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Draxton0102
2009-10-28, 17:11
I made a post some months ago but can't find it anymore on here, maybe it was deleted? I was in the hospital for three months due to spinal surgery so I couldn't respond to that other post in case someone had posted.
Anyway, my problem with this pc is that it's starting to run slower than usual with anything from webpages to games-- even with high-speed connection.
I'm not sure if it is infected or just "cluttered" with useless files. I lack the knowledge to know what files are good or bad or what is needed.
Well i ran Spybot S&D and it had only one problem which was fixed, then I followed the other procedures after that. I ran my HJT and saved the logfile.
Copied it, and here it is:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:01:05 AM, on 10/28/2009
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:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WPN111\wpn111.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
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: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CurseClient] C:\Program Files\Curse\CurseClient.exe -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim] "C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe" /d locale=en-US
O4 - Global Startup: NETGEAR WPN111 Smart Wizard.lnk = ?
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: PokerStars.net - {FA9B9510-9FCB-4ca0-818C-5D0987B47C4D} - C:\Program Files\PokerStars.NET\PokerStarsUpdate.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: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
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End of file - 3379 bytes
I can't make heads or tails of what this all means. So hopefully someone on here will know and tell me what to do if anything can be done.
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http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=51811
Hello and welcome to Safer Networking.
My name is km2357 and I will be helping you to remove any infection(s) that you may have.
I will be giving you a series of instructions that need to be followed in the order in which I give them to you.
If for any reason you do not understand an instruction or are just unsure then please do not guess, simply post back with your questions/concerns and we will go through it again.
Please do not start another thread or topic, I will assist you at this thread until we solve your problems.
Lastly the fix may take several attempts and my replies may take some time but I will stick with it if you do the same.
Sorry for the delay in replying, the forum is very busy. If you still need help, please post a fresh HiJackThis Log
Draxton0102
2009-11-05, 06:24
Here's the fresh hjt:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 9:19:46 PM, on 11/4/2009
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:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WPN111\wpn111.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
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: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CurseClient] C:\Program Files\Curse\CurseClient.exe -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim] "C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe" /d locale=en-US
O4 - Global Startup: NETGEAR WPN111 Smart Wizard.lnk = ?
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: PokerStars.net - {FA9B9510-9FCB-4ca0-818C-5D0987B47C4D} - C:\Program Files\PokerStars.NET\PokerStarsUpdate.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: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
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End of file - 3476 bytes
and I noticed tonight, when I opened my task manager to shutdown a non-responcive program, it showed my cpu usage was at 26% while I only have about 1 or 2 windows open at a time.
Step # 1 Download and run DDS
Download DDS and save it to your desktop from here (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/dds.scr) or here (http://www.forospyware.com/sUBs/dds).
Disable any script blocker, and then double click dds.scr to run the tool.
When done, DDS will open two (2) logs:
DDS.txt
Attach.txt
Save both reports to your desktop. Post them back to your topic.
Step # 2: Download and Run Gmer
Please download gmer.zip (http://www.gmer.net/gmer.zip) from Gmer and save it to your desktop.
***Please close any open programs ***
Double-click gmer.exe. The program will begin to run.
**Caution**
These types of scans can produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<--- ROOKIT" entries unless advised by a trained Security Analyst
If possible rootkit activity is found, you will be asked if you would like to perform a full scan. Click No.
Once the scan is complete, you may receive another notice about rootkit activity.
Click OK.
GMER will produce a log. Click on the Save button, and save the log as gmer.txt somewhere you can easily find it, such as your desktop.
If you do not receive notice about possible rootkit activity remain on the Rootkit/Malware tab & make sure the 'Show All' button is unticked. Click the Scan button and let the program do its work. GMER will produce a log.
Click on the Save button, and save the log as gmer.txt somewhere you can easily find it, such as your desktop.
DO NOT touch the PC at ALL for Whatever reason/s until it has 100% completed its scan, or attempted scan in case of some error etc !
Please post the results from the GMER scan in your reply.
In your next post/reply, I need to see the following:
1. The two DDS Logs (DDS and Attach.txt)
2. The GMER Log
Use multiple posts if you can't fit everything into one post.
