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Hi - I'm another sucker who's now infected with virtumonde virus. Any help greatly appreciated!
Heres the HJT report:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 18:32:18, on 19/06/2008
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\MSCamS32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\sistray.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\keyhook.exe
C:\Program Files\PCI Audio Applications\Bin\EchoCtrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Plugin Manager\skypePM.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.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.bbc.co.uk/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bbc.co.uk/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {48F19795-CACA-42EE-A9A6-392A6BD6C030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\byXPJbXP.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {8EA86503-476F-476A-A55A-7225082DF3EB} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\efcCsQhg.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: {69a1cd8d-169f-04db-1894-4eca74145e29} - {92e54147-ace4-4981-bd40-f961d8dc1a96} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ugexgbbb.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS Tray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sistray.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS Windows KeyHook] C:\WINDOWS\System32\keyhook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiSUSBRG] C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Echo Control] C:\Program Files\PCI Audio Applications\Bin\EchoCtrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Mixer] Mixer.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0F2.EXE /P30 "EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus Photo R300"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PWRISOVM.EXE] C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiSpywareBot] C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\SpywareBot.exe -boot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LifeCam] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\LifeExp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VX3000] C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [c0f38004] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\csvdimqy.dll",b
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BMc3c0b398] Rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\lignirde.dll",s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Scr Knob] C:\DOCUME~1\Andy\APPLIC~1\TEAMFI~1\WAVE GRIM.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: NkbMonitor.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: efcCsQhg - efcCsQhg.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
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End of file - 6528 bytes
shelf life
2008-06-21, 05:01
hi,
Download combofix from one of these links and save it to your Desktop:
http://subs.geekstogo.com/ComboFix.exe
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/ComboFix.exe
double click on combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
When finished, it will produce a report for you.
Please post the "C:\ComboFix.txt" along with a new HijackThis log for further review
Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it's running. That may cause it to stall or freeze.
Here is the combofix report:
ComboFix 08-06-20.4 - Andy 2008-06-21 15:18:34.1 - NTFSx86
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
* Created a new restore point
WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\WINDOWS\BMc3c0b398.xml
C:\WINDOWS\cookies.ini
C:\WINDOWS\pskt.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\fsmrlynq.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mcrh.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PXbJPXyb.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PXbJPXyb.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\yqmidvsc.ini
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-05-21 to 2008-06-21 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-06-19 18:31 . 2008-06-19 18:31 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Trend Micro
2008-06-17 19:49 . 2008-06-17 19:49 54,156 --ah----- C:\WINDOWS\QTFont.qfn
2008-06-17 19:49 . 2008-06-17 19:49 1,409 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\QTFont.for
2008-06-14 00:17 . 2008-02-22 02:33 69,632 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\javacpl.cpl
2008-06-13 19:32 . 2008-06-13 19:32 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware
2008-06-13 19:32 . 2008-06-13 19:32 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2008-06-13 19:32 . 2008-06-13 19:32 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2008-06-13 19:31 . 2008-06-13 19:31 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2008-06-12 22:29 . 2008-06-19 00:03 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Enigma Software Group
2008-06-12 18:34 . 2008-06-13 14:10 272,128 -----c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\bthport.sys
2008-05-26 15:52 . 2008-06-21 08:09 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\skypePM
2008-05-26 15:52 . 2008-05-26 15:52 56 --ah----- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezsidmv.dat
2008-05-26 15:49 . 2008-06-21 15:12 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\Skype
2008-05-26 15:34 . 2008-05-26 15:34 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Skype
2008-05-26 15:34 . 2008-05-26 15:34 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Skype
2008-05-26 15:33 . 2008-05-26 15:34 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Skype
2008-05-26 15:17 . 2008-05-26 15:18 38,040 --a------ C:\img2-001.raw
2008-05-26 15:16 . 2004-08-03 23:07 59,264 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\USBAUDIO.sys
