Restart instead of shut down

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Dave

Hi group!

I have a machine that will restart instead of shutting down when Shut Down
is selected. I recently discovered that this only happens on one user
account as well.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Dave
 
Hi Dave :-)

It is likely you have malware, or hijackware on your system causing the
problem, which your antivirus will not detect, as it does not have the same
definitions. Download and install, then you *MUST* update the programs
prior to running to be sure they have the latest definitions, then run the
programs below. They are free and very effective. Be sure to run both
SpyBot and Adaware, as what one does not detect the other may. It is
important that you do all the steps and follow all
directions carefully:

You can go to the links below to check your system for parasites
http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/parasite.htm

IMPORTANT:
Before trying to remove spyware, download a copy of LSPFIX from
the URL below - some malware may kill your internet connection when it is
removed, this program will enable you to regain your connection.
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm

It is important that you run the programs in the order that they are listed
here. The first three programs will clear your machine of all other items so
that you can have a clear HiJackThis Log for the experts to read and analyze
for you.

(NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if your PC
has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-ROM burning
capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the other computer called
HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a CD.
Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the programs from there
and run them. After you have IE access again, update all programs where
possible to get the latest definitions and run them again to be sure there
are no lingering items on the system.

CWShredder: Free
http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html

SpyBot Search & Destroy: Free
http://download.com.com/3000-8022-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
or
http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html

AdAware: Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

(If needed: AdAware Manual updates only):
Scroll down to Updates Available -
http://lavasoft.element5.com/support/download

HiJackThis: - Free

Go to
http://computercops.biz/downloads-cat-14.html ,
or
http://tinyurl.com/2oce8
and download HiJackThis. Unzip to a folder other than your Desktop or the
Temp folder, doubleclick HiJackThis.exe, and hit "Scan".

When the scan is finished, the "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log"
button. Press that, save the log some place you remember where it is.
Most of what it lists will be harmless or even required, so DO NOT fix
anything yet.

Open the copy of your log in NotePad and make a copy. Then you can go here
to post you log:

Jim Eshelman's site here:
AumHa Forums - HiJackThis section:
http://forum.aumha.org/

Spyware and Hijackware Removal Support, here:
http://216.180.233.162/~swicom/forums/

or Net-Integration here:
http://www.net-integration.net/cgi-...86d536d57b5f65b6e40c55365e;act=ST;f=27;t=6949

or Tom Coyote here: http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?act=idx


<<DO NOT POST YOUR LOG FILE TO THIS NEWSGROUP>>

You will need to register to open a new thread to post you log. It is free,
and no one will Spam you, it is one of many that provides this service. Once
registered, go to the HiJackThis section on the forum list and click to
open. Then start a new post and post your log. The experts there will
analyze the log and report back the results. Please allow at least a few
hours or a days time for a response, depending on when you post the log

Remember, you must return to the HJT site to get your answer. It is a good
idea to click the "Notify" box so that you will get an electronic
notification by e-mail to let you know when a response has been posted.
But, you must still return to the site of your answer

Here is information on how to help protect your system:

Practice Safe Hex
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html

"So how did I get infected in the first place?"
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.php?showtopic=3051

This program helps control parasites, spyware, adware, and malware that may
get on your system:

SpywareBlaster: Free
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SpywareGuard
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
 
Jan,

Thanks for all your help. I've run some of these programs, but not all.
I've also corrected this problem before, but this time it's being really
tough.

Thanks again!

Dave
 
Hi Dave :-)
Jan,

Thanks for all your help. I've run some of these programs, but not
all. I've also corrected this problem before, but this time it's
being really tough.

Thanks again!
Click to expand...
You're very welcome. They do seem to be getting tougher to resolve. Seems
like a case of the 40 plagues! Where's the seagulls when you need them?!?!
(Ans. The nearest landfill....... MINE! MINE! MINE!)

Jan :)
 
LOL, Yeah, let me know if they wanna come over here for a while ;)

Hey, does the visrus warning "Trojan.Horse Sec.Thought.G" mean anything with
all of this? That has been another one that I've seen, and this time I
can't get rid of it.

Well, thanks again!

Dave :)
 
Hi Dave :-)
LOL, Yeah, let me know if they wanna come over here for a while ;)

Hey, does the visrus warning "Trojan.Horse Sec.Thought.G" mean
anything with all of this? That has been another one that I've seen,
and this time I can't get rid of it.
Click to expand...

Ahh...wellll.....yeahhh.....that does mean something. If you have the
trojan on your system you are still infected. So.....go to the sites below
and get a free on-line scan of your system.

Symantec Trojan Removal Tools: Free
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/tools.list.html

Trend Micro Housecall - Free
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp

Panda - Free On-Line Scan
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm

Hope this will help get your system clean and bug free.

Jan :)
 
Hi Jan :)

Jan Il said:
Hi Dave :-)


Ahh...wellll.....yeahhh.....that does mean something. If you have the
trojan on your system you are still infected. So.....go to the sites below
and get a free on-line scan of your system.
Click to expand...

LOL,

Ok, well put, and thanks again for the great links. By the way, I found a
way to slow down how often/fast they come up. If I launch Windows Task
Manager, it rarely comes up, and the system is much faster in responding to
commands. I can't figure that one out, but I'm going to try the links you
gave me to kill this thing.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Dave
 
Hi Dave :-)
Hi Jan :)



LOL,

Ok, well put, and thanks again for the great links. By the way, I
found a way to slow down how often/fast they come up. If I launch
Windows Task Manager, it rarely comes up, and the system is much
faster in responding to commands. I can't figure that one out, but
I'm going to try the links you gave me to kill this thing.

I'll let you know how it goes.
Click to expand...

Sorry it took me so long to get back, but, yes, I would be very interested
to know how it worked out. Hopefully, this will put the last nail in the
coffin on that waskally old cwitter. :)

Jan :)
 
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