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michael2008
2008-05-29, 03:17
hi there,
this is my first time on this forum, so pls excuse me if I made any mistakes here. my S&D scan showed virtumonde & virtumonde.dll as well as other pests like Zlob.downloader. S&D reported fixing all of these except virtumonde.dll and recommended a start up S&D scan. I tried this several times but teatimer kept popping up and even though S&D reports fixing the virtumonde.dll it kept recurring in subsequent checks with S&D.
btw I am using Windows XP OP here, and this is the first time S&D hasnt been able to solve all my virus or spyware problems. I tried to restore my system and found I only had one restore point of a few hours earlier when I previously had a whole month full of restore points. The system restore didnt fix the problem, so I tried two kinds of system recovery using the recovery partition on this computer, but virtumonde was still there after another S&D scan following both these recoveries.
I read the forum topic advising the use of ComboFix, downloaded the programme and ran it from my desktop. I now have the log which alerted me that I dont have the recovery console installed on my computer. I dont know if virtumonde is still there as I am fed up with running the full spybot scan which takes almost an hour on my computer. I need some guidance before I spend/waste more valuable time on this problem. what should I do next? any advice warmly appreciated.http://forums.spybot.info/images/smilies/smile.gif
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yours,
Michael2008
Hi
I think you missed both
BEFORE you POST
(READ this Procedure BEFORE Requesting Assistance) (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288) and Do NOT run 'fixes' before helpers have analyzed HJT/KAV scans (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=16806) (ran ComboFix though it shouldn't be used without supervision) sticky. ;)
Please post a fresh hjt log and that ComboFix log you got there.
michael2008
2008-05-29, 22:27
yes i realise now i should have contacted you before running the Combofix... here is the Combofix log anyway. btw what is hjt?
ComboFix 08-05-28.2 - 2008-05-28 23:58:38.1 - NTFSx86
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\WINDOWS\boqnrwdmmfv.dll
C:\WINDOWS\egao.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ajvldicd.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\augudhqq.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dcidlvja.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\klUutBeg.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mcrh.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nnoUttwa.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nnoUttwa.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\qqhdugua.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\QWFPAJjl.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\QWFPAJjl.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rsxpaaau.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtUnnNec.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwHOUvut.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwHOUvut.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\yFPrCfhk.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\yFPrCfhk.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\vregfwlx.dll
C:\WINDOWS\xmpstean.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-04-28 to 2008-05-28 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-05-29 02:36 . 2008-05-29 05:18 0 --a------ C:\SMINST
2008-05-28 21:43 . 2008-05-28 21:43 322,816 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\khfCrPFy.dll_old
2008-05-28 17:25 . 2008-05-28 17:26 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Siti Nurbayani\E111
2008-05-28 16:46 . 2008-05-29 00:06 34,343 --ahs---- C:\Program Files\Common Files\fjOs0r.dll
2008-05-28 06:28 . 2008-05-28 23:18 715 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\wininit.ini
2008-05-28 05:30 . 2008-05-28 05:30 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Snapshot Viewer
2008-05-28 05:30 . 2008-05-28 05:30 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SBT
2008-05-25 16:41 . 2008-05-25 16:54 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\SxsCaPendDel
2008-05-12 10:23 . 2008-05-12 10:23 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\speech
2008-05-06 14:03 . 2008-05-13 09:53 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\E230 MediaKit
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-05-29 04:31 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Oca History Tool
2008-05-29 04:31 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works
2008-05-22 00:47 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Siti Nurbayani\Application Data\AdobeUM
2007-11-08 22:35 150 -c--a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Application Data\wklnhst.dat
2007-10-30 23:41 0 -c--a-w C:\Program Files\test only.txt
2007-10-26 20:47 0 -c--a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Siti Nurbayani\Application Data\wklnhst.dat
2003-08-27 22:19 36,963 ----a-r C:\Program Files\Common Files\SM1updtr.dll
2007-12-06 23:15 0 -csha-w C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\HPCD.sys
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------- Sigcheck -------
2005-03-02 01:36 2056832 d8aba3eab509627e707a3b14f00fbb6b C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$\KB890859\SP2QFE\ntkrnlpa.exe
2004-08-03 23:59 2056832 947fb1d86d14afcffdb54bf837ec25d0 C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB890859$\ntkrnlpa.exe
2005-03-02 01:34 2056832 81013f36b21c7f72cf784cc6731e0002 C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB896256$\ntkrnlpa.exe
