Author Topic: ControlPanel>DisplayProp messed up, ..Bug ?? (Read 2599 times)

Blue55 · « **on:** September 17, 2005, 02:08:53 AM »

I have a computer that had many bugs and was loaded to the point of freezing. It had 180 solutions, Alexa, BargainBuddy, CWS, DyFuCa, istbar, SahAgent, TopMoxie, VX2 among others. I got them all off (I think?) with mostly AdAware106 and AVG but also a number of others and special tools for some of them. It is finally scanning great with AA & AVG and behaving wonderful.

Cleanup, flush & restart System restore, all done.

I added some JPG images that I've had for a long time on my "old reliable", cleanest machine that I know.
I went to Control Panel>Display Properties and set the desktop to a nice one. It was working fine then.
I updated Windows.
I installed a swimming fish screen saver program that I also have had for a long time on my "old reliable", clean machine for a long time with no trouble.It asked about setting it as the screen saver. I said Ok.

When I was done, I went to Control Panel>Display Properties to tweek it's properties.
The Display Properties box is all messed up. There are no tabs for desktop or screen saver or any tabs at all.
There is only a box for setting the THEME. The rest is gone.

?????

I see that when I open up Control Panel>Display Properties, rundll32.exe shows as starting in task manager. Hmmmmmm
OK, I copied my (works fine) rundll32.exe from old reliable to the wierd computer. (Both are XPs)
No help.

I uninstalled the Fish Screen Saver. No help.

What's going on ? Does anyone have any ideas of what to try ?
Is there a better or more direct way to get a clean copy of the display property function back ?
What could do that ?

Is there still a bug in there ?

Help

I'll include HJT & AA logs. Can someone else see something in them. It had a lot of junk on it so I shouldn't be surprised if something or part of something was still there.
Please let me know if you you even see some so-called "grey zone" or "personal choice" type items. I am opposed to Viewpoint, weatherbug, and all of those other programs that some antivirus programs are choosing to not include even though they know better.

I shall try to include a screen shot of what it looks like..... Wierd, huh?

Insert doesn't seem to work but it is attached at the very end so you can see what it looks like.

:arrow: Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:19:10 AM, on 9/17/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\LTMSG.exe
C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Prog Files additional\AdAware SE Pro 1.06\Ad-Watch.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AdWare & Spyware related\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksWP.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\MSWorks.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\wkgdcach.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = C:\WINDOWS\CarolsSafePage.htm
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = C:\WINDOWS\CarolsSafePage.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = C:\WINDOWS\CarolsSafePage.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = C:\WINDOWS\CarolsSafePage.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = C:\WINDOWS\CarolsSafePage.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\CarolsSafePage.htm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AWMON] "C:\Prog Files additional\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Watch.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LTMSG] LTMSG.exe 7
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AWMON] "C:\Prog Files additional\AdAware SE Pro 1.06\Ad-Watch.exe"
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.bitdefender.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://support.f-secure.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://security.symantec.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://www.symantecstore.com
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1126898683552
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061001/housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {8EB3FF4E-86A1-4717-884D-7BA2D38272CB} (F-Secure Online Scanner) - http://support.f-secure.com/ols/fscax.cab
O16 - DPF: {A3009861-330C-4E10-822B-39D16EC8829D} (CRAVOnline Object) - http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/ravonline.cab
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

:arrow: Ad-Aware SE Build 1.06r1
Logfile Created on:Saturday, September 17, 2005 1:18:43 AM
Using definitions file:SE1R66 14.09.2005
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References detected during the scan:
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None
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Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Search for low-risk threats
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan within archives
Set : Scan my Hosts file

Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
Set : Ignore spanned files when scanning cab archives
Set : Scan registry for all users instead of current user only
Set : Always try to unload modules before deletion
Set : During removal, unload Explorer and IE if necessary
Set : Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
Set : Delete quarantined objects after restoring
Set : Block pop-ups aggressively
Set : Load Ad-Watch minimized
Set : Automatically select problematic objects in results lists
Set : Write-protect system files after repair (Hosts file, etc.)
Set : Include basic Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include additional Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include reference summary in log file
Set : Include alternate data stream details in log file
Set : Show splash screen
Set : Use gridlines in results lists
Set : Backup current definitions file before updating
Set : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects

9-17-2005 1:18:43 AM - Scan started. (Full System Scan)

Listing running processes
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#:1 [smss.exe]
FilePath : \SystemRoot\System32\
ProcessID : 552
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal

#:2 [csrss.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 616
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:29 AM
BasePriority : Normal

#:3 [winlogon.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 640
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:30 AM
BasePriority : High

#:4 [services.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 684
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:30 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Services and Controller app
InternalName : services.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : services.exe

#:5 [lsass.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 696
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:31 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : LSA Shell (Export Version)
InternalName : lsass.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : lsass.exe

#:6 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 856
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:32 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:7 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 924
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:32 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:8 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1020
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:32 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:9 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1076
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:32 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:10 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1156
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:33 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:11 [spoolsv.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1400
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2696 (xpsp_sp2_gdr.050610-1519)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2696
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Spooler SubSystem App
InternalName : spoolsv.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : spoolsv.exe

#:12 [avgamsvr.exe]
FilePath : C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\
ProcessID : 1524
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:43 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7,1,0,321
ProductVersion : 7.1.0.321
ProductName : AVG Anti-Virus System
CompanyName : GRISOFT, s.r.o.
FileDescription : AVG Alert Manager
InternalName : avgamsvr
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2005, GRISOFT, s.r.o.
OriginalFilename : avgamsvr.EXE

#:13 [avgupsvc.exe]
FilePath : C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\
ProcessID : 1540
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:43 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7,1,0,321
ProductVersion : 7.1.0.321
ProductName : AVG 7.0 Anti-Virus System
CompanyName : GRISOFT, s.r.o.
FileDescription : AVG Update Service
InternalName : avgupsvc
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2005, GRISOFT, s.r.o.
OriginalFilename : avgupdsvc.EXE

#:14 [nvsvc32.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1604
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:43 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.14.10.4523
ProductVersion : 6.14.10.4523
ProductName : NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 45.23
CompanyName : NVIDIA Corporation
FileDescription : NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 45.23
InternalName : NVSVC
LegalCopyright : (C) NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : nvsvc32.exe

#:15 [wdfmgr.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1684
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:44 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.2.3790.1230 built by: dnsrv(bld4act)
ProductVersion : 5.2.3790.1230
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows User Mode Driver Manager
InternalName : WdfMgr
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : WdfMgr.exe

#:16 [alg.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 384
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 4:33:51 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Application Layer Gateway Service
InternalName : ALG.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ALG.exe

#:17 [explorer.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 1332
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:02:31 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2900.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2900.2180
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE

#:18 [hpsysdrv.exe]
FilePath : C:\windows\system\
ProcessID : 1916
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:02:33 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1, 7, 0, 0
ProductVersion : 1, 7, 0, 0
ProductName : hpsysdrv
CompanyName : Hewlett-Packard Company
FileDescription : hpsysdrv
InternalName : hpsysdrv
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1998
OriginalFilename : hpsysdrv.exe

#:19 [kbd.exe]
FilePath : C:\HP\KBD\
ProcessID : 1432
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:02:33 AM
BasePriority : High

#:20 [ltmsg.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 2012
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:02:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3, 0, 0, 4
ProductVersion : 3, 0, 0, 4
ProductName : Agere Systems ltmsg
CompanyName : Agere Systems
FileDescription : ltmsg
InternalName : ltmsg
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2003
OriginalFilename : ltmsg.exe
Comments : Messaging application for Agere Win Modem

