This PC was HOSED, now it's getting better

[kylepete]

Howdy,

My prior post was closed due to my inactivity - my apologies for that - I was out of country and did not give notification that I would not be working on the problem for awhile.

Here is the link to the original thread:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=48018&highlight=hosed

As indicated in the title, the PC has shown marked improvement after following Blade81's latest suggestion of renaming Combofix to Combofxx. After renaming, Combofix ran to completion and generated a logfile. One exception to note, after completion & generating the logfile, the system was not restored to a usable state. The desktop icons & the start bar were not displayed. CTRL+ALT+Del worked to bring up the task manager, and in this way the system was able to be rebooted. Subsequently, HJT was run successfully and a log was generated. Both logs are posted below.

Many thanks yet again for your excellent professional help! I'll be making another paypal donation to spybot, for sure! Also, do let me know if you ever find out where the folks who created this malware are living, I do enjoy international travel :devil:

Cheers,
kyle

Combofxx:

ComboFix 09-05-07.06 - Kim 05/07/2009 17:17.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.510.230 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Kim\Desktop\ComboFxx.exe
AV: AVG Anti-Virus *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated)
* Created a new restore point
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c:\windows\IE4 Error Log.txt
c:\windows\system32\Cache
c:\windows\system32\drivers\UACvpyslljlhckjtyp.sys
c:\windows\system32\UACifwnpirbdquujwv.dll
c:\windows\system32\uacinit.dll
c:\windows\system32\UACjicxidatwntdchq.log
c:\windows\system32\UACkyyahwehbrofojd.dll
c:\windows\system32\UACmumaahnmmvjnnoe.dll
c:\windows\system32\UACpirqyppeyvjgdsi.dll
c:\windows\system32\UACpngwwvoumoytkhv.log
c:\windows\system32\UACwgsdilxlsrqoewk.dat
c:\windows\system32\UACwigwobmijynosvc.log
c:\windows\system32\UACxsauyhcpqrjdobl.dll

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-------\Service_UACd.sys


((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-04-07 to 2009-05-07 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-04-26 19:18 . 2009-04-26 19:18 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\Mael
2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-26 19:14 -------- d-----w c:\program files\HxD
2009-04-26 19:05 . 2009-04-26 19:05 114048 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\snapman.sys
2009-04-26 19:04 . 2009-04-26 19:06 -------- d-sh--w c:\windows\Installer
2009-04-23 23:05 . 2009-04-23 23:08 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 23:05 . 2009-04-23 23:05 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 22:36 . 2009-04-23 22:36 -------- d-----w c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-03-06 14:22 284160 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\pdh.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 401408 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\rpcss.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-06 11:11 110592 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\services.exe
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 473600 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\fastprox.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-06 10:10 227840 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wmiprvse.exe
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 453120 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wmiprvsd.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 729088 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\lsasrv.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 617472 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\advapi32.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 714752 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntdll.dll
2009-04-16 08:11 . 2008-05-03 11:55 2560 ------w c:\windows\system32\xpsp4res.dll
2009-04-16 08:11 . 2008-04-21 12:08 215552 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wordpad.exe
2009-04-11 23:39 . 2009-04-11 23:39 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Trymedia
2009-04-11 23:37 . 2009-04-11 23:37 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Enlight
2009-04-11 23:17 . 2007-03-15 21:57 443752 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\d3dx10_33.dll
2009-04-11 23:04 . 2009-04-11 23:04 -------- d-----w c:\windows\Logs
2009-04-11 23:04 . 2009-04-11 23:16 -------- d--h--w c:\windows\msdownld.tmp
2009-04-11 21:50 . 2009-04-12 12:48 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\eBay
2009-04-11 21:29 . 2009-04-11 21:29 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Download Manager
2009-04-11 21:28 . 2009-04-11 21:51 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\IGN_DLM

