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OK, here's the deal. I have a 4 month-old HP pavillion 6000 laptop, very nice. The problem is I got a virus or sothething onto the machine through my own illegallity and computer idiocy. So basically I had to reload Windows XP and trash the hard drive, oh dear. Now that worked fine, and I managed to save a lot of files as well so not too much damage done. Now the problem is that I got a copy of Norton 2005 antiviral protection with the machine, but when I tried to reinstall it the bugger wouldn't work, kept hitting a wnscan.exe file or something that buggered it up. I went on to the symantec website and did all the things they told me, no good, I tried funny things with the registry, no good, I tried to let them access the C:/ drive to see what it was, no good, has anyone ever encountered anything like this before and if so, what did you do?

Yours, Worried laptop owner,

Ireland.

Galbally wrote: OK, here's the deal. I have a 4 month-old HP pavillion 6000 laptop, very nice. The problem is I got a virus or sothething onto the machine through my own illegallity and computer idiocy. So basically I had to reload Windows XP and trash the hard drive, oh dear. Now that worked fine, and I managed to save a lot of files as well so not too much damage done. Now the problem is that I got a copy of Norton 2005 antiviral protection with the machine, but when I tried to reinstall it the bugger wouldn't work, kept hitting a wnscan.exe file or something that buggered it up. I went on to the symantec website and did all the things they told me, no good, I tried funny things with the registry, no good, I tried to let them access the C:/ drive to see what it was, no good, has anyone ever encountered anything like this before and if so, what did you do?

Yours, Worried laptop owner,

Ireland.


For your sake I hope it is not one of our Male Posters that helps you on this hehehe.

Personally I am a big fan of calling the help line and working through with a tech of theirs till it is fixed. Works well, now for me if it fails I can always cry on the phone and they feel sorry for me and they try harder, you Galbally I dunno you may get a nice guy feeling sorry for you hehehehehehe

Sorry really I am no help just the sexual favors caught my eye.

SnoozeControl wrote: It caught my eye, too... damn shame I don't have any computer skills.


bad girl

Galbally wrote: OK, here's the deal. I have a 4 month-old HP pavillion 6000 laptop, very nice. The problem is I got a virus or sothething onto the machine through my own illegallity and computer idiocy. So basically I had to reload Windows XP and trash the hard drive, oh dear. Now that worked fine, and I managed to save a lot of files as well so not too much damage done. Now the problem is that I got a copy of Norton 2005 antiviral protection with the machine, but when I tried to reinstall it the bugger wouldn't work, kept hitting a wnscan.exe file or something that buggered it up. I went on to the symantec website and did all the things they told me, no good, I tried funny things with the registry, no good, I tried to let them access the C:/ drive to see what it was, no good, has anyone ever encountered anything like this before and if so, what did you do?

Yours, Worried laptop owner,

Ireland.


When I typed in Winscan.exe a number to references to Trojans came up. It may not be the case but I got this as the following info.

Please follow the instructions for removing Trojans.

Windows NT/2000/XP/2003

In Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 you will also need to edit the following registry entry for each user who ran the virus. The removal of this entry is optional in Windows 95/98/Me. Please read the warning about editing the registry.

At the taskbar, click Start|Run. Type 'Regedit' and press Return. The registry editor opens.

Before you edit the registry, you should make a backup. On the 'Registry' menu, click 'Export Registry File'. In the 'Export Range' panel, click 'All', then save your registry as Backup.

Each user has a registry area named HKEY_USERS

Thank you girls and covenant, and thanks for not making me do anything, you know. Anyway, I checked again and the bugger that is causing all the problems is called "2753.SAVscan.exe.3333244E_F73A_407Q_etc. etc." does that also sound like a trojan or a worm or something, its an exe. anyway so I'm presuming its a virus, I will google it to see what comes up. Any other ideas are more than welcome.

Yours, still worried.

Ireland.

Galbally wrote: Thank you girls and covenant, and thanks for not making me do anything, you know. Anyway, I checked again and the bugger that is causing all the problems is called "2753.SAVscan.exe.3333244E_F73A_407Q_etc. etc." does that also sound like a trojan or a worm or something, its an exe. anyway so I'm presuming its a virus, I will google it to see what comes up. Any other ideas are more than welcome.

Yours, still worried.

Ireland.


eh hem, did you know we have Trojan condoms here? Just a random thought Carry on.

Norton has some conflict with windows XP that stops it working-I read somewhere that microsft is now trying to get people to use their anti virus software and shut out all the companies that have made a living out of getting windows to work properely. This was a linux site so it may be untrue.

try

http://www.pctools.com/

for a thing called registry mechanic. You can try a free trial version before paying, won't fix everything but should give you an indication if it will work before buying. They even answer questions if you ask them. I paid the £20 or so to get the full product and find it pretty good at forestalling problems with windows. An australian company I think. The antivirus stuff is good as well.

also grisoft.com

You can download a free virus checker that is pretty good-they seem to use it as a loss leader to get people to buy the anti-virus and firewall packegaes they sell. Czechoslovakian company.

Forget the sexual favours just send a bottle of baileys if it works.

gmc wrote: Norton has some conflict with windows XP that stops it working-I read somewhere that microsft is now trying to get people to use their anti virus software and shut out all the companies that have made a living out of getting windows to work properely. This was a linux site so it may be untrue.

try

http://www.pctools.com/

for a thing called registry mechanic. You can try a free trial version before paying, won't fix everything but should give you an indication if it will work before buying. They even answer questions if you ask them. I paid the £20 or so to get the full product and find it pretty good at forestalling problems with windows. An australian company I think. The antivirus stuff is good as well.

also grisoft.com

You can download a free virus checker that is pretty good-they seem to use it as a loss leader to get people to buy the anti-virus and firewall packegaes they sell. Czechoslovakian company.

