µtorrent Memory Leak Once Connectable

[sham]

µtorrent Memory Leak Once Connectable

I have been trying to solve this problem for months now. Everytime i get that Jolly Green Light to appear at the bottom of utorrent, the thing goes crazy. Memory starts increasing to ridiculous amounts, of course i am then forced to end the utorrent process through Windows Task Manager. I have done and tried many things, i hope someone can help me out here.

utorrent 1.6/1.7 - Tried both versions with upnp and dht(?) options turned on and off.

Ports - All ports are forwarded as they should be, like i said i DO actually get the Green Connectable Tick, but it goes nuts after that.

Security - Bypassed the router with ZoneAlarms Security Suite and Nod32 switched off, probably not the best idea in the world, but i was desperate.

Interfering Software - I went through the processes list in Windows Task Manager to rid of any extra bits and pieces (not related software) that weren't necessary for keeping windows and the network running.

Java - Uninstalled and reinstalled the latest version of Java, and I don't even know if utorrent uses java.

Different Client - Also using that other client (aka Cute Little Poisonous Frog) which has no problem being connectable and i guess it works ok too, but i really do prefer utorrent.

Nvidia Firewall - I don't use Nvidia firewall, but being so desperate at this point i even tried closing a program assiciated with my Nvidia Graphics Card (lol) called "nvsvc32.exe", of course this did nothing.

Different Computer, Same Network - My laptop works perfectly with both utorrent 1.6 and 1.7 on the same network, only through wifi. If anything it maybe works too well. This laptop computer is also running Zone Alarms and Nod32.

It's funny i'm having to use 1.6 now as i am able to make it NOT connectable, unlike with 1.7 where it didn't matter what settings i used, it would always be connectable and crash. Hahahaha! -i'm actually crying

I don't think i've forgotten to mention anything, errr... WinXP Service Pack 2 - not sure if you need to know that. If there is any other info you need just say the word. Aside from formatting and reinstalling windows, which i won't be doing too soon, i don't know what else to do. I bet it's something silly that's been staring me in the face since the begining, in which case i may need therapy after this.

µtorrent Test - 21st August 2007

Starts at 15Mb Mem Usage

Star a torrent

utorrent becomes connectable

Memory has started rising (CPU Usage = 50)

Stop rising at 730Mb

Memory is now falling (this is new) and has stopped at 414Mb

I did the test again and the results were no different, it also doesn't matter what torrent i start. I'm really tired with this problem and just want the nightmare to be over.

Thank you for taking the time to read!

[Firon]

What firewall and AV app do you have?

And a process/service list from HijackThis would be nice (preferrably with your usual apps and stuff running)

[sham]

Thanx for the quick reply.

The Aniti-virus i'm running is Nod32 and like i said Zone Alarms Security Suite firewall.

Here's the HJT log under my normal running apps.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2

Scan saved at 03:44:23, on 21/08/2007

Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:

E:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

E:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\avsys\ScanningProcess.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\avsys\ScanningProcess.exe

E:\Program Files\Eset\nod32krn.exe

E:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

E:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

E:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

E:\Program Files\VDOTool\TBPanel.exe

E:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe

E:\Program Files\Eset\nod32kui.exe

E:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe

E:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe

E:\PROGRA~1\ZONELA~1\ZONEAL~1\MAILFR~1\mantispm.exe

E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Widgets\YahooWidgetEngine.exe

E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Widgets\YahooWidgetEngine.exe

E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Widgets\YahooWidgetEngine.exe

E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Widgets\YahooWidgetEngine.exe

E:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe

E:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe

E:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe

E:\Program Files\Azureus\Azureus.exe

E:\Program Files\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

E:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 80.227.0.156:80

R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)

O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - E:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll

O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - E:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - E:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)

O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Conversion Toolbar Helper - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll

O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAShCut.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Gainward] E:\Program Files\VDOTool\TBPanel.exe /A

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE E:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RunDLL32.exe NvMCTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch Ai Booster] "E:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Booster\OverClk.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus Photo RX500] E:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0K2.EXE /P24 "EPSON Stylus Photo RX500" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus Photo RX500"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] E:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iSUSPM] "E:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe" -scheduler

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PinnacleDriverCheck] E:\WINDOWS\system32\PSDrvCheck.exe -CheckReg

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EverioService] "E:\Program Files\CyberLink\PCM4Everio\EverioService.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nod32kui] "E:\Program Files\Eset\nod32kui.exe" /WAITSERVICE

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "E:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sunJavaUpdateSched] "E:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GrooveMonitor] "E:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Acrobat Assistant 8.0] "E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZoneAlarm Client] "E:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "E:\Program Files\QuickTime Alternative\QTTask.exe" -atboottime

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WindowBlinds] E:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\WBInstall32.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] E:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] E:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')

O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] E:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')

O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] E:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')

O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] E:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')

O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Acrobat Speed Launcher.lnk = ?

O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Acrobat Synchronizer.lnk = E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AdobeCollabSync.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe

O8 - Extra context menu item: &Search - http://edits.mywebsearch.com/toolbaredits/menusearch.jhtml?p=ZJfox000

O8 - Extra context menu item: Append to existing PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert link target to Adobe PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert link target to existing PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selected links to Adobe PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECaptureSelLinks.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selected links to existing PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppendSelLinks.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selection to Adobe PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert selection to existing PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: Convert to Adobe PDF - res://E:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html

O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://E:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - E:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - E:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll

O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - E:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - E:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll

O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - E:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL

O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - E:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - E:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (Installation Support) - E:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll

O16 - DPF: {594ECDD4-A991-4208-A7B7-00DDAD9BE328} (Photosynth Class) - http://media.labs.live.com/all/ps/_code_/Photosynth.cab

O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - E:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GR99D3~1.DLL

O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - E:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL

O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - E:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe

O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Macrovision Europe Ltd. - E:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe

O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - E:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - E:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\NBService.exe

O23 - Service: NOD32 Kernel Service (NOD32krn) - Eset - E:\Program Files\Eset\nod32krn.exe

O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - E:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

O23 - Service: Cyberlink RichVideo Service(CRVS) (RichVideo) - Unknown owner - E:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe

O23 - Service: StarWind iSCSI Service (StarWindService) - Rocket Division Software - E:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindService.exe

O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - E:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

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End of file - 8896 bytes

[Firon]

Zone Alarm is pretty problematic, so I suggest uninstalling it. NOD32's IMON should be disabled as well.

[sham]

No problem, but what firewall would you suggest i replace Zone Alarm with?

[Firon]

Outpost?