i just reinstalled xp onto a system. (fresh)
after installing some programs, i used windows explorer to get a couple program files from another system (locally)
when i select the remove system, i noticed that i was getting data transfer, faster than the normal download.
(appears to be coming from the other system.)
i have avast free on both systems.
do they transfer info (talk to each other) after a new install?
i have included the log from hijackthis.
it does not tell me anything.
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i would suggest you follow this guide and let a malware expert have a lock.