Draxton0102
2009-11-06, 05:36
DDS:
DDS (Ver_09-10-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Cameron at 19:39:27.35 on Thu 11/05/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3061.2491 [GMT -7:00]
AV: avast! antivirus 4.8.1356 [VPS 091105-2] *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {7591DB91-41F0-48A3-B128-1A293FD8233D}
============== Running Processes ===============
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WPN111\wpn111.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Cameron\Desktop\dds.scr
============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
mURLSearchHooks: AIM Toolbar Search Class: {03402f96-3dc7-4285-bc50-9e81fefafe43} - c:\program files\aim toolbar\aimtb.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
TB: AIM Toolbar: {61539ecd-cc67-4437-a03c-9aaccbd14326} - c:\program files\aim toolbar\aimtb.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [CurseClient] c:\program files\curse\CurseClient.exe -silent
uRun: [MSMSGS] "c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
uRun: [Aim] "c:\program files\aim\aim.exe" /d locale=en-US
mRun: [avast!] c:\progra~1\alwils~1\avast4\ashDisp.exe
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\netgea~1.lnk - c:\program files\netgear\wpn111\wpn111.exe
IE: {FA9B9510-9FCB-4ca0-818C-5D0987B47C4D} - c:\program files\pokerstars.net\PokerStarsUpdate.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_16-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0016-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_16-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_16-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
R1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys [2009-9-2 114768]
R2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswFsBlk.sys [2009-9-2 20560]
R3 DNINDIS5;DNINDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\DNINDIS5.sys [2009-9-2 17149]
R3 WPN111;Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with RangeMax Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\WPN111.sys [2009-9-2 384608]
S3 RTL8187B;Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\RTL8187B.sys [2009-3-15 223616]
=============== Created Last 30 ================
2009-10-15 09:38:05 0 d-----w- c:\program files\ffdshow
2009-10-15 08:38:44 0 d-----w- c:\program files\DivX
2009-10-14 04:47:30 0 d-----w- c:\program files\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47:30 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47:29 0 d-----w- c:\program files\common files\Software Update Utility
2009-10-14 04:46:47 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46:44 0 d-----w- c:\program files\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46:40 0 d-----w- c:\program files\common files\AOL
2009-10-14 04:46:35 462 ---ha-w- C:\IPH.PH
2009-10-12 07:30:30 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Gravity
2009-10-08 00:17:18 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\cameron\applic~1\Datel
2009-10-08 00:14:43 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Datel
==================== Find3M ====================
2009-10-05 05:52:08 29480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msxml3a.dll
2009-09-20 06:31:48 1572864000 ----a-w- C:\PWI_v166_XP.part1.exe
2009-09-11 14:18:39 136192 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msv1_0.dll
2009-09-04 21:03:36 58880 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msasn1.dll
2009-09-03 21:55:32 411368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-09-01 19:57:49 319488 ----a-w- c:\windows\HideWin.exe
2009-09-01 19:34:49 21640 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\emptyregdb.dat
2009-08-29 08:08:21 916480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-08-26 08:00:21 247326 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\strmdll.dll
============= FINISH: 19:39:46.34 ===============
gmer:
GMER 1.0.15.15163 - http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-11-05 20:33:40
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Running: gmer.exe; Driver: C:\DOCUME~1\Cameron\LOCALS~1\Temp\kxlyraod.sys
---- System - GMER 1.0.15 ----
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwClose [0xA73DE6B8]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwCreateKey [0xA73DE574]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwDeleteValueKey [0xA73DEA52]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwDuplicateObject [0xA73DE14C]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwOpenKey [0xA73DE64E]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwOpenProcess [0xA73DE08C]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwOpenThread [0xA73DE0F0]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwQueryValueKey [0xA73DE76E]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwRestoreKey [0xA73DE72E]
SSDT \SystemRoot\System32\Drivers\aswSP.SYS (avast! self protection module/ALWIL Software) ZwSetValueKey [0xA73DE8AE]
---- Kernel code sections - GMER 1.0.15 ----
.text ntkrnlpa.exe!ZwCallbackReturn + 2CC8 80504564 4 Bytes JMP 924AA73D
.text ntkrnlpa.exe!ZwCallbackReturn + 2FA0 8050483C 4 Bytes CALL 4144EF7E
---- User IAT/EAT - GMER 1.0.15 ----
IAT C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe[736] @ C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe [ADVAPI32.dll!CreateProcessAsUserW] 00380002
IAT C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe[736] @ C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe [KERNEL32.dll!CreateProcessW] 00380000
---- Devices - GMER 1.0.15 ----
AttachedDevice \FileSystem\Ntfs \Ntfs aswMon2.SYS (avast! File System Filter Driver for Windows XP/ALWIL Software)
AttachedDevice \Driver\Tcpip \Device\Ip aswTdi.SYS (avast! TDI Filter Driver/ALWIL Software)
AttachedDevice \Driver\Tcpip \Device\Tcp aswTdi.SYS (avast! TDI Filter Driver/ALWIL Software)
AttachedDevice \Driver\Tcpip \Device\Udp aswTdi.SYS (avast! TDI Filter Driver/ALWIL Software)
AttachedDevice \Driver\Tcpip \Device\RawIp aswTdi.SYS (avast! TDI Filter Driver/ALWIL Software)
Device \FileSystem\Fastfat \Fat A5F73D20
AttachedDevice \FileSystem\Fastfat \Fat fltmgr.sys (Microsoft Filesystem Filter Manager/Microsoft Corporation)
AttachedDevice \FileSystem\Fastfat \Fat fltmgr.sys (Microsoft Filesystem Filter Manager/Microsoft Corporation)
AttachedDevice \FileSystem\Fastfat \Fat aswMon2.SYS (avast! File System Filter Driver for Windows XP/ALWIL Software)
---- EOF - GMER 1.0.15 ----
Step # 1 Update Java
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.
Updating Java:
Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u17 (http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp).
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save to your desktop. Do NOT use the Sun Download Manager.
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.
Remove the following old versions of Java:
Java(TM) 6 Update 16
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.
From your desktop double-click on the download to install the newest version.
Step # 2: Download and Run ATF Cleaner
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
Temporary Internet Files
Prefetch
Java Cache
*The other boxes are optional*
Then click the Empty Selected button.
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.
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.
Step # 3 Download and Run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here (http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam-download.php).
Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.
Extra Note:
If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.
Post the MalwareBytes' Log in your next post/reply.
Draxton0102
2009-11-06, 08:23
MBAM said it had found no infections, so there was no results to be shown.
