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agmphelan

Aaaargh! I've had my computer three years over that time I've added and built onto it, updating it so forth. I run Windows XP (Prof. I think) and up until yesterday never had a problem with it. Think its worth saying that I've not updated/added for a while in terms of hardware but my housemates do sometimes use it so I don't know what they've added in terms of software.

Yesterday I was watching a dvd in nero, paused it to get get a refil and then went to click back to play..and the mouse went nuts on me.. it flies across the screen, clicks on random things..usually start up bar, task manager and outlook! it tries to close down my windows..it just goes mental. If I don't use it like now I can vaguely get by...but what can I do about my crazy mouse? I've tried everything I can think of! I've just tried system restore and it still does it, it took me nearly half an hour to get to this screen!

Please please help I've got a design project to finish in a few days and its impossible without my mouse!

Thank you!!!
Al (GMT)

GaRHaR

Hi Al, welcome to the PCHF!

From what you're describing, I'd say it's someone playing funny ****** with your computer...they could be connecting remotely to it via many different programs.

If you can goto you task manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and check for anything with VNC in the Processers scetion. If so, end that task as that is a remote connection utility which is very handy, and also very fun when you wanna play with someones mind.

agmphelan

Originally Posted by GaRHaR

Hi Al, welcome to the PCHF!

From what you're describing, I'd say it's someone playing funny ****** with your computer...they could be connecting remotely to it via many different programs.

If you can goto you task manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and check for anything with VNC in the Processers scetion. If so, end that task as that is a remote connection utility which is very handy, and also very fun when you wanna play with someones mind.

thanks, but not seen anything, (thank god someone taught me shortcodes)

here is a list of what says is running:
firefox.exe
svchost.exe
explorer.exe
tmproxy.exe
pspvideo9.exe
gnotify.exe
jucgeck.exe
msnmsgr.exe
hpqtra08.exe
hpqgalry.exe
NetMDSB.exe
wcescomm.exe
pccguide.exe
smARTupdate.exe
rapimgr.exe
TmPfw.exe
iTunesHelper.exe
PcCtlCom.exe
NvMixertray.exe
rundll32.exe
nvraidservice.exe
DKService.exe
Ir.exe
iPodService.exe
Tmntsrv.exe
hpwuSchd2.exe
wuauclt.exe
spoolsv.exe
ctfmon.exe
eEBSvc.exe
alg.exe
taskmgr.exe
SAgent2.exe
ati2evxx.exe
ULCDRSvr.exe
lsass.exe
carpserv.exe
smss.exe

plus there are about ten svchost's

not only is there a ****** playing with my computer he's also ruined my efforts to quit smokin - far too stressed! lol.. i really appreciate any help you can give me!

GaRHaR

Thanks for that list, it should give us an idea of what to do next.

If you can follow the steps located at the link below, and post the resulting logs back here - I'll ask one of the security guys to help out with it, as I believe this to be a malware issue.

http://www.pchelpforum.com/hijackthi...a-prework.html

agmphelan

i've followed all those steps and here are the logs, should i turn the system restore point thing back on now?

joe5 · 06:42 AM

Hya Agmphelan.Not much wrong there, and nothing that would cause the problem you are having I'm afraid.

Look in your add/remove programs and uninstall any of these if found:

MyWebSearch
MyWebSearch Email Plugin
MyWebSearch Search Assistant
MySearchBar
My Way Speedbar
Search Assistant - My Way
Fun Web Products

Delete these folders if found:

C:\Program Files\FunWebProducts
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch

Then run HijackThis , select to do a "system scan only" and then place a check beside each of the following:

O2 - BHO: IECatcher Class - {B930BA63-9E5A-11D3-A288-0000E80E2EDE} - C:\Program Files\Mass Downloader\MDHELPER.DLL (file missing)
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://edits.mywebsearch.com/toolbar...tml?p=ZNfox000

Now first close all windows and browsers other then HiJackThis , then click fix checked and close HijackThis.

And then reboot your pc.

Do you have an wireless and/or optical mouse maybe? And can you try it with an other mouse?

agmphelan

Originally Posted by joe5

Hya Agmphelan.Not much wrong there, and nothing that would cause the problem you are having I'm afraid.

Look in your add/remove programs and uninstall any of these if found:

MyWebSearch
MyWebSearch Email Plugin
MyWebSearch Search Assistant
MySearchBar
My Way Speedbar
Search Assistant - My Way
Fun Web Products

Delete these folders if found:

C:\Program Files\FunWebProducts
C:\Program Files\MyWebSearch

Then run HijackThis , select to do a "system scan only" and then place a check beside each of the following:

Now first close all windows and browsers other then HiJackThis , then click fix checked and close HijackThis.

And then reboot your pc.

Do you have an wireless and/or optical mouse maybe? And can you try it with an other mouse?

didn't find any of those, but ran the HiJackThis like you said. Rebooted. Still doing it. I don't have a wireless/optical one..would that be any better? Will try and borrow someones mouse to give it a go.. any ideas? (thanks by the way for your help so far tho!)

if trying a new mouse doesn't work can you think of anything else I can do?