XP boot error - loader.exe

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Darryl Halter

Everytime I boot XP on the personal side (I have it
divided into two users), I get a "loader.exe error". The
computer says that it has shut down loader.exe. It then
sends an error report to Micrsoft - but I have heard
nothing from them.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Darryl
 
Darryl,

That's a browser hijacker.

This small application will take care of it. Download the CWShredder tool on
this
page and run it. Be sure to close all browser windows first. This is a
tricky one
and may execute again on rebooting.

The CoolWebSearch Chronicles: The story of a thousand hijacks
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

You may also considering using "Hijacck This" as a solution:
http://www.tomcoyote.org/hjt/
Be sure to follow the instructions 'correctly' on running it, closing all
browser windows first.

Hijack This Tutorial
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/htlogtutorial.html
Unzip 'HT' into a new folder. Then double click the .Exe file to run it.
Choose Scan.
It will display a list. Most of the things you see listed are necessary or
required
entries, so don't change anything until you know what to fix.
 
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