Trojan.Agent, Trojan.DNSChanger

[Blade81]

Welcome back


Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update to the latest version...

Updating Java:

• Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 11.
• Scroll down to where it says
  The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications.
  
• Click the
  Download
  button to the right.
• Select Windows on platform combobox and check the box that says:
  Accept License Agreement. Click continue.
  
• The page will refresh.
• Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
• Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
• Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
• Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
• Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u11-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

We need to execute an OTMoveIt3 script

1. Please download OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer and save it to your desktop.
2. Double click theOTMoveIt3 icon on your desktop.
3. Paste the following code under the Paste Fix Here area. Do not include the word
   Code
   .
   

   :Files
   C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\LimeWire Saved\drive my soul.mp3
   C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\LimeWire Saved\glamour boy.mp3
   C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\LimeWire Saved\wintersleep had a ghost - greatest hits.wma
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\components\iamfamous.dll.vir
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Program Files\tinyproxy\tinyproxy.exe.vir
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\msqpdxpcuuktkl.sys.vir
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\msqpdxorvdbrsr.dll.vir
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\msqpdxweaturxb.dll.vir
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\prunnet.exe.vir
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\rqRiIaby.dll.vir
   C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe.vir
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\coad;coad=206301616;sz=300x250;ord=6483620[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\displayads[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\jump1[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\mkt[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\search__cat_id--1__keyword--stewardess__rf--alp__sfsk--0[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\ypadredir[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\yp_results[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\GD2VCXMR\BigBoxAd[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\GD2VCXMR\search[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\USL15C7U\ClipId73945;clip=73945;sz=300x250;ord=7184876[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\USL15C7U\mad-men-ep-204-three-sundays[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\USL15C7U\search__cat_id--1__keyword--stewardess__rf--alp__sfsk--0[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\adverts[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\afclick[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\B3036110;dcadv=1177151;sz=120x600;ord=[timestamp][1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\jump1[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\offers[1].htm
   C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\s[1].htm

4. Push the large MoveIt button.
5. OTMI3 may ask to reboot the machine. Please do so if asked.
6. Copy/Paste the contents under the Results line here in your next reply with a fresh hjt log. How's the system running?
7. If you are unable to copy/paste from this window (as will be the case if the machine was rebooted), open Notepad (Start->All Programs->Accessories->Notepad), click File->Open, in the File Name box enter *.log and press the Enter key, navigate to the C:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles folder, and open the newest .log file present, and copy/paste the contents of that document back here in your next post.

[videogames]

Everything appears to be working again. DNS isn't funky, and I can use MSN and Firefox which were having errors before. I also made sure to uninstall older Java versions and update to the most recent one.







OTMoveIt3


========== FILES ==========
C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\LimeWire Saved\drive my soul.mp3 moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\LimeWire Saved\glamour boy.mp3 moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\LimeWire Saved\wintersleep had a ghost - greatest hits.wma moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\components\iamfamous.dll.vir moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Program Files\tinyproxy\tinyproxy.exe.vir moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\msqpdxpcuuktkl.sys.vir moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\msqpdxorvdbrsr.dll.vir moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\msqpdxweaturxb.dll.vir moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\prunnet.exe.vir moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\rqRiIaby.dll.vir moved successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe.vir moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\coad;coad=206301616;sz=300x250;ord=6483620[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\displayads[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\jump1[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\mkt[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\search__cat_id--1__keyword--stewardess__rf--alp__sfsk--0[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\ypadredir[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\1SDKI0CS\yp_results[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\GD2VCXMR\BigBoxAd[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\GD2VCXMR\search[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\USL15C7U\ClipId73945;clip=73945;sz=300x250;ord=7184876[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\USL15C7U\mad-men-ep-204-three-sundays[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\USL15C7U\search__cat_id--1__keyword--stewardess__rf--alp__sfsk--0[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\adverts[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\afclick[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\B3036110;dcadv=1177151;sz=120x600;ord=[timestamp][1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\jump1[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\offers[1].htm moved successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\WHEV856N\s[1].htm moved successfully.

