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Do I need to go back and set my execution policy back to 'NO'?
Do I need to go back and set my execution policy back to 'NO'?
St8kOut,
St8kout,
If you still can not get the DEP setting to stick then:
Most probably you have reinfected yourself.
What anti-virus software you using?
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Please carry out:
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, as an attachment, the startup.txt file
UPLOAD, as an attachment, the Scheduled Tasks.txt file
UPLOAD, as an attachment, the install.txt file.
HOW TO UPLOAD
Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
I was using Windows Defender, then that was replaced by Microsoft Security Essentials. I should point out that when I went to use MSE a few days ago when all this started I found it had been disabled.
I also use Advanced System Care 5 which I guess I put a little too much faith into as it's supposed to check for malware. I run it everyday.
Today I installed the free version of AVG. It didn't find anything but the tuneup part repaired some 900 items. It also said it corrected some Firewall problems. Didn't know I had any. I also ran Anti-Spy.Info today and it came up clean. Was about to try CCleaner so I'll do that now.
From what I've read no one program can find everything, so I'm trying them all I guess, lol. But since using Defender on a stick nothing else is showing up.
I had checked the DEP setting immediately after Defender offline rebooted and it was still affected, so I don't know if there is some other infection or that file is corrupted.
At this point I'm thinking window reinstall would be a lot easier and safer. I do have some documents and other things I absolutely have to save but don't know if they are infected. I'm about to close on a new house and have all this paperwork on my computer.
Windows Defender is NOT an AV solution. Windows Defender was used to remove nasty malware and was not running continuously.
Here at the end, I'm going to give you a link. I would like for you to go there and read about Microsoft security components.
Now remove AVG immediately if not sooner.
Put MSE back on there. Your problems were not due to or caused by MSE.
You had a nasty "rootkit" type of infection which WDO got rid of since it is an Offline solution.
Once your system is clean, the MSE will keep your system clean.
Get rid of Advanced Care! There is a good bit of your problems.
I need those three programs. Your software is causing the problem. If you reinstall Win 7 and then reinstall the same enemies, then you will be fighting the same battles again.
First, carry out the advice above,
2nd, I need those three files.
3rd, here is the promised link: Understanding Microsoft Anti-Malware Software 2012 ~ Security Garden
While we are working on putting your system in order then:
UNINSTALL
REBOOTScript:
Advanced SystemCare 5 IObit 6/15/2012 85.8 MB 5.3.0
Anti-Spy.Info 1.8d Neuber Software 7/18/2012 1.8d
AVG 2012 AVG Technologies 7/18/2012 2012.0.2197
AVG PC Tuneup AVG 7/18/2012 42.4 MB 10.0.0.27
Bonjour Apple Inc. 3/19/2012 2.00 MB 3.0.0.10
CESAM: Online Solutions Anti-Malware v5.0 Online Solutions 7/16/2012 5.91 MB 5.0.11926.0
Futuremark SystemInfo Futuremark Corporation 7/18/2012 4.9.0
Internet Explorer (Enable DEP) 7/18/2012
MSI Afterburner 2.1.0 MSI Co., LTD 7/17/2012 2.1.0
Spybot - Search & Destroy Safer Networking Limited 7/18/2012 1.6.2
Tweaking.com - Windows Repair (All in One) Tweaking.com 7/17/2012 1.7.5
Due to the high number of changes and the effects they will have,
I need you to submit a fresh set of those three files after perfoming these uninstalls.
thanks,
karl
Lol, all those uninstalls kept opening a webpage wanting an explanation from the companies. "What's wrong with our program?"
Until you system is in order then:
CCLEANER | TOOLS icon | STARTUP tab | SCHEDULED TASKS tab |
Use DISABLE button to disable ALL
Close CCleaner.
REBOOT!
You have not disabled any programs. You have disabled the scheduled running.
Later, after your system is running smoothly, you may reenable desired programs.
WIN | type MSCONFIG | ENTER | STARTUP tab |
Uncheck ALL except for:
REBOOT!Script:
Sidebar Microsoft Corporation C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
MSC Microsoft Corporation "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey
You have just told Win 7 to not run unchecked programs at start up time.
You have not disabled the programs. They will be run when needed.
WIN = key with the Microsoft logo on top
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After this reboot is finished, then:
Enable DEP
and see if it stays enabled.
thanks,
karl
I should point out that I'm relying on Microsoft's Fixit program to tell me DEP status.
Everything I run it it says it finds that problem and fixes it. So if it is indeed finding it disabled, then no, something keeps constantly disabling it right after Fixit enables it again. I can run Fixit over and over again and still get the same result each time.
Other than that everything else seems to be working properly. Web pages open instantly now (taking way too long was one of the symptoms), back button no longer reloads the current page (another symptom), no odd behavior of anything so far.
I do appreciate all the time you spent helping me with this. It almost seem like you actually wrote Windows yourself, lol.