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 11952 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 325896 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 12552 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys
2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 108552 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-04-11 23:37 . 2005-05-17 21:15 -------- d--h--w c:\program files\InstallShield Installation Information
2009-04-07 16:01 . 2005-06-02 22:09 51184 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-04-05 17:09 . 2009-04-05 17:08 -------- d-----w c:\program files\GPL Ghostscript 8.54 for Win32
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 69448 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\XAPOFX1_3.dll
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 517448 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\XAudio2_4.dll
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 235352 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\xactengine3_4.dll
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 22360 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\X3DAudio1_6.dll
2009-03-09 20:27 . 2009-04-11 23:18 453456 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\d3dx10_41.dll
2009-03-09 20:27 . 2009-04-11 23:18 1846632 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\D3DCompiler_41.dll
2009-03-09 20:27 . 2009-04-11 23:18 4178264 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\D3DX9_41.dll
2009-03-06 14:22 . 2004-08-12 13:26 284160 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\pdh.dll
2009-03-03 00:18 . 2004-08-12 13:33 826368 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-02-26 16:12 . 2005-07-04 12:39 51184 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\JUDY\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-02-20 18:09 . 2004-08-12 13:19 78336 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\ieencode.dll
2009-02-09 12:10 . 2004-08-12 13:21 729088 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\lsasrv.dll
2009-02-09 12:10 . 2004-08-12 13:27 401408 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\rpcss.dll
2009-02-09 12:10 . 2004-08-12 13:25 714752 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\ntdll.dll
2009-02-09 12:10 . 2004-08-12 13:17 617472 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\advapi32.dll
2009-02-09 11:13 . 2004-08-12 13:33 1846784 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ctfmon.exe"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2008-04-14 15360]
"msnmsgr"="c:\program files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" [2007-01-19 5674352]
"MSMSGS"="c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2008-04-14 1695232]
"igndlm.exe"="c:\program files\Download Manager\DLM.exe" [2009-02-25 1103216]
"SpybotSD TeaTimer"="c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe" [2009-01-26 2144088]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"UpdateManager"="c:\program files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" [2004-01-07 110592]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2008-02-01 385024]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2008-02-04 267048]
"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-04-26 1947928]

c:\documents and settings\JUDY\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Picture Motion Browser Media Check Tool.lnk - c:\program files\Sony\Sony Picture Utility\VolumeWatcher\SPUVolumeWatcher.exe [2007-12-25 344064]

c:\documents and settings\Kim\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
desktop weather.lnk - c:\program files\desktop weather\desktopweather_858861.exe [2005-11-29 258048]
ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk - c:\program files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE [2005-10-20 38912]

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 [2005-9-24 29696]
Event Reminder.lnk - c:\program files\PrintMaster 16\pmremind.exe [2004-1-20 339968]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
2009-04-26 17:22 11952 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32
"wave"= serwvdrv.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Picture Package Menu.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Picture Package Menu.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Picture Package Menu.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Picture Package VCD Maker.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Picture Package VCD Maker.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Picture Package VCD Maker.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\usmt\\migwiz.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\mshta.exe"=
"c:\\StubInstaller.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=
"c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\rapimgr.exe"= c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\rapimgr.exe:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync RAPI Manager
"c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\wcescomm.exe"= c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\wcescomm.exe:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync Connection Manager
"c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESMgr.exe"= c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESMgr.exe:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync Application
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqtra08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqste08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpofxm08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hposfx08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hposid01.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqscnvw.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqkygrp.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqCopy.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpfccopy.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpzwiz01.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\Unload\\HpqPhUnl.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\Unload\\HpqDIA.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpoews01.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqnrs08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\HP Software Update\\HPWUCli.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\MSN Messenger\\msnmsgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\MSN Messenger\\livecall.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgdiagex.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgam.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"3587:TCP"= 3587:TCP:Windows Peer-to-Peer Grouping
"3540:UDP"= 3540:UDP:Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP)
"26675:TCP"= 26675:TCP:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync Service

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\IcmpSettings]
"AllowInboundEchoRequest"= 1 (0x1)

