WMV playback issue

timeless · 13 May 2012

as requested.

karlsnooks · 13 May 2012

excellent:

The following info will help:

Install CCleaner:
CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download

list of STARTUP PROGRAMS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Windows tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept Startup.txt as file name | SAVE button

list of SCHEDULED TASKS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Scheduled Tasks tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
enter Scheduled Tasks as File name | Save button

List of INSTALLED PROGRAMS

CCleaner | Tools icon | Uninstall button |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept install.txt as File name | Save button

UPLOAD the startup.txt file
UPLOAD the Scheduled Tasks.txt file
UPLOAD the install.txt file.

HOW TO UPLOAD
Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
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thanks,

timeless · 13 May 2012

done as requested.

nothing in scheduled tasks so skipped listing.

karlsnooks · 13 May 2012

Update your CCleaner, the post the Scheduled Tasks.
thanks

karlsnooks · 13 May 2012

WIN | type MSCONFIG | ENTER | STARTUP tab
uncheck ALL
except for:

Sidebar C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun

REBOOT!

kegobeer · 13 May 2012

timeless said:

l will note my laptop works fine playing the files.. its relatively reasonable spec the only thing that lets it down is memory and cpu. so the files are fine and as for creating a second account.. well lm not exactly sure it would help at least at the moment when the problem hasnt reoccurred yet.

Waitaminute. Was this a one-off problem? Right now you have no issues with WMV playback?

karlsnooks · 13 May 2012

I'll gt to the install list in a few minutes.

I can say right away: uninstall VUZE.

REMOVAL OF P2P PROGRAMS

There are signs of one or more P2P (Peer to Peer) File Sharing Programs on your computer.

As long as you are using any form of P2P networking to download files, you can anticipate malware infestations.

References citing the risk of using P2P programs:
How cyber criminals infect victims via P2P with pirated software on Vimeo
Malware: Help prevent the Infection
Perils of P2P File Sharing
How to Prevent the Online Invasion of Spyware and Adware

I strongly recommend that you uninstall:
µTorrent
Vuze

timeless · 13 May 2012

the problem is intermittent just sort of happens which has started to be more regular since lve started copying files over the network (bare in mind as lve said l dont watch files over the network) tho l note thats just an observation based on how much more its been happening rebooting seems to sort it out for a little.

CCleaner reports its up to date (l ran the update as soon as it was installed).

whats the purpose of disabling desktop gadgets? sidebar.exe as far as l was aware related to that and l do use a few to keep an eye on things such as drive space, temps and my favourite local weather lol.

as for the torrent client, browsing can be just as dangerous.. but since l dont use torrents for copyright infringement and only on a private tracker there is little chance of your warnings happening, and while l agree if l were to use public trackers (who were not run by ppl l know) then l could expect some of your warnings to happen.. only reason l use torrents now is because filehosts are closing and lm sick and tired of having to sign up for new ones when one takes my money and shuts down. touch wood lve not been infected with something for a good six years apart from the random program forcing me to install the odd toolbar (which is promptly removed.. thankyou flv player for not giving me a choice).