View Full Version : Troj_Zlob.KW & spysheriff + ? [LOGS]
Hi, I've been volunteered to fix a friends computer as they had a few problems with it.
It appears as though they had a desktop hijacker - which pointed IE to www.securitycenter.com, which I believe I have at least partially removed, although not completely.
After seeing this, I ran a pc-cillin scan to discover it suggested that TROJ_ZLOB.ZW was on the pc within a file called mssearchnet.exe in c:\windows\system32\. This I looked up on the trend housecall website, and followed their instructions on removal - which obviously haven't worked.
I have run an online Panda Software Active Scan with the following results:
Incident Status Location
Virus:Trj/Downloader.IHX Disinfected Operating system
Possible Virus. Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\hp86DE.tmp
Adware:adware/emediacodec Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvctrl.exe
Adware:adware/emediacodec Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dfrgsrv.exe
Adware:adware/securityerror Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ot.ico
Adware:adware/cws Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\paytime.exe
Adware:adware/secure32 Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\scmt16.exe
Adware:adware/spywarequake Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\stickrep.dll
Adware:adware/cws.searchmeup Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\ms1.exe
Spyware:Cookie/2o7 Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.112.2o7.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/2o7 Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.2o7.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/Doubleclick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.doubleclick.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/FastClick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.fastclick.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/BurstNet Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.burstnet.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Statcounter Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.statcounter.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Atwola Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.atwola.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/YieldManager Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.ad.yieldmanager.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/YieldManager Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[ad.yieldmanager.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/YieldManager Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.ad.yieldmanager.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Atlas DMT Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.atdmt.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Serving-sys Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.serving-sys.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Com.com Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[ad.sensismediasmart.com.au/]
Spyware:Cookie/Casalemedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.casalemedia.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/RealMedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.realmedia.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/ErrorSafe Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.errorsafe.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Tribalfusion Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.tribalfusion.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Mediaplex Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.mediaplex.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/QkSrv Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.qksrv.net/]
Spyware:Cookie/Apmebf Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.apmebf.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Cd Freaks Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.cdfreaks.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Cd Freaks Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.club.cdfreaks.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Advertising Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.advertising.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Hitbox Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.hitbox.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/24/7 Realmedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.247realmedia.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Adserver Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.z1.adserver.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/PointRoll Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.ads.pointroll.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Xiti Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.xiti.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Match Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[promo.match.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Mammamediasolutions Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application
Cont'd...
Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.targetnet.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/WinFixer Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.winfixer.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Hbmediapro Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.adopt.hbmediapro.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Bfast Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.bfast.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Maxserving Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.maxserving.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Overture Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.overture.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/Belnk Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.belnk.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/QuestionMarket Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.questionmarket.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/onestat.com Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[.stat.onestat.com/]
Spyware:Cookie/2o7 Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt[]
Virus:Trj/Downloader.IHX Disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\MTF0POFM\wdinit64[1].exe
Potentially unwanted tool:Application/KillApp.A Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\country.exe
Adware:Adware/SpywareQuake Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\1024\ld3C35.tmp
Adware:Adware/SpywareQuake Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\1024\ld8575.tmp
Possible Virus. Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\hp86DE.tmp
Adware:Adware/CWS.Searchmeup Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\scmt16.exe
Dialer:Dialer.GUJ Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\winjau32.dll
Adware:Adware/SpySheriff Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\toolbar.exe
Spybot 1.4 had the following results:
TIBS: Executable (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\ms1.exe
Smitfraud-C.: Executable (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\tool1.exe
Smitfraud-C.: Executable (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\tool3.exe
Smitfraud-C.: Executable (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\tool4.exe
Smitfraud-C.: Executable (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\tool5.exe
Smitfraud-C.: Executable (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\system32\paytime.exe
Smitfraud-C.: Settings (Registry value, fixed)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\run\nvctrl.exe
Smitfraud-C.: User settings (Registry value, fixed)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-583907252-1563985344-1343024091-1003\Software\Install\Version
Spy Sheriff: Executable (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\country.exe
Vcodec: Data (File, fixing failed)
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ncompat.tlb
Vcodec: Data (File, fixed)
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ts.ico
Windows.ActiveDesktop: User settings (Registry change, fixed)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-583907252-1563985344-1343024091-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop\NoHTMLWallPaper!=W=1
SpywareQuake: Settings (Registry value, fixed)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\explorer\run\wininet.dll=...dfrgsrv.exe...
