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Hi,

My ASUS laptop is almost out of space, on both C and D drive. I’m not sure why, I barely have any programs installed (pretty much everything on it came with it), no pictures, and only a handful of documents.
I can list my programs, if that helps:
Acrobat.com
Adobe AIR
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Reader 9.2 MUI
Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5
Alcor Micro USB Card Reader
Apple Application Support
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
Asus AI Recovery
Asus AP Bank
Asus Data Security Manager
Asus LifeFrame3
Asus Power4Gear Hybrid
Asus Splendid Video Enhancement Technology
Asus USB2.0 UVC VGA WebCam
Asus WebStorage
Atheros Client Installation Program
Atheros Communications Inc.
ATK Generic Function Service
ATK Hotkey
ATKOSD2
Bonjour
CCleaner
ControlDeck
CyberLink LabelPrint
CyberLink Power2Go
ETDWare PS/2-x64 7.05.7_WHQL
Fast Boot
iTunes
Java 6 Update 24
Kaspersky Internet Security 2011
Kobo
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
Microsoft Office Live Add-in 1.5
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 ATL Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 ATL Update
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable
Microsoft WSE 3.0 Runtime
MobileMe Control Panel
Mozilla Firefox
QuickTime
VIA Platform Device Manager
Visual Studio 2008 x64 Redistributable
Windows Live Essentials 2011
Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin
WinFlash
Wireless Console 3

So what is taking up all my space? I’ve tried running CCleaner, doing a disk cleanup… But nothing is helping.

I’m going through my Add/Remove Programs and I am not sure what programs are for what, and what do I absolutely need? And the ones that I don’t need, can I delete/uninstall it with no problems?

Acrobat.com
Adobe AIR
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flashplayer Plugin
Adobe Photoshop.com Uploader
Adobe Reader 9.1 MUI
Apple Applicaton Support
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Sofware Update
Atheros Driver Installation Program
Bonjour
Compatibilityy Pack for the 2007 Office System
Conduit Engine
Conexant HD Audio
CyberLink DVD Suite
CyberLink MediaShow
CyberLink PowerDVD 8
EA Download Manager
EA Download Manager UI
HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modern with SmartCP
HP Advisor
HP Games
HP Quick Launch Buttoms
HP Setup
HP Smart Web Printing 4.60
HP Support Assistant
HP Update
HP User Guides 0156
HP Wireless Assistant
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
iTunes
Java(TM) 6 Update 15 (64-bit)
Java(TM) 6 Update 16
Java(TM) 6 Update 22
Java(TM) SE Development Kit 6 Update 15 (64-bit)
LabelPrint
Logitech Vid HD
Logitech Webcam Software
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft Live Search Toolbar
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2008
Microsoft Office PowerPoint Veiwer 2007 (English)
Microsoft Office Suite Activation Assistant
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU]
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable – x64 9.0.30729.4148
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable – x84 9.0.30729.4148
Microsoft Works
Microsoft WSE 3.0 Runtime
MobleMe Control Panel
Mozilla Firefox (3.6.13)
Norton Internet Security
Norton Online Bakup
OpenOffice.org 3.1
PageRage Toolbar
Power2Go
PowerDirector
QuickTime
Realtek 8136 8168 8169 Ethernet Driver
Reaktek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Safari
SlimDX Redistributable (March 2009)
Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
The SimsTM 3
The SimsTM Ambitons
The SimsTM 3 Late Night
The Sims TM World Adventures
Uniblue RegisrtyBooster
Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime Setup Package (x64)
Windows Live Essentials
Windows Live Sign-in Assistant
Windows Live Sync
Windows Live Upload Tool
Windows Moble Device Center
Windows Movie Maker 2.6
WinRAR 4.00 beta (32-bit)
Zoo Tycoon 2 – Zookeeper Collection

Do I need all of these? Can I get rid of some? What do they do to help or worsen the function of my computer?

Out of all these:

Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Reader 9.2
Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5
Apple Application Support
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
AVG Free 9.0
BitTorrent
Bonjour
Browser Defender 3.0.0.1
CCleaner
Conexant HDA D110
Diablo II
DVD Suite
iTunes
Java(TM) 6 Update 16
Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft LifeCam
Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2003
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 ATL Update kb973925 – x86 9.0.30729.4148
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable – x86 9.0.30729.17
Mozilla Firefox (3.6.16)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB973688)
Nero 7 Essentials
OpenOffice.org 3.1
PowerDVD
Power Producer
QuickTime
RealPlayer
Registry Mechanic 9.0
Spyware Doctor 7.0
Windows Live Essentials 2011
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner

Thanks in advance.

I’m going through my Add/Remove Programs and I am not sure what programs are for what, and what do I absolutely need? And the ones that I don’t need, can I delete/uninstall it with no problems?

