PC computer problems...HELP, please!

2-18-04 | thefactor

[thefactor]

Here is my issue: I have a Dell and I am running Windows XP. A few months ago, I began getting a small window popping up on my desktop basically saying, "Winnet error, must close, send error report, blah, blah..."

But that was no big deal. NOW, whenever I am on the internet and I click on something, on every third click or so the internet window will simply close and I will have to begin again.

I have tried to go through the manufacturer but their hours are useless and they won't help me without my 24 (yes, 24) digit code to make sure my software isn't pirated. I can't find it. Anyone have any idea what is going on? And yes, I am logged on.

[PAR35]

if your going to use kazaa,be careful can be a major headache

Particularly if the RIAA becomes interested.

[Sweet_Sunflower29]

I also am running Win XP on a 9 month old Hewlett Packard; everything comes up clean when I scan for bugs, but *something* sure has my computer throwing some hissy-fits lately.

[Damagro]

utoh. You bought xp seperately and lost product registration code? That is very series. You may end up buying it again.

[TaxRelief]

As Neets pointed out, Winnet.exe is the program "common name" which runs the CommonName Toolbar. It is an unstable program that eats up 90% of your CPU time. Getting rid of it will make surfing seem like a dream come true.

The only way to get rid of it, though, is to remove it in add/remove programs then run Spybot. You better get rid of iMesh and Kazaa, too, if you have them, so that it doesn't reinstall through them.

[TheLion]

The XP Number they want is in the "Control Panel". Open this up and then "System". It is on the first page under "General". in case you can't find the control panel?...get back to me.

[Woodman]

Yes I'm sure that tradition will contimue. I will say I have gotten private Freepmail thanks for a couple of solutions.

[philetus]

There is no reason to have to format and reload because of sryware.

[philetus]

winnet - winnet.exe - Process Information

Process File: winnet or winnet.exe
Process Name: CommonName Spyware
Description: Internet Explorer Add-on toolbar from CommonName which enables you to enter keywords or short phrases which will take you straight to the website of the organisation that might have bought those keywords.
Company: CommonName Ltd
System Process: No
Security Risk ( Virus/Trojan/Worm/Adware/Spyware ): Yes
Common Errors: N/A

[Sweet_Sunflower29]

[BJungNan]

If it is a virus, you can detect it using this online service:

Thanks for the link. My machine is clean which is really amazing considering where this computer has been :)

[philetus]

Did you get it fixed?

[writer33]

There were a lot of other problems as well. A lot of errors, including some on shut down.

Chris

[thefactor]

wow. ok i have a lot of info to pour through. thank you for all your help. i'll let you know how it works out.

[thefactor]

will do. thank you.

[writer33]

I can't even remember how to do partitions anymore. But that makes for easy formatting.

[Sloth]

but i figured a bump is a bump is a bump, so go ahead, tell me that Mac, Coleco-vision, Linux is better. nay, it provides no help, but whatever.

I never got a virus on my TRASH-80.

[Lurker]

It means you should have bought a Dodge.

Love the tagline BTW.

L

[VRWC_minion]

Author	Topic
Dr Kimble BigBlueVeteran USA 195 Posts	Posted - 01/17/2004 :  7:20:23 PM       There is a really really annoying error message on my computer that will not go away. The message reads: First off, does anyone know what winnet is? Is it an important file to the computer? Also this error message comes up every three minutes whether I am off or online. It also seems to slow everything down. I did a spybot search and destroy and ad-aware and the thing still comes up. I cleaned it off the msconfig startup. I did a folder search and deleted the file, but one of the three labeled winnet files will not delete it says that the file may be currently in use. I don't know what to do, but it is driving me crazy Please help me.
David Moderator USA 964 Posts	Posted - 01/17/2004 :  7:32:14 PM       http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/winnet/ http://www.computerwise.com/software/winnet.htm End the task, search your computer for winnet.exe and delete it. Update your Anti-Virus software. Dave Posting Guidelines | Forum Policies | Fast Help!
Dr Kimble BigBlueVeteran USA 195 Posts	Posted - 01/17/2004 :  9:05:16 PM       Hey yah, I found another form of this winnet thing on my msconfig startup. Thanks for those links, cause now I know all the names associated with the great evil winnet so I could find all of it that spread through my comp.

[philetus]

Open the task manager and end process on the following:
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~2\ADDRES~1\winnet.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~2\ADDRES~1\comwiz.exe

Then run HijackThis again and place a check in the box next to the following entries, close any open browser windows and click 'fix checked'.
You must restart your computer when finished.

O1 - Hosts: 217.116.231.7 aimtoday.aol.com
O2 - BHO: BabeIE - {00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~2\ADDRES~1\cnbabe.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {000006B1-19B5-414A-849F-2A3C64AE6939} - C:\WINDOWS\bi.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [winnet] C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~2\ADDRES~1\winnet.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinFavorites] c:\program files\winfavorites\WinFavorites.exe1
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [] c:\WINDOWS\System32\
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [] c:\WINDOWS\System32\

After restarting delete the following folders:
c:\program files\winfavorites
c:\program files\commonname

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Bump.