2 probs (LW keeps restarting & can't access options)
 

1. Vista home premium 32bit
2. windows
3. 2GB
4. 300GB
5. broadband
6. Modem & router brand name & model numbers? Uh?
7. Where are you trying to connect from ? home
8. LW 4.14.10 Java
9. Virgin (NTL)?
10.Test worked!
11. NO
12. Using LW just over 6 months
13. _No
14. UPnP enabled
15. Panda 2007

Firstly, everytime I close LW it restarts itself. Its probably something really simple as I cant see anyone else with this problem. Also when I select tools/options the menu pops up for a second then disappears. Seem to of fixed first problem by deleting LW folder in roaming, but sometimes it will work ok for a while when I reinstall the program.

Secondly, This is not LW related but any help would be appreciated. When i run Panda it comes up with a folder "\'\" in the user folder. I can access it from the search menu and as soon as i delete these rar files more turn up. they are all 110kb in size. I have tried other P2P programs in the past and I think I may let one of them use part of my hard drive for storage. It's really annoying as there are thousands of them and I want rid. can anyone help?

With thanks Stew61

In LW tools > options > advanced > system startup. Untick 'run on system startup > apply > ok. This will fix things if LW starts just once, when your computer starts.

If LW's continually trying to start, sounds like you have a worm. There's a fix here to try, it's worked for a lot of people. Click on the link below.
The easy fix for Limewire popping up every few seconds (try this first)
And more info here.
WARNING: Viruses on network you should be aware of!

If you still need help, try one of the sites below...they're more specialised in helping with malware issueshttp://www.gnutellaforums.com/gettin...lies/smile.gif

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Always make sure that you're using a good AV program. Keep it updated & use it to scan all files that you download before you open them.

I'm no expert, but it sounds like the Panda problem's related to your computer being infected. Within that 'Viruses on the network' thread is info about multiple zip/rar files appearing. That thread has links to various AV programs & online scans.

Thank you, that BFU is pretty cool. However I have to run it every time I start my PC. Otherwise Windows just disappears. My AV is working and Windows firewall. I am going to look into those other links you suggested. Are there other scripts for BFU?

As to the problem with ther Users\name\'\ files. I don't know where I go them from, and the \'\ folder does not show up in Windows explore, but does when I search for it. Panda deleted nearly 40,000 files from that folder yesterday. Then i ran a search and there was even more. I disconnected from the internet and deleted all the files again and there was even more when I again did a search. Then I remembered Command prompt. I DIR -d \'\ and it must of taken at least 3 mins to list the files in that directory. then it was a simple DEL \'\ and all gone. I've just repeated the search and there are files there in \'\ but when I delete them it says "no longer locates in \'\" . So it looks like they've gone.
Sorry if Ive rambled but they took up a lot of harddrive and I wondered if anyone else had had this problem?

One last question does it make any differnce it I disable the DHT and TLS options?

Again thank you for your help.

Disabling DHT & TLS might mean that LW uses a bit less of your computer's resources. You can disable them if you like! This thread (from another forum) suggests that TLS might not even be in use anyway.
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I really think you should go to a site that can offer you specialised malware help;)

Same exact problems
 

I'm having exactly the same problems... keeps restarting on it's own, and also is loading the < ' > folder with thousands of program bits. will try those solutions when I get home... Please post if you get the problem solved, and by which method.

Birdy

I am working on it. i am working through spybot at the moment. BFU seems to of fixed the WW restarting but I did do a system restore after and LW is working as good as ever.
again thanks for your time and input.

Timsns those files have come back once since I deleted them all in command prompt. Which with Vista is in the accessories folder. If/when I finally find out how to permanently get rid I will let you know.

I have the same problem, I have done everything and there are no worms in my computer. This is definitely something to do with limewire.. Have tried many things but every time I exit limewire it pops back up.. Really annoying.. Any suggestions??
Thanks!

restarting and configuration problems
 

I too have the restarting and config problems.
Running Windows XP (media edition)
LW 4.14.10 pro
Java 1.6.0_03
Norton Firewall & virus (up to date)

I have tried BFU, ran Norton several times, did clean out a "downloader"
Tried different version of Java (as recommended in forum)
Still having problems shutting down LW
Also when I tried configuring LW the option menu flashes and disappears after one second. (Have tried the delete lime wire folder solution but it keeps re-appearing)

Also discovered the dreaded '/ folder and deleted the files through Dos prompt option.

Never had any problems with older versions of Limewire pro.

Christina

Download AVGfree AV, update it & then scan your computer...there's' a link for download in this thread: tools/options

That AV found the trojan which was causing the problems with options for the original poster. See whether that also fixes the popping up problem for you.

