Screen Going Crazy

linkboyuk · 10-10-2004, 01:40 PM

Hello,

Can anyone help me as I am going crazy. My computer is driving me mad. I have run my Norton's Antivirus and it says the system is working fine and has no viruses.
I ran a free online scan that stated worm-wootbot.5 detected and says it has been removed.

The problem is: The startup up menu appears on the screen by itself, using when browsing the internet. It then closes one or all of the Internet windows. Then has if I have clicked on all of the icons in the startup box, they all instantly appear on the screen without even touching the mouse. The computer always seems to go to the startup menu which appears on the screen, for no reason at all.

The antivirus software all says my computer is working fine and is not picking up this problem.

Does anybody know what is going on??

Robert

U-Toast · 10-10-2004, 01:42 PM

did u run anti spyware programs? like spybot, ad aware, spywareblaster, cwshedder.

linkboyuk · 10-10-2004, 01:44 PM

I have Pest Patrol and it has removed any pests. But the problem continues. I am on Windows XP.

Thanks

U-Toast · 10-10-2004, 01:46 PM

u need to download spybot search and destroy, ad aware, spywareblaster, and cwshedder. These programs are musts, u cant live without them.

linkboyuk · 10-10-2004, 02:38 PM

Thanks for the information.

I thought I would try this: Intrusion Prevention Software to see if it stops the problem.

http://www.prevx.com/

Robert

linkboyuk · 10-12-2004, 04:29 PM

Just want to say that the virus was found, it was called systemoverload.exe .

Thanks to http://www.yourtechonline.com .

They took control of my computer and helped to sort it out. It is not free, but at least they were able to help sort it out.

I would recommend them.

Robert

10-10-2004, 01:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
linkboyuk Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4	Screen Going Crazy Hello, Can anyone help me as I am going crazy. My computer is driving me mad. I have run my Norton's Antivirus and it says the system is working fine and has no viruses. I ran a free online scan that stated worm-wootbot.5 detected and says it has been removed. The problem is: The startup up menu appears on the screen by itself, using when browsing the internet. It then closes one or all of the Internet windows. Then has if I have clicked on all of the icons in the startup box, they all instantly appear on the screen without even touching the mouse. The computer always seems to go to the startup menu which appears on the screen, for no reason at all. The antivirus software all says my computer is working fine and is not picking up this problem. Does anybody know what is going on?? Robert

10-10-2004, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
U-Toast Monster Techie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,619	did u run anti spyware programs? like spybot, ad aware, spywareblaster, cwshedder. __________________ Not so Beast PC anymore: 3500+ 939 Abit av8 3rd eye 2x512 XMS 3200XLPRO eVGA 6800GT 410/1110 74GB Raptor 160GB Seagate Sata ViewSonic VP191b audigy 2 zs platinum logitech MX duo Logitech Z-5500 Logitech MX518 Func mouse pad

10-10-2004, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
U-Toast Monster Techie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,619	u need to download spybot search and destroy, ad aware, spywareblaster, and cwshedder. These programs are musts, u cant live without them. __________________ Not so Beast PC anymore: 3500+ 939 Abit av8 3rd eye 2x512 XMS 3200XLPRO eVGA 6800GT 410/1110 74GB Raptor 160GB Seagate Sata ViewSonic VP191b audigy 2 zs platinum logitech MX duo Logitech Z-5500 Logitech MX518 Func mouse pad

10-12-2004, 04:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
linkboyuk Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4	Virus Found Just want to say that the virus was found, it was called systemoverload.exe . Thanks to http://www.yourtechonline.com . They took control of my computer and helped to sort it out. It is not free, but at least they were able to help sort it out. I would recommend them. Robert

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10-10-2004, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
linkboyuk Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4	I have Pest Patrol and it has removed any pests. But the problem continues. I am on Windows XP. Thanks

10-10-2004, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
linkboyuk Newb Techie Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4	Thanks for the information. I thought I would try this: Intrusion Prevention Software to see if it stops the problem. http://www.prevx.com/ Robert