OTMoveIt3 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.7.2 log created on 12302008_154249








HJT


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:54:12 PM, on 12/30/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3, v.3264 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.3264)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Digidesign\Drivers\MMERefresh.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterVideo\RegMgr\iviRegMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\CDBurnerXP\NMSAccessU.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\PsiService_2.exe
C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindServiceAE.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Wacom_Tablet.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WTablet\Wacom_TabletUser.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Wacom_Tablet.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\usnsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Opera\Opera.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.0.926.3450\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [P17Helper] Rundll32 P17.dll,P17Helper
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AppleSyncNotifier] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NVIDIA nTune] "C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneCmd.exe" clear
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Documents and Settings\BEN LETWIN\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.lnk.disabled
O4 - Startup: OpenOffice.org 2.3.lnk.disabled
O4 - Startup: Xfire.lnk.disabled
O4 - Global Startup: Citrus Alarm Clock.lnk.disabled
O8 - Extra context menu item: Build LinkLister List from Selected Url(s) - C:\Program Files\LinkLister\build_from_sel.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra button: LinkLister - {63A59C7F-65C5-4fe9-AAD1-C9E508E9FBFB} - C:\Program Files\LinkLister\ll.exe (HKCU)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: LinkLister - {63A59C7F-65C5-4fe9-AAD1-C9E508E9FBFB} - C:\Program Files\LinkLister\ll.exe (HKCU)
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/Driver...sysreqlab2.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su2/CTL_V020...5033/CTPID.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Digidesign MME Refresh Service (DigiRefresh) - Digidesign, A Division of Avid Technology, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Digidesign\Drivers\MMERefresh.exe
O23 - Service: digiSPTIService - Digidesign, A Division of Avid Technology, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Digidesign\Pro Tools\digiSPTIService.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Macrovision Europe Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: IviRegMgr - InterVideo - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InterVideo\RegMgr\iviRegMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NMSAccessU - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\CDBurnerXP\NMSAccessU.exe
O23 - Service: nTune Service (nTuneService) - NVIDIA - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PinnacleUpdate Service (PinnacleUpdateSvc) - KALiNKOsoft - C:\Program Files\KALiNKOsoft\Pinnacle Game Profiler\pinnacle_updater.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
O23 - Service: Protexis Licensing V2 (PSI_SVC_2) - Protexis Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\PsiService_2.exe
O23 - Service: StarWind AE Service (StarWindServiceAE) - Rocket Division Software - C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\StarWind\StarWindServiceAE.exe
O23 - Service: TabletServiceWacom - Wacom Technology, Corp. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Wacom_Tablet.exe

--
End of file - 7503 bytes

[Blade81]

Well congrats, it appears your system is all clean Are you still noticing any problems? If not, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.


THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Let's reset system restore
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.

1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis



Now lets uninstall ComboFix:

• Click START then RUN
• Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK

Next we remove all used tools.

• Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe.
• Click the CleanUp! button.
• Select Yes when the
  Begin cleanup Process?
  prompt appears.
• If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
• The tool will delete itself once it finishes, if not delete it by yourself.

Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTMoveIt attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.



UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER

IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.

If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.


Make your Internet Explorer more secure

This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.



The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.

• Download SpywareBlaster
  Spyware blaster is a program that stops known malicious activex controls from installing on your computer. It works by changing settings in your registry. It makes
  kill bits
  in the registry, so that certain activex controls can't install.
  If you don't know what activex controls are, see here
  You can download SpywareBlaster here here
  SpywareBlaster tutorial
  
• hosts file:
  
  • Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
  • In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
  • We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
  • However, it can slow down certain computers.
  • This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
  
  Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
  If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
  
  2. Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen)
  3. Click run
  4. In the dialog box, type services.msc
  5. hit enter, then locate dns client
  6. Highlight it, then double-click it.
  7. On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual.
  8. Click ok
  
  
• Get Anti Virus Software and keep it updated - Most AVs will update automatically, but if not I would recommend making updating the AV the first job every time the PC is connected to the internet. An AV that is using defs that are seven days old is not going to be much protection. If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. Good free antivirus programs are:
  Antivir
  Avast!
  
• Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For more info, check this webpage out.
  If you don't have a 3rd party firewall or a router behind NAT then I recommend getting one. I recommend either Online Armor Free or Comodo Firewall Pro (If you choose Comodo: Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and install firewall ONLY!).

Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.



Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system... problems etc.

Have a great day,
Blade

[Blade81]

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

Note:If it has been four days or more since your last post, and the helper assisting you posted a response to that post to which you did not reply, your topic will not be reopened. At that point, if you still require help, please start a new topic and include a fresh HijackThis log and a link to your previous thread.

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