Here is the logfile anyway:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
Database version: 3109
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
11/5/2009 11:20:11 PM
mbam-log-2009-11-05 (23-20-11).txt
Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 99414
Time elapsed: 2 minute(s), 22 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
In your first post, you said:
Well i ran Spybot S&D and it had only one problem which was fixed...
Do you remember what Spybot fixed? And do you have the Spybot log from that run? If you do, post it in your next post/reply.
Draxton0102
2009-11-07, 08:23
I'm sorry, I don't remember the name nor do I have the logfile.
I tried scanning again with it, but this time no infections appeared.
Step # 1: Run Kaspersky Online Scan
Please go to Kaspersky website (http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan.html) and perform an online antivirus scan.
Read through the requirements and privacy statement and click on Accept button.
It will start downloading and installing the scanner and virus definitions. You will be prompted to install an application from Kaspersky. Click Run.
When the downloads have finished, click on Settings.
Make sure these boxes are checked (ticked). If they are not, please tick them and click on the Save button: Spyware, Adware, Dialers, and other potentially dangerous programs
Archives
Mail databases Click on My Computer under Scan.
Once the scan is complete, it will display the results. Click on View Scan Report.
You will see a list of infected items there. Click on Save Report As....
Save this report to a convenient place. Change the Files of type to Text file (.txt) before clicking on the Save button.
Please post this log in your next reply.
In your next post/reply, I need to see the following:
1. Kaspersky Log
2. A fresh DDS Log
3. How is your computer doing now, any problems?
Draxton0102
2009-11-09, 14:15
Sorry for the long delay, I'm still recovering from the surgery and it's quite hard to move around still.
Anyway, I did everything on the Kaspersky website yet the scan yielded no found infections. I even had my current virus protection program off while I scanned a second time to see if it would have a different result, however it didn't.
Here's my Kaspersky log:
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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0: scan report
Monday, November 9, 2009
Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
Last database update: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:30:17
Records in database: 3180654
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scan settings:
scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan e-mail databases: yes
Scan area - My Computer:
C:\
D:\
Scan statistics:
Objects scanned: 53590
Threats found: 0
Infected objects found: 0
Suspicious objects found: 0
Scan duration: 00:44:16
No threats found. Scanned area is clean.
Selected area has been scanned.
My DDS log:
DDS (Ver_09-10-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Cameron at 5:05:32.07 on Mon 11/09/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3061.2030 [GMT -7:00]
AV: avast! antivirus 4.8.1356 [VPS 091108-1] *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {7591DB91-41F0-48A3-B128-1A293FD8233D}
============== Running Processes ===============
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WPN111\wpn111.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Cameron\Desktop\dds.scr
============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
mURLSearchHooks: AIM Toolbar Search Class: {03402f96-3dc7-4285-bc50-9e81fefafe43} - c:\program files\aim toolbar\aimtb.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: D: {bb40cac1-118e-355c-9537-f8bd31a53b36} - c:\windows\system32\vm65799.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
TB: AIM Toolbar: {61539ecd-cc67-4437-a03c-9aaccbd14326} - c:\program files\aim toolbar\aimtb.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [CurseClient] c:\program files\curse\CurseClient.exe -silent
uRun: [MSMSGS] "c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
uRun: [Aim] "c:\program files\aim\aim.exe" /d locale=en-US
mRun: [avast!] c:\progra~1\alwils~1\avast4\ashDisp.exe
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\netgea~1.lnk - c:\program files\netgear\wpn111\wpn111.exe
IE: {FA9B9510-9FCB-4ca0-818C-5D0987B47C4D} - c:\program files\pokerstars.net\PokerStarsUpdate.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
IFEO: ctfmon.exe - c:\windows\system32\ctfmon_wy.exe
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
R1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys [2009-9-2 114768]
R2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswFsBlk.sys [2009-9-2 20560]
R3 DNINDIS5;DNINDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\DNINDIS5.sys [2009-9-2 17149]
R3 WPN111;Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with RangeMax Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\WPN111.sys [2009-9-2 384608]
S3 RTL8187B;Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\RTL8187B.sys [2009-3-15 223616]
=============== Created Last 30 ================
2009-11-08 11:46:03 233472 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\vm65799.dll
2009-11-06 06:01:20 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\cameron\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-11-06 06:01:16 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-11-06 06:01:15 19160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-11-06 06:01:15 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-11-06 06:01:15 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-11-06 05:52:20 73728 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2009-10-15 09:38:05 0 d-----w- c:\program files\ffdshow
2009-10-15 08:38:44 0 d-----w- c:\program files\DivX
2009-10-14 04:47:30 0 d-----w- c:\program files\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47:30 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47:29 0 d-----w- c:\program files\common files\Software Update Utility
2009-10-14 04:46:47 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46:44 0 d-----w- c:\program files\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46:40 0 d-----w- c:\program files\common files\AOL
2009-10-14 04:46:35 462 ---ha-w- C:\IPH.PH
2009-10-12 07:30:30 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Gravity
==================== Find3M ====================
2009-11-06 05:52:11 411368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-10-05 05:52:08 29480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msxml3a.dll
2009-09-20 06:31:48 1572864000 ----a-w- C:\PWI_v166_XP.part1.exe
2009-09-11 14:18:39 136192 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msv1_0.dll
2009-09-04 21:03:36 58880 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msasn1.dll
2009-09-01 19:57:49 319488 ----a-w- c:\windows\HideWin.exe
2009-09-01 19:34:49 21640 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\emptyregdb.dat
2009-08-29 08:08:21 916480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-08-29 08:08:21 10240 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ctfmon_wy.exe
2009-08-26 08:00:21 247326 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\strmdll.dll
============= FINISH: 5:05:47.73 ===============
Which you can see I've multible iexploerers and I've no idea why.
