Surfsidekick and "media motor" on W2K PC

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jchris

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Having a heck of a time removing Surfsidekick and "media motor" on W2K PC

Have tried SpyBot Ewido and others with no help
still getting Adware pop-ups
Here is my HJT log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 21:58, on 06-09-25
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Broadband Networking\MSBNTray.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Highjackthis\HJ_this_MF.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.msn.com/0SEENUS/SAOS01
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://rd.yahoo.com/customize/sbcydsl/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{A8BD6820-6ED7-423E-9558-2D1486B0FEEA} - (no file)
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {A8BD6820-6ED7-423E-9558-2D1486B0FEEA} - C:\Program Files\DeluxeCommunications\DxcBho.dll
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe, C:\WINDOWS\System32\qxhqu.exe
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,bsnugjx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.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: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [win32107-193650138] C:\WINDOWS\win32107-193650138.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeluxeCommunications] C:\Program Files\DeluxeCommunications\Dxc.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Orao] "C:\MYDOCU~1\CURITY~1\winlogon.exe" -vt yazr
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DeluxeCommunications] C:\Program Files\DeluxeCommunications\Dxc.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Broadband Networking.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Broadband Networking\MSBNTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\COMMON\YLOGIN.DLL
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\COMMON\YLOGIN.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES.DLL
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\YAHOO!\MESSENGER\YHEXBMES.DLL
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.allstate.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.deerbrook.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.encompassinsurance.com
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=39204
O16 - DPF: {5526B4C6-63D6-41A1-9783-0FABF529859A} - ms-its:mhtml:file://c:\nesunem.mht!http:[COLOR="Red"]XXXXX[/COLOR]//adsextend.net/zscript/mma.chm::/joysavsht.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1159132052687
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1159132316218
O16 - DPF: {B1826A9F-4AA0-4510-BA77-9013E74E4B9B} - http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/as4web.cab
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: dxclib303562752.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: App Paths - C:\WINDOWS\system32\k6lqlg3516.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: cfgmgr32 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\i860lijm18oa.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: IPConfTSP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\hrnu0559e.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: URL - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dn0801due.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Also ewido would not run in "safe mode" for some reason. Tryed twice, SpyBot SSD claimed to clean things up but "NOT"
 
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Welcome to the forum, you have a bunch of nasties including what looks like a Qoologic trojan, possible Look2me infections and this nasty from MediaMotor.n that was an active infected link I had to fix. If you are not receiving help at another forum, let's start like this. I suggest you keep this computer offline as much as possible until you are clean.

Thanks to sUBs and anyone who helped with this fix.

1. Download this file - combofix.exe
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/combofix.exe
2. Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
3. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply
Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall
If the log is large You might need to post half in one reply half in another.

Post a new HJT log along with that. Add any comments you think will help.

Thanks
 
Thanks for your response "pskelly"

I will first describe what happens running combofix (tried twice)

It detects at least 2 infections (one being surfsidekick) and then I get a message that combofix will be back in "at least 10 seconds" the window closes and never returns. Waited at least 10 minutes .... at this point I reboot.

1) ? Does it take a hour and then return?
2) ? If it does create a logfile would it be on the desktop? (where I launched it)

I will be happy to try again, but confidence is LOW

This is a friends PC that I'm trying to fix so I will test ASAP.

As far as other Forums " you are my only hope" at this point.

Thankyouverymuch
 
Combofix cleans a variety of malware at once, anything else is more time consuming and difficult. Make sure you save it to the Desktop and that you follow the instructions exactly, especially those in red. Give it another try.

Thanks
 
Combofix ?

OK ..... I will try it a third time

Any Idea how long I should wait after the CMD window disappears before rebooting?

Should it be run in safe mode ?

Thanks
 
I guess I will have to run it on one of my computers, but I never have any malware for it to remove. The creator posted these instructions at BleepingComputer, sorry I can't link you, it's for helpers only:
___________________________________________________________
Combofix.exe is a point & shoot thingy. The instructions are simple enough

QUOTE
1. Download this file - combofix.exe
http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/combofix.exe
2. Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
3. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply

Note:
Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall
______________________________________________________
Here are a few logs at this site where it has or is being used.

http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=7551
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=7474
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=7493
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=7547

Hope that helps. I can see no reason to run it in safe mode, but you can try to see what happens if you wish. Anytime anyone has had a problem, it normally ran fine the second try.
 
ComboFix Results

Unfortunately I did not get any log file from combofix, it performed as described previously. I made 4 attempts .... 3 in safe mode.

Here is the screen output and the latest HJT log

Combofix output to screen: (after entering Y in the startup screen)

Combofix will now perform a scan of your computer
Look2Me orphaned entries found!!!
SurfSideKick!!!
Duce6.exe infected
(screen clears)
Combofix will now exit and return in no more than 10 seconds
(window disappears and no further disk activity is observed)

Subsequent runs did not display the Duce6.exe infected line above.

