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11-May-2008, 01:53 PM #1
FireFox/IE, MsConfig & HIJACKTHIS auto closes!
Hi Support Guys,

I just got this 2nd hand computer from my cousin a few days ago and I realized that FireFox auto-closes on certain sites, even with IE.
Other than that, msconfig will also auto close almost instantly after it's opened.

When I try to check out my system properties (My Computer > Properties), the System Properties window will just close, exactly like what happened when I try to open msconfig.
What's wrong with it? Some kind of virus?

Here is my HiJackThis log for your reference (please help me if you spot anything else which is wrong in the log, thanks!)

Oh no!
I tried running HiJackThis and even it auto closes!
Please help me, I'm scared.
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11-May-2008, 06:15 PM #2
kazekage... scared... D: lol

Try "sfc /scannow" from the RUN box of the Start Menu. Could be a virus, malware, or system instability due to (un)install.

If you've got a second hand PC, it would be best to simply start from scratch and reinstall everything - it would eliminate possible unforeseen problems in the future.
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11-May-2008, 10:58 PM #3
Well I tried that but it required me to insert the XP Pro CD but the copy I have is apparently not the same copy as the one currently installed.
Is there any other way to remove this virus without reinstalling a fresh copy?
I have far too many files here and I can't back them up because my other computer was given away.

Thank you in advance.
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12-May-2008, 07:03 PM #4
Can you press F8 during boot and log in to safe mode? Then do a system restore?
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