problems with wnim.dll

Maria121104 · 01-24-2005, 09:40 PM

I have this file that says the file specified is not here basically. And Internet Explorer has a spyware that will not go away. I have Adaware Personal and it hasnt picked up anything on IE. Still getting those pop ups that say you have a spyware and you should dl from us....Any suggestions? I have tried it all.

Geekgirl · 01-30-2005, 08:39 AM

Hi Maria121104

Get the plug-in for Adaware, it fixes VX2 variants. You can download it at this SITE
To run this tool, install to the hard drive, then open Ad-aware->Add-ons and select VX2 Cleaner. Then click Run Tool and OK to start it. If it's clean, it will say Status System Clean. Otherwise, you will have to click on the Clean button to remove the VX2 infection.

Also install SpyBot S&D 1.3.
Always Search for Updates before using.
Install any updates if they are available. Next click on the Check for Problems button. Let it run the scan. If it finds something, check all those in RED and hit the Fix Selected Problems button. Exit Spybot.

Scan your pc with Housecall. Its a free online scanner. Be sure to put a check the box beside AutoClean

The Temp folders should be cleaned out periodically as installation programs and hijack programs leave a lot of junk there. Download CleanUp! (Alternate Link if main link don't work) and install it.
Run CleanUp! and click on CleanUp! button. When it asks you if you want to logoff, click on Yes.
Empty your Recycle Bin.

If your still having problems Download and install: HiJackThis 1.99 .

(Always create a Folder for HiJackThis anywhere but your Temp/Temporary Internet Folders or Desktop. A good place to make a folder would be in My Documents,as this is where it will save the backup files needed if there's a problem.)

Then doubleclick HijackThis.exe, and hit "Do A System Scan And Save Log". Make sure all Windows and Browsers are closed.
When the scan is finished, best to save your text file in the same folder as where you put HiJackthis.

Create a New Topic in HiJackThis Log Help Forum and Copy/Paste the info from your saved Hijackthis log file into your new topic.

***DO NOT TRY TO FIX ANYTHING, MAJOR DAMAGE CAN BE DONE TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THIS TOOL IS USED INCORRECTLY, PLEASE WAIT FOR OUR MODERATORS TO GIVE YOU INSTRUCTIONS***

01-24-2005, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maria121104 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1 OS: WinXP	problems with wnim.dll I have this file that says the file specified is not here basically. And Internet Explorer has a spyware that will not go away. I have Adaware Personal and it hasnt picked up anything on IE. Still getting those pop ups that say you have a spyware and you should dl from us....Any suggestions? I have tried it all.

01-30-2005, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 12,094 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro Blog Entries: 1	Hi Maria121104 Get the plug-in for Adaware, it fixes VX2 variants. You can download it at this SITE To run this tool, install to the hard drive, then open Ad-aware->Add-ons and select VX2 Cleaner. Then click Run Tool and OK to start it. If it's clean, it will say Status System Clean. Otherwise, you will have to click on the Clean button to remove the VX2 infection. Also install SpyBot S&D 1.3. Always Search for Updates before using. Install any updates if they are available. Next click on the Check for Problems button. Let it run the scan. If it finds something, check all those in RED and hit the Fix Selected Problems button. Exit Spybot. Scan your pc with Housecall. Its a free online scanner. Be sure to put a check the box beside AutoClean The Temp folders should be cleaned out periodically as installation programs and hijack programs leave a lot of junk there. Download CleanUp! (Alternate Link if main link don't work) and install it. Run CleanUp! and click on CleanUp! button. When it asks you if you want to logoff, click on Yes. Empty your Recycle Bin. If your still having problems Download and install: HiJackThis 1.99 . (Always create a Folder for HiJackThis anywhere but your Temp/Temporary Internet Folders or Desktop. A good place to make a folder would be in My Documents,as this is where it will save the backup files needed if there's a problem.) Then doubleclick HijackThis.exe, and hit "Do A System Scan And Save Log". Make sure all Windows and Browsers are closed. When the scan is finished, best to save your text file in the same folder as where you put HiJackthis. Create a New Topic in HiJackThis Log Help Forum and Copy/Paste the info from your saved Hijackthis log file into your new topic. *DO NOT TRY TO FIX ANYTHING, MAJOR DAMAGE CAN BE DONE TO YOUR SYSTEM IF THIS TOOL IS USED INCORRECTLY, PLEASE WAIT FOR OUR MODERATORS TO GIVE YOU INSTRUCTIONS* __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! I Have Been Smoke-Free For 1 Year, you can quit too R.I.P. KITTY Last edited by Geekgirl : 01-30-2005 at 08:44 AM. Reason: addtional info