I rebooted to normal mode and ran HJT .... the log follows:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 19:47, on 06-09-26
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Broadband Networking\MSBNTray.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\Highjackthis\HJ_this_MF.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.msn.com/0SEENUS/SAOS01
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://rd.yahoo.com/customize/sbcydsl/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{A8BD6820-6ED7-423E-9558-2D1486B0FEEA} - (no file)
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {A8BD6820-6ED7-423E-9558-2D1486B0FEEA} - (no file)
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe, C:\WINDOWS\System32\qxhqu.exe
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,bsnugjx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.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: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [win32107-193650138] C:\WINDOWS\win32107-193650138.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Orao] "C:\MYDOCU~1\CURITY~1\winlogon.exe" -vt yazr
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Broadband Networking.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Broadband Networking\MSBNTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.allstate.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.deerbrook.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.encompassinsurance.com
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=39204
O16 - DPF: {5526B4C6-63D6-41A1-9783-0FABF529859A} - ms-its:mhtml:file://c:\nesunem.mht!http[COLOR="Red"]XXXXXX[/COLOR]://adsextend.net/zscript/mma.chm::/joysavsht.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1159132052687
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1159132316218
O16 - DPF: {B1826A9F-4AA0-4510-BA77-9013E74E4B9B} - http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/as4web.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: App Paths - C:\WINDOWS\system32\k6lqlg3516.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: cfgmgr32 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\i860lijm18oa.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: IPConfTSP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\hrnu0559e.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: URL - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dn0801due.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe


Let me know what you think ....

Thanks for your help

JChris
 
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We'll give it a go without it, you have a live infected 016 item, I will edit the link to kill the active link.

Let me know if you placed those three items in the 015 "Trusted Zone".

1) Windows 2000
Open My Computer.
Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
Select the View Tab.
Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders.
Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
Click Yes to confirm.
Click OK.

2) Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune
http://www.atribune.org/content/view/25/2/
Save it to your Desktop. We will use this later.

3) ewido may block changes we must make, turn off the guard: First disable Ewido, as it might be trying to interfere...
Under 'Your security status', if the real time protection is active, deactivate it by clicking 'real time protection' until the status says 'inactive'
Do you own ewido or is this a trial?

4) Open HijackThis and choose "Do a system scan only" then check the box in front of these line items:

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://rd.yahoo.com/customize/sbcyds...search/ie.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\blank.htm
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{A8BD6820-6ED7-423E-9558-2D1486B0FEEA} - (no file)
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {A8BD6820-6ED7-423E-9558-2D1486B0FEEA} - (no file)
F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe, C:\WINDOWS\System32\qxhqu.exe
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,bsnugjx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [win32107-193650138] C:\WINDOWS\win32107-193650138.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Orao] "C:\MYDOCU~1\CURITY~1\winlogon.exe" -vt yazr
O16 - DPF: {5526B4C6-63D6-41A1-9783-0FABF529859A} - ms-its:mhtml:file://c:\nesunem.mht!http://http<font color="Red">XXXXXX<.../joysavsht.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: App Paths - C:\WINDOWS\system32\k6lqlg3516.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: cfgmgr32 - C:\WINDOWS\system32\i860lijm18oa.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: IPConfTSP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\hrnu0559e.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: URL - C:\WINDOWS\system32\dn0801due.dll (file missing)

Close all programs but HJT and all browser windows, then click on "Fix Checked"

RIGHT Click on Start then click on Explore. Locate and delete these items:

(files/folders may be gone, just do not miss them)

C:\WINDOWS\win32107-193650138.exe <<< delete that file

C:\WINDOWS\System32\qxhqu.exe <<< delete that file

C:\WINDOWS\System32\bsnugjx.exe <<< delete that file

C:\MYDOCUMENTS~1\CURITY~1\ <<< delete that folder

Run ATF Cleaner
Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Click Select All found at the bottom of the list.
Click the Empty Selected button.
Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

Now I would like you to update ewido and run it in safe mode. Delete anything it locates unless you know it is not bad:
[*]Once the update has completed select the "Scanner" icon at the top of the screen, then select the "Settings" tab.
[*]Once in the Settings screen click on "Recommended actions" and then select "Quarantine".
[*]Under "Reports"
  • Select "Automatically generate report after every scan"
  • Un-Select "Only if threats were found"
[/list]Close ewido anti-spyware, Do Not run a scan just yet, we will shortly.
  1. Reboot your computer into SafeMode. You can do this by restarting your computer and continually tapping the F8 key until a menu appears. Use your up arrow key to highlight SafeMode then hit enter.
    IMPORTANT: Do not open any other windows or programs while ewido is scanning, it may interfere with the scanning proccess:
  2. Lauch ewido-anti-spyware by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.
  3. Select the "Scanner" icon at the top and then the "Scan" tab then click on "Complete System Scan".
  4. ewido will now begin the scanning process, be patient this may take a little time.
    Once the scan is complete do the following:
  5. If you have any infections you will prompted, then select "Apply all actions"
  6. Next select the "Reports" icon at the top.
  7. Select the "Save report as" button in the lower left hand of the screen and save it to a text file on your system (make sure to remember where you saved that file, this is important).
  8. Close ewido and reboot your system back into Normal Mode and post the results of the ewido report scan.