2005-09-29 00:35 2057344 c60248dde015b0a73871a16576b7a945 C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB931784$\ntkrnlpa.exe
2005-09-29 00:35 2057344 c60248dde015b0a73871a16576b7a945 C:\WINDOWS\Driver Cache\i386\ntkrnlpa.exe
2007-02-28 10:15 2059392 4d3dbdccbf97f5ba1e74f322b155c3ba C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe
2007-02-28 10:15 2059392 4d3dbdccbf97f5ba1e74f322b155c3ba C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\ntkrnlpa.exe
2005-09-29 00:35 2057344 c60248dde015b0a73871a16576b7a945 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ReinstallBackups\0000\DriverFiles\i386\ntkrnlpa.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{9D5C4B2B-247C-4E12-A388-8D9BE1E18B42}]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tuvUOHww.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{AA4BA992-AF5A-4202-9F63-EDC55A6C2592}]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ljJAPFWQ.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{C2626E66-D21B-E628-C1DF-1DACCFA36ED2}]
2008-05-29 00:06 34343 --ahs---- C:\Program Files\Common Files\fjOs0r.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{E6D48806-D28D-46BE-8D47-BF4E379A568D}]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\khfCrPFy.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{FEAE9D92-2946-40B7-BFDE-D10157A1B234}]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\awttUonn.dll
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ctfmon.exe"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 13:00 15360]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Recguard"="C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE" [2002-09-13 23:42 212992]
"igfxtray"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2006-03-23 05:17 94208]
"igfxhkcmd"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2006-03-23 05:13 77824]
"igfxpers"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2006-03-23 05:17 118784]
"RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" [2006-09-11 18:58 16264192 C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.exe]
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe [2004-12-14 13:44:06 29696]
Microsoft Office.lnk - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE [1999-02-17 13:05:56 65588]
Ralink Wireless Utility.lnk.disabled [2007-06-29 16:09:18 1621]
[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{CC3596CB-D6C1-ECA1-AE51-DEEA63F6C21C}"= C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\OnlO0r.dll [2008-05-29 00:06 34343]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32]
"msacm.clmp3enc"= C:\PROGRA~1\CYBERL~1\Power2Go\CLMP3Enc.ACM
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-]
"Power2GoExpress"=
"Yahoo! Pager"="C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-]
"SM1BG"=C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXE
"SMSERIAL"=C:\Program Files\Motorola\SMSERIAL\sm56hlpr.exe
"vptray"=C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
"RemoteControl"="C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
"SkyTel"=SkyTel.EXE
"TalkTalk"="C:\Program Files\TalkTalk\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P TalkTalk
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
"AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:00000001
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YahooMessenger.exe"=
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\Z]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDLL32.EXE Shell32.DLL,ShellExec_RunDLL Info.exe folder.htt 480 480
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{a2044a21-6549-11da-a5a1-806d6172696f}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - E:\Launch.exe
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catchme 0.3.1361 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-05-29 00:07:18
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS
scanning hidden processes ...
scanning hidden autostart entries ...
scanning hidden files ...
scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0
**************************************************************************
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--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------
PROCESS: C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
-> C:\WINDOWS\system32\NavLogon.dll
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------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
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**************************************************************************
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Completion time: 2008-05-29 0:10:33 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-05-28 23:10:24
Pre-Run: 29,041,377,280 bytes free
Post-Run: 28,993,392,640 bytes free
137 --- E O F --- 2008-05-28 01:38:33
Hi
Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:
File::
C:\WINDOWS\system32\khfCrPFy.dll_old
C:\Program Files\Common Files\fjOs0r.dll
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\OnlO0r.dll
Registry::
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{9D5C4B2B-247C-4E12-A388-8D9BE1E18B42}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{AA4BA992-AF5A-4202-9F63-EDC55A6C2592}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{C2626E66-D21B-E628-C1DF-1DACCFA36ED2}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{E6D48806-D28D-46BE-8D47-BF4E379A568D}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{FEAE9D92-2946-40B7-BFDE-D10157A1B234}]
[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{CC3596CB-D6C1-ECA1-AE51-DEEA63F6C21C}"=-
Save this as
CFScript
http://users.pandora.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/images/CFScript.gif
Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript into ComboFix.exe
Then post the resultant log.
