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Currently I am using symantec antivirus corporate and spybot search & destroy. However, I can not get to windows update to load it goes back to google. Also kapersky online scan does not load because it says the applet has failed & I should go online to run the scan but when I do that it can't find Java at all and tells me to install Java, but when I go to the Java site and test it they say java is working fine I attahed the log file from hijack this.
I have run a number of scans but none of them detect any problem: Spybot search and destory, trojan remover, iobit advance care, Kapersky's conficker removal tools along with a couple of others. Called Bill's boys they were unable to figure it out either and that's why they're gonna put a whole research team on this problem right away to figure it out and once they figure it out they're gonna call me right away between 7-9 sometime during the next five to seven days, so they told me to just sit by the phone and wait so as I don't miss the call. However, I thought I better get some answers from somebody who knows what is going on thus this post. I know only enough about fixing malware to know I should ask someone else. I would certainly appreciate any assistance you can provide.
Thanks,
Indy
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:32:32 PM, on 5/20/2009
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\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:6711
O1 - Hosts: 204.244.184.143 SafeWeb.com
O1 - Hosts: 204.244.184.143 WWW.SafeWeb.com
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTCheck] C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pdfFactory Dispatcher v2] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
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: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TrojanScanner] C:\Program Files\Trojan Remover\Trjscan.exe /boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [QuickenScheduledUpdates] C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: VPN Client.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to AMV Converter... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\AMVConverter\grab.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Media Manager... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\MediaManager\grab.html
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: {0742B9EF-8C83-41CA-BFBA-830A59E23533} (Microsoft Data Collection Control) - https://support.microsoft.com/OAS/ActiveX/MSDcode.cab
O16 - DPF: {086EA26E-CCE0-11D5-A801-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LinkInstallControl Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverainst.cab
O16 - DPF: {16EA5913-C33B-11D5-A7F9-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LnkThirdPartyCabLoad Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soveractl.cab
O16 - DPF: {40F8967E-34A6-474A-837A-CEC1E7DAC54C} - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c6/v16.568/qboax9.cab
O16 - DPF: {6D2EF4B4-CB62-4C0B-85F3-B79C236D702C} (ContactExtractor Class) - http://www.facebook.com/controls/contactx.dll
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1145933405990
O16 - DPF: {843EE768-3A97-455C-9076-741BA3AD7B62} (QuickBooks Online Edition Utilities Class v10) - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c7/v16.648/qboax10.cab
O16 - DPF: {A9983B43-CE52-11CF-AE75-00A0248802BA} (FileNET Panagon IDM Viewer Control) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/viewer.cab
O16 - DPF: {C09F02C3-0DEC-4C44-A098-E7D4437C750C} (AMS Sovera for HIM) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverahim.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service (CVPND) - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.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: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: nProtect GameGuard Service (npggsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\GameMon.des.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SAVRoam (SavRoam) - symantec - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc (SPBBCSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
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"BEFORE you POST"(READ this Procedure BEFORE Requesting Assistance) (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288)
Hi,
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
Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running ComboFix tool:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.
The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time.
Once installed, you should see a blue screen prompt that says:
The Recovery Console was successfully installed.
Please continue as follows:
Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix, link (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic114351.html)
Remember to re-enable them afterwards.
Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware.
When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.
Please include the following reports for further review, and so we may continue cleansing the system:
C:\ComboFix.txt
New HijackThis log.
A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine by running ComboFix. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use.
