my computer seems to be running lots of stuff

Help please my computer seems to be running lots of stuff in the background and i think its slowing it down how can i clean it up ?????
cheers
woody

Scan for malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware from Download.CNET.com.
Alternate link: BleepingComputer.com.
(Note: if you already have the program installed, just follow the directions. No need to re-download or re-install!)

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.

(Note: if you already have the program installed, open Malwarebytes from the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut, click the Update tab, and click Check for Updates, before doing the scan as instructed below!)

• Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
  
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
  
• Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
  
• The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
  
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  
• When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. If you are prompted to restart, please allow it to restart your computer. Failure to do this, will cause the infection to still be active on the computer.
  
• Please save the log to a location you will remember.
  
• The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  
• The log can also be found at C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt or at C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\log-date.txt
  
• Copy and paste the entire report in your next reply.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.2.1300
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 8016

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

25/10/2011 15:25:52
mbam-log-2011-10-25 (15-25-52).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 166802
Time elapsed: 5 minute(s), 28 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 9
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 5
Files Infected: 41

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{0D82ACD6-A652-4496-A298-2BDE705F4227} (Adware.ClickPotato) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{7025E484-D4B0-441a-9F0B-69063BD679CE} (Adware.ClickPotato) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{8258B35C-05B8-4c0e-9525-9BCCC70F8F2D} (Adware.ClickPotato) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{A89256AD-EC17-4a83-BEF5-4B8BC4F39306} (Adware.ClickPotato) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{6FD31ED6-7C94-4BBC-8E95-F927F4D3A949} (Adware.180Solutions) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{E8BDFF85-F8C2-4281-8669-31253E646518} (Adware.Hotbar) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\ErrorFix (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ErrorFix (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Low Rights\RunDll32Policy\f3ScrCtr.dll (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Logs (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520 (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Results (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Files Infected:
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\sdfsdfgdsfgh.bat (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\spy_ignore.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Logs\2009-05-08 19-25-150.log (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Logs\2009-05-08 19-27-520.log (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Logs\2009-05-08 19-28-540.log (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\filelist.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-0.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-1.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-10.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-11.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-12.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-13.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-14.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-15.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-16.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-17.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-18.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-19.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-2.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-20.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-21.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-22.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-23.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-24.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-25.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-26.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-27.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-28.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-29.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-3.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-30.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-4.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-5.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-6.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-7.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-8.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\quarantinew\2009-05-08 19-26-520\regb-9.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Results\Evidence.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Results\Junk.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Results\Registry.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
c:\documents and settings\david\application data\ErrorFix\Results\Update.db (Rogue.ErrorFix) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.


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ESET Online Scan

Please run a free online scan with the ESET Online Scanner

• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use
  
• Click Start
  
• When asked, allow the ActiveX control to install
  
• Click Start
  
• Make sure that the options Remove found threats and the option Scan unwanted applications is checked
  
• Click Scan (This scan can take several hours, so please be patient)
  
