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Offline Dominic

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dllhost.exe
« on: September 03, 2003, 23:39 »
Just formatted, and this keeps asking to access net. what is it :/

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2003, 23:42 »
Hi Dominic,

Doesn't mean a thing to me, but I found this:

Dllhost.exe:
DCOM support module for DLL based COM objects (DCOM = Distributed Component Object Model).  DCOM is a software architecture model which is an intrinsic part of Windows, of most Microsoft products, and of many non-Microsoft products.  In most cases you should never see DLLHOST in your Task List, as, typically, DLLHOST starts, does what it has to do, and then terminates.  However, sometimes, if a Java COM object runs (this could happen if you are browsing the Internet and come to a page which has Java code), DLLHOST may not terminate, which is when you would see it in your Task List.

Recommendation :
Do not "End Task" it as there is no way to determine whether DLLHOST has completed its task or not.  For the more advanced users, however, deleting the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Java VM\MSDebug" can often solve the problem of DLLHOST constantly appearing in the Task List.  Finally, if you keep getting DLLHOST errors on a Windows 2000/XP/2003 PC, then you may have the Welchia virus.
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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2003, 23:45 »
hey promised the earth! Then delivered mud.
Technically it did meet the spec.

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2003, 23:46 »
It's not in the tast list as yet, as i denied it internet access. also i dont have the "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\Java VM\MSDebug" to remove it :/

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2003, 23:49 »
Best run an AV scan Dominic if its not listed in your registry  :(

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2003, 23:53 »
i just formatted, 10 mins ago .. to sort my downloading prob lol, also i got msblast as soon as i installed my modem lol, dunno what dll host is tho.

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2003, 01:03 »

i just formatted, 10 mins ago .. to sort my downloading prob lol, also i got msblast as soon as i installed my modem lol, dunno what dll host is tho.


Not having much luck are you Dominic,

prior to you doing a reformat and clean install I would  always advise you to download SpyBot, SpyGuard, SpyBlaster, ZoneAlarm, EmpTemp, Mailwasher, and an Anti Virus programe on to a CD. They will not cost you one solitary penny and will give you some strong defences against system attacks. You can find links to all these free programs at the bottom of the home page.

Never go on the web without first installing all those programs. and never open email, or download programs from iffy sites or shared folders until you have up dated all the aforementioned programs plus the zillions of Windows security patches
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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2003, 07:50 »
Good advice Tony :good: :)

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2003, 07:55 »
It had summin to do with msblast, also had "trivia file transfer application" asking for net access. this time i format is it ok to run the msblast patch before config the net/modem?

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2003, 07:58 »
Do what Tony says above Dominic. It is the only way to ensure that you will definitely not get infected again.

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2003, 18:51 »
I have zonealarm and a AV, but msblast gets in easy, what i wanna know is can i install the patch to prevent before installing my modem/net.

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2003, 18:53 »
How about putting the patch onto a Floppy or CD (not sure how big it is), then you can install it before you go online.

Here's where you can find it.   :)
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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2003, 19:11 »

I have zonealarm and a AV, but msblast gets in easy, what i wanna know is can i install the patch to prevent before installing my modem/net.


If your ZoneAlarm is letting MSBlast through it isn't configured properly :(  You need to ensure that it is running in stealth mode. Use the ShieldsUp port scanner at grc.com to verify your firewall is working before you do anything else.


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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2003, 23:05 »

How about putting the patch onto a Floppy or CD (not sure how big it is), then you can install it before you go online.

Here's where you can find it.   :)


Thats my question, wondering if i could do that :P also zonelaram lets it though because, as soon as im online msblast seems to hit me.

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Re:dllhost.exe
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2003, 23:22 »
The patch does fit on a floppy and the removal tool does too,(one floppy for each), as I posted them to some Welsh (  ::) ) people when it came out at first  :)


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