My browser is hijacked with bad links from Google.

[raton67]

Hi again,

Well, the Kaspersky Online Scanner finally finished and here is the report:

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0: scan report
Friday, January 8, 2010
Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, 32-bit Service Pack 2 (build 6002)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
Last database update: Friday, January 08, 2010 02:59:30
Records in database: 3325401
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Scan settings:
scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan e-mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\
G:\
H:\
I:\
J:\
K:\
L:\
M:\

Scan statistics:
Objects scanned: 456744
Threats found: 2
Infected objects found: 3
Suspicious objects found: 0
Scan duration: 13:00:56


File name / Threat / Threats count
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\FSZPI0SK\searchresults_ron[1].htm Infected: Trojan.JS.Iframe.he 1
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\HNUG6XBF\PZN3WUIEGb3XMmeUvoGp1pEr33Xy[1].htm Infected: Trojan.JS.Iframe.he 1
C:\Users\Oscar\Documents\Files (Documents, Information, and Manuals)\Software, Updates, & Utilities\Housekeeping & Maintenance Utilities\produkey.zip Infected: not-a-virus:PSWTool.Win32.ProductKey.i 1

Selected area has been scanned.

As you can see, there were three infected files, and two were in IE temporary folders that I thought were deleted using the ATF Cleaner. Maybe they weren't deleted because it is an older version of IE. Please advise how I should handle these infected files?

Also, here is the DDS.txt log, which I ran immediately afterwards:

DDS (Ver_09-12-01.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Oscar at 11:45:44.79 on Fri 01/08/2010
Internet Explorer: 7.0.6002.18005
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium 6.0.6002.2.1252.1.1033.18.3069.1587 [GMT -5:00]

