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   HankG to All   
   Strange unknown program   
   28 Jul 11 06:57:22   
   
   From: hgxrp@yahoo.com   
      
   On a few occasions, after the computer has been idle for a couple of hours,   
   I will go through the shut down procedures which seem to take longer.  The   
   HD LED will glow constantly, and some programs will hang (not responding).   
      
   One such program indication shows a bunch of Asian characters in the title   
   bar.  I suspect that this program is up to no good and would like to remove   
   it.  Being that the notification shows for a very brief period, and the   
   Asian characters, I'm at a loss as to how I can track it down.   
      
   Strangely, my AV (Avira AntiVir) will show 1 hidden object when searching   
   for Rootkits and Active Malware, but doesn't name it.  When the search is   
   done, the report indicates all zero values for its findings.  The program in   
   question first made its appearance before this AV was installed.  A full   
   scan of my drive has also indicated no problems.   
      
   Anyone familiar with such a program, and more importatly, how to find/remove   
   it?   
      
   Thanks for reading.   
      
   HankG   
      
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