Thanks for the assistance here are the new log files:
COMBOFIX LOG
ComboFix 09-05-21.03 - Dana 05/22/2009 10:00.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.767.327 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Dana\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {FB06448E-52B8-493A-90F3-E43226D3305C}
* Created a new restore point
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\windows\a3kebook.ini
c:\windows\akebook.ini
c:\windows\ANS2000.INI
c:\windows\cookies.ini
c:\windows\Downloaded Program Files\ODCTOOLS
c:\windows\Downloaded Program Files\ODCTOOLS\ef6b26db-344d-4ad3-ba24-aca0bdaa999a.cab
c:\windows\Downloaded Program Files\ODCTOOLS\f04d289f-c60a-422b-8396-6c372047042e.cab
c:\windows\system32\eeeNUBeg.ini
c:\windows\system32\EgPWxyxx.ini
c:\windows\system32\MpqtCfhk.ini
c:\windows\system32\PVuFgfii.ini
c:\windows\system32\qrXFOnpo.ini
c:\windows\system32\SDKlnUtv.ini
c:\windows\system32\tDfPrqru.ini
c:\windows\system32\UCKRYcfe.ini
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-04-22 to 2009-05-22 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-05-21 03:53 . 2009-05-21 03:53 -------- d-----w c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-05-20 23:18 . 2009-05-20 23:18 57344 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\50\5b902232-5feb515a-n\Decora-SSE.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 24064 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\15\4e09eacf-3e1c69ca-n\Decora-D3D.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 315392 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\62\6baea4fe-695e003b-n\jogl.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 20480 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\62\6baea4fe-695e003b-n\jogl_awt.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 114688 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\62\6baea4fe-695e003b-n\jogl_cg.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 20480 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\45\4f710eed-4dcab2b5-n\gluegen-rt.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 499712 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\33\258cea61-136d2810-n\msvcp71.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 499712 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\33\258cea61-136d2810-n\jmc.dll
2009-05-20 23:17 . 2009-05-20 23:17 348160 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\33\258cea61-136d2810-n\msvcr71.dll
2009-05-20 22:31 . 2009-05-21 04:07 -------- d---a-w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP
2009-05-20 22:29 . 2009-05-22 13:54 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Trojan Remover
2009-05-20 21:37 . 2009-05-20 21:37 -------- d-----w c:\program files\QuickTime
2009-05-13 03:31 . 2009-05-13 03:32 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{8CD7F5AF-ECFA-4793-BF40-D8F42DBFF906}
2009-05-13 03:25 . 2009-05-20 21:37 -------- d-----w c:\program files\QuickTime(2)
2009-05-11 00:54 . 2009-05-11 00:54 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Microsoft Silverlight
2009-05-07 01:57 . 2009-05-07 01:57 -------- d-----w c:\windows\Cache
2009-05-07 01:57 . 2009-05-07 01:57 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Coupons
2009-04-24 03:26 . 2009-04-24 03:26 152576 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_13\lzma.dll
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-05-22 13:56 . 2006-04-25 04:23 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Symantec AntiVirus
2009-05-21 02:45 . 2008-12-28 02:37 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\U3
2009-05-20 21:37 . 2009-05-20 21:36 -------- d-----w c:\program files\iTunes
2009-05-20 21:36 . 2009-05-20 21:36 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{3276BE95_AF08_429F_A64F_CA64CB79BCF6}
2009-05-20 21:36 . 2009-05-13 03:31 -------- d-----w c:\program files\iTunes(2)
2009-05-20 21:36 . 2007-08-07 15:24 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2009-05-20 21:36 . 2006-05-16 09:38 -------- d-----w c:\program files\iPod
2009-05-20 21:35 . 2009-05-20 21:35 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Sierra
2009-05-20 21:35 . 2009-05-20 21:35 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Sierra
2009-05-20 21:35 . 2007-05-05 04:10 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-05-20 21:35 . 2007-05-05 04:10 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-05-20 21:34 . 2009-05-18 02:09 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Windows Live Safety Center
2009-05-20 21:34 . 2009-05-19 01:49 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-05-20 21:34 . 2009-05-19 02:04 -------- dc----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{7972B2E5-3E09-4E5E-81B7-FE5819D6772F}
2009-05-19 02:03 . 2009-05-19 02:03 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Lavasoft
2009-05-19 01:49 . 2009-05-19 01:49 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-05-19 01:49 . 2009-05-19 01:49 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-05-16 18:38 . 2008-04-10 19:05 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Creative