And the attached file in case you needed that as well.
Don't know why you had so many IEXPLORE.exe show up in your DDS Log. When you did the scan did you have IE windows open? If you did, try running DDS again without any IE windows open and see if all those IEXPLORE.exe lines show up again.
How is your computer doing now? When did you notice your computer becoming slower? Was it after you download/installed a program(s)? After you uninstalled a program(s)? After an update to Windows/one of your programs? Or did it happen out of the blue, you turned on your computer and it was slow, when it was fine the last time you turned it on?
Try these tips at the website below to see if they help speed up your computer:
http://www.malwareremoval.com/tutorials/runningslowly.php
Also, I'd like you to scan a file for me:
Step # 1 Upload Files
Go to Jotti (http://virusscan.jotti.org)
Copy the following line into the white textbox:
c:\windows\system32\ctfmon_wy.exe
Click Submit.
Please post the results of this scan to this thread.
If Jotti is busy, Go to VirusTotal (http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexf.html) and scan the file(s) there.
Draxton0102
2009-11-10, 01:27
I made sure that all windows were closed this time around and ran DDS again. It didn't show a list of IEXPLORE.EXE this time but there was a few that remained in the log which I'll post in a minute.
I noticed my pc running slower after I had the hard drive wiped and all programs reset to 'factory new' from a pc repair store.
I followed and did some of those tips in the link you left, so I'll find if they worked later today.
I scanned that file on Jotti and one of the scanners found a infection.
Here's the scan file:
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
Avira AntiVir 2009-11-09 TR/ATRAPS.Gen 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-06 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-09 Found nothing
Avira AntiVir was the only scanner that found anything.
Here's my DDs log:
DDS (Ver_09-10-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Cameron at 15:51:55.68 on Mon 11/09/2009
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3061.2539 [GMT -7:00]
AV: avast! antivirus 4.8.1356 [VPS 091109-1] *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {7591DB91-41F0-48A3-B128-1A293FD8233D}
============== Running Processes ===============
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WPN111\wpn111.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Cameron\Desktop\dds.scr
============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
mURLSearchHooks: AIM Toolbar Search Class: {03402f96-3dc7-4285-bc50-9e81fefafe43} - c:\program files\aim toolbar\aimtb.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: D: {bb40cac1-118e-355c-9537-f8bd31a53b36} - c:\windows\system32\vm65799.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
TB: AIM Toolbar: {61539ecd-cc67-4437-a03c-9aaccbd14326} - c:\program files\aim toolbar\aimtb.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [CurseClient] c:\program files\curse\CurseClient.exe -silent
uRun: [MSMSGS] "c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
uRun: [Aim] "c:\program files\aim\aim.exe" /d locale=en-US
mRun: [avast!] c:\progra~1\alwils~1\avast4\ashDisp.exe
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\netgea~1.lnk - c:\program files\netgear\wpn111\wpn111.exe
IE: {FA9B9510-9FCB-4ca0-818C-5D0987B47C4D} - c:\program files\pokerstars.net\PokerStarsUpdate.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
IFEO: ctfmon.exe - c:\windows\system32\ctfmon_wy.exe
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
R1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys [2009-9-2 114768]
R2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswFsBlk.sys [2009-9-2 20560]
R3 DNINDIS5;DNINDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\DNINDIS5.sys [2009-9-2 17149]
R3 WPN111;Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with RangeMax Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\WPN111.sys [2009-9-2 384608]
S3 RTL8187B;Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\RTL8187B.sys [2009-3-15 223616]
=============== Created Last 30 ================
2009-11-08 11:46:03 233472 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\vm65799.dll
2009-11-06 06:01:20 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\cameron\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-11-06 06:01:16 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-11-06 06:01:15 19160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-11-06 06:01:15 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-11-06 06:01:15 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2009-11-06 05:52:20 73728 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2009-10-15 09:38:05 0 d-----w- c:\program files\ffdshow
2009-10-15 08:38:44 0 d-----w- c:\program files\DivX
2009-10-14 04:47:30 0 d-----w- c:\program files\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47:30 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47:29 0 d-----w- c:\program files\common files\Software Update Utility
2009-10-14 04:46:47 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46:44 0 d-----w- c:\program files\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46:40 0 d-----w- c:\program files\common files\AOL
2009-10-14 04:46:35 462 ---ha-w- C:\IPH.PH
2009-10-12 07:30:30 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Gravity
==================== Find3M ====================
2009-11-06 05:52:11 411368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-10-05 05:52:08 29480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msxml3a.dll
2009-09-20 06:31:48 1572864000 ----a-w- C:\PWI_v166_XP.part1.exe
2009-09-11 14:18:39 136192 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msv1_0.dll
2009-09-04 21:03:36 58880 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msasn1.dll
2009-09-01 19:57:49 319488 ----a-w- c:\windows\HideWin.exe
2009-09-01 19:34:49 21640 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\emptyregdb.dat
2009-08-29 08:08:21 916480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-08-29 08:08:21 10240 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ctfmon_wy.exe
2009-08-26 08:00:21 247326 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\strmdll.dll
============= FINISH: 15:52:16.46 ===============
And the attachment in case you need that as well.
