tetonbob

Rather than use a succession of trial software, which invariably becomes outdated and leaves the machine unprotected, why not use a free AntiVirus, whose subscription will not expire, or can be freely renewed in a year or so?

Avira, Avast and AVG all have free offerings. I generally suggest Avira.

What happens when you try to update the Panda trial you've installed?


There are many errors in the Event Viewer log. Here's but one

7/4/2009 10:18:18 PM, error: Ntfs [55] - The file system structure on the disk is corrupt and unusable. Please run the chkdsk utility on the volume C:.

Did you perform a chkdsk when you received this message? Were any issues found/resolved?

This system may be a candidate for a reinstall, based on all the issues you've reported, and the fact that it had a rootkit onboard.


Not near enough free space for an XP machine. XP needs 15% free

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As mentioned in our preposting topic:

NEW INSTRUCTIONS - Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help


P2P - I see you have P2P software ( µTorrent ) installed on your machine. We are not here to pass judgment on file-sharing as a concept. However, we will warn you that engaging in this activity and having this kind of software installed on your machine will always make you more susceptible to re-infections. It may be contributing to your current situation. This page will give you further information.

Please note: Even if you are using a "safe" P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.

Please see this topic for more information:

Perils of P2P File Sharing

I would strongly recommend that you uninstall these now. You can do so via Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs.

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