Forget the sexual favours just send a bottle of baileys if it works.


Yup, I had a similar problem, and it prevented me signing on hotmail and the like, Its to do with the conflict between the Windows firewalll and the Norton Firewall I seem to remember.

(baileys for a man of Scotland? Sacrilege! I would have thought Glenlivet at the very least, Lol!:p

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What are you re-installing the operating system for, Galbally? When I have a problem, I just run the "restore" program. It goes back to a backup copy it made a few days or weeks ago and anything that happened since then is like it never happened!

For my sexual favor I would like a picture of Minks naked.

Jives wrote: For my sexual favor I would like a picture of Minks naked.


ACK!!

Jives wrote: For my sexual favor I would like a picture of Minks naked.
Go see the "alter egos thread" LC did the best pic you are gonna get.

Now that I have my voice back after your comment....."IN YOUR DREAMS PAL!!!" hehehehe

OK OK, thanks everyone, that was great, I appreciated all the posts, but somehow I have managed to fix it now, and even Norton is working. Actually I think Clancey mentioned System Mechanic, and you know, I think thats where the touble started as I got a copy of that as a download, that was, lets say, a little fresh, and thats where the trouble started. Let that be a warning to all cyber lawbreakers.

PS, I didn't do nothing, right?, nobody saw anything. Problem? talk to the lawyers.

Galbally wrote: OK OK, thanks everyone, that was great, I appreciated all the posts, but somehow I have managed to fix it now, and even Norton is working. Actually I think Clancey mentioned System Mechanic, and you know, I think thats where the touble started as I got a copy of that as a download, that was, lets say, a little fresh, and thats where the trouble started. Let that be a warning to all cyber lawbreakers.

PS, I didn't do nothing, right?, nobody saw anything. Problem? talk to the lawyers.


Good on ya Galbally, now you are the "go to guy" for tech support heheheeh:D

Far Rider wrote: ahahahahha Well said! Jives Join the club! Youve been "in yer dreamed" by the every graceful and gorgeous Minks!

I'm the president of her fan club!


Oh Far you are crazy hehehehe

SnoozeControl wrote: I'm bumping this thread just because I like the title so much.


I'll do it too!

Galbally wrote: OK, here's the deal. I have a 4 month-old HP pavillion 6000 laptop, very nice. The problem is I got a virus or sothething onto the machine through my own illegallity and computer idiocy. So basically I had to reload Windows XP and trash the hard drive, oh dear. Now that worked fine, and I managed to save a lot of files as well so not too much damage done. Now the problem is that I got a copy of Norton 2005 antiviral protection with the machine, but when I tried to reinstall it the bugger wouldn't work, kept hitting a wnscan.exe file or something that buggered it up. I went on to the symantec website and did all the things they told me, no good, I tried funny things with the registry, no good, I tried to let them access the C:/ drive to see what it was, no good, has anyone ever encountered anything like this before and if so, what did you do?

Yours, Worried laptop owner,

Ireland.


I did the same,I did refomat and had Norton 2005 system works,I had nothing but trouble so I uninstalled it and now use the free version of Avast,try using a search engine for that as I am not sure of the address,but it is smahing.

SnoozeControl wrote: I miss Galbally! :yh_cryspot adjusts Snooze's rear sight, replaces her 50 rounds with a box of match ammo, fires three sighting shots and turns the windage two clicks clockwise

Try that.

SnoozeControl wrote: I don't care for the way you "adjusted" my rear sight.If you'd just oil it occasionally and wipe away any build-up, it would be a lot less trouble for you. Bring it round to the shed this afternoon and I'll see whether I can ease it with a rubber.

SnoozeControl wrote: You're going to put a wellie up my butt?:-2That too, if you don't stop grousing! Here, have a chocolate and be quiet for a while.

I love that title too. Sure wish I had been around then. I've got some comuter skills. Sure would try anyway

I absolutely LOVE this title, too

And I want Galbally to post more often as well.

Snoozie

Why do we seem to have crushes on the same women and men here in the Garden? :-6

GBally --

Snoozie, Pinky and I want you . . .

NOW! :sneaky: :guitarist

Galbally wrote: OK, here's the deal. I have a 4 month-old HP pavillion 6000 laptop, very nice. The problem is I got a virus or sothething onto the machine through my own illegallity and computer idiocy. So basically I had to reload Windows XP and trash the hard drive, oh dear. Now that worked fine, and I managed to save a lot of files as well so not too much damage done. Now the problem is that I got a copy of Norton 2005 antiviral protection with the machine, but when I tried to reinstall it the bugger wouldn't work, kept hitting a wnscan.exe file or something that buggered it up. I went on to the symantec website and did all the things they told me, no good, I tried funny things with the registry, no good, I tried to let them access the C:/ drive to see what it was, no good, has anyone ever encountered anything like this before and if so, what did you do?

Yours, Worried laptop owner,

Ireland.
Don't know what replies you got already but my suggestion is to take as a gift from God. Norton Antivirus was the worst virus I ever had on my computer. Get yourself AVG Free until you work out another plan.

I see spot's been here. you are probably fixed already then. he seems to cause that result.

SnoozeControl wrote: I hope Galbally isn't fixed yet... Cher and Pinky had such high hopes for him.


congratulations, you got the joke.

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SnoozeControl wrote: My life has been enriched.


If only the rest of us could say the same