I followed and did some of those tips in the link you left, so I'll find if they worked later today.
Ok, let me know how that worked out.
Based on what Jotti found, I'd like for you to do the following:
Step # 1: Download and Run ComboFix
We will begin with ComboFix.exe. Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running the tool:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix
*Ensure you have disabled all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.
* IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop
When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply
Draxton0102
2009-11-10, 12:09
At first I thought those tips would help out a lot, but sadly it didn't and I think I know why. While I was trying to load my email, due to the continuos slow speed, I opened my task manager thinking the email page had stopped responding. I noticed several more IEXPLORE.EXE running even though I only had one window opened and no other programs (apart from virus protection ones) running while trying to view the page.
Some of those iexplore.exe were using as much memory as 100k+.
Even as I type this I checked to see how many were running, and though not as much as yesterday, I still counted as many as five with still no idea why.
I may not be computer savvy but one open window means one iexplore.exe, right?
Anyway, here's the log file of combofix:
ComboFix 09-11-09.01 - Cameron 11/10/2009 1:20.1.4 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3061.2532 [GMT -7:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: avast! antivirus 4.8.1356 [VPS 091110-0] *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {7591DB91-41F0-48A3-B128-1A293FD8233D}
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C:\AutoRun.inf
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2009-11-10 06:09 . 2009-11-10 06:09 1962544 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\NOS\Adobe_Downloads\install_flash_player_ax.exe
2009-11-06 06:01 . 2009-11-06 06:01 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-11-06 06:01 . 2009-09-10 21:54 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-11-06 06:01 . 2009-11-06 06:01 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-11-06 06:01 . 2009-11-06 06:01 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-11-06 06:01 . 2009-09-10 21:53 19160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-11-06 05:51 . 2009-11-06 05:51 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee
2009-11-06 05:51 . 2009-11-06 05:51 152576 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_17\lzma.dll
2009-10-17 01:28 . 2009-10-17 01:28 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple
2009-10-15 09:38 . 2009-10-15 09:38 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ffdshow
2009-10-15 09:30 . 2009-10-15 09:30 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\Apple Computer
2009-10-15 09:12 . 2009-10-15 09:13 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\QuickTime
2009-10-15 09:12 . 2009-10-15 09:12 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple Computer
2009-10-15 09:12 . 2009-10-15 09:12 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2009-10-15 09:12 . 2009-10-15 09:12 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple
2009-10-15 09:12 . 2009-10-15 09:12 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Apple Software Update
2009-10-15 09:12 . 2009-10-15 09:12 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple
2009-10-15 09:12 . 2009-10-15 09:12 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer
2009-10-15 08:39 . 2009-10-15 08:41 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\DivX
2009-10-15 08:38 . 2009-10-16 04:53 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\DivX
2009-10-14 18:23 . 2009-10-14 18:23 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Ellen\Local Settings\Application Data\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 07:54 . 2009-10-14 07:54 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Local Settings\Application Data\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47 . 2009-10-25 16:22 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47 . 2009-10-14 04:47 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AIM Toolbar
2009-10-14 04:47 . 2009-10-14 04:47 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Software Update Utility
2009-10-14 04:46 . 2009-10-17 23:59 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Local Settings\Application Data\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46 . 2009-10-14 04:47 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\acccore
2009-10-14 04:46 . 2009-10-14 04:46 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL
2009-10-14 04:46 . 2009-10-14 04:46 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46 . 2009-10-14 04:46 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\AIM
2009-10-14 04:46 . 2009-10-14 04:46 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\AOL
2009-10-12 07:30 . 2009-10-12 07:30 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Gravity
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2009-11-10 08:18 . 2009-09-01 21:59 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\NOS
2009-11-06 05:52 . 2009-09-03 21:55 411368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-10-25 07:39 . 2009-09-02 22:25 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\World of Warcraft
2009-10-12 07:30 . 2009-09-01 19:57 -------- d--h--w- c:\program files\InstallShield Installation Information
2009-10-08 18:04 . 2009-09-20 03:55 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\PokerStars.NET
2009-10-08 00:17 . 2009-10-08 00:17 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\Datel
2009-10-08 00:14 . 2009-10-08 00:14 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Datel
2009-10-05 09:55 . 2009-10-05 05:52 53319 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Temp\{A8516AC9-AAF1-47F9-9766-03E2D4CDBCF8}\PostBuild.exe
2009-10-05 05:53 . 2009-10-05 05:53 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\CyberLink
2009-10-05 05:52 . 2009-10-05 05:52 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Temp
2009-10-05 05:52 . 2009-10-05 05:53 29480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msxml3a.dll
2009-10-01 16:14 . 2009-10-01 15:38 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\hnbnvl
2009-10-01 08:17 . 2009-09-03 01:33 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Pando Networks
2009-09-22 04:44 . 2009-09-02 00:05 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Windows Media Connect 2
2009-09-20 06:34 . 2009-09-20 06:34 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Perfect World Entertainment
2009-09-20 06:31 . 2009-09-20 04:45 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\GetRightToGo
2009-09-20 06:31 . 2009-09-20 05:38 1572864000 ----a-w- C:\PWI_v166_XP.part1.exe
