Anybody ever seen this DLL --> BROWSEUIAJ.DLL

 Hi,

My question is has anyone ever seen a dll named BROWSEUIAJ.dll.

I Googled this and did not have a single hit.

This is the first time I have never been able to find a .dll, good or bad.

I'm wondering if I have a new virus?


The following is why I ask....

I was having problems with system stability after upgrading to Norton 360 2.0.

The error I was receiving appeared to be random and was "Explorer has 
encountered a problem and needs to close." My system would keep generating

these messages, and the performance would degrade until I had to reboot. At 
first, I thought it was an issue with streaming radio on over the web, then I 
thought it was with the new Norton software, as the problem only started 
after the upgrade. After working with their tech support and getting nowhere, 
I started looking around elsewhere for help.

I was looking at a MicroSoft board and found some references to this type of 
problem and malware.

I ran both Norton and Spysweeper anti virus sweeps and neither turned up a 
problem.

Eventually, I noticed that there were multiple iexplore processes running on 
my system.

I found a number of malware sites/boards that covered the multiple iexplore 
issue.

I finally ran hijack this and found

O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon preloader - 
 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseuiaj.dll 
(file missing)

This appeared to be the same file that was generating the "EXpLORER has 
encountered and Error and needs to close" issue.

I seem to have fixed the problem by simply renaming the dll so it will not 
load.

Does anyone have any other suggestions ?

thanks,

"needyourhelp" <needyourhelp@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message 
news:638293D0-6FB5-442B-A3B9-4DA1EC353CEA@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> My question is has anyone ever seen a dll named BROWSEUIAJ.dll.
>
> I Googled this and did not have a single hit.
>
> This is the first time I have never been able to find a .dll, good or bad.
>
> I'm wondering if I have a new virus?
>
>
> The following is why I ask....
>
> I was having problems with system stability after upgrading to Norton 360 
> 2.0.
>
> The error I was receiving appeared to be random and was "Explorer has
> encountered a problem and needs to close." My system would keep
generating
> these messages, and the performance would degrade until I had to reboot. 
> At
> first, I thought it was an issue with streaming radio on over the web, 
> then I
> thought it was with the new Norton software, as the problem only started
> after the upgrade. After working with their tech support and getting 
> nowhere,
> I started looking around elsewhere for help.
>
> I was looking at a MicroSoft board and found some references to this type 
> of
> problem and malware.
>
> I ran both Norton and Spysweeper anti virus sweeps and neither turned up a
> problem.
>
> Eventually, I noticed that there were multiple iexplore processes running 
> on
> my system.
>
> I found a number of malware sites/boards that covered the multiple 
> iexplore
> issue.
>
> I finally ran hijack this and found
>
> O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon preloader -
>  - 
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseuiaj.dll
> (file missing)
>
> This appeared to be the same file that was generating the "EXpLORER
has
> encountered and Error and needs to close" issue.
>
> I seem to have fixed the problem by simply renaming the dll so it will not
> load.
>
> Does anyone have any other suggestions ?
>
> thanks,
>
> tim

Do a _thorough_ check for malware, following all of the steps at one of 
these Web pages.
Help with malware:
All  MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing programs like Messenger Plus, 
whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince 
you that you owe it to the author.  See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything.  Always choose Custom
and see 
what else is being carried along.  Don't install any extras you're not sure 
of.

-- 
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
www.fjsmjs.com
Do not reply with email 

Norton is likely causing your problem.
Replace Norton with the free AVG http://free.grisoft.com/ or Avast 
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html, and Windows Firewall and Windows 
Defender. Disabling Norton is not enough. You need to completely uninstall 
it. If it doesn't solve the problem, get rid of Norton anyway. Norton is 
known to cause many problems which don’t always appear immediately.

Download and run the Norton Removal Tool.