#:21 [avgcc.exe]
FilePath : C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\
ProcessID : 376
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:02:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7,1,0,338
ProductVersion : 7.1.0.338
ProductName : AVG Anti-Virus System
CompanyName : GRISOFT, s.r.o.
FileDescription : AVG Control Center
InternalName : AvgCC
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2005, GRISOFT, s.r.o.
OriginalFilename : AvgCC.EXE

#:22 [avgemc.exe]
FilePath : C:\PROGFI~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\
ProcessID : 1864
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:02:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 7,1,0,338
ProductVersion : 7.1.0.338
ProductName : AVG Anti-Virus System
CompanyName : GRISOFT, s.r.o.
FileDescription : AVG E-Mail Scanner
InternalName : avgemc
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2005, GRISOFT, s.r.o.
OriginalFilename : avgemc.exe

#:23 [ad-watch.exe]
FilePath : C:\Prog Files additional\AdAware SE Pro 1.06\
ProcessID : 436
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:02:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3.1.2.17
ProductVersion : 3.2
ProductName : Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Watch System Protector
InternalName : Ad-Watch.exe
LegalCopyright : 1999-2004 Team Lavasoft
OriginalFilename : Ad-Watch.exe

#:24 [ad-aware.exe]
FilePath : C:\Prog Files additional\AdAware SE Pro 1.06\
ProcessID : 1068
ThreadCreationTime : 9-17-2005 5:14:28 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.238
ProductVersion : SE 106
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Lavasoft AB Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved

Memory scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0

Started registry scan
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Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0

Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0

Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0

Deep scanning and examining files (C:)
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Disk Scan Result for C:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0

Scanning Hosts file......
Hosts file location:"C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts".
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Hosts file scan result:
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5575 entries scanned.
New critical objects:0
Objects found so far: 0

1:30:36 AM Scan Complete

Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:11:53.62
Objects scanned:136496
Objects identified:0
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:0

:arrow: Screen Shot attached below

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Die Hard · « **Reply #1 on:** September 17, 2005, 09:45:07 AM »

Blue55

That error is caused by "smitfraud" and/or "qoolocic".

I want you to try this:

Download the luna style here:
http://www.greyknight17.com/spy/luna.zip

Unzip it and MOVE the luna.msstyles which is present in that folder , to next folder: C:\WINDOWS\Resources\Themes\Luna
Don't move it to anywhere else than that folder!

When moved it there, rightclick on your desktop > properties ... and look if Windows XPstyle is now present again. Choose apply and OK.

If not, reboot first, and try again to select Windows XPstyle.

Die Hard

Die Hard · « **Reply #2 on:** September 17, 2005, 09:49:41 AM »

Blue55

Disregard my previous post. You do not miss the XP theme, which this fix cures.

I´ll try to find the proper fix for you.

You could try this for me though.

Click (windowskey+R) and type Desk.cpl>OK and see if the same comes up.

Die Hard

Blue55 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 20, 2005, 04:12:05 AM »

It turns out that I did have a system restore point that I could use and it fixed it but ruined hours of tweeking that I had just done, Sigh.
I tried installing it again using system restore religiously and testing before and after.
The screen saver is causing the problem....somewhow. I tried it 3 times. It works great on other computers...really.
It refuses to be nice on this computer.

I'll have to be more careful with the system restore but I hate weeding through long lists of bugs found in system restore while I'm trying to clean a computer. Oh, well.

Thanks for the thoughts.

EASTER · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2005, 05:51:05 AM »

Blue55

Just want to pass along a practice i use regularly that may help. I completely FLUSH "ALL" restore points weekly and after a reboot, Create a new one, then let windows take it from there.
I dunno if i understood your issue entirely as Die Hard very well did, but i also do a lot of tweaking and sometimes add programs i am not 100% confident in just yet, so i make sure i create a new point for System Restore, then install the app. If for some reason the app interferes with normal operation you can Uninstall what will remove and Restore your PC at the point before it began to misbehave.

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