2009-09-15 10:59 . 2009-09-02 17:46 1279968 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\aswBoot.exe
2009-09-15 10:56 . 2009-09-02 17:46 93424 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswmon.sys
2009-09-15 10:56 . 2009-09-02 17:46 94160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswmon2.sys
2009-09-15 10:55 . 2009-09-02 17:46 114768 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys
2009-09-15 10:55 . 2009-09-02 17:46 20560 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswFsBlk.sys
2009-09-15 10:54 . 2009-09-02 17:46 52368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswTdi.sys
2009-09-15 10:54 . 2009-09-02 17:46 23152 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswRdr.sys
2009-09-15 10:53 . 2009-09-02 17:46 27408 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\aavmker4.sys
2009-09-15 10:53 . 2009-09-02 17:46 97480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\AvastSS.scr
2009-09-14 13:02 . 2009-09-02 17:31 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Nero
2009-09-14 13:02 . 2009-09-02 17:31 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Nero
2009-09-13 22:15 . 2009-09-13 21:57 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-09-13 21:58 . 2009-09-13 21:57 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-09-12 09:03 . 2009-09-12 09:03 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-09-11 14:18 . 2004-08-04 10:00 136192 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msv1_0.dll
2009-09-04 21:03 . 2004-08-04 10:00 58880 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\msasn1.dll
2009-09-04 17:48 . 2009-09-04 17:48 13104 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Ellen\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-09-03 03:00 . 2009-09-03 03:00 45056 ----a-r- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\Microsoft\Installer\{C19AB6C4-BBD0-49EF-927D-9C7CB80BC0B0}\MapleStory.exe1_C19AB6C4BBD049EF927D9C7CB80BC0B0.exe
2009-09-03 03:00 . 2009-09-03 03:00 45056 ----a-r- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\Microsoft\Installer\{C19AB6C4-BBD0-49EF-927D-9C7CB80BC0B0}\MapleStory.exe_C19AB6C4BBD049EF927D9C7CB80BC0B0.exe
2009-09-03 03:00 . 2009-09-03 03:00 10134 ----a-r- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Application Data\Microsoft\Installer\{C19AB6C4-BBD0-49EF-927D-9C7CB80BC0B0}\ARPPRODUCTICON.exe
2009-09-02 22:06 . 2009-09-02 22:06 21275 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\AegisP.sys
2009-09-02 17:35 . 2009-09-02 17:35 13104 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Cameron\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-09-01 20:28 . 2009-09-01 19:36 77423 ----a-w- c:\windows\pchealth\helpctr\OfflineCache\index.dat
2009-09-01 19:57 . 2009-09-01 19:54 319488 ----a-w- c:\windows\HideWin.exe
2009-09-01 19:34 . 2009-09-01 19:34 21640 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\emptyregdb.dat
2009-08-29 08:08 . 2009-08-29 08:08 10240 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ctfmon_wy.exe
2009-08-29 08:08 . 2006-03-04 03:33 916480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-08-28 17:30 . 2009-08-28 17:30 102400 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AIM Toolbar\ieToolbar\resources\en-US\aimtbres.dll
2009-08-26 08:00 . 2004-08-04 10:00 247326 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\strmdll.dll
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CurseClient"="c:\program files\Curse\CurseClient.exe" [2009-06-08 1934336]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"avast!"="c:\progra~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe" [2009-09-15 81000]
c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
NETGEAR WPN111 Smart Wizard.lnk - c:\program files\NETGEAR\WPN111\wpn111.exe [2009-9-2 884795]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\AIM
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MSMSGS
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\World of Warcraft\\WoW-3.2.0-enUS-downloader.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\World of Warcraft\\Launcher.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\World of Warcraft\\WoW-3.2.0.10192-to-3.2.0.10314-enUS-downloader.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Curse\\CurseClient.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\World of Warcraft\\WoW-3.2.0.10314-to-3.2.2.10482-enUS-downloader.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\World of Warcraft\\WoW-3.2.2.10482-to-3.2.2.10505-enUS-downloader.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AIM\\aim.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Java\\jre6\\bin\\java.exe"=
R1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys [9/2/2009 10:46 AM 114768]
R2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswFsBlk.sys [9/2/2009 10:46 AM 20560]
R3 DNINDIS5;DNINDIS5 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\DNINDIS5.sys [9/2/2009 3:06 PM 17149]
R3 WPN111;Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter with RangeMax Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\WPN111.sys [9/2/2009 3:06 PM 384608]
S3 RTL8187B;Realtek RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\RTL8187B.sys [3/15/2009 12:19 PM 223616]
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*NewlyCreated* - MBR
*NewlyCreated* - PROCEXP113
*Deregistered* - mbr
*Deregistered* - PROCEXP113
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
2009-10-17 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 19:34]
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/
IE: {{FA9B9510-9FCB-4ca0-818C-5D0987B47C4D} - c:\program files\PokerStars.NET\PokerStarsUpdate.exe
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BHO-{BB40CAC1-118E-355C-9537-F8BD31A53B36} - c:\windows\system32\vm65799.dll
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-11-10 01:23
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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Completion time: 2009-11-10 1:24
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-11-10 08:24
Pre-Run: 597,618,384,896 bytes free
Post-Run: 597,994,369,024 bytes free
WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Home-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
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I may not be computer savvy but one open window means one iexplore.exe, right?
iexplore.exe should only show up in Task Manager when you have an IE window open. Since you have so many iexplore.exes in your Task Manager that means either malware is using IE to phone home/communicate with othe malware or a legit program is doing that and the legit program is broken somehow and keeps opening up new iexplore.exes in the Task Manager. Do you remember uninstalling anything recently, before you came here for help?
