TSGL: Computer turns on for no reason at the same time each morning

[The Computer Whisperer]

ok, so I  scanned for spyware, my scanners found around 5 different
instances, i checked the scheduler and nothing is listed... if it happens
again tomorrow morning (13 hours away), i will try disabling the scheduler
as described

Thanks guys.

Justin

On 07/12/06, Don Penlington <deepend at tpg.com.au> wrote:
>
> At 04:33 PM 12/6/2006 +0100, you wrote:
> >Just remember that you may be setting a trap for yourself rather than for
> >the mouse when you turn off Task Scheduler.
> >I believe it is required for Prefetch and System Restore.>>
>
>
> I've always had this Service disabled and it has never affected System
> Restore. Don't know about Prefetch, but if it is not working I've never
> noticed its absence (see next thread). I can't see any logical connection.
>
> In any event, disabling it temporarily and checking to see if it stays
> disabled might at least help point Justin in the right direction. If his
> problem is being caused by an invisible scheduled task, that should narrow
> the field to the near certainty of a replicating trojan or a Rootkit.
>
> Don Penlington
>
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