My Antivirus program detected a worm and then crashed. I attempted to reopen it, was unable to obtain updates from the server. I tried numerous Antivirus websites, all of which are blocked or redirect me to a different site.

How can I get rid of this?

Welcome to Lunarsoft, ElConquistador!

Please download my Anti-Malware Toolkit and get the Professional package. Then follow the directions in the PC Cleanup guide.

Downloaded and was installing, but it quit because it could not create a connection with the server.

Hopefully someone can tell me a way to manually change/remove the necessary files/registry.

What quit on you and what was the error?

What quit on you and what was the error?

Downloading .NET Framework 2.0 was the screen where the error appeared.

Error message:

Error sending request: A connection with the server could not be established.

Okay, try this link to get your cleanup started.

Try to check your hosts file for suspicious entries.

Tarun: The software you provided took out some tracking cookies, but did not remove the infection.

Eldmannen: The hosts file located in the directory C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\ appears as follows:

# Copyright © 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.

#

# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.

#

# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each

# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should

# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.

# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one

# space.

#

# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual

# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.

#

# For example:

#

# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server

# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost

Is there another potential hosts file in a different location that is redirecting/blocking me?

Your help is appreciated.

Here's a location hosting the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1. Still looking for 3.5 SP1 mirrored.

Here's a location hosting the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1. Still looking for 3.5 SP1 mirrored.

Install continues to freeze towards the end of installation. Have tried it 3 times.

Ok, I sent you a PM about it.

Tarun:

"Event Type: Error

Event Source: MsiInstaller

Event Category: None

Event ID: 1008

Date: 11/14/2008

Time: 7:52:44 AM

User: DF94V4D1\Chris

Computer: DF94V4D1

Description:

The installation of c:\b019823ae02adb4578\vs_setup.ms_ is not permitted due to an error in software restriction policy processing. The object cannot be trusted.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp."

See if you can run Dial-a-fix and remove any restrictive policies.