Also, do you remember downloading/installing any programs on August 29th of this year?
I'd like for you to scan another file for me:
Step # 1 Upload Files
Go to Jotti (http://virusscan.jotti.org)
Copy the following line into the white textbox:
c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
Click Submit.
Please post the results of this scan to this thread.
If Jotti is busy, Go to VirusTotal (http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexf.html) and scan the file(s) there.
I'd also like you to do a Full Scan with MalwareBytes':
Step # 2 Run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
Before running a scan, click the Update tab, next click Check for Updates to download any updates, if available.
Next click the Scanner tab and select Perform Full Scan, then click Scan.
When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location.
You can also access the log by doing the following:
Click on the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware icon to launch the program.
Click on the Logs tab.
Click on the log at the bottom of those listed to highlight it.
Click Open.
Post the Jotti results and MalwareBytes' Log in your next post.
Draxton0102
2009-11-11, 03:36
No. I'm pretty sure nothing was installed (with my knowledge) prior nor on August 29th.
I scanned the file on Jotti, but nothing showed infections this time:
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-11 Found nothing
2009-11-11 Found nothing 2009-11-10 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-11 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-10 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-10 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-09 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-06 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-11 Found nothing
2009-11-11 Found nothing 2009-11-10 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing 2009-11-10 Found nothing
2009-11-10 Found nothing
I updated MBAM and made sure to turn off my virus protection prior to scanning. It found some infections this time around. I'm not sure if it'll fix my problem though.
Anyway here's the log:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
Database version: 3143
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
11/10/2009 6:25:59 PM
mbam-log-2009-11-10 (18-25-58).txt
Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 145831
Time elapsed: 13 minute(s), 40 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 8
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP2\A0000023.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP5\A0000227.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP50\A0017791.sys (Rootkit.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP7\A0002140.dll (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP7\A0002329.dll (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ReinstallBackups\0002\DriverFiles\i386\atapi.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ReinstallBackups\0003\DriverFiles\i386\atapi.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\atapi.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
Both the wininet.dll and ctfmon_wy.exe files appear to be fine. Both were created on the same date/time and if one was bad, the other should be as well. Don't know why one thing was found for ctfmon_wy.exe when you scanned it at Jotti. Possibly a False Positive on Avira's part.
And speaking of False Postives, the files you scan and quarantined with MBAM are false postives.
Please open up MBAM and click on the Quarantine tab and select all the items that were quarantined have a check by their name:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP2\A0000023.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP5\A0000227.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP50\A0017791.sys (Rootkit.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP7\A0002140.dll (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP7\A0002329.dll (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ReinstallBackups\0002\DriverFiles\i386\atapi.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ReinstallBackups\0003\DriverFiles\i386\atapi.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\atapi.sys (Rootkit) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully
Then click Restore.
Once that is done, update MBAM (making sure that the database version is higher than 3143) and do another Full Scan and post the new log.
Thanks. :)
Draxton0102
2009-11-12, 05:16
Did as you requested and mbam found one infected this time.
Here's the file:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.41
Database version: 3152
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
11/11/2009 8:11:47 PM
mbam-log-2009-11-11 (20-11-47).txt
Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 151465
Time elapsed: 12 minute(s), 56 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 1
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{B537FA0B-3CB3-4365-9E21-C190A91180DB}\RP50\A0017791.sys (Rootkit.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
When does your computer slow down? Is it only when you check your e-mail? When you surf the web? When you a running a program/doing other things? or all of the above?
Also, you mentioned you noticed the slowdown after your Hard Drive was wiped and everything was reset to "factory new." When you got your computer back did you notice any new programs that may have been installed by the PC repair shop?
Go ahead and post a fresh DDS Log in your next post.
Draxton0102
2009-11-13, 04:17
All of the above. And yes, the person who wiped the hard drive for me installed avast! Antivirus. He said it was a very good viral protection program.
I've been wondering if it may be the reason I've been "laggy" all this time.
I've been thinking of unistalling it, but that would leave me unprotected ya know?
But this antivirus program has about four or five programs running in the task manager that use (to me anyway) quite a bit of memory. So I was wondering if you might know of another antivirus program that may be as good but doesn't use so much memory when in use?
I'd hate to think that all my problems stemmed from this program, though I wouldn't be surprised.
Ok, let's try another AV in place of Avast and see if that makes any difference/fixes the slowdown problem.
The new AV is a free one like Avast and its a good one as well.
First, download the setup file for the new AV:
1)Antivir PersonalEdition Classic (http://www.free-av.com/)
Once that is downloaded, disconnect your computer from the Internet. Then uninstall Avast. Then reboot your computer.
Once the computer boots back up, install the new AV. Then reconnect to the Internet so that you can download the latest updates for Avira Antivir.
Let the computer run for a bit (a few hours or so) with the new AV installed and let me know if things change.
Draxton0102
2009-11-15, 10:13
This AV program seems a lot better than the previous one. I noticed right away that the lag I was exoeriencing was much more less than it was before. I'm still getting "lag spikes" every now and then however.
