Peace,
> Gman
>
> http://www.thevenusproject.com/index.php
>
> "The entire future of humankind is yet to be written"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stefan B" <spuse_scrise@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:31 PM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira
>
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a problem with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, too. It scans and stops
>> when reaching:
>> - at first scan "C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dxg.sys"
>> - at second scan "C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dxgthk.sys"
>> I didn't make more scans.
>> Before I use the link you suggested, tell me, please, your opinion.
>>
>> Stefan
>
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No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 9.0.698 / Virus Database: 270.14.49/2480 - Release Date: 11/04/09
01:37:00
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