2008-05-26 15:16 . 2004-08-03 23:07 59,264 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\usbaudio.sys
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2006-12-06 00:39 1,964,064 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\VX3000.sys
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2006-12-06 00:38 707,360 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2006-12-06 00:38 473,888 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.dll
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2006-12-06 00:38 199,456 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\LCCoin13.dll
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2006-12-06 00:37 183,072 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\cVX3000.dll
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2006-12-06 00:37 109,344 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\VX3000.dll
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2005-12-22 20:05 15,498 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\VX3000.ini
2008-05-26 15:15 . 2004-02-28 02:36 13,023 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\VX3000.src
2008-05-26 15:13 . 2008-05-26 15:15 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam
2008-05-26 15:07 . 2006-09-28 16:05 2,414,360 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3dx9_31.dll
2008-05-26 15:07 . 2006-09-28 16:05 237,848 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\xactengine2_4.dll
2008-05-26 15:07 . 2006-07-28 09:30 236,824 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\xactengine2_3.dll
2008-05-26 15:07 . 2006-09-28 16:04 68,888 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\xinput1_3.dll
2008-05-26 15:07 . 2006-07-28 09:30 62,744 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\xinput1_2.dll
2008-05-26 15:07 . 2006-09-28 16:03 15,128 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\x3daudio1_1.dll
2008-05-26 15:06 . 2005-05-26 15:34 2,297,552 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3dx9_26.dll
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-06-21 14:23 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\uTorrent
2008-06-21 07:00 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\avg7
2008-06-20 21:32 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\vso
2008-06-20 21:16 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\CopyToDvd
2008-06-19 22:07 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\AVG7
2008-06-18 21:44 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-06-18 21:42 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-06-15 13:03 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real
2008-06-15 13:00 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\BitLord
2008-06-13 23:17 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Java
2008-06-13 13:10 272,128 ------w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\bthport.sys
2008-06-10 17:02 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\uTorrent
2008-05-08 12:28 202,752 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\rmcast.sys
2008-04-25 21:55 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\Vso
2008-04-05 10:26 20 ---h--w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\PKP_DLec.DAT
2008-03-29 22:00 87,608 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\inst.exe
2008-03-29 22:00 47,360 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\pcouffin.sys
2006-08-10 17:53 81,920 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Andy\Application Data\ezpinst.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\{48F19795-CACA-42EE-A9A6-392A6BD6C030}]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\byXPJbXP.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{92e54147-ace4-4981-bd40-f961d8dc1a96}]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ugexgbbb.dll
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 00:56 15360]
"Scr Knob"="C:\DOCUME~1\Andy\APPLIC~1\TEAMFI~1\WAVE GRIM.exe" [ ]
"BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe" [ ]
"Skype"="C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" [2008-04-30 17:17 22058792]
"SUPERAntiSpyware"="C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe" [2008-05-28 10:33 1506544]
"SpybotSD TeaTimer"="C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe" [2008-01-28 11:43 2097488]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SiS Tray"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\sistray.EXE" [2003-12-05 03:37 667648]
"SiS Windows KeyHook"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\keyhook.exe" [2003-12-05 03:36 249856]
"SiSUSBRG"="C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe" [2002-07-12 11:15 106496]
"C-Media Echo Control"="C:\Program Files\PCI Audio Applications\Bin\EchoCtrl.exe" [2001-12-05 16:47 147456]
"C-Media Mixer"="Mixer.exe" [2002-10-15 18:00 1818624 C:\WINDOWS\mixer.exe]
"EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0F2.EXE" [2003-09-11 04:00 99840]
"BluetoothAuthenticationAgent"="bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent" []
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe" [2008-02-22 04:25 144784]
"QuickTime Task"="C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2006-04-25 18:17 98304]
"AVG7_CC"="C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe" [2008-04-15 09:34 579584]
"PWRISOVM.EXE"="C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE" [2006-03-18 03:24 184320]
"LifeCam"="C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\LifeExp.exe" [2007-01-13 02:48 275800]
"VX3000"="C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe" [2006-12-06 00:38 707360]
"c0f38004"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\csvdimqy.dll" [ ]
"BMc3c0b398"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\lignirde.dll" [ ]