R0 AvgRkx86;avgrkx86.sys;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys [5/3/2008 6:09 AM 12552]
R1 AvgLdx86;AVG AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [5/3/2008 6:09 AM 325896]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [5/3/2008 6:09 AM 108552]
R2 avg8emc;AVG8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [1/9/2009 7:41 AM 908568]
R2 avg8wd;AVG8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [1/9/2009 7:41 AM 298776]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
p2psvc REG_MULTI_SZ p2psvc p2pimsvc p2pgasvc PNRPSvc
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-04-20 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 18:34]
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

BHO-{ABD45510-9B22-41cd-9ACD-8182A2DA7C63} - c:\windows\system32\iehelper.dll


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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.powerball.com/powerball/pb_numbers.asp
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://pages.ebay.com/ebay_toolbar/app/congrats.html
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/keyword/%s
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: eBay Search - c:\program files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTb.dll/RCSearch.html
Trusted Zone: aol.com\free
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\qyzwcj31.default\
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Download Manager\npfpdlm.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava11.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava12.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava13.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava14.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava32.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJPI150_06.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPOJI610.dll
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-05-07 17:24
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1060284298-842925246-1801674531-1006\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AddressBook*]
@Allowed: (Read) (RestrictedCode)
@Allowed: (Read) (RestrictedCode)
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Completion time: 2009-05-07 17:26
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-05-07 22:26

Pre-Run: 43,973,652,480 bytes free
Post-Run: 47,363,416,064 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

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HJT:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:35:27 PM, on 5/7/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16827)
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:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgam.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\desktop weather\desktopweather_858861.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.powerball.com/powerball/pb_numbers.asp
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://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://pages.ebay.com/ebay_toolbar/app/congrats.html
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 browser-security.microsoft.com
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 spy-wareprotector2009.com
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 www.spy-wareprotector2009.com
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 secure.spy-wareprotector2009.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: eBay Toolbar Helper - {22D8E815-4A5E-4DFB-845E-AAB64207F5BD} - C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTB.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
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\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
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: ST - {9394EDE7-C8B5-483E-8773-474BF36AF6E4} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\ST\01.03.0000.1005\en-xu\stmain.dll
O2 - BHO: MSNToolBandBHO - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\MSN Toolbar\01.02.5000.1021\en-us\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: eBay Toolbar - {92085AD4-F48A-450D-BD93-B28CC7DF67CE} - C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTB.dll
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
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdateManager] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [igndlm.exe] C:\Program Files\Download Manager\DLM.exe /windowsstart /startifwork
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Startup: desktop weather.lnk = C:\Program Files\desktop weather\desktopweather_858861.exe
O4 - Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Event Reminder.lnk = C:\Program Files\PrintMaster 16\pmremind.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: eBay Search - res://C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTb.dll/RCSearch.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Create Mobile Favorite - {2EAF5BB1-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI3AA1~1\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI3AA1~1\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Create Mobile Favorite... - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI3AA1~1\INetRepl.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
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
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (CDownloadCtrl Object) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_2.3.8.110.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/resources/MSNPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMessengerSetupDownloader.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

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End of file - 8151 bytes

Quick addendum note:

Limewire had been previously removed from the system via uninstall, yet apparently still has its program group located in C:\Program Files\.

Any tips for completely removing this horrorware?

Cheers,
kyle

[Blade81]

Hi Kyle,


Following instructions contains actions needed to remove LimeWire remnants.


Disable Spybot's TeaTimer to make sure it won't interfere with fixes. You can re-enable it when you're clean again:
Run Spybot-S&D in Advanced Mode
If it is not already set to do this, go to the Mode menu
select
Advanced Mode

On the left hand side, click on Tools
Then click on the Resident icon in the list
Uncheck
Resident TeaTimer
and OK any prompts.
Restart your computer


Start hjt, do a system scan, check (if found):
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 browser-security.microsoft.com
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 spy-wareprotector2009.com
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 www.spy-wareprotector2009.com
O1 - Hosts: 94.232.248.53 secure.spy-wareprotector2009.com

Close browsers and fix checked.



Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:



File::
StubInstaller.exe

Folder::
c:\program files\limewire

DirLook::
c:\program files\HxD

Registry::
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"c:\\StubInstaller.exe"=-
"c:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=-



Save this as
CFScript

A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/sUBs/CFScriptB-4.gif

Close all browser windows and 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.


Uninstall old Adobe Reader versions and get the latest one here (http://www.filehippo.com/download_adobe_reader/) or get Foxit Reader here (http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader_2/down_reader.htm). Make sure you don't install toolbar if choose Foxit Reader! You may also check free readers introduced here (http://pdfreaders.org/).


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 13 (http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp).
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-6u13-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version. Uncheck MSN toolbar if it's offered there.



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) as instructed in the screenshot here (http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/Bleeping/KAS/KAS9.gif).


Post back its report, a fresh hjt log and above mentioned ComboFix resultant log. How's the system performing?

[kylepete]

Howdy,

The system appears to be working better & better. It's taken me two days to complete the tasks set before me in your post, Blade81. I completed all but the Kaspersky Online Scan in the first day. Actually, I did start the KAS scan on the first day, but for some reason the scan aborted during the update phase of the online scan tool -- more on this later, but let's walk thru the process in chronological order.

1) I disabled Spybot's teatimer per your instructions. Success.

2) I completed the HJT step w/ all subcomponents. Success.

3) I created & ran the Combofix script (ran as combofxx, as before). Success.

4) Uninstall Adobe Reader. FAIL. Adobe Reader 7.0.8:
"This patch package could not be opened. Verify that the patch package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid Windows Installer patch package."

5) Uninstall Java. FAIL. J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6:
"Error applying transforms. Verify that the specified transform paths are valid." New Java version has been downloaded & awaiting install, pending removal of outdated version. I don't want to install the new version until the old (possibly) corrupt version is removed.

6) I downloaded & ran ATF, per instructions, success.

7) I ran the Kaspersky Online Scanner Tool. Initial FAIL, but eventual success. On first run, the tool apparently failed sometime during the update process. On second run, the tool ran thru update, then according to the instructions you posted in the link it ran to completion & generated a log.

And here's the goods:
=================================================

ComboFix 09-05-09.05 - Kim 05/10/2009 14:03.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.510.195 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Kim\Desktop\ComboFxx.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Kim\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: AVG Anti-Virus *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated)
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

c:\program files\limewire
c:\program files\limewire\clink.jar
c:\program files\limewire\commons-httpclient.jar
c:\program files\limewire\commons-logging.jar
c:\program files\limewire\commons-net.jar
c:\program files\limewire\daap.jar
c:\program files\limewire\GenericWindowsUtils.dll
c:\program files\limewire\i18n.jar
c:\program files\limewire\icu4j.jar
c:\program files\limewire\id3v2.jar
c:\program files\limewire\jcraft.jar
c:\program files\limewire\jl011.jar
c:\program files\limewire\jmdns.jar
c:\program files\limewire\LimeWire.exe
c:\program files\limewire\LimeWire.jar
c:\program files\limewire\LimeWire20.dll
c:\program files\limewire\log4j.jar
c:\program files\limewire\logicrypto.jar
c:\program files\limewire\looks.jar
c:\program files\limewire\MessagesBundles.jar
c:\program files\limewire\mp3sp14.jar
c:\program files\limewire\ProgressTabs.jar
c:\program files\limewire\themes.jar
c:\program files\limewire\tritonus.jar
c:\program files\limewire\vorbis.jar
c:\program files\limewire\WindowsV5PlusUtils.dll
c:\program files\limewire\xerces.jar
c:\program files\limewire\xml-apis.jar

