[Skidaddle]

I have not set avast to do any sort of checks, but let me know what you recommend...you seem to have a wealth of knowledge. It would be nice though to know what avast does, and if it checks programs im running and is you know, constantly checking so I would have some background on it. I would also like to know what you recommend for a good scan schedule. But put that on the back burner.


Anyway....

-Downloaded OTMoveIt2 to desktop and ran it
-copied C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\APPLIC~1\MANAGE~1\THE CASH.exe filepath to the Paste List of Files/Folders to be moved window
-after pressing the 'MoveIt' button a box came up and told me an error occured when trying to move the file

here is the log on the Results Box of OTMoveIt2 program:

File/Folder C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\APPLIC~1\MANAGE~1\THE CASH.exe not found.

OTMoveIt2 v1.0.5 log created on 01092008_193406


-I also went to that location in my computer and did not find the file "THE CASH.exe"

-It did not require a restart and I simply closed out OTMoveIt2 program.

Hopefully not finding the file is a good sign, but I'll leave that up to you.
Take your time. Thanks for being very kind.

[evilfantasy]

It looks like the file is gone, so there should be no worries.

Time to cleanup the mess and secure the work you did.

Let's clear out the programs we've been using to clean up your computer, they are not suitable for
general malware removal and could cause damage if launched accidentally.

Please download OTMoveIt2 by OldTimer OTMoveIt2.exe and place it on your desktop.

1. Double click OTMoveIt2.exe to launch it.
2. Click on the CleanUp! button.
3. OTMoveIt2 will download a list from the Internet, if your firewall or other defensive programs alerts you, allow it access.
4. Click YES at the next prompt (list downloaded, Do you want to begin cleanup process?)

• When finished exit out of OTMoveIt2

Next. Clear your infected system restore points and establish a new clean restore point:

• Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
• Select Create a restore point, and click Next.
• Next, go to Start > Run and type in cleanmgr
• Select the More options tab
• Next to System Restore click Clean up...

This will remove all restore points except the new one you just created.


Check out this post for tips and free tools to keep you safe in the future.

Also see this post for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.


Setting Avast to do scheduled scans.

• Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Scheduled Tasks
• Click (or double-click) on Add Scheduled Task
• In the wizard that appears click Next - a list of programs will appear
• Click Browse and navigate to C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4 (or whatever folder in which you installed avast!)
• Click (or double-click) on the file ashQuick.exe
• On the next screen give the task a name of your choice and choose how often you want it to run and click on Next
• On the next screen choose the appropriate scheduling options and click on Next
• On the next screen enter the user name and password for the Windows user you want the task to run as, then click on Next
• On the next screen check the box for the option "Open advanced properties for this task when I click Finish", and then click Finish
• On the next screen, in the "Run" field you will see the path for the ashQuick.exe program. After the closing quote enter a space and type in the path(s) that you want scanned. Multiple paths must be separated by a space and any paths that include a space in the path name must be in quotes. Here are a couple of examples:

"C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashQuick.exe" C: E: - this will scan the entire contents of the C: and E: drives
"C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashQuick.exe" "C:Program Files" E:Downloads - this will scan the contents of the Program Files folder on the C: drive and the Downloads folder on the E: drive, including all subfolders (Note the first path is in quotes due to the space in the folder name "Program Files")

• Click OK
• In the Scheduled Tasks window, from the menu, click on Advanced and choose "Start Using Task Scheduler"
• To test your newly created task, from the Scheduled Tasks window, right-click on the task's icon and choose "Run" from the popup menu. If the scan doesn't begin correctly you'll get an error message. The problem is most likely in the scan path (missing quotes or something like that.)
• Close the Scheduled Tasks window

Keep in mind that this is just a "quick scan" and I'm not sure with what sort of depth that ashQuick.exe scans, but it beats nothing at all. So maybe do a full system scan monthly.

More information on configuring the settings for the best protection can be found HERE


If you need anything else just let us know.

