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How to list running processes?

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by labrat

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I am working on a desktop that seems to have a virus. It connects to the Internet (I can ping Internet servers) but I get a "404 File not found error" in IE when I try to get a net page. The OS is Windows ME. How do I get a list of the processes running and how do I end suspect processes?

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by melvin_780702

try Ctrl+Alt+Del, it will display running processes. Another way, run MSCONFIG, it will give you in the start up tab the applications and processes that runs automatically at start up

by labrat

Yes, I've done that. It seems to show programs (.exe or .com) but I do not think that all processes are listed. Closing the ones shown didn't help.

by swampdoc

Sounds like some spyware I've run into lately. Try running SpyBot Search and Destroy as well as Adaware Personal Edition. I have also been verey happy with the MicroSoft Antispware Beta (was Giant Antispyware).

by labrat

Yes, I have Spybot and Ad-Aware in my toolbox. But you have to connect to their servers to get the updated sigs. The system will not attach to their servers. I may have another clue: I installed FireFox to see if it would connect to the servers. I get an error msg from FF that says "The connection was refused."

by douglasb

Another good program for spyware/adware/hijackers is AdwareAway, located at http://www.adwareaway.com. You should also do a search on CwShredder.exe, sorry I can't remember where I found it, and download and run.

by labrat

Thank you. I need to get the thing to connect to Internet servers to get the latest sigs.

by labrat

Thank you. I need to get the thing to connect to Internet servers to get the latest sigs. It has NAV on it already.

by addison

Hi, by pressing the following keys (ctrl + alt + delete) at the same time, a close programs window will appear. Here you can visually see the programs that are currently running in the background. To close these programs out, simply click on the one you wish to close and then click "end task". Note: you would have to press (ctrl + alt + delete) after each program closes, in order to open the close programs window again.

by labrat

Yes, I've done that. It seems to show programs (.exe or .com) but I do not think that all processes are listed. Closing the ones shown didn't help.

by labrat

Bingo! I have that in my toolbox but didn't think to try it! I'll go ahead and award you the points and close this. It either works or the system gets rebuilt! Thanks!

by white wolf

Sounds like you've got a DNS Redirector or Hosts file Trojan going there.

You'll definitely need to whip out your anti-virus s/w & disinfect the system, and then attempt to clean up the damage that it did.

Plus (if you can afford it) I'd also recommend you get away from the Windows "Munged Edition" and up to XP as it'll save you a lot of headaches...

by labrat

"Plus (if you can afford it) I'd also recommend you get away from the Windows "Munged Edition" and up to XP as it'll save you a lot of headaches..."

That's for sure! But the system belongs to the mother of a client. She just uses it to surf. It is their choice. But thanks for the advice!

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