Acrobat.com
Adobe AIR
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flashplayer Plugin
Adobe Photoshop.com Uploader
Adobe Reader 9.1 MUI
Apple Applicaton Support
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Sofware Update
Atheros Driver Installation Program
Bonjour
Compatibilityy Pack for the 2007 Office System
Conduit Engine
Conexant HD Audio
CyberLink DVD Suite
CyberLink MediaShow
CyberLink PowerDVD 8
EA Download Manager
EA Download Manager UI
HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modern with SmartCP
HP Advisor
HP Games
HP Quick Launch Buttoms
HP Setup
HP Smart Web Printing 4.60
HP Support Assistant
HP Update
HP User Guides 0156
HP Wireless Assistant
Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
iTunes
Java(TM) 6 Update 15 (64-bit)
Java(TM) 6 Update 16
Java(TM) 6 Update 22
Java(TM) SE Development Kit 6 Update 15 (64-bit)
LabelPrint
Logitech Vid HD
Logitech Webcam Software
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft Live Search Toolbar
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2008
Microsoft Office PowerPoint Veiwer 2007 (English)
Microsoft Office Suite Activation Assistant
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU]
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable – x64 9.0.30729.4148
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable – x84 9.0.30729.4148
Microsoft Works
Microsoft WSE 3.0 Runtime
MobleMe Control Panel
Mozilla Firefox (3.6.13)
Norton Internet Security
Norton Online Bakup
OpenOffice.org 3.1
PageRage Toolbar
Power2Go
PowerDirector
QuickTime
Realtek 8136 8168 8169 Ethernet Driver
Reaktek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Safari
SlimDX Redistributable (March 2009)
Synaptics Pointing Device Driver
The SimsTM 3
The SimsTM Ambitons
The SimsTM 3 Late Night
The Sims TM World Adventures
Uniblue RegisrtyBooster
Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime Setup Package (x64)
Windows Live Essentials
Windows Live Sign-in Assistant
Windows Live Sync
Windows Live Upload Tool
Windows Moble Device Center
Windows Movie Maker 2.6
WinRAR 4.00 beta (32-bit)
Zoo Tycoon 2 – Zookeeper Collection

Do I need all of these? Can I get rid of some? What do they do to help or worsen the function of my computer?

About 3 or 4 weeks ago my Trend Micro PC Cillin Internet Security subscription ran out. Ever since then it has been running slow and I am guessing it is adware. I downloaded Ad-Aware and have done numerous full system scans but it hardly found anything. Could somebody please read through my HijackThis logfile and tell me if you see anything suspicious and how to fix it?

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:32:12 PM, on 10/13/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16705)
Boot mode: Normal

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:\Sun\SDK\lib\appservService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\Sun\SDK\jdk\bin\java.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\Shared\sqlwriter.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\wcescomm.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MI3AA1~1\rapimgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q106&bd=pavilion&pf=laptop
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 – BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper – {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} – C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 – BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer – {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} – C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 – BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper – {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} – C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
O2 – BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper – {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} – C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 – BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl – {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} – C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [hpWirelessAssistant] C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [RecGuard] C:\Windows\SMINST\RecGuard.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [H/PC Connection Agent] "C:\Pr

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 6:17:39 PM, on 7/29/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgchsvx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgrsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msdtc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgnsx.exe
C:\Program Files\ThreatFire\TFService.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\ThreatFire\TFTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG9\avgtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mqtgsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugin-container.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

R0 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 – URLSearchHook: AVG Security Toolbar BHO – {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} – C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O2 – BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper – {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} – C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 – BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter – {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} – C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgssie.dll
O2 – BHO: AVG Security Toolbar BHO – {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} – C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O2 – BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper – {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} – C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 – BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl – {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} – C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O3 – Toolbar: AVG Security Toolbar – {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} – C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [StartCCC] "C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CLIStart.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [ThreatFire] C:\Program Files\ThreatFire\TFTray.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [AVG9_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG9\avgtray.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] stsystra.exe
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O9 – Extra button: PokerStars – {3AD14F0C-ED16-4e43-B6D8-661B03F6A1EF} – C:\Program Files\PokerStars\PokerStarsUpdate.exe
O9 – Extra button: Messenger – {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} – C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 – Extra ‘Tools’ menuitem: Windows Messenger – {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} – C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O18 – Protocol: linkscanner – {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} – C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgpp.dll
O20 – Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter – C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 – Service: Apple Mobile Device – Apple Inc. – C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 – Service: Ati HotKey Poller – ATI Technologi

i have Windows Vista (i know, it SUCKS) and an HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n PC.

so i know that having more programs = having a slower computer, and i feel like most of these arent even necessary! but i dont want to install unless i am absolutely positive i dont use it. so heres a list of programs i have (and their publisher), and the ones that i have no idea if i need them or not because i barely if ever use them or i just dont know what they are are marked with a *