2009-05-13 01:40 . 2006-05-15 11:10 -------- d-----w c:\program files\QUICKENW
2009-04-30 01:46 . 2006-04-29 11:22 90984 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-04-29 02:36 . 2008-05-12 20:14 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Handbrake
2009-04-29 02:34 . 2006-04-29 12:02 -------- d--h--w c:\program files\InstallShield Installation Information
2009-04-29 02:02 . 2009-02-14 08:26 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\IObit
2009-04-29 02:00 . 2007-11-02 13:18 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\ICAClient
2009-04-24 03:28 . 2006-09-26 11:46 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Java
2009-04-07 18:00 . 2009-04-07 17:26 337197168 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Soldier Front\Application Data\ijjigame\U_SFInstaller.exe
2009-04-07 17:47 . 2009-04-07 17:26 -------- d--h--w c:\documents and settings\Soldier Front\Application Data\ijjigame
2009-04-07 17:19 . 2009-04-07 17:19 105928 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Soldier Front\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-04-07 17:14 . 2009-04-06 18:01 337197168 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\ijjigame\U_SFInstaller.exe
2009-04-06 18:13 . 2009-04-06 18:01 -------- d--h--w c:\documents and settings\Dana\Application Data\ijjigame
2009-03-09 09:19 . 2008-12-02 15:06 410984 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-03-06 14:22 . 2004-08-04 12:00 284160 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\pdh.dll
2009-03-03 00:18 . 2004-08-04 12:00 826368 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
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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]
"QuickenScheduledUpdates"="c:\program files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe" [2007-05-07 87592]
"Creative Detector"="c:\program files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe" [2004-12-02 102400]
"WMPNSCFG"="c:\program files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe" [2006-10-19 204288]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"ccApp"="c:\program files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe" [2005-04-08 48752]
"vptray"="c:\progra~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe" [2005-04-17 85184]
"NvCplDaemon"="c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll" [2006-10-22 7700480]
"NvMediaCenter"="c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll" [2006-10-22 86016]
"CTCheck"="c:\program files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe" [2007-11-06 397312]
"pdfFactory Dispatcher v2"="c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe" [2004-08-25 442368]
"AppleSyncNotifier"="c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe" [2008-09-04 111936]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2008-06-12 34672]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2008-11-04 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2008-11-20 290088]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-03-09 148888]
"nwiz"="nwiz.exe" - c:\windows\system32\nwiz.exe [2006-10-22 1622016]
[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"DWQueuedReporting"="c:\progra~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" [2007-03-22 39264]
c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
VPN Client.lnk - c:\windows\Installer\{CCBAA1F7-E5E1-48B2-9ED9-A79C6A37CE78}\Icon3E5562ED7.ico [2008-4-8 6144]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32
"aux"= ctwdm32.dll
"wave1"= serwvdrv.dll
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecAntiVirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\mmc.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\Downloaded Program Files\\PurpleBean.exe"=
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"3389:TCP"= 3389:TCP:*:Disabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22009
R2 ousbehci;OrangeWare USB Enhanced Host Controller Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\ousbehci.sys [5/25/2006 7:21 PM 44928]
R3 ousb2hub;OrangeWare USB 2.0 Hub Support;c:\windows\system32\drivers\ousb2hub.sys [5/25/2006 7:21 PM 55936]
S3 AWINDIS5;AWINDIS5 Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\AWINDIS5.SYS [4/28/2006 11:29 PM 16194]
S3 NETGEAR_WG311T_SERVICE;NETGEAR WG311T Wireless Adapter Service;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\wg311tn5.sys --> c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\wg311tn5.sys [?]
S3 npggsvc;nProtect GameGuard Service;c:\windows\system32\GameMon.des -service --> c:\windows\system32\GameMon.des -service [?]
S3 SavRoam;SAVRoam;c:\program files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe [4/17/2005 12:30 PM 124608]
--- Other Services/Drivers In Memory ---
*Deregistered* - EraserUtilDrv10910
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
2009-05-20 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 16:34]
2009-05-11 c:\windows\Tasks\SmartDefrag.job
- c:\program files\IObit\IObit SmartDefrag\IObit SmartDefrag.exe [2009-04-12 22:15]
.
