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This error always shows upon turning on my pc
Here's my HJT Log:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:28:33 AM, on 4/18/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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