Problems with Thinkpad T41

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cpu usageAfter latest automatic update to windows XP - Build
2600.xpsp_sp3-gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack 3
The computer boots normally, but the only thing working in a normal fashion
after starting is the cursor. If I try and open a program, then the computer
takes several minutes to respond, and / or then freezes without responding.
CTRL-ALT-DEL takes several minutes to open, then several minutes to sort by
cpu usage - nothing showing that is using CPU.
If I boot to safe mode, then computer works normally.
Ran antivirus, spybot - nothing showing as to cause of problem.
Thinkpad 2379 DKU
Need help!!!
 
ScottnTexas said:
cpu usageAfter latest automatic update to windows XP - Build
2600.xpsp_sp3-gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack 3
The computer boots normally, but the only thing working in a normal
fashion after starting is the cursor. If I try and open a program,
then the computer takes several minutes to respond, and / or then
freezes without responding. CTRL-ALT-DEL takes several minutes to
open, then several minutes to sort by cpu usage - nothing showing
that is using CPU.
If I boot to safe mode, then computer works normally.
Ran antivirus, spybot - nothing showing as to cause of problem.
Thinkpad 2379 DKU
Need help!!!
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Uninstall the last updates.
Reboot.

Better?
 
Review your update history: The website has encountered a problem and cannot
display the page you are trying to view.
 
ScottnTexas said:
Review your update history: The website has encountered a problem
and cannot display the page you are trying to view.
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K - but I meant go to the Control Panel --> Add or Remove Programs --> Show
Updates checkbox *checked* --> Scroll down and figure out what Microsoft and
Windows Updates were installed recently by the installed date and REMOVE
them one at a time, rebooting after you have removed all the latest ones.
 
ScottnTexas said:
cpu usageAfter latest automatic update to windows XP - Build
2600.xpsp_sp3-gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack 3
The computer boots normally, but the only thing working in a normal
fashion
after starting is the cursor. If I try and open a program, then the
computer
takes several minutes to respond, and / or then freezes without
responding.
CTRL-ALT-DEL takes several minutes to open, then several minutes to sort
by
cpu usage - nothing showing that is using CPU.
If I boot to safe mode, then computer works normally.
Ran antivirus, spybot - nothing showing as to cause of problem.
Thinkpad 2379 DKU
Need help!!!
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Some common rootkits, such as the TDSS rootkit, can cause the symptoms you
cite, and not appear in any lists and can be invisible to some A/V programs.

Task Manager won't show you much, try Process Explorer, which you might have
to download to another machine and copy over in safe mode. That will give
you a much better idea of what's happening.

I've succesfully removed that rootkit with the MalwareBytes app, but you
may need to let the scans complete and show results *even if it says nothing
is found on the scan page*. And, if it is found, the System Restore
points *will* be infected, so you'll have to delete them.

HTH'-pk
 
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