Combofix should never take more that 20 minutes including the reboot if malware is detected.
If it does, open Task Manager then Processes tab (press ctrl, alt and del at the same time) and end any processes of findstr, find, sed or swreg, then combofix should continue.
If that happened we want to know, and also what process you had to end.
Hjt stands for HijackThis. Let's create its log.
Download and install TrendMicro HijackThis (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/_download/HJTInstall.exe)
* Once installed open HijackThis by clicking Start > Programs > HijackThis and click the button labeled
Do a system scan only
* Click the scan button in the lower left hand corner of the interface and HijackThis will quickly scan your system.
* Once the scan is complete the scan button will now read save log. Click this button to save the log file to your PC. Once you select where you would like to save the file it will open in your systems default text editor. Typically this application is Notepad. Post the log here.
Then we'll continue. 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.
Please run an online scan with Kaspersky Online Scanner (http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner). You will be prompted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, click Yes.
The program will launch and start to download the latest definition files.
Once the scanner is installed and the definitions downloaded, click Next.
Now click on Scan Settings and select the following:
Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
Extended (If available, otherwise Standard)
Scan Options:
Scan Archives
Scan Mail Bases
Click OK.
Under
select a target to scan
, select My Computer.
The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run. As it scans your machine very deeply it could take hours to complete, Kaspersky suggests running it during a time of low activity.Once the scan is complete:
Click on the Save as Text button.
Save the file to your desktop.
Copy and paste that information into your next post if the AV content will fit into one post only. Post a fresh hjt log (without forgetting above meantioned ComboFix resultant log) too.
If the results of the anti virus scan itself will take more than one post to contain, you may upload it to http://rapidshare.com
Note for Internet Explorer 7 users: If at any time you have trouble with the Accept button of the license, click on the Zoom tool located at the bottom right of the IE window and set the zoom to 75 %. Once the license has been accepted, reset to 100%.
If having a problme doing the above
Make sure that your Internet security settings are set to default values.
To set default security settings for Internet Explorer:
* Open Internet Explorer.
* Go to the Tools menu, then choose Internet Options.
* Click on the Security tab.
* Make sure that all four item (Internet, Local intranet, Trusted sites, and Restricted sites) are set to their default settings.
Summary of logs to be posted:
-ComboFix resultant log
-a fresh hjt log
-Kaspersky online scanner report.
michael2008
2008-05-30, 00:45
thx for the instructions. I need to download Kaspersky and HJT as I dont have them yet. since I ran the Combofix last night in fact my computer seems to be ok again, no more issues popping up from teatimer, and windows download mgr is working again, so I was going to run another S&D scan just to see if virtumonde was still there or not, before installing and running HJT and Kaspersky scans. I'll let u know how i get on.
Ok. I'll be waiting for your reply :)
michael2008
2008-06-03, 02:14
hi there
sorry for the delay. I had a busy weekend. I ran the S&D scan and virumonde was still there. I have just run the HJT scan and the log results are below. I am now going to run the ATF Cleaner, followed by the Kaspersky scan, according to your instructions, and post u the results when I have finished.