[Skidaddle]

[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/ADMINI%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg[/IMG]okay....so

-I downloaded OTMoveIt2.exe and ran it.
-It prompted me to restart the computer after it finished, so I did.
-When computer came back I created a new restore point and cleared the old restore points.
-Everything was going fine with setting up the Task Scheduler until I got an error in the advanced options.
-Also, when trying to run the program from Scheduled Tasks (by right clicking and clicking run), the computer did nothing.

the error read:

" An error has occured while attempting to set task account information.
The specific error is:
0x80070095: Access is denied.
You do not have permission to perform the requested operation. "

-To clarify:
> I am logged in as the administrator
> There is no password set and no other accounts on the computer
> The computer name is "KRENX2"
> I am pretty sure I followed your instructions step by step

I have a screen shot of the error if you would like it, but I cannot figure out a way to send it to you or how to post in the "Gallery" that I've seen on this forum.
I am not all that worried about scheduling avast! to run, do other more important things first, you have helped me so much already.


I have bookmarked the links above. What I've read so far they seem to be very helpful and I will most likely pass them on as well as use them in the future.


Thank you so much for all of your help. You are such a nice person for helping me out and taking the time to do it right with detail and accuracy (and a ton of knowledge!). I would not have been able to do any of this without you. I really appreciate all that you did and will probably continue to do.
Have a great week.

Thanks again.

[evilfantasy]

I have never tried to set the Avast for an automated scan, I just run it whenever I think it may be a good time (or when I think my daughter has downloaded something bad lol). So I am not sure on the error.

You have to attach pictures to a post. That or host them online then use the [img] tags. How To Attach Items To A Post


No problem on the help. It's what we do.

If anything else comes up don't hesitate to come back and let us know.

You have a great week also!!!!!!!

Safe surfing.............

[Skidaddle]

The scheduled task error is below, if you care to see it.

I don't expect you to come up with a fix for it, I will just do as you do, scan when i think its right and when I feel either I or someone in my family has got something undesired...lol

I read your "how to add attachments to your post" post....it was very helpful. You have an excellent way to doing step by step instructions and knowing what problems people usually run into when following them, it makes it really easy and comforting to know you know what you are doing. You are very modest, thats awesome. I hope you had a great holiday season!

With such help like this I will probably be on this forum more often. It was truly a pleasure to be helped by you. Thanks once again.


I'll tell all of my friends "The Computer Forums.com...great help with a smiley! "

[evilfantasy]

I'll tell all of my friends "The Computer Forums.com

Don't forget it is .co.uk

Thanks for the compliments. They are much appreciated

[Skidaddle]

Right! I won't forget that anymore. Sorry, It was unintentional.

The compliments are well deserved!

[kazlett]

Hello, I just posted a problem approx 15 min ago, and I click one down and find this and WOW! I've had a problem going on for 7 years now, and WTH? Vieipoint is ** ** ** ************* there and I could just kick myself about that. Thanks for posting this wonderful information, and good luck skidaddle keeping the problem off your pc. I've had it at least 50 times. By the way, what is Viewpoint Software, is it related to Gator software (which is mega viral), and have you ever heard of the BiteServer, or maybe BiteFight Server, because I've experienced it's rare apperance a few times, and it didn't (as it says) "suck any of my computer's blood" the first few times, and "sucked" 3 gallons, 2 quarts on the last time I found it. I searched on Whois and other IP Domain Lookup Services for it, but it apparently doesn't exist. I did however find a game that used the Bite Fight ETA Server called BiteFight PC (rpg video game) at s1.bitefight.org (server 1 out of millions). Thanks. All help is greatly appreciated.

[kazlett]

Wait a second... what's wrong with VIewpoint? It's a media player for next gen online 3d streaming. It seems perfectly fine.

[evilfantasy]

I have replied in the other thread you started. Please use that one as this one has been solved.

Thanks.