.
((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-04-10 to 2009-05-10 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2009-05-07 22:35 . 2009-05-07 22:35 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-04-26 19:18 . 2009-04-26 19:18 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\Mael
2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-26 19:14 -------- d-----w c:\program files\HxD
2009-04-26 19:05 . 2009-04-26 19:05 114048 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\snapman.sys
2009-04-26 19:04 . 2009-04-26 19:06 -------- d-sh--w c:\windows\Installer
2009-04-23 23:05 . 2009-04-23 23:08 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 23:05 . 2009-04-23 23:05 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 22:36 . 2009-04-23 22:36 -------- d-----w c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-03-06 14:22 284160 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\pdh.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 401408 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\rpcss.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-06 11:11 110592 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\services.exe
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 473600 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\fastprox.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-06 10:10 227840 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wmiprvse.exe
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 453120 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wmiprvsd.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 729088 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\lsasrv.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 617472 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\advapi32.dll
2009-04-16 08:13 . 2009-02-09 12:10 714752 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntdll.dll
2009-04-16 08:11 . 2008-05-03 11:55 2560 ------w c:\windows\system32\xpsp4res.dll
2009-04-16 08:11 . 2008-04-21 12:08 215552 -c----w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\wordpad.exe
2009-04-11 23:39 . 2009-04-11 23:39 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Trymedia
2009-04-11 23:37 . 2009-04-11 23:37 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Enlight
2009-04-11 23:17 . 2007-03-15 21:57 443752 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\d3dx10_33.dll
2009-04-11 23:04 . 2009-04-11 23:04 -------- d-----w c:\windows\Logs
2009-04-11 23:04 . 2009-04-11 23:16 -------- d--h--w c:\windows\msdownld.tmp
2009-04-11 21:50 . 2009-04-12 12:48 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\eBay
2009-04-11 21:29 . 2009-04-11 21:29 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Download Manager
2009-04-11 21:28 . 2009-04-11 21:51 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\IGN_DLM

.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 11952 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 325896 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 12552 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys
2009-04-26 17:22 . 2008-05-03 11:09 108552 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-04-11 23:37 . 2005-05-17 21:15 -------- d--h--w c:\program files\InstallShield Installation Information
2009-04-07 16:01 . 2005-06-02 22:09 51184 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Kim\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-04-05 17:09 . 2009-04-05 17:08 -------- d-----w c:\program files\GPL Ghostscript 8.54 for Win32
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 69448 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\XAPOFX1_3.dll
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 517448 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\XAudio2_4.dll
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 235352 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\xactengine3_4.dll
2009-03-16 19:18 . 2009-04-11 23:18 22360 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\X3DAudio1_6.dll
2009-03-09 20:27 . 2009-04-11 23:18 453456 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\d3dx10_41.dll
2009-03-09 20:27 . 2009-04-11 23:18 1846632 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\D3DCompiler_41.dll
2009-03-09 20:27 . 2009-04-11 23:18 4178264 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\D3DX9_41.dll
2009-03-06 14:22 . 2004-08-12 13:26 284160 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\pdh.dll
2009-03-03 00:18 . 2004-08-12 13:33 826368 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-02-26 16:12 . 2005-07-04 12:39 51184 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\JUDY\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-02-20 18:09 . 2004-08-12 13:19 78336 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\ieencode.dll
.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Look )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

---- Directory of c:\program files\HxD ----

2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-02 03:31 1692 ----a-w c:\program files\HxD\license.txt
2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-04 02:42 32304 ----a-w c:\program files\HxD\changelog.txt
2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-02 03:30 3475 ----a-w c:\program files\HxD\readme.txt
2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-02 02:38 1681920 ----a-w c:\program files\HxD\HxD.exe
2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-26 19:14 695578 ----a-w c:\program files\HxD\unins000.exe
2009-04-26 19:14 . 2009-04-26 19:14 2471 ----a-w c:\program files\HxD\unins000.dat