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039

It's called "360" because Symantec's goal is complete ownership of
your 
computer, and with even less communication about what it's trying to do or 
ways to configure it than ever before (which would only interfere with its 
goal.) That, along with Symantec's famous technical support, makes Norton 
360 a disaster that I would only install on Granny's computer if she was 
going to disinherit me.

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[How to ask a question]
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> "needyourhelp" <needyourhelp@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote in message 
> news:638293D0-6FB5-442B-A3B9-4DA1EC353CEA@microsoft.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> My question is has anyone ever seen a dll named BROWSEUIAJ.dll.
>>
>> I Googled this and did not have a single hit.
>>
>> This is the first time I have never been able to find a .dll, good or 
>> bad.
>>
>> I'm wondering if I have a new virus?
>>
>>
>> The following is why I ask....
>>
>> I was having problems with system stability after upgrading to Norton
360 
>> 2.0.
>>
>> The error I was receiving appeared to be random and was "Explorer
has
>> encountered a problem and needs to close." My system would keep 
>> generating
>> these messages, and the performance would degrade until I had to
reboot. 
>> At
>> first, I thought it was an issue with streaming radio on over the web,

>> then I
>> thought it was with the new Norton software, as the problem only
started
>> after the upgrade. After working with their tech support and getting 
>> nowhere,
>> I started looking around elsewhere for help.
>>
>> I was looking at a MicroSoft board and found some references to this
type 
>> of
>> problem and malware.
>>
>> I ran both Norton and Spysweeper anti virus sweeps and neither turned
up 
>> a
>> problem.
>>
>> Eventually, I noticed that there were multiple iexplore processes
running 
>> on
>> my system.
>>
>> I found a number of malware sites/boards that covered the multiple 
>> iexplore
>> issue.
>>
>> I finally ran hijack this and found
>>
>> O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon preloader
-
>>  - 
>> C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseuiaj.dll
>> (file missing)
>>
>> This appeared to be the same file that was generating the
"EXpLORER has
>> encountered and Error and needs to close" issue.
>>
>> I seem to have fixed the problem by simply renaming the dll so it will

>> not
>> load.
>>
>> Does anyone have any other suggestions ?
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> tim

Most likely an SDBot-variant infection, proabably accompanied by at least 
one rootkit, Zlob, and Vundo.

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log 
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
   http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
   http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
   http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use. 
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with 
assistance from an expert.  **Post your log to 
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22, 
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, 
http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showforum=7, 
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or other appropriate forums for review 
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this 
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and 
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
-- 
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

needyourhelp wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My question is has anyone ever seen a dll named BROWSEUIAJ.dll.
>
> I Googled this and did not have a single hit.
>
> This is the first time I have never been able to find a .dll, good or bad.
>
> I'm wondering if I have a new virus?
>
>
> The following is why I ask....
>
> I was having problems with system stability after upgrading to Norton 360
> 2.0.
>
> The error I was receiving appeared to be random and was "Explorer has
> encountered a problem and needs to close." My system would keep
generating
> these messages, and the performance would degrade until I had to reboot. 
> At
> first, I thought it was an issue with streaming radio on over the web, 
> then
> I thought it was with the new Norton software, as the problem only started
> after the upgrade. After working with their tech support and getting
> nowhere, I started looking around elsewhere for help.
>
> I was looking at a MicroSoft board and found some references to this type 
> of
> problem and malware.
>
> I ran both Norton and Spysweeper anti virus sweeps and neither turned up a
> problem.
>
> Eventually, I noticed that there were multiple iexplore processes running 
> on
> my system.
>
> I found a number of malware sites/boards that covered the multiple 
> iexplore
> issue.
>
> I finally ran hijack this and found
>
> O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon preloader -
>  - 
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseuiaj.dll
> (file missing)
>
> This appeared to be the same file that was generating the "EXpLORER
has
> encountered and Error and needs to close" issue.
>
> I seem to have fixed the problem by simply renaming the dll so it will not
> load.
>
> Does anyone have any other suggestions ?
>
> thanks,
>
> tim