Michael2008
michael2008
2008-06-03, 03:04
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 00:03:52, on 03/06/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {21CD2622-9841-490C-AEFF-3CD6B9DF05CB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {27796771-8D05-4EE6-B478-43CE759F2106} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9D5C4B2B-247C-4E12-A388-8D9BE1E18B42} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA4BA992-AF5A-4202-9F63-EDC55A6C2592} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {C2626E66-D21B-E628-C1DF-1DACCFA36ED2} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E6D48806-D28D-46BE-8D47-BF4E379A568D} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {EB0AD2D8-AA61-42D9-84BD-1CE3FCA03B87} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FEAE9D92-2946-40B7-BFDE-D10157A1B234} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Ralink Wireless Utility.lnk.disabled
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: Run IMVU - {d9288080-1baa-4bc4-9cf8-a92d743db949} - C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Start Menu\Programs\IMVU\Run IMVU.lnk (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} -
O16 - DPF: {56393399-041A-4650-94C7-13DFCB1F4665} (PSFormX Control) - http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pestscan/pestscan.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: vtUnnNec - C:\WINDOWS\
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End of file - 5024 bytes
michael2008
2008-06-03, 03:14
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Tuesday, June 03, 2008 1:09:00 AM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.98.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 2/06/2008
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 821972
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true
Scan Target - My Computer:
C:\
D:\
E:\
Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 41990
Number of viruses found: 7
Number of infected objects: 31
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 00:40:49
Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr1.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012008060320080604\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Shared\pomp circumstance march 4.mp3 Infected: Trojan-Downloader.WMA.Wimad.n skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\UserData\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\OnlO0r.bak Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bfu skipped
C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 2.22\DelDrv.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Deleter.b skipped
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\Program Files\Common Files\fjOs0r.dll.vir Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\Program Files\Internet Explorer\OnlO0r.dll.vir Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\dcidlvja.dll.vir Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.vlu skipped
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\vregfwlx.dll.vir Infected: Trojan.Win32.Vapsup.fus skipped
C:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP195\A0026637.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.vlu skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP195\A0026876.exe Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.XPAntivirus.bt skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP195\A0026892.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP195\A0026897.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP195\A0026979.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP195\A0026980.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP196\A0027002.dll Infected: Trojan.Win32.Vapsup.fus skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP196\A0027005.dll Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.vlu skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP196\A0027021.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP196\A0027022.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP196\A0027079.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP196\A0027080.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP197\A0027576.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP197\A0027577.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP198\A0028152.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP198\A0028153.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP199\A0028227.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP199\A0028228.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP200\A0028256.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP200\A0028257.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP205\A0028395.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP205\A0028396.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP206\A0028431.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP206\A0028432.dll Infected: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Delf.bge skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{3645F337-2EB4-4D2C-81FB-5451D08365B1}\RP208\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Default Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Internet.evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Sam Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Security Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Software Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\System Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING.VER Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING1.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING2.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped
Scan process completed.
Hi
Uninstall Spybot for now to make sure TeaTimer won't interfere fixing. You may reinstall it after system is clean :)
Start hjt, do a system scan, check:
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {21CD2622-9841-490C-AEFF-3CD6B9DF05CB} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {27796771-8D05-4EE6-B478-43CE759F2106} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9D5C4B2B-247C-4E12-A388-8D9BE1E18B42} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {AA4BA992-AF5A-4202-9F63-EDC55A6C2592} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {C2626E66-D21B-E628-C1DF-1DACCFA36ED2} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E6D48806-D28D-46BE-8D47-BF4E379A568D} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {EB0AD2D8-AA61-42D9-84BD-1CE3FCA03B87} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FEAE9D92-2946-40B7-BFDE-D10157A1B234} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O20 - Winlogon Notify: vtUnnNec - C:\WINDOWS\
Close browsers and fix checked.
Reboot and post a fresh hjt log.
michael2008
2008-06-03, 15:42
hello there
OK O did the HJT scan, checked the boxes u listed and did a fix. I just rebooted the computer and ran HJT again. These are the latest log results below:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 13:38:22, on 03/06/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr8/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Ralink Wireless Utility.lnk.disabled
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: Run IMVU - {d9288080-1baa-4bc4-9cf8-a92d743db949} - C:\Documents and Settings\Muhsin\Start Menu\Programs\IMVU\Run IMVU.lnk (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.pcservicecall.co.uk
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} -
O16 - DPF: {56393399-041A-4650-94C7-13DFCB1F4665} (PSFormX Control) - http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/pestscan/pestscan.cab
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End of file - 3658 bytes
Good. Bad items will be removed when system restore is resetted and ComboFix uninstalled. Instructions for this below.