Zlob.Downloader: Executable (File, fixing failed)
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvctrl.exe
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Avenue A, Inc.: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
BFast: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Commission Junction: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Commission Junction: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
DoubleClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
HitBox: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
HitBox: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
FastClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
FastClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
FastClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
HitBox: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
MediaPlex: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
TargetNet: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Winfixer: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
Winfixer: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, fixed)
--- Spybot - Search & Destroy version: 1.4 (build: 20050523) ---
2005-05-31 blindman.exe (1.0.0.1)
2005-05-31 SpybotSD.exe (1.4.0.3)
2005-05-31 TeaTimer.exe (1.4.0.2)
2006-04-11 unins000.exe (51.41.0.0)
2005-05-31 Update.exe (1.4.0.0)
2006-02-06 advcheck.dll (1.0.2.0)
2005-05-31 aports.dll (2.1.0.0)
2005-05-31 borlndmm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2005-05-31 delphimm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2006-02-20 Tools.dll (2.0.0.2)
2005-05-31 UnzDll.dll (1.73.1.1)
2005-05-31 ZipDll.dll (1.73.2.0)
2006-04-07 Includes\Cookies.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\Dialer.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\Hijackers.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\Keyloggers.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\Malware.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\PUPS.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\Revision.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\Security.sbi (*)
2006-04-07 Includes\Spybots.sbi (*)
2005-02-17 Includes\Tracks.uti
2006-04-07 Includes\Trojans.sbi (*)
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:11:29 PM, on 4/11/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\Hcontrol.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2005\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\ATKOSD.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvctrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\win3A5.tmp.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
O2 - BHO: Nothing - {7a932ed2-1737-4ab8-b84d-c71779958551} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\hp7B27.tmp
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\MSN Toolbar\01.02.5000.1021\en-us\msntb.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Hcontrol] C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\Hcontrol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2005\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.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\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
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
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: winjau32 - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winjau32.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Central Control Component (PcCtlCom) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Real-time Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Personal Firewall (TmPfw) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
if this helps in choosing who assists.
hi
i was hoping we'd never see you again in this part of the forum, but i'm glad its not your computer ;)
Please download SmitfraudFix (http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.zip) (by S!Ri)
Extract the content (a folder named SmitfraudFix) to your Desktop.
Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
Select option #1 - Search by typing 1 and press "Enter"; a text file will appear, which lists infected files (if present).
Please copy/paste the content of that report into your next reply.
Note : process.exe is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky) as a "RiskTool"; it is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user.
http://www.beyondlogic.org/consulting/proc...processutil.htm (http://www.beyondlogic.org/consulting/processutil/processutil.htm)
hi
i was hoping we'd never see you again in this part of the forum, but i'm glad its not your computer ;)
Hey, you're not the only one who hoped that - but unfortunately when a family member has misguidedly told others that you work with computers (Unix / IBM iseries in my case) you get every stupid problem come your way... as I guess you know oh so well yourself
:bigthumb:
Anyway on to the problem with Bonnie's pc:
SmitFraudFix v2.29
Scan done at 20:44:36.28, Thu 04/13/2006
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Desktop\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS
C:\WINDOWS\toolbar.exe FOUND !
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\Web
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system32
C:\WINDOWS\system32\amcompat.tlb FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dfrgsrv.exe FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hp????.tmp FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\interf.tlb FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ncompat.tlb FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nscompat.tlb FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ot.ico FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\stickrep.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\1024\ FOUND !
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Favorites
C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Favorites\Antivirus Test Online.url FOUND !
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Program Files
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Sharedtaskscheduler
SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}"="Browseui preloader"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}"="Component Categories cache daemon"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}\InProcServer32]
@="%SystemRoot%\system32\browseui.dll"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{E2CA7CD1-1AD9-F1C4-3D2A-DC1A33E7AF9D}"="USB Ware"
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was just meant to be funny, but after re-reading thought I shoud clarify
hi
its great to see you back, even with nasty things like this
ok lets fix it:
You should print out these instructions, or copy them to a NotePad file for reading while in Safe Mode, because you will not be able to connect to the Internet to read from this site.
Next, please reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following :
Restart your computer
After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually;
Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu with options should appear;
Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press "Enter".
Choose your usual account.
Once in Safe Mode, open the SmitfraudFix folder again and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
Select option #2 - Clean by typing 2 and press "Enter" to delete infected files.