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:6711
IE: Add to AMV Converter... - c:\program files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\AMVConverter\grab.html
IE: Add to Media Manager... - c:\program files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\MediaManager\grab.html
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel
DPF: {086EA26E-CCE0-11D5-A801-00B0D0E4B6C3} - hxxp://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverainst.cab
DPF: {16EA5913-C33B-11D5-A7F9-00B0D0E4B6C3} - hxxp://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soveractl.cab
DPF: {6D2EF4B4-CB62-4C0B-85F3-B79C236D702C} - hxxp://www.facebook.com/controls/contactx.dll
DPF: {A9983B43-CE52-11CF-AE75-00A0248802BA} - hxxp://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/viewer.cab
DPF: {C09F02C3-0DEC-4C44-A098-E7D4437C750C} - hxxp://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverahim.cab
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-05-22 10:03
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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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\ControlSet001\Services\npggsvc]
"ImagePath"="c:\windows\system32\GameMon.des -service"
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Completion time: 2009-05-22 10:06
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-05-22 14:06
Pre-Run: 12,344,582,144 bytes free
Post-Run: 12,333,473,792 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
175 --- E O F --- 2009-04-29 02:14
NEW HIJACKTHIS LOG FILE
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:13:11 AM, on 5/22/2009
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\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
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 =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:6711
O1 - Hosts: 204.244.184.143 SafeWeb.com
O1 - Hosts: 204.244.184.143 WWW.SafeWeb.com
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTCheck] C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pdfFactory Dispatcher v2] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
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: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [QuickenScheduledUpdates] C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: VPN Client.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to AMV Converter... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\AMVConverter\grab.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Media Manager... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\MediaManager\grab.html
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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: {0742B9EF-8C83-41CA-BFBA-830A59E23533} (Microsoft Data Collection Control) - https://support.microsoft.com/OAS/ActiveX/MSDcode.cab
O16 - DPF: {086EA26E-CCE0-11D5-A801-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LinkInstallControl Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverainst.cab
O16 - DPF: {16EA5913-C33B-11D5-A7F9-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LnkThirdPartyCabLoad Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soveractl.cab
O16 - DPF: {40F8967E-34A6-474A-837A-CEC1E7DAC54C} - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c6/v16.568/qboax9.cab
O16 - DPF: {6D2EF4B4-CB62-4C0B-85F3-B79C236D702C} (ContactExtractor Class) - http://www.facebook.com/controls/contactx.dll
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1145933405990
O16 - DPF: {843EE768-3A97-455C-9076-741BA3AD7B62} (QuickBooks Online Edition Utilities Class v10) - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c7/v16.648/qboax10.cab
O16 - DPF: {A9983B43-CE52-11CF-AE75-00A0248802BA} (FileNET Panagon IDM Viewer Control) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/viewer.cab
O16 - DPF: {C09F02C3-0DEC-4C44-A098-E7D4437C750C} (AMS Sovera for HIM) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverahim.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service (CVPND) - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.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: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: nProtect GameGuard Service (npggsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\GameMon.des.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SAVRoam (SavRoam) - symantec - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc (SPBBCSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
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End of file - 8229 bytes
Thanks again for the help on this. Let me know if you need anything else to determine the problem.
Indy
Hi again Indy,
Start hjt, do a system scan, check (if found):
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
if not set by yourself -->> R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:6711
O1 - Hosts: 204.244.184.143 SafeWeb.com
O1 - Hosts: 204.244.184.143 WWW.SafeWeb.com
Close browsers and fix checked.
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/).
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.
* Go here (http://www.eset.eu/eos/eset-online-scanner) to run an online scanner from ESET.
Note: You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan
Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
Click Start
When asked, allow the activex control to install
Click Start
Make sure that the option Remove found threats is UNchecked and the option Scan unwanted applications is checkmarked.
Click Scan
Wait for the scan to finish
Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt
Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic, along with a new HijackThis log & a description of any remaining problems
Hello Blade,
I went throught the steps indicated however, I was not able to get eset online scanner to scan the computer. The link took me to the Beta version and the window with the accept terms checkbox turns blue and the only thing reflected in the address bar is "http://www.eset.eu/eset-online-scanner-run?i_agree=Start"
If I go to the "non-Beta" version of the eset online scanner and accept the terms the address bar indicates the same thing however the lower left corner of the window has a caution indicater next to the "Done" when I click that another window comes up which says "Problems with this web page might prevent it from being displayed properly or functioning properly. In the future, you can display this message by double-clicking the the warning icon displayed in the status bar." then in the display window it says:
Line: 52
Char: 12
Error: 'VerEos' is undefined
Code: 0
url: http://www.eset.eu/eset-online-scanner-run?i_agree=Start
In looking at other pages there appear to be errors on other pages including the page for this forum.