• Once the scan is completed, you may close the window
  
• Use Notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
  
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic

ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:
OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK
# version=7
# IEXPLORE.EXE=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0339)
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6211
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=b64f78b41d64214381b3ac5398abafe8
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=false
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2010-11-28 12:08:10
# local_time=2010-11-28 12:08:10 (+0000, GMT Standard Time)
# country="United Kingdom"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# compatibility_mode=8192 67108863 100 0 3705 3705 0 0
# scanned=83100
# found=9
# cleaned=9
# scan_time=3904
C:\Documents and Settings\david\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\24\79810a98-52a5a651 a variant of Java/TrojanDownloader.OpenStream.NAU trojan (deleted - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Documents and Settings\david\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\31\47564d5f-6b20c6fb a variant of Java/Rowindal.C trojan (deleted - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Documents and Settings\david\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\41\b692329-2e544f10 a variant of Java/TrojanDownloader.OpenStream.NAU trojan (deleted - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Documents and Settings\david\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\8\57a27008-393d54a7 a variant of Java/TrojanDownloader.OpenStream.NAU trojan (deleted - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\59\5cef307b-7dbcf3b3 multiple threats (deleted - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\7.0.517.44\mstsc.exe a variant of Win32/Adware.FakeAntiSpy.S application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Program Files\GuffinsEI\Installr\1.bin\u4EIPlug.dll a variant of Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Program Files\Live-Player\live-player.exe Win32/Adware.LivePlayer.AA application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
C:\Program Files\Live-Player\uninst.exe a variant of Win32/Adware.Agent.NMZ application (cleaned by deleting - quarantined) 00000000000000000000000000000000 C
ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# version=7
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6583
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=b64f78b41d64214381b3ac5398abafe8
# end=finished
# remove_checked=true
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=true
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2011-10-27 12:17:57
# local_time=2011-10-27 01:17:57 (+0000, GMT Daylight Time)
# country="United Kingdom"
# lang=1033
# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3
# compatibility_mode=512 16777215 100 0 0 0 0 0
# compatibility_mode=6912 16777175 100 0 28596717 28596717 0 0
# compatibility_mode=8192 67108863 100 0 145475 145475 0 0
# scanned=102328
# found=0
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=7971

Clear your Java Cache

• Click on Start-> Control Panel (Classic View)-> Java (looks like a coffee cup)
  • On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
  • Next, click on the Delete Files button
  • There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
    
    
    Applications and Applets
    Trace and Log Files
  • Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
    Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
    
  • Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
  • Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.

Clean up System Restore

Now, to get you off to a clean start, we will be creating a new Restore Point, then clearing the old ones to make sure you do not get reinfected, in case you need to "restore back."

• Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System tools > System Restore.
  
• On the dialogue box that appears select Create a Restore Point
  
• Click NEXT
  
• Enter a name e.g. Clean
  
• Click CREATE

You now have a clean restore point, to get rid of the bad ones:

• Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System tools > Disk Cleanup.
  
• In the Drop down box that appears select your main drive e.g. C
  
• Click OK
  
• The System will do some calculation and the display a dialogue box with TABS
  
• Select the More Options Tab.
  
• At the bottom will be a system restore box with a CLEANUP button click this
  
• Accept the Warning and select OK again, the program will close and you are done

Run OTC to remove our tools

To remove all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created, please do the following:
Please download OTC.exe by OldTimer:

• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click OTC.exe.
  
• Click the CleanUp! button.
  
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
  
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes.

Note: If any tool, file or folder (belonging to the program we have used) hasn't been deleted, please delete it manually.

Purge old temporary files

Please download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop

• Please double-click TFC.exe to run it. (Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator).
  
• It will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.
  
• Click the Start
  button to begin the process. Depending on how often you clean temp
  files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute
  or two. Let it run uninterrupted to completion.
  
• Once it's finished it should reboot your machine. If it does not, please manually reboot the machine yourself to ensure a complete clean.

Security Check

Please download Security Check by screen317 from SpywareInfoforum.org or Changelog.fr.

• Save it to your Desktop.
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.

Tell me in your next reply, if you have completed these tasks:

• Cleaned System Restore
  
• Ran OTC
  
• Ran TFC
  
• Ran Security Check

Also, let me know how your computer is running, and don't forget to post the contents of the Security Check log.

Hello here are the contents of security check log
Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.24
Windows XP Service Pack 3 x86
Internet Explorer 8
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Antivirus/Firewall Check:
Windows Firewall Disabled!
ESET Online Scanner v3
Adobe After Effects CS3 Presets
Outpost Security Suite 7.0.4
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Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
MVPS Hosts File
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Java(TM) 6 Update 22
Java(TM) 6 Update 26
Out of date Java installed!
Adobe Flash Player ( 10.2.153.1) Flash Player Out of Date!
Mozilla Firefox (x86 en-US..)
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Process Check:
objlist.exe by Laurent
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamgui.exe
``````````End of Log````````````

David

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