You will be prompted : "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry ?"; answer "Yes" by typing Y and press "Enter" in order to remove the Desktop background and clean registry keys associated with the infection.
The tool will now check if wininet.dll is infected. You may be prompted to replace the infected file (if found); answer "Yes" by typing Y and press "Enter".
The tool may need to restart your computer to finish the cleaning process; if it doesn't, please restart it into Normal Windows.
A text file will appear onscreen, with results from the cleaning process; please copy/paste the content of that report into your next reply.
The report can also be found at the root of the system drive, usually at C:\rapport.txt
Warning : running option #2 on a non infected computer will remove your Desktop background.
i would like to see a new hijackthis log too
cheers
good luck :bigthumb:
SmitFraudFix log:
SmitFraudFix v2.29
Scan done at 6:56:04.56, Fri 04/14/2006
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Desktop\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Killing process
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting infected files
C:\WINDOWS\toolbar.exe Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\amcompat.tlb Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dfrgsrv.exe Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hp????.tmp Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\interf.tlb Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ld????.tmp Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mssearchnet.exe Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ncompat.tlb Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nscompat.tlb Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvctrl.exe Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ot.ico Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\stickrep.dll Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ts.ico Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\1024\ Deleted
C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Favorites\Antivirus Test Online.url Deleted
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting Temp Files
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Registry Cleaning
Registry Cleaning done.
»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End
HJT log:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:01:01 AM, on 4/14/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\Hcontrol.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2005\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\ATKOSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\MSN Toolbar\01.02.5000.1021\en-us\msntb.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Hcontrol] C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\Hcontrol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2005\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.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\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
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
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: winjau32 - winjau32.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Central Control Component (PcCtlCom) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Real-time Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Personal Firewall (TmPfw) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
hi
good work
update ewido
checkmark/fix this line with hiajckthis:
O20 - Winlogon Notify: winjau32 - winjau32.dll (file missing)
reboot into safe mode, scan with ewido, allowing it to clean infected files
save the report and after rebooting post it here along with a new hiajckthis log
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ewido anti-malware - Scan report
---------------------------------------------------------
+ Created on: 10:08:48 AM, 4/14/2006
+ Report-Checksum: 167B0289
+ Scan result:
:mozilla.14:C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
:mozilla.15:C:\Documents and Settings\Bonnie\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\d3n21s3l.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-583907252-1563985344-1343024091-1003\Dc102.tmp -> Downloader.Zlob.kt : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\scmt16.exe -> Downloader.PassAlert.d : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\ASHeuristic\hp86DE_tmp.vir -> Downloader.Zlob.lb : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\ASHeuristic\hp86DE_tmp.vir0 -> Downloader.Zlob.lb : Cleaned with backup
::Report End
HJT
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:11:38 AM, on 4/14/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\Hcontrol.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2005\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\ATKOSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\MSN Toolbar\01.02.5000.1021\en-us\msntb.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Hcontrol] C:\WINDOWS\ATK0100\Hcontrol.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\ASUSTek\ASUSDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security 2005\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.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\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
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
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Executive Software International, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Central Control Component (PcCtlCom) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\PcCtlCom.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Real-time Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Personal Firewall (TmPfw) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\TmPfw.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~1\tmproxy.exe
hi
good work there :bigthumb:
the log appears to be clean
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and re-enable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.
You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:
Managing Windows Millenium System Restore (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial63.html)
or
Windows XP System Restore Guide (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial56.html)
Reenable system restore with instructions from tutorial above
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.
Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.
See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:
Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict405.html)
Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
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 succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.
For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Understanding and Using Firewalls (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial60.html)
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com (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.
Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial43.html)
Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial48.html)
Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html)
Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.
here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety
IE/Spyad (https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm) <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
MVPS Hosts file (http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm) <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
Google Toolbar (http://toolbar.google.com/) <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
Winpatrol (http://www.winpatrol.com/) <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software (http://www.winpatrol.com/features.html)
also remember to keep your java updated, see this topic for instructions
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=2559
Other points taken on board - I've already installed, and updated software on the pc. I'd previously put ad-aware, and spybot on that pc but they hadn't been run for at least 6 months- but I think the saying goes "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink"..
Thanks again for your assistance.
As the problem appears to be resolved this topic will be archived. :D
If you need it re-opened please send me a pm and provide a link to the thread.
Glad we could help, thank you illukka