I found this downloaded onto my PC when I switched on this morning.
Having read your advice on the subject I have
1) Run AVG antivirus, which didn't pickup anything
2) Run Spybot which failed to get rid
3) Downloaded HijackThis and ran the log.
I will include my Spybot log and HijackThis log as requested.
I really hope you can help!
Here is my HijackThis log:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 13:00:18, on 29/12/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
+ Created on: 16:38:00, 29/12/2005
+ Report-Checksum: 5F5B62AA
+ Scan result:
HKU\S-1-5-21-1957994488-602609370-725345543-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{8522F9B3-38C5-4AA4-AE40-7401F1BBC851} -> Dialer.Generic : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@112.2o7[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@122.2o7[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@247realmedia[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.247realmedia : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@2o7[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@ad.yieldmanager[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@adopt.euroclick[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Euroclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@adopt.specificclick[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Specificclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@ads.pointroll[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Pointroll : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@adtech[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Adtech : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@as-eu.falkag[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@as-us.falkag[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@as1.falkag[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@atdmt[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Atdmt : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@bluestreak[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Bluestreak : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@bs.serving-sys[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Serving-sys : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@burstnet[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Burstnet : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@casalemedia[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@centrport[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Centrport : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@chicagosuntimes.122.2o7[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@citi.bridgetrack[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Bridgetrack : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@cnn.122.2o7[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@com[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Com : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@cs.sexcounter[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@cz8.clickzs[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Clickzs : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@doubleclick[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@e-2dj6wfl4upd5ifq.stats.esomniture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Esomniture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@e-2dj6wjkociazabp.stats.esomniture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Esomniture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@e-2dj6wjkyamc5ecq.stats.esomniture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Esomniture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@e-2dj6wjl4ejazigp.stats.esomniture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Esomniture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@e-2dj6wjl4qmdjocp.stats.esomniture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Esomniture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@e-2dj6wjloujc5ecp.stats.esomniture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Esomniture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@e-2dj6wjnysjczmeo.stats.esomniture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Esomniture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@edge.ru4[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Ru4 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@free.wegcash[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Wegcash : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@image.masterstats[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Masterstats : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@ivwbox[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Ivwbox : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@marthastewart.122.2o7[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@msnportal.112.2o7[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@overture[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Overture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@paycounter[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Paycounter : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@perf.overture[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Overture : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@powellsbooks.122.2o7[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@programs.wegcash[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Wegcash : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@qksrv[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Qksrv : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@questionmarket[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@revenue[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Revenue : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@rotator.adjuggler[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Adjuggler : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@sel.as-eu.falkag[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@sel.as-us.falkag[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Falkag : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@server.iad.liveperson[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Liveperson : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@serving-sys[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Serving-sys : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@solmeliahotels.122.2o7[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@spylog[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Spylog : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@stat.onestat[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Onestat : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@statcounter[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Statcounter : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@stats.adbrite[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Adbrite : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@thomascook.122.2o7[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@tradedoubler[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Tradedoubler : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@trafficmp[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@tribalfusion[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@vad.mainentrypoint[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Mainentrypoint : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@valueclick[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Valueclick : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@vip.clickzs[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Clickzs : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@web4.realtracker[2].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Realtracker : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@weborama[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Weborama : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@www.myaffiliateprogram[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Myaffiliateprogram : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@xxxcounter[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Xxxcounter : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Cookies\user@z1.adserver[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Adserver : Cleaned with backup
C:\Documents and Settings\young\Cookies\young@doubleclick[1].txt -> Spyware.Cookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned with backup
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 17:15:58, on 29/12/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Close all open windows, and run HJT again ... put a checkmark next to the following items, and press "Fix Checked":
O18 - Filter: text/html - (no CLSID) - (no file)
O18 - Filter: text/plain - (no CLSID) - (no file)
I suggest that you install and update both SpywareBlaster & SpyGuard to prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software:
I have to admit to being very worried when I read all the threads regarding this virus. :o However by following your very clear instructions, everything seems to be fixed. Thanks very much for all your help.
I have downloaded all the software you suggested, but must admit to not being sure about IE-Spyad. I clicked on Unzip, which has put two icons on my PC, ie-ads.reg and ie-ads-uninst.reg. When I click on either of these I get the message 'Are you sure you want to add the information in ie.ads.reg to the registry?' Do I just click yes to both? Sorry to be so dumb, but I don't want to mess everything up now!
After this I am off to the thread 'How did I get infected in the first place', to see if there is anything else I should be doing.