You may reinstall Spybot now :)
Well congrats, it appears your system is all clean Are you still noticing any problems? If not, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.
THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT
Let's reset system restore
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.
1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
2. Reboot.
3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis
Now lets uninstall ComboFix:
Click START then RUN
Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK
Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update to the latest version...
Updating Java:
Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 6 (http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp).
Scroll down to where it says
The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications.
Click the
Download
button to the right.
Select Windows on platform combobox and check the box that says:
Accept License Agreement. Click continue.
The page will refresh.
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u6-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.
UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER
IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/) to get the critical updates.
If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.
Make your Internet Explorer more secure
This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.
Comodo BOCLEAN (http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html) <= Stop identity thieves from getting personal information. Instantly detects well over 1,000,000 unique, variant and repack malware in total. And it's free.
Download Adaware
Adaware is a free program. It scans for known spyware on your computer. These scans should be run at least once every two weeks. For more information, see this tutorial (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=48)
The program is available for download here (http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10319876.html?tag=lst-0-1)
Download SpywareBlaster
Spyware blaster is a program that stops known malicious activex controls from installing on your computer. It works by changing settings in your registry. It makes
kill bits
in the registry, so that certain activex controls can't install.
If you don't know what activex controls are, see here (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/ActiveX_control.html)
You can download SpywareBlaster here here (http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=2859&file=11&evp=61b0e8ad41924a03c37615f4682b4cef)
SpywareBlaster tutorial (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html)
Download iespyad
It puts many bad webpages on your restricted zones list. This means that you can still view the
bad
webpages, but the webpages cannot do certain things (such as use javascripts and cookies).
If you need help understanding how it works, there is a tutorial here (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial53.html)
Download it here (http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/res/ie-spyad.exe)
hosts file:
Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them. In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages. We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages. However, it can slow down certain computers. This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
Download it here (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm). Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial51.html)
If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen) Click run In the dialog box, type services.msc hit enter, then locate dns client Highlight it, then double-click it. On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual. Click ok
Get Anti Virus Software and keep it updated - Most AVs will update automatically, but if not I would recommend making updating the AV the first job every time the PC is connected to the internet. An AV that is using defs that are seven days old is not going to be much protection. If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. See here (http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/#scanners) to choose one
Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For more info, check this (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial60.html) webpage out.
See here (http://www.freebyte.com/antivirus/#firewalls) to choose one
Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
Run the spybot and adaware regularly. (Once or twice a week minimum.)
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system... problems etc.
Have a great day,
Blade :cool:
michael2008
2008-06-05, 03:02
hi
first of all, thank you very much for all your help and assistance, it is really much appreciated.
S&D has been reinstalled.
I turned off system restore, then turned it on again. following ur instructions.
Then I tried to uninstall Combofix, typing Combofix/u in the run box, but it couldn't find the file despite two attempts. So I tried a third time, putting in a space on either side of the forward slash / because it appeared that way in ur instructions. This time it ran Combo fix, and the command box came up, and went straight away into a combofix scan with no options to uninstall appearing at anytime! This happened while Firefox was still running, in addition to teatimer, which activated a couple of boxes on registry changes. After Combofix finished, I couldnt use Firefox anymore, so I rebooted and now its ok.
But Combofix is still there on the desktop, and I don't want to try uninstalling again in case it goes into another scan. Any advice?
Hi
It should work by writing ComboFix /u (leave one space between ComboFix and /).
Due to inactivity, this thread will now be closed.
Note:If it has been five days or more since your last post, and the helper assisting you posted a response to that post to which you did not reply, your topic will not be reopened. At that point, if you still require help, please start a new topic and include a fresh HijackThis log and a link to your previous thread.
If it has been less than five days since your last response and you need the thread re-opened, please send me or MOD a private message (pm). A valid, working link to the closed topic is required.