splat, I am just going out so I cant be much help however, the following may well be of some use however please note this will take some time !

Download the sysclean package from here, put it in a folder
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp

download this pattern file and unzip it into the same folder
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp


Unzip all files and then run the sysclean 'stinger' this will search for an clean many trojans, I have used it a couple of times but it does take some time.

Thanks very much Spaceman. Unfortunately I can't get the links to work. Will keep trying..

Splat, the downloads work fine for me. Perhaps this is another symptom of your problems :-(

Could be Robber. The pages just won't open. :-((

just popped back before going out for a long lunch, as other have stated above this is probably the trojans causing problems, I will see if I can get a more direct link....

OK try http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/sysclean.com

for the frist one and
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/pattern/lpt244.zip for the second, thay should go straight into the downloads.

Thanks again Spaceman. Still no joy :-((

splat, sorry no time now, i will be back about 1500 if your not sorted by then.

Thanks again Tim

Splat

Start your computer in safe mode with network drivers.

Check your 'hosts' file which is in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc make a copy of it first and then open it in notepad. If it contains loads of lines with the names of AV sites then these have been put their by the virus to stop you accessing these sites. Delete any line starting with 127.0.0.1 except the one "127.0.0.1 localhost" and save the file.

You need to be logged on with administrator rights and set windows explorer options to enable you to view hidden files and view system files. Make sure you take a copy of the file before you change it.

You should be able to access the AV sites now but stay in safe mode until you have run your scans.

I have to go out now but will look in later.

H, have you tried AVG antivirus? I had a few trojans on the kids pc and it has cleaned them up but still having difficulties with the PC - but new one ordered anyway.

www.grisoft.com

sorry, haven't time to do an HTML link. Hope it works out OK, Rob.

Thanks Optimist. Will try as you suggest and let you know what happens. Although it will have to wait until my son gets home from school as I am not v. knowledgeable when it comes to IT, so don't even know how to start it up in safe mode!
Rob, Have tried AVG, but it won't open on my computer for some reason. :-((

Splat

Are you saying that you can't open the AVG site?

If that is the case, the hosts file is prime suspect.

Optimist - I can open the site, but having downloaded the file, it won't open on my computer

Hi Splat,
Just back hope you have made some progress with Optimists info, some trojans block usefull (using hosts) sites e.g. anti virus scanners, and I think you have that happening however some virus checkers do not work well with others, so if you want to install AVG make sure you have removed or at least switched off the other before the install.

However you need to clear the current infections before sorting that out ;-)

Hi Spaceman,
haven't got anywhere yet, as errant son has not returned from school so far :((

Splat are you on aol,mine has gone bump as well.

No Dave, BT. BTW have LFC got Middlesborough in the Carling Cup tonight, and if so is it on TV?

Well that's two of us on AOL who are having to get on site or
anywhere else on the internet for that matter, via IExplorer
as direct access via AOL isn't possible. Something is mighty screwy
on AOL this afternoon!

Dont think so ,,but i am off to the game ,hope its a good crowd for crazy horse,,good luck with your system,hope you sort it out..