"PasswordFox" error window at startup?

MeTaL SnAkE

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Hello.. i've got a problem, im using Windows7 32 , and recently when i start my PC, when windows starts it shows this window:

passwordfoxproblem.jpg


This small blank window with "PasswordFox" title on it.

and after that when i try to open something on desktop or right click it the Explorer is doing like a refresh for itself and then opens this window:

passwordfoxproblem2.jpg


its in hebrew but never mind..

Anyway, when i log into Windows throw diffrent user, this error window dosent appers there.

I dont have a clue from where this came from, i havent downloaded any program that is called like that.

I've searched google and understood its a program for Firefox, (and im not even using firefox).

Anyway, tried Chkdsk, Eset Nod32 scan, Malewarebytes scan, Registery first aid scan, Nothing seems to help.

Please help.. !
 
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OS
Windows7 32bit
Hi,

The first thing you need to do is download MalwareBytes and performa a full system scan and see what results it produces.

If you don't know what the file is then it could be an infection and the scan would be the best course of action.


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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata

My Computer

OS
Windows7 32bit
i have downloaded other stuff from Nirsoft.. anyway could it be its because of the Eset Nod32?


Sorry, I don't know the exact cause. But this only happens when the Nirsoft program is on the machine.

Some of his other stuff like "MailPassView" will also cause problems like this. They are harmless ( When Original!!!!), but they are flagged by a lot of stuff as viruses etc.

Regards....Mike Connor
 

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OS
Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
ok so i've used Regscanner from Nirsoft programs and searched for "passwordfox" and it found some stuff, deleted them all, restarted the computer and Walla.. no more of this window.. ! but still have the problem of the windows refreshing itself at the start from unknown reason when i just click some icon.. and the window from the second picture i've showed here from the first note still appers.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows7 32bit
OK. One problem at a time! :)

What are you clicking exactly? Bear in mind that Explorer will load icons and other stuff when it first starts after a new boot, and this can take a little while.

"Explorer" is not just the file manager program, it is the default windows shell, and depending on various settings it behaves in various ways.

Regards....Mike Connor
 

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OS
Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
Ok problem soloved.. just created new username on windows and copied all the settings from the old user so it will look extaly the same.. and now there are no errors and such. :)

p.s: and ofcourse deleted the older username.. lol.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows7 32bit
Ok problem soloved.. just created new username on windows and copied all the settings from the old user so it will look extaly the same.. and now there are no errors and such. :)

Yes, that's one way to do it! Make sure you delete the old stuff once you are sure everything is working.

Regards....Mike Connor
 

My Computer

OS
Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
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