However, most of the pages display enough info to see the page. What ever thing thing is it seems to mostly be affecting the ability of internet explorer to operate properly. Windows update page still displays the google page which is the default page in internet explorer.
Although I was unable to complete the online scan here is the latest HJT log file:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:52:22 AM, on 5/23/2009
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\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\freecell.exe
C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:6711
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTCheck] C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pdfFactory Dispatcher v2] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
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: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [QuickenScheduledUpdates] C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: VPN Client.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to AMV Converter... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\AMVConverter\grab.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Media Manager... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\MediaManager\grab.html
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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: {0742B9EF-8C83-41CA-BFBA-830A59E23533} (Microsoft Data Collection Control) - https://support.microsoft.com/OAS/ActiveX/MSDcode.cab
O16 - DPF: {086EA26E-CCE0-11D5-A801-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LinkInstallControl Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverainst.cab
O16 - DPF: {16EA5913-C33B-11D5-A7F9-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LnkThirdPartyCabLoad Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soveractl.cab
O16 - DPF: {40F8967E-34A6-474A-837A-CEC1E7DAC54C} - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c6/v16.568/qboax9.cab
O16 - DPF: {6D2EF4B4-CB62-4C0B-85F3-B79C236D702C} (ContactExtractor Class) - http://www.facebook.com/controls/contactx.dll
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1145933405990
O16 - DPF: {843EE768-3A97-455C-9076-741BA3AD7B62} (QuickBooks Online Edition Utilities Class v10) - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c7/v16.648/qboax10.cab
O16 - DPF: {A9983B43-CE52-11CF-AE75-00A0248802BA} (FileNET Panagon IDM Viewer Control) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/viewer.cab
O16 - DPF: {C09F02C3-0DEC-4C44-A098-E7D4437C750C} (AMS Sovera for HIM) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverahim.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service (CVPND) - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.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: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: nProtect GameGuard Service (npggsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\GameMon.des.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SAVRoam (SavRoam) - symantec - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc (SPBBCSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
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End of file - 8233 bytes
I also tried kaspersky online scan which also does not work. Previously it indicated a problem with Java. Now it says that the download of the update failed. I think this is because the malware is blocking most all websites that would allow me to fix anything. Let me know if there is anyway around the online scan that I can use to complete the online scan.
Hi again,
So, was the proxy address there set by yourself R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1:6711 ?
Let's take a look at your IP settings.
Creating & executing batch file
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Open notepad and then copy and paste the bolded lines below into it. Go to File > save as and name the file fixes.bat, change the Save as type to all files and save it to your desktop.
@echo off
ipconfig /all >c:\ipSettings.txt
Double-click on fixes.bat file to execute it. After that you should have c:\ipSettings.txt file there. Please attach it to your reply.
Blade,
did you want me to attach the file to the reply or just copy the text?
Blade regarding the proxy address to the best of my knowledge this was not something I did. However, I think the errors on the web pages were occuring before I removed the proxy address.
Every time I check the box in front of the proxy address to remove it hjt says it wl dedlete the setting but after i reboot and rn hjt the proxy address is back. Is this the problem? I do not know why this would do this unless it has something to do with Symantec antivirus.
Hi again,
Do you connect to internet through a router? If you do then you have to reset it to factory default settings. To do this there should be a reset button or hole which has to be pressed for 15-20 seconds. After resetted, please change router's password to stronger one from default.
Then fix that proxy related entry from hjt log and reboot. Post a fresh hjt log back here.