I had some serious trouble updating the new av program for the first few tries, but finally succeeding this morning.
I think unistalling avast! was for the better, however I'd like to keep this thread opened just in case something comes up that needs attending.
Avira is doing a good job so far, but I've become paranoid over the months so I'll post back with anything that may or may not be linked to it or the pc.
If you have problems updating Avira in the future, you can manually update Avira by following the instructions at the following website:
http://www.avira.com/en/support/kbdetails.php?id=95
We can keep this thread open for another 3-5 days. If nothing serious comes up by Friday of this week (Nov 20th) we can go ahead and close the thread. And if you are still experiencing the small lag spikes by then, I'll go ahead and give you some links to some general troubleshooting forums. I've been looking over your logs and posts and it doesn't seem like your lag problem is malware related (as you said when you changed AV's, your lag was much more less than what you had been experiencing before). Those forums would better equipped to help with the problem than I would. :)
Draxton0102? How is your computer doing now?
Draxton0102
2009-11-22, 18:25
Compared to before, it's a lot better.
But still getting a moderate amount of lag after either closing iexploer.exe or playing online games.
When downloading something it takes about 3 to 4 minutes sometimes, but keep in mind that this pc has a high speed connection so it should only take a few seconds to download anything.
I'm not sure if that has anything to do with previous problems or not.
So in a nutshell: Lag has been reduce a lot but still has its moments of coming back causing 20% to 15% memory usage for reasons unknown to me.
Good to hear that the computer is doing a lot better. :)
There could be various reasons why your downloads are slow/slowing down and some of these reasons could be on your ISP's side. You can try contacting them to see if they are having any trouble(s) lately.
Also, since we're done here you can clean/free up a lot more Hard Drive space to see if that helps any.
The best thing to do now would have you go to a general troubleshooting forum. There they would be better able to help you diagnose and solve your lag problems.
I'll also be giving you some cleanup to do and some tips to help keep your computer clean in the future.
Here are some forums that can provide additional help:
Computer Trouble here: http://forum.computertrouble.co.uk/index.php
or
TechSupportGuy here : http://forums.techguy.org/21-windows-nt-2000-xp/
or
VirtualDr here: http://discussions.virtualdr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48
or
PCPitStop here : http://forums.pcpitstop.com/index.php?showforum=3
All may require free registration before posting for help.
You can delete the following off of your computer:
DDS.scr
The two DDS Logs
GMER.zip
GMER.exe
The GMER Log
To remove ComboFix, do the following:
Go to Start > Run - type in ComboFix /Uninstall & click OK
Please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
This is a good time to clear your existing system restore points and establish a new clean restore point
Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
Select Create a restore point, and Ok it.
Next, go to Start > Run and type in cleanmgr
Make sure the C:\ drive is selected and click OK. If your computer's Hard Drive is not located on C:, change it to the correct drive letter then click OK.
Select the More options tab
Choose the option to clean up system restore and OK it.
This will remove all restore points except the new one you just created..
Clearing your restore points is not something you should do on a regular basis. Normally, this process only needs to be done after clearing out an infestation of malware.
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 asks you if 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.
Set correct settings for files that should be hidden in Windows XP
Click Start > My Computer > Tools menu (at top of page) > Folder Options > View tab.
Under "Hidden files and folders" if necessary select Do not show hidden files and folders.
If unchecked please checkHide protected operating system files (Recommended)
If necessary check "Display content of system folders"
If necessary Uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types.
Click OK
Use An Antivirus Software and Keep It Updated - It is very important that your computer has an antivirus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. It is imperative that you update your antivirus software at least once a day. If you do not update your antivirus software, then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
Visit Microsoft's Update Site Frequently It is important that you visit Microsoft Updates (http://update.microsoft.com/) regularly. This will ensure your computer has the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
Install SpywareBlaster SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs. An article on anti-malware products with links for this program and others can be found here:
Computer Safety on line Anti Malware (http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=54#54)
Use the hosts file: Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them. In a very basic sense, they are used to locate web pages. We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain web pages. However, it can slow down certain computers. This is why using a hosts file is optional. Download mvps hosts file (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 on the task bar at the bottom of your screen Click run In the dialog box, type services.msc hit enter, then locate dns client Highlight it, then doubleclick it. On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual. Click ok..
Use an alternative instant messenger program.Trillian (http://www.trillian.cc/) and Miranda IM (http://www.miranda-im.com/) These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)
Please read Tony Klein's excellent article: How I got Infected in the First Place (http://forums.subratam.org/index.php?showtopic=5931)
Please read Understanding Spyware, Browser Hijackers, and Dialers (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial41.html)
Please read Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial82.html)
If you are using Internet Explorer, please consider using an alternate browser: Mozilla's Firefox (http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox) or
Opera (http://www.opera.com/download/).
If you decide to use either FireFox or Opera, it is very important that you keep them up to date and check frequently for updates of the browser of your choice.
Update all these programs regularly Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
If your computer was infected by a website, a program, IM, MSN, or p2p, check this site because it is Time To Fight Back (http://spyware-free.us/2006/01/time-to-fight-back.html). Follow these steps and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.
Here's a good website to read about Malware prevention:
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/prevention.html
If your computer is running slow, click here (http://www.malwareremoval.com/tutorials/runningslowly.php) for instructions on how to help speed up your computer.
Good luck!
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