((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( SnapShot@2009-05-07_22.24.15 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
+ 2008-03-11 02:55 . 2009-05-10 18:54 229359 c:\windows\system32\inetsrv\MetaBase.bin
+ 2009-05-10 18:50 . 2009-05-10 18:50 151552 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\5-10-2009\Users\00000002\UsrClass.dat
+ 2009-05-10 18:50 . 2005-10-20 17:02 163328 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\5-10-2009\ERDNT.EXE
+ 2009-05-10 18:50 . 2009-05-10 18:50 3338240 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\5-10-2009\Users\00000001\ntuser.dat
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ctfmon.exe"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2008-04-14 15360]
"msnmsgr"="c:\program files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" [2007-01-19 5674352]
"MSMSGS"="c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2008-04-14 1695232]
"igndlm.exe"="c:\program files\Download Manager\DLM.exe" [2009-02-25 1103216]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"UpdateManager"="c:\program files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" [2004-01-07 110592]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2008-02-01 385024]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2008-02-04 267048]
"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-04-26 1947928]

c:\documents and settings\JUDY\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Picture Motion Browser Media Check Tool.lnk - c:\program files\Sony\Sony Picture Utility\VolumeWatcher\SPUVolumeWatcher.exe [2007-12-25 344064]

c:\documents and settings\Kim\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
desktop weather.lnk - c:\program files\desktop weather\desktopweather_858861.exe [2005-11-29 258048]
ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk - c:\program files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE [2005-10-20 38912]

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 [2005-9-24 29696]
Event Reminder.lnk - c:\program files\PrintMaster 16\pmremind.exe [2004-1-20 339968]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
2009-04-26 17:22 11952 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32
"wave"= serwvdrv.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Picture Package Menu.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Picture Package Menu.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Picture Package Menu.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Picture Package VCD Maker.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Picture Package VCD Maker.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Picture Package VCD Maker.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\usmt\\migwiz.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\mshta.exe"=
"c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\rapimgr.exe"= c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\rapimgr.exe:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync RAPI Manager
"c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\wcescomm.exe"= c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\wcescomm.exe:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync Connection Manager
"c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESMgr.exe"= c:\program files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESMgr.exe:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync Application
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqtra08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqste08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpofxm08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hposfx08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hposid01.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqscnvw.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqkygrp.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqCopy.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpfccopy.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpzwiz01.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\Unload\\HpqPhUnl.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\Unload\\HpqDIA.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpoews01.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\Digital Imaging\\bin\\hpqnrs08.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Hewlett-Packard\\HP Software Update\\HPWUCli.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\MSN Messenger\\msnmsgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\MSN Messenger\\livecall.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgdiagex.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgam.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"3587:TCP"= 3587:TCP:Windows Peer-to-Peer Grouping
"3540:UDP"= 3540:UDP:Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP)
"26675:TCP"= 26675:TCP:169.254.2.0/255.255.255.0:Enabled:ActiveSync Service

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\IcmpSettings]
"AllowInboundEchoRequest"= 1 (0x1)

R0 AvgRkx86;avgrkx86.sys;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys [5/3/2008 6:09 AM 12552]
R1 AvgLdx86;AVG AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [5/3/2008 6:09 AM 325896]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [5/3/2008 6:09 AM 108552]
R2 avg8emc;AVG8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [1/9/2009 7:41 AM 908568]
R2 avg8wd;AVG8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [1/9/2009 7:41 AM 298776]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
p2psvc REG_MULTI_SZ p2psvc p2pimsvc p2pgasvc PNRPSvc
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-04-20 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 18:34]
.
.
------- Supplementary Scan -------
.
uStart Page = hxxp://www.powerball.com/powerball/pb_numbers.asp
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://pages.ebay.com/ebay_toolbar/app/congrats.html
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/keyword/%s
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: eBay Search - c:\program files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTb.dll/RCSearch.html
Trusted Zone: aol.com\free
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Kim\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\qyzwcj31.default\
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Download Manager\npfpdlm.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava11.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava12.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava13.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava14.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJava32.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPJPI150_06.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\NPOJI610.dll
.

