Being re-directed by webcry!

[hstraube]

After typing a keyword into a search engine (google, yahoo, etc.) I then click onto the results and am re-directed to another search search engine I've never heard of. The address webcry.com...appears briefly in the address bar before I'm redirected. Below is the results of my scan. Please let me know what I can do to get rid of this evilness!

Thanks,
Hans

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:02:25 PM, on 12/28/2007
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\DIAS\CnxDIAS.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\OdHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\hijackthis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://login.live.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&rpsnv=10&ct=1198899450&rver=4.5.2130.0&wp=MBI&wreply=http:%2F%2Fmail.live.com%2Fdefault.aspx&id=64855
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.0.301.7164\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: e404 helper - {F10587E9-0E47-4CBE-84AE-7DD20B8684BB} - C:\Program Files\Helper\researcheng.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINNT\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINNT\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HKSERV.EXE] C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKserv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [updateMgr] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe" AcRdB7_0_8 -reboot 1
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [nntime.exe] nntime.exe
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [^SetupICWDesktop] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\icwconn1.exe /desktop (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: HKServ.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HKServ.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.lnk = C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O16 - DPF: {001EE746-A1F9-460E-80AD-269E088D6A01} (Infotl Control) - http://site.ebrary.com.library.capella.edu/lib/anysite/support/plugins/ebraryRdr.cab
O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} (cpbrkpie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/ftp.coupons.com/r3302/cpbrkpie.cab
O16 - DPF: {9600F64D-755F-11D4-A47F-0001023E6D5A} (Shutterfly Picture Upload Plugin) - http://web1.shutterfly.com/downloads/Uploader.cab
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~2\GOEC62~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Canon Driver Information Assist Service - CANON INC. - C:\Program Files\Canon\DIAS\CnxDIAS.exe
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: Google Desktop Manager 5.7.712.18632 (GoogleDesktopManager-121807-210419) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NICSer_WPC54G - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe

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End of file - 5874 bytes

[Blade81]

Hi Hans

Generate an Uninstall List

* Open HijackThis
* Click on Open Misc Tools Section
* Click on Open Uninstall Manager
* Click on Save list
* Save it to your Desktop
* Post it & a fresh hjt log on your next reply.

[hstraube]

Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX
Adobe Photoshop 6.0
Adobe Reader 8.1.1
Adobe Shockwave Player
ALPS 5.0.503K.3 Mouse Driver
Apple Software Update
Directory on Computer
DirectX 9 Hotfix - KB839643
Genogram-Maker Millennium
Google Desktop
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for MDAC 2.53 (KB911562)
Hotfix for MDAC 2.53 (KB927779)
HotKey Utility
Intel PRO/100 VE Network Driver v5.40.11 Win2K
Intel(R) PRO Ethernet Adapter and Software
iTunes
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 10
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 5
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9
Java(TM) 6 Update 2
Java(TM) 6 Update 3
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment 6 Update 1
Memory Stick Formatter
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)
Microsoft Office 2000 SR-1 Premium
Move Networks Player for Internet Explorer
Odyssey SDK
PowerDVD
QuickTime
Reference Point Word 2000 or XP APA Template
Security Update for DirectX 9 (KB941568)
Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB904706)
Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB923689)
Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 6.4 (KB925398)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB936782)
Sony Notebook Control Device Driver 6.0 for Windows Me and 2000
Sony PI 2K ME 605
Sony Utilities DLL
Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 SP4
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB842773
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB890046
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB893756
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB894320
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB896358
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB896422
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB896423
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB896424
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB897715
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB899587
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB899589
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB900725
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB901017
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB901214
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB905414
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB905495
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB905749
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB908519
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB908523
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB908531
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB911280
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB911567
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB912919
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB913580
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB914388
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB914389
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB916281
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB917008
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB917159
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB917422
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB917537
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB917736
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB917953
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB918118
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB918899
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB920213
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB920670
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB920683
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB920685
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB920958
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB921398
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB921503
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB921883
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB922582
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB922616
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB922760
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB923191
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB923414
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB923694
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB923810
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB923980
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB924191
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB924270
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB924667
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB925454
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB925486
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB925902
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB926122
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB926436
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB927891
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB928090
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB928843
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB929969
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB930178
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB931768
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB931784
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB932168
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB933566
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB933729
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB935839
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB935840
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB936021
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB937143
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB937894
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB938127
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB938827
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB938829
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB939653
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB941202
Windows 2000 Hotfix - KB942615
Windows 2000 Hotfix (SP5) Q818043
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Media Player 9 Hotfix [See KB885492 for more information]
Windows Media Player Hotfix [See Q828026 for more information]
Windows Media Player system update (9 Series)
WinZip
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter





Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:03:16 PM, on 1/4/2008
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\DIAS\CnxDIAS.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\OdHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\hijackthis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://login.live.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&rpsnv=10&ct=1198899450&rver=4.5.2130.0&wp=MBI&wreply=http:%2F%2Fmail.live.com%2Fdefault.aspx&id=64855
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.0.301.7164\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: e404 helper - {F10587E9-0E47-4CBE-84AE-7DD20B8684BB} - C:\Program Files\Helper\researcheng.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINNT\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINNT\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HKSERV.EXE] C:\Program Files\Sony\HotKey Utility\HKserv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [updateMgr] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe" AcRdB7_0_8 -reboot 1
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [nntime.exe] nntime.exe
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [^SetupICWDesktop] C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\icwconn1.exe /desktop (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: HKServ.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HKServ.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.lnk = C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\Gcc.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O16 - DPF: {001EE746-A1F9-460E-80AD-269E088D6A01} (Infotl Control) - http://site.ebrary.com.library.capella.edu/lib/anysite/support/plugins/ebraryRdr.cab
O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} (cpbrkpie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/1450/ftp.coupons.com/r3302/cpbrkpie.cab
O16 - DPF: {9600F64D-755F-11D4-A47F-0001023E6D5A} (Shutterfly Picture Upload Plugin) - http://web1.shutterfly.com/downloads/Uploader.cab
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~2\GOEC62~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Canon Driver Information Assist Service - CANON INC. - C:\Program Files\Canon\DIAS\CnxDIAS.exe
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINNT\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: Google Desktop Manager 5.7.712.18632 (GoogleDesktopManager-121807-210419) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NICSer_WPC54G - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe

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End of file - 5774 bytes

[Blade81]

Hi again :)

Start hjt, do a system scan, check if found:
O2 - BHO: e404 helper - {F10587E9-0E47-4CBE-84AE-7DD20B8684BB} - C:\Program Files\Helper\researcheng.dll
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINNT\web\related.htm
O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} (cpbrkpie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/14...2/cpbrkpie.cab

Close browsers and other windows. Click fix checked.


Show hidden files
-----------------
* Click Start.
* Open My Computer.
* Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
* Select the View Tab.
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders.
* Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Click Yes to confirm.
* Click OK.


Delete following folder (if found):
C:\Program Files\Helper


Download ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune (http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1) to your desktop.

Double-click ATF Cleaner.exe to open it

Under Main choose:
Windows Temp
Current User Temp
All Users Temp
Cookies
Temporary Internet Files
Prefetch
Java Cache
*The other boxes are optional*
Then click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox:
Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

If you use Opera:
Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.


Run Kaspersky scanner by following instructions here (http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.php?p=1150&postcount=2). Then post back its report together with a fresh hjt log and a description of remaining problems. If Kaspersky log is too long to fit you can post it to http://rapidshare.com.

[hstraube]

I first deleted the files you reccomended from the system scan, then I tried deleting: C:\Program Files\Helper but windows wouldn't let me do it.

I then went back to try searching with google and yahoo and it seems that the problem has gone away! Is it necessary for me to complete the remaining steps?

thanks for you assistance.

[Blade81]

I first deleted the files you reccomended from the system scan, then I tried deleting: C:\Program Files\Helper but windows wouldn't let me do it.If you still can't delete that folder try to do it in safe mode (press F8 before windows loading screen and select safe mode option).


Is it necessary for me to complete the remaining steps?
Yes, it is. We do want to be sure the problem gets solved for good, don't we? :)

[Blade81]

Due to inactivity, this thread will now be closed.

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If it has been less than five days since your last response and you need the thread re-opened, please send me or your helper a private message (pm). A valid, working link to the closed topic is required.