[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 00:56 15360]
"AVG7_Run"="C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe" [2007-10-27 10:52 219136]
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 [2005-09-23 22:05:26 29696]
NkbMonitor.exe.lnk - C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe [2006-04-25 18:19:00 118784]
WinZip Quick Pick.lnk - C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE [2005-08-24 19:38:54 106560]
[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{93994DE8-8239-4655-B1D1-5F4E91300429}"= C:\PROGRA~1\DVDREG~1\DVDShell.dll [2004-10-09 16:18 49152]
"{5AE067D3-9AFB-48E0-853A-EBB7F4A000DA}"= C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASSEH.DLL [2008-05-13 10:13 77824]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\!SASWinLogon]
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll 2007-04-19 13:41 294912 C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\efcCsQhg]
efcCsQhg.dll
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\mmc.exe"=
"C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\spool\\drivers\\w32x86\\3\\SAGENT4.EXE"=
"C:\\Program Files\\William Hill Poker\\UA.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG Free\\avginet.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG Free\\avgamsvr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG Free\\avgcc.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Windows Media Components\\Tools\\NsRex.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\uTorrent\\uTorrent.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft LifeCam\\LifeCam.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft LifeCam\\LifeExp.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"26300:TCP"= 26300:TCP:bitlord1.1
R2 MSCamSvc;MSCamSvc;"C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\MSCamS32.exe" [2007-01-04 23:13]
S3 ASPI;Advanced SCSI Programming Interface Driver;C:\WINDOWS\System32\DRIVERS\ASPI32.sys [2002-07-17 09:05]
S3 FXDRV;FXDRV;C:\Program Files\WinFast\SuperUtilities\Fxdrv.sys [2004-06-09 10:56]
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
"2008-06-21 14:00:00 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AC375AD49158CD28.job"
- c:\docume~1\andy\applic~1\teamfi~1\real rule stop.exe
"2008-06-21 14:29:00 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Symantec NetDetect.job"
- C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\NDetect.exe
"2006-08-13 21:56:05 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\XoftSpy.job"
- C:\Program Files\XoftSpy\XoftSpy.exe
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catchme 0.3.1361 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-06-21 15:25:18
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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------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------
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C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Plugin Manager\skypePM.exe
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Completion time: 2008-06-21 15:33:23 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-06-21 14:33:11
Pre-Run: 36,257,439,744 bytes free
Post-Run: 36,852,887,552 bytes free
174 --- E O F --- 2008-06-21 02:02:30
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And here is the new HJT report:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 17:10:55, on 21/06/2008
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\MSCamS32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\sistray.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\keyhook.exe
C:\Program Files\PCI Audio Applications\Bin\EchoCtrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Skype\Plugin Manager\skypePM.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bbc.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 Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bbc.co.uk/
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {48F19795-CACA-42EE-A9A6-392A6BD6C030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\byXPJbXP.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: {69a1cd8d-169f-04db-1894-4eca74145e29} - {92e54147-ace4-4981-bd40-f961d8dc1a96} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ugexgbbb.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS Tray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sistray.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS Windows KeyHook] C:\WINDOWS\System32\keyhook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiSUSBRG] C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Echo Control] C:\Program Files\PCI Audio Applications\Bin\EchoCtrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Mixer] Mixer.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0F2.EXE /P30 "EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus Photo R300"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PWRISOVM.EXE] C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LifeCam] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\LifeExp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VX3000] C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [c0f38004] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\csvdimqy.dll",b
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BMc3c0b398] Rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\lignirde.dll",s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Scr Knob] C:\DOCUME~1\Andy\APPLIC~1\TEAMFI~1\WAVE GRIM.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: NkbMonitor.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: efcCsQhg - efcCsQhg.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
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End of file - 6634 bytes
Hope this helps......