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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-05-10 14:06
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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.
--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------

[HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1060284298-842925246-1801674531-1006\Software\Microsoft\SystemCertificates\AddressBook*]
@Allowed: (Read) (RestrictedCode)
@Allowed: (Read) (RestrictedCode)
.
Completion time: 2009-05-10 14:08
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-05-10 19:08
ComboFix2.txt 2009-05-07 22:26

Pre-Run: 47,176,990,720 bytes free
Post-Run: 47,164,481,536 bytes free

241 --- E O F --- 2009-04-17 10:34

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0 REPORT
Monday, May 11, 2009
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
Program database last update: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 02:52:15
Records in database: 2165594
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Scan settings:
Scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\

Scan statistics:
Files scanned: 60030
Threat name: 0
Infected objects: 0
Suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan: 01:29:59

No malware has been detected. The scan area is clean.

The selected area was scanned.

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:21:42 PM, on 5/11/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16827)
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:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\desktop weather\desktopweather_858861.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgam.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.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.powerball.com/powerball/pb_numbers.asp
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://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://pages.ebay.com/ebay_toolbar/app/congrats.html
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: eBay Toolbar Helper - {22D8E815-4A5E-4DFB-845E-AAB64207F5BD} - C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTB.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
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\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
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: ST - {9394EDE7-C8B5-483E-8773-474BF36AF6E4} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\ST\01.03.0000.1005\en-xu\stmain.dll
O2 - BHO: MSNToolBandBHO - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\MSN Toolbar\01.02.5000.1021\en-us\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: eBay Toolbar - {92085AD4-F48A-450D-BD93-B28CC7DF67CE} - C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTB.dll
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
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdateManager] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe" /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [igndlm.exe] C:\Program Files\Download Manager\DLM.exe /windowsstart /startifwork
O4 - Startup: desktop weather.lnk = C:\Program Files\desktop weather\desktopweather_858861.exe
O4 - Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Event Reminder.lnk = C:\Program Files\PrintMaster 16\pmremind.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: eBay Search - res://C:\Program Files\eBay\eBay Toolbar2\eBayTb.dll/RCSearch.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Create Mobile Favorite - {2EAF5BB1-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI3AA1~1\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI3AA1~1\INetRepl.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Create Mobile Favorite... - {2EAF5BB2-070F-11D3-9307-00C04FAE2D4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MI3AA1~1\INetRepl.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
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
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (CDownloadCtrl Object) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_2.3.8.110.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://gfx1.hotmail.com/mail/w2/resources/MSNPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMessengerSetupDownloader.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

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End of file - 7489 bytes

===============================================

BTW - i did try removing Adobe & Java again after the Kaspersky scan, and they both failed with the previous results. Windows Update did finally run to completion this morning just prior to running the Kaspersky scan a second time.

Cheers,
Kyle

[Blade81]

Hi Kyle

Please try Windows Installer CleanUp Utility (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301) to uninstall those old versions of Adobe Reader and Java. Let me know how it goes :)

[kylepete]

:bigthumb:

Hi Blade81,

The uninstall cleaner worked well, I'm now able to manually remove the program directories through windows explorer, then run the new install package files.

Both programs now report themselves as updated.

Additionally, Windows Update has started working again, and did two major updates!

My Dad reports that he's now able to run Windows' defrag utility, which wasn't working previously.

So, all seems to be on the up & up. I'd say this PC is officially un-hosed.

Many thanks!

Kyle

[Blade81]

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 "c:\documents and settings\Kim\Desktop\ComboFxx.exe" /u in the runbox and click OK




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.


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
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.
If you don't have a 3rd party firewall or a router behind NAT then I recommend getting one. I recommend either Online Armor Free (http://www.tallemu.com/free-firewall-protection-software.html) or Comodo Firewall Pro (http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/download_firewall.html#fw3.0) (If you choose Comodo: Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and install firewall ONLY!).



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.
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:

[Blade81]

Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad I could help. :)

Note:If it has been four 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 four 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.