    Post the ewido scan results and a new HJT log, add any comments you think will help. We'll see what is left at that point.

    Thanks...Phil
 
More Results

Thanks for your speedy response .......

I proceeded very carefully as you requested ....

Unfortunately EWIDO will not start in safe mode on this machine, for some reason ..... so I ran it from normal mode (in safe mode ewido.exe gets 99% cpu but never launches ?)

EWIDO is a trial copy

Here are the results::::

---------------------------------------------------------
ewido anti-spyware - Scan Report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created at: 22:34 06-09-26

+ Scan result:



HKLM\SOFTWARE\DeluxeCommunications -> Adware.DeluxeCommunications : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\DeluxeCommunications\Internet Explorer -> Adware.DeluxeCommunications : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKU\S-1-5-21-1214440339-1767777339-682003330-1000\Software\DeluxeCommunications -> Adware.DeluxeCommunications : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKU\S-1-5-21-1214440339-1767777339-682003330-1000\Software\DeluxeCommunications\Internet Explorer -> Adware.DeluxeCommunications : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Cookies\system@fastclick[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Cookies\system@findwhat[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Findwhat : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Cookies\system@c.goclick[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Goclick : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Cookies\system@statcounter[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end

..................................................................................

AND the HJT LOG ( I blew away the trusted Zones)

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 22:46, on 06-09-26
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\stisvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Broadband Networking\MSBNTray.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\Highjackthis\HJ_this_MF.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://g.msn.com/0SEENUS/SAOS01
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.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: [HP Software Update] "C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadQM] loadqm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Broadband Networking.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Broadband Networking\MSBNTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\PROGRA~1\INTERN~1\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=39204
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1159132052687
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1159132316218
O16 - DPF: {B1826A9F-4AA0-4510-BA77-9013E74E4B9B} - http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/as4web.cab
O23 - Service: Automatic LiveUpdate Scheduler - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service (dmadmin) - VERITAS Software Corp. - C:\WINDOWS\System32\dmadmin.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe

................................................................................

Thanks again Phil,

(Tell tashi I said to give you a raise)
 
I want to say I am a little concerned that you can not run these programs on the computer? combofix is routine anymore, being used many times a day and ewido runs well on Win2000 in safe mode. You may want to check your system files:
http://www.networkclue.com/os/Windows/commands/sfc.aspx I am not real familiar with Windows 2000. Here is information that may or may not help: http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic8356.html

I want you to know this junk came out a lot easier than I expected it to, good job:bigthumb: If all is back to normal, here is some great information from Tony Klein, Texruss, ChrisRLG and Grinler to help you stay clean and safe online:
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=279
http://russelltexas.com/malware/allclear.htm
http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?t=14
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict2520.html
http://cybercoyote.org/security/not-admin.shtml

ewido is a great program but it does use some resources. Once the trial is over you can update and use the scanner for as long as you wish, but unless you purchase it you should turn it off completely so it does not run unless you start it manually.

Safe surfing...tashi:) will close the topic in a few days.

Thanks...pskelley
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If you are reading it in English...thank a soldier.
 
Thanks for your Expertise

OK ....great news, we will put the machine back on-line (comcast.net) and monitor.

Yes, it bothers me that the tools would not run properly on this PC. I will check into this further

This is my friends PC, so I will repost in a couple of days.

Social commentary::::::::

It is sad that people who are not computer literate are those most impacted by these issues. My friend makes comments like:
I shouldn't even have a computer.
I should just get rid of it ....throw it in the trash

He thought he was protected ...........
Running NAV ( just paid the subscription a month ago)
Running SSD ( but didn't know to update it regularly)

I wonder how many people just junk their machines and go out and buy a new one or just give up on computers?


Thanks again
 
Everything looks good !!

Yes there were some system files missing.

The machine has been on-line for 2-3 days now without incident.

Thanks again for your expertise.

JChris
 
Thanks again Phil,

(Tell tashi I said to give you a raise)
Click to expand...
:laugh:

As the problem appears to be resolved this topic has been archived. :bigthumb:

If you need it re-opened please send me or your helper a private message (pm) and provide a link to the thread; this applies only to the original topic starter.

Cheers. :)
 
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