shelf life
2008-06-22, 04:58
hi,
thanks for the info. we will use hjt: but first disable spybots tea timer in case it interfers with the changes:
1. Run Spybot-S&D in Advanced Mode.
2. If it is not already set to do this Go to the Mode menu select "Advanced Mode"
3. On the left hand side, Click on Tools
4. Then click on the Resident Icon in the List
5. Uncheck "Resident TeaTimer" and OK any prompts.
6. Restart your computer.
start HJT, click the "Scan" button. check the items below, close any open windows, then click "Fixed checked"
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {48F19795-CACA-42EE-A9A6-392A6BD6C030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\byXPJbXP.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: {69a1cd8d-169f-04db-1894-4eca74145e29} - {92e54147-ace4-4981-bd40-f961d8dc1a96} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ugexgbbb.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [c0f38004] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\csvdimqy.dll",b
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BMc3c0b398] Rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\lignirde.dll",s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Scr Knob] C:\DOCUME~1\Andy\APPLIC~1\TEAMFI~1\WAVE GRIM.exe
rescan and post a new hjt log please
Done what was requested without any problems - please find new HJT report:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 13:47:01, on 22/06/2008
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\sistray.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\keyhook.exe
C:\Program Files\PCI Audio Applications\Bin\EchoCtrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Mixer.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\MSCamS32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Skype\Plugin Manager\skypePM.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.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.bbc.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 Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bbc.co.uk/
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS Tray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\sistray.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS Windows KeyHook] C:\WINDOWS\System32\keyhook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiSUSBRG] C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Echo Control] C:\Program Files\PCI Audio Applications\Bin\EchoCtrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C-Media Mixer] Mixer.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0F2.EXE /P30 "EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus Photo R300"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe bthprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PWRISOVM.EXE] C:\Program Files\PowerISO\PWRISOVM.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LifeCam] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft LifeCam\LifeExp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VX3000] C:\WINDOWS\vVX3000.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: NkbMonitor.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
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
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: efcCsQhg - efcCsQhg.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
--
End of file - 5898 bytes
Thanks again
shelf life
2008-06-22, 23:52
hi atothej,
looks good. you can remove combofix like this:
start>run and type in combofix /u
note: there is a space after the x and before the /
click ok
java:
Vulnerabilities/exploits in versions of Sun Java may be responsible for some malware installs via your browser.
It is important to keep Sun Java up to date and also to remove older versions which may have vulnerabilites/exploits that can be taken advantage of to possibly introduce malware via your browser.
* 1. Uninstall old versions of Sun Java via Add/Remove Programs.
* 2. Click the Remove or Change/Remove button
* 3. Reboot your PC if prompted.
to check if you have the latest version of Java and to download the latest version:
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
system restore:
One of the features of Windows ME,XP and Vista is the System Restore option, however if malware infects a computer it is possible that the malware could be backed up in the System Restore folder. Therefore, clearing the restore points is a good idea after malware is removed.
To reset your restore points, please note that you will need to log into your computer with an account which has full administrator access. You will know if the account has administrator access because you will be able to see the System Restore tab. If the tab is missing, you are logged in under a limited account.
(winXP)
1. Turn off System Restore. (deletes old possibly infected restore point)
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.(new restore points on a clean system)
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, then reboot
if all is good:
My Top Ten
The Short Version:
1) Keep your OS, (Windows) browser (IE, FireFox) and software up to date.
2) Know what you are installing to your computer. Alot of software can come with add-ons. Do you trust the source?
3) Install, keep updated: antivirus and two anti-malware applications.
4) Dont click on adds/pop ups or offers from websites to install software.
5) Dont click on offers to "scan" your computer.
6) Dont click on links or install files you receive via E-Mail, IM, Chat Rooms or Social Sites, no matter how tempting the message. Do you trust the source?
7) Set up and use limited accounts rather than administrator accounts.
8) Consider using an alternate browser and E-mail client.
9) Install and understand the limitations of a third party software firewall.
10) If your habits include visiting or installing files from: warez, cracks/keygens, P2P or adult sites you are much more likely to encounter malicious code. Do you trust the source?
happy safe surfing.
Thanks very much - my computer is now running at its regular speed!
You guys deserve a big pat on the back!