Blade,
I reset the router and then fixed the proxy issue. I think you have done it! I was able to run the online sanner at eset and is found 8 files of Adware.virtumonde.neo and cleared them off. I ran windows update and it is working! below if the new HJT log file with no more proxy address, You are a genius! let me know if you see anything else I need to worry about but I think I am working fine now thanks to your assistance. :thanks:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 7:07:43 PM, on 5/24/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DoScan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
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
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTCheck] C:\Program Files\Creative\Creative ZEN\ZEN Media Explorer\CTCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pdfFactory Dispatcher v2] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\fppdis2a.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
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: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [QuickenScheduledUpdates] C:\Program Files\QUICKENW\bagent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Creative Detector] C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe /R
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" -t (User 'Default user')
O4 - Global Startup: VPN Client.lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to AMV Converter... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\AMVConverter\grab.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Media Manager... - C:\Program Files\MP3 Player Utilities 4.05\MediaManager\grab.html
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.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: {0742B9EF-8C83-41CA-BFBA-830A59E23533} (Microsoft Data Collection Control) - https://support.microsoft.com/OAS/ActiveX/MSDcode.cab
O16 - DPF: {086EA26E-CCE0-11D5-A801-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LinkInstallControl Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverainst.cab
O16 - DPF: {16EA5913-C33B-11D5-A7F9-00B0D0E4B6C3} (LnkThirdPartyCabLoad Class) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soveractl.cab
O16 - DPF: {1842B0EE-B597-11D4-8997-00104BD12D94} (iCC Class) - http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pcpConnCheck.cab
O16 - DPF: {40F8967E-34A6-474A-837A-CEC1E7DAC54C} - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c6/v16.568/qboax9.cab
O16 - DPF: {6D2EF4B4-CB62-4C0B-85F3-B79C236D702C} (ContactExtractor Class) - http://www.facebook.com/controls/contactx.dll
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1145933405990
O16 - DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} (OnlineScanner Control) - http://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab
O16 - DPF: {843EE768-3A97-455C-9076-741BA3AD7B62} (QuickBooks Online Edition Utilities Class v10) - https://accounting.quickbooks.com/c7/v16.648/qboax10.cab
O16 - DPF: {A9983B43-CE52-11CF-AE75-00A0248802BA} (FileNET Panagon IDM Viewer Control) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/viewer.cab
O16 - DPF: {C09F02C3-0DEC-4C44-A098-E7D4437C750C} (AMS Sovera for HIM) - http://chehimweb1.chi.ecommunity.com/HIMPROD/soverahim.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: Cisco Systems, Inc. VPN Service (CVPND) - Cisco Systems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Cisco Systems\VPN Client\cvpnd.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.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: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: nProtect GameGuard Service (npggsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\GameMon.des.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SAVRoam (SavRoam) - symantec - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service (SNDSrvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc (SPBBCSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
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End of file - 8499 bytes
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\Dana\Desktop\ComboFix.exe" /u in the runbox and click OK
You may delete ipSettings.txt file and other log files created during the cleaning process too.
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!). Both providers have support forums that help with configuration related questions.
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:
Blade,
I made the changes per your instructions and downloaded and set the hosts file and went through the tutorial. One final question regarding the firewall. Currently my computers are connected to firewalled wireless router, which in turn is connected to a cable modem and thus the internet. Are you suggesting a software firewall program for each of the computers on the network? Not a problem if that is your advice I was just thinking that with the router firewall I would not need to do that. But maybe it would be best since I have three teenagers who all use the network and who knows what they are installing on the computers. They hear about a good game or app from their friends and just install the thing before I can determine whether it is problematic or not. I really do not use this network as I use the network at my office for all my needs. If I had a fire wall on each computer would that protect my wife's computer from the kid's foolishness? OK I said one more question and then I just snuck another one in there. :wav: Again thank for the assistance and the advice on updating - I printed them out for the kids. Regarding the computers everything seems to be running smoothly... I'll let you know if I run into anything else.
Sincerely,
Indy
You're welcome :)
If you have hardware firewall then software option is not necessary. Also, if you'd like to install software firewall then it must be set so that in-house network is monitored in same way as traffic coming from outer network. Support forums for correspondent firewall product assist with configurations if needed.
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad I could help. :)
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