virus?

Just had a blue screen, something to the effect of possible memory problem or driver problem. Technical stop 0x0000008E (0x0000065, 0x8062C889, 0xAA0A5928, 0x00000000)

 

Did the error happen to point to any particular file at all? Those numbers by themselves don't give me any information I can use to try and find a solution at all.

When exactly did the blue screen happen, what were you doing?

Seeing as the machine is no longer experiencing any pop ups or the like, we can consider the malware portion done.

Give me more info about the blue screen and lets see what we find from there.

 

I had gone away and the comp had gone into system standby after thirty min. When I brought it back up it went to the blue screen. Didn't point to any particular item. Don't remember spec. what it said but speaking in general terms about possible memory problem or a driver that had been changed and might cause a problem. Then to physically turn off comp and reboot. Sorry I didn't get it specifically. Is there a way to capture the blue screen print?

I left the comp on overnight and it went to standby. This time when it powered on there wasn't a blue screen. And thanks again for all of your help.

 

Glad we could be of assistance.

We have 3 more things to do, mostly maintenance and then our recommendations:

Empty the TIF (Temporary Internet Files)
Delete all the files in (and any subfolders of) the C:\Windows\Temp folder
The app below will help with temp files.
Index.dat Suite

Also, delete all your cookies, and empty your recycle bin. But remember, by deleting your cookies, you will have to re-enter any passwords and log-in info for any sites you are usually required to do so with.

This would also be a good time to set a new system restore point for your machine.
Set New System Restore Point.

To further prevent the installation of ad/mal/spyware, DL the apps below, which are just as good the fight against ad/mal/spyware as AdAware & Spybot S&D:

SpywareBlaster
With SpywareBlaster v3.5.1 , just DL, install and check for updates, enable Internet Explorer protection, and your done! I don't recommend using IE restricted sites protection as it's not a very large database. Use IE-SPYADs below.

To avoid known malware infested sites from loading in IE install IESPY ADS.
And MVPS Hosts File will accomplish a similar tactic and provide another layer of protection.

And to prevent unknown applications from being inserted to start up on your machine install WinPatrol 2007 v11.2.2007.

Another thing I would suggest, is to install SiteAdvisor. It gives sites a few different 'ratings' and while not fool proof, a good additional layer of information about many sites.

Links for tutorials for all the apps I mentioned can be found on my site as well.

Confused about which apps are good or not? Read about Rogue/Approved Anti Security apps

And just because you have security apps installed, they are useless unless updated regularly. Keep track of updates for ALL your security needs here:
Calendar of Updates

Subscribe to update alerts for all the above security apps here.

You can also see my own ongoing security testing with all the above apps proving how securely you can safe with them installed.
TeMerc Test Box Forum

Happy surfing!!
Tom

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