Problem w/ ATLHR32.EXE

[APierce1]

Does anyone know what this file is/does? I can't find any reference to it on the web. I have a Win2K box that boots partway, then hangs. Task Manager shows this process running multiple times, each for only 20 seconds or so, then restarting. I can start in safe mode, but scanning for viruses and malware shows nothing. I don't see it in the registry, either.

I'm working toward stumped, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Best regards,
Alan

 

[RVStevenson]

It is possible that this is spyware / adware. I reccomend using a tool from Lavasoft called AdAware to scan your system.

You may download the tool and sue it for free and it is available at

http://www.lavasoftusa.com

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Be sure to use the "check for updated" option after you install the prgram to make sure you have the most recent definitions.

Also, I HIGHLY reccomend rebooting and running this in save mode in addition to running it in regular mode. Some spyware / adware is resident in memory and cannot be removed while in use.

Thanks,

Ryan V. Stevenson
Specialty Services Director

National Support Network
East Lansing, MI - USA

Ryan@itpayz.com

http://www.itpayz.com

 

[RVStevenson]

Oh, don't forget to scan with a good antivirus software too! I reccomend Norton SystemWorks, but trend micro has a free online virus scanner that you can find by searching google.

Thanks,

Ryan V. Stevenson
Specialty Services Director

National Support Network
East Lansing, MI - USA

Ryan@itpayz.com

http://www.itpayz.com

 

[diogenes10]

There is a possibility you have a coolwebsearch problem.

Your file shows in this log, which has that problem:

http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=6388&view=old

Some comments about it here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/show...cd95f4d01d0d20e4b9d99bfa&t=28658&page=2&pp=25

This is one that has been proving difficult to remove.
Searches on something like html96676 should get you a lot of hits and you can see what folks are trying currently.



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