Ad-Aware – Lavasoft
Adobe Flash Plater 10 Plugin – Adobe Systems Inc.
*Adobe Reader 7.0.8 – Adobe Systems Inc.
Adobe Shockwave Plater 11.5 – Adobe Systems Inc.
AIM 6
Apple Application Support – Apple Inc.
Apple Mobile Device Support – Apple Inc.
Apple Software Update – Apple Inc.
*Bonjour – Apple Inc.
Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office System – Microsoft Corporation
*DivX – DivXNetworks, Inc.
*Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard Solution – HP
*Hardware Diagnostic Tools – PC-Doctor, Inc.
*HP Customer Experience Enhancements – HP
HP Driver Diagnostics – HP
HP Easy Set up: Core – HP
HP Easy Set up: Frontend – HP
*HP Imaging Device Functions 8.0 – HP
*HP OCR Software 8.0 – HP
*HP Photosmart.All-In-One Driver Software 8.0 .A – HP
*HP Photosmart Essential – HP
HP Solution Center 8.0 – HP
HP Total Care Advisor – HP
HP Update – HP
*HPSSupply – HP
InterActual Plater
iTunes – Apple Inc.
*J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 12 – Sun Microsystems, Inc.
*Java 6 Update 4 – Sun Microsystems, Inc.
*Java 6 Update 5 – Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Java 6 Update 15 – Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Logitech Legacy USB Camera Driver Package – Logitech Inc.
Logitech QuickCam – Logitech Inc.
Logitech QuickCam Driver Package – Logitech Inc.
Logitech Updater – Logitech Inc.
McAfee Security Scan – McAfee, Inc.
McAfee SecurityCenter – McAfee, Inc.
*Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 – Microsoft
Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 – Microsoft
*Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable – Microsoft
Microsoft Works – Microsoft
*Move Media Plater – Move Networks
Mozilla Firefox (3.5.7) – Mozilla
*MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB927978) – Microsoft
*MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB936181) – Microsoft
*MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB941833) – Microsoft
*MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) – Microsoft
*MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB973688) – Microsoft
My HP Games – WildTangent
*NVIDIA Drivers
ooVoo – ooVoo
PD Particles
*Player
*QuickTime – Apple Inc.
*Realtek High Definition Audio Driver – Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
*Roxio Creater Audio – Roxio
*Roxio Creator Basic V9 – Roxio
*Roxio Creator Copy – Roxio
*Roxio Creator Data – Roxio
*Roxio Creator EasyArchive – Roxio
*Roxio Creator Tools – Roxio
*Roxio Express Labeler 3 – Roxio
Skype 4.0 – Skype Technologies S.A.
*Soft Data Faxx Modem with SmartCP – Conexant Systems
Spybot – Search and Destroy – Safer Networking Limited
*Viewpoint Media Player

the programs i use most are AIM, Firefox, skype, iTunes, and Microsoft Office (word, powerpoint…)

there are a lot of repeats with the HP, Microsoft type ones. those i guess are hte ones im thinking abotu the most? Thankss for your help! 10 points guaranteed if you answer nicely ;)
if you want to help me speed up my computer even more and answer my second question about computer PROCESSES, go HERE:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArqIM2z_.yyFLSKTTYytE0vsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100130090228AAyDJFl

I’m not sure what the problem is with my computer, but recently there have been random pop ups from internet explorer and mozilla, depending on which I’m on. (usually mozilla) I’d like to get rid of this virus or bug or whatever it is ASAP! I would greatly appreciate anyone’s help :)

here’s the HIJACK this log.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.3 (BETA)
Scan saved at 11:51:43 ?.?, on 2010/01/29
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

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:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cmdagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\logonui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\eMachines Bay Reader\shwiconem.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe
C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\cfp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lexpps.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\TrendMicro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R0 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 – HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://mail.yahoo.com/?.redir=ymmapi9&.clntymver=2004.6.13.1&.cldefstat=Def2
R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 – URLSearchHook: (no name) – {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} – (no file)
O1 – Hosts: ::1 localhost
O1 – Hosts: 91.212.65.122 browser-security.microsoft.com
O1 – Hosts: 91.212.65.122 spyware-protector-2009.com
O1 – Hosts: 91.212.65.122 www.spyware-protector-2009.com
O1 – Hosts: 91.212.65.122 secure.spyware-protector-2009.com
O1 – Hosts: 91.212.65.122 knocker
I can’t add the rest :/
What I just did was open the hosts file, delte those links and then save it. hopefully that works.

"iTunes requires a newer version of apple mobile device support. please uninstall both apple mobile device support and itunes and re-install them"
thats what it says when i plug my touch into the computer. what should i do?

I accidentally removed it because I thought I didn’t need it, but my computer won’t recognize my ipod unless I restart my ipod while its plugged. I updated iTunes, but it didn’t add the Apple Mobile Device Support.
* plugged = plugged into my computer