If not, look at Stew61's posts here in this thread...he did a system restore after using the BFU. Give that a try. If things are still bad, go to one of the malware removal sites listed in post #2 of this thread.

Thanks Birdy

But still no luck :(

I have tried to d/l AVG but my somputer will not let me install it, ran an updated Norton scan (again) no threats found. BFU freezes and stops responding.
The hidden folder ('\) with 700 files.

I had uninstalled Limewire yesterday - ran two different virus scans - nothing found

What ever it is it is annoying

C

Also deleted the <'> folder under the dosprompt by changing the 'attribs' to -s -h

However - the folder will keep re-appearing and dumping various 110 kb programs.

If you disable Norton, then maybe you can download & install AVG. You really shouldn't have 2 AVs active at once (they can interfere with each other & end up scanning each other), so if you do manage to download AVG, disable Norton while you're updating AVG & scanning.

Otherwise, I think you should go to one of the specialised help sites in post #2 (they're free):)

Found the problem?

It seems we are dealing with a new strain of the Vundo trojan - Norton seems to be unable to remove it. It recognizes it - removes it - however it seems to return.

The solution that worked for me:

Disable your system restore so your computer cannot restore the file.

Please download VundoFix.exe to your Desktop

• Double-click VundoFix.exe to run it.
• Click the Scan for Vundo button.
• Once it's done scanning, click the Remove Vundo button.
• You will receive a prompt asking if you want to remove the files, click YES
• Once you click yes, your desktop will go blank as it starts removing Vundo.
• When completed, it will prompt that it will reboot your computer, click OK.

You might have to run Vundo several times to remove it completely.

Then restore your 'system restore function' run a virus scan and spybot program.

Seems to have worked for me.

Question remains how the heck did I get this little beasty on my computer since all MP3's are scanned with an updated virus checker?

Thanks for the info:) Where did you get that advice from?

I don't know how those files got past your scan, maybe it's just such a new trojan that some AV programs don't have it within their virus definitions yet.??

Can you remember anything that stood out about the files that you were downloading before you got infected (don't mention artist or file titles)? Just so other people might know what to avoid.

I noticed Norton trying to deal with the Vundo trojan three times and the second time the file was submitted, the third and final time it was removed. I was curious so I Googled the info and found some good advice on the Spybot site
Trojan.Vundo Already tried Vundo fix and continues to re-surface after removal - Safer Networking Forums

Downloaded the file, ran it several times and removed the remainder of the .dll's. I also d/l the latest version of Spybot which caught the Virtumondo adware 'trojan' which was also missed by up-to-date versions of Norton and Ad-Aware.
I have no idea which files contained the contamination, but I scan all my d/l's with Norton, which by the way is due to expire in 3 weeks, I am not sure if I should be shopping for an alternative?

Hopefully I have solved the problem and try installing LW again.

Installed LW, so far so good :) No more problems with configuration and rebooting after shutdown.

Norton had dealt with the Vundo (again) at computer start up, did another Vundo fix, no problems found, scanned the computer again with Spybot and it seemed cleared.

What ever was attached to the mp3 file it was not caught by Norton last Thursday.

C

Sorry for taking so long to reply, but since I used BFU, then used command pompt to "DEL \'\" then did a system restore. No probs and I am still carrying on regardless . I did try some of the suggestions offered, but the combination that finally fixed the prob was as above.

I am in no way saying there is not a nasty new virus out there, or it won't get me, but this is what I did and has work up till now.

I have check "Command prompt" everyday and the reply is "Not found"

Hope it helps.

Stew

OMG!! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP MEEE!!

i have the exact same problem as all of you!!! but i'm not very technical so i don't really understand all of this stuff. can you please explain it to me step by step what do to? i've been struggling with these problems for almost a month now and it's driving me crazy!!

so first of all how do i solve the limewire-popping-up problem?
do i use the BFU and then do system restore??

secondly, is the solution quoted above the solution to the "user\name\'\" folder problem?
if so, how do you disable the system restore? (i use windows vista, not sure if that even matters)
also, do you restore the system restore function the same way you disabled it?
and for the next step, "run a virus scan and spybot program", can i just use trend micro to scan or is there a specifc program i should use? i have the latest version of trend micro internet security and i would really prefer not to have to download something else.

and what is the that thing you guys did with the command prompt? i never really use the command prompt thing so i don't really understand what you guys were saying about how to delete the files in the ' folder. can someome tell me step by step what to type in the command prompt?

yeah, so if you have not already realized, i'm quite desparate. i'm so sick of this stupid malware problem so please please please help!!

thanks in advance for any advice! :laugh_2:

Ok, so I have the same issue. I tried BFU, but Limewire kept popping back up. I also found a folder in C: called bintheredunthat after I ran BFU. Now, VundoFix is giving me an error message when I try to run it. Help, please?!