AV: Trend Micro Internet Security *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {7D2296BC-32CC-4519-917E-52E652474AF5}
SP: PC-cillin Internet Security - Spyware Protection *disabled* (Updated) {003DD9A8-02A6-43CF-81BA-5D403CAD001E}
SP: Spybot - Search and Destroy *disabled* (Outdated) {ED588FAF-1B8F-43B4-ACA8-8E3C85DADBE9}
SP: Windows Defender *disabled* (Updated) {D68DDC3A-831F-4FAE-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\Windows\system32\wininit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\lsm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rpcss
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k GPSvcGroup
C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\Bluetooth\LBTSERV.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
C:\Windows\system32\WUDFHost.exe
C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\PhotoshopElementsFileAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\CCU\AlertService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k bthsvcs
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\IntelDH\NMS\AdpPlugins\DQLWinService.exe
C:\Program Files\Seagate\SeagateManager\Sync\FreeAgentService.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k hpdevmgmt
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\Iaantmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\x86\RaMaint.exe
C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\x86\LogMeIn.exe
C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\x86\LMIGuardian.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe
C:\Program Files\MozyHome\mozybackup.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k HPZ12
C:\Program Files\MozyHome\mozybackup.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\IntelDH\NMS\NMSCore\NMSCore.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k HPZ12
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Media Server\bin\qualitymanager.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\10.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatch10.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\RUBotted\TMRUBotted.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SeaPort\SeaPort.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\SfCtlCom.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Support Center\bin\sprtsvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\STacSV.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k WerSvcGroup
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSVC.EXE
C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Media Server\bin\ISSM.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Shells\MCLServiceATL.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDWinSec.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\BM\TMBMSRV.exe
C:\Windows\system32\WUDFHost.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Media Server\bin\mediaserver.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel Media Server\Shells\Remote UI Service.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSvcM.exe
C:\Program Files\MozyHome\mozybackup.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVCOMSER\LVComSer.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k HPService
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\10.0\SharedCOM\RoxMediaDB10.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files\XPSMiniViewGadget\XPSMiniViewGadget.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\TRENDM~1\INTERN~2\TmPfw.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\TmProxy.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAAnotif.exe
C:\Program Files\SetPoint\LBTWiz.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\10.0\SharedCOM\RoxWatchTray10.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\CinePlayer\DMXLauncher.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\IntelDH\NMS\Support\IntelHCTAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\CCU\CCU_TrayIcon.exe
C:\Program Files\Genie-Soft\GBMPro8\GBMAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
C:\Program Files\Unlocker\UnlockerAssistant.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\QuickCam\Quickcam.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LComMgr\Communications_Helper.exe
C:\Program Files\Seagate\SeagateManager\FreeAgent Status\stxmenumgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Internet Security\UfSeAgnt.exe
C:\Windows\System32\wpcumi.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\ToolboxFX\bin\HPTLBXFX.exe
C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\x86\LogMeInSystray.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\hpwuschd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Sigmatel\C-Major Audio\WDM\sttray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LightScribeControlPanel.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\ISUSPM.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\RingCentral\RingCentral Call Controller\RCHotKey.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehsched.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Xcelerator\bin\ehLumaQuarkD.exe
C:\Program Files\PIXELA\Everio MediaBrowser HD Edition\MBCameraMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe
C:\Program Files\Palm\Hotsync.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\MozyHome\mozystat.exe
C:\Program Files\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Roxio Shared\10.0\SharedCOM\CPSHelpRunner10.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\khalshared\KHALMNPR.EXE
C:\Program Files\LogMeIn\x86\LMIGuardian.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\CCU\CCU_Engine.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Plugin Manager\skypePM.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Logishrd\LQCVFX\COCIManager.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqbam08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgpc01.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Auction Sentry Deluxe\AuctionSentryDeluxe.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Java\jre6\bin\jp2launcher.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\java.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Temp\jkos-Oscar\binaries\ScanningProcess.exe
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Temp\jkos-Oscar\binaries\ScanningProcess.exe
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Temp\jkos-Oscar\binaries\ScanningProcess.exe
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Temp\jkos-Oscar\binaries\ScanningProcess.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEUser.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\GoogleToolbarUser_32.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\unsecapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\agent.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Users\Oscar\Desktop\Browser Hijack\DDS\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ig
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
BHO: SnagIt Toolbar Loader: {00c6482d-c502-44c8-8409-fce54ad9c208} - c:\program files\techsmith\snagit 9\SnagitBHO.dll
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: HP Print Enhancer: {0347c33e-8762-4905-bf09-768834316c61} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: Skype add-on (mastermind): {22bf413b-c6d2-4d91-82a9-a0f997ba588c} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer: {3049c3e9-b461-4bc5-8870-4c09146192ca} - c:\program files\real\realplayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
BHO: {5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB} - No File
BHO: Search Helper: {6ebf7485-159f-4bff-a14f-b9e3aac4465b} - c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\search helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll
BHO: Windows Live ID Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Conversion Toolbar Helper: {ae7cd045-e861-484f-8273-0445ee161910} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.5.4723.1820\swg.dll
BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: Windows Live Toolbar Helper: {e15a8dc0-8516-42a1-81ea-dc94ec1acf10} - c:\program files\windows live\toolbar\wltcore.dll
BHO: HP Smart BHO Class: {ffffffff-cf4e-4f2b-bdc2-0e72e116a856} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
TB: Adobe PDF: {47833539-d0c5-4125-9fa8-0819e2eaac93} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
TB: Snagit: {8ff5e183-abde-46eb-b09e-d2aab95cabe3} - c:\program files\techsmith\snagit 9\SnagitIEAddin.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
TB: &Windows Live Toolbar: {21fa44ef-376d-4d53-9b0f-8a89d3229068} - c:\program files\windows live\toolbar\wltcore.dll
TB: Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar_32.dll
EB: HP Smart Web Printing: {555d4d79-4bd2-4094-a395-cfc534424a05} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_bho.dll
uRun: [DellSupportCenter] "c:\program files\dell support center\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P DellSupportCenter
uRun: [LightScribe Control Panel] c:\program files\common files\lightscribe\LightScribeControlPanel.exe -hidden
uRun: [swg] "c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe"
uRun: [ehTray.exe] c:\windows\ehome\ehTray.exe
uRun: [ISUSPM] "c:\program files\common files\installshield\updateservice\ISUSPM.exe" -scheduler
uRun: [GBMPro8Agent] c:\program files\genie-soft\gbmpro8\GBMAgent.exe
uRun: [RXReloadImages] c:\program files\roxio\virtual drive 10\DiscImageLoader10.exe -RELOAD
uRun: [Sidebar] c:\program files\windows sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
uRun: [RCHotKey] "c:\progra~1\ringce~1\ringce~1\RCHotKey.exe"
uRun: [Skype] "c:\program files\skype\phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
uRun: [WMPNSCFG] c:\program files\windows media player\WMPNSCFG.exe
uRun: [updateMgr] "c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\acrobat\AdobeUpdateManager.exe" AcStd7_1_0 -reboot 1
mRun: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
mRun: [Bluetooth HCI Monitor] RunDll32 HCIMNTR.DLL,RunCheckHCIMode
mRun: [IAAnotif] "c:\program files\intel\intel matrix storage manager\Iaanotif.exe"
mRun: [Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer] "c:\program files\common files\logitech\khalshared\KHALMNPR.EXE"
mRun: [Logitech BT Wizard] LBTWiz.exe -silent
mRun: [dscactivate] "c:\program files\dell support center\gs_agent\custom\dsca.exe"
mRun: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
mRun: [DellSupportCenter] "c:\program files\dell support center\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P DellSupportCenter
mRun: [RoxWatchTray] "c:\program files\common files\roxio shared\10.0\sharedcom\RoxWatchTray10.exe"
mRun: [DMXLauncher] "c:\program files\roxio\cineplayer\DMXLauncher.exe"
mRun: [Acrobat Assistant 7.0] "c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\distillr\Acrotray.exe"
mRun: [NMSSupport] "c:\program files\common files\intel\inteldh\nms\support\IntelHCTAgent.exe" /startup
mRun: [CCUTRAYICON] c:\program files\intel\inteldh\ccu\CCU_TrayIcon.exe
mRun: [GBMPro8Agent] c:\program files\genie-soft\gbmpro8\GBMAgent.exe
mRun: [Google Desktop Search] "c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
mRun: [UnlockerAssistant] "c:\program files\unlocker\UnlockerAssistant.exe"
mRun: [NvSvc] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\nvsvc.dll,nvsvcStart
mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
mRun: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
mRun: [AppleSyncNotifier] c:\program files\common files\apple\mobile device support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe
mRun: [LogitechQuickCamRibbon] "c:\program files\logitech\quickcam\Quickcam.exe" /hide
mRun: [LogitechCommunicationsManager] "c:\program files\common files\logishrd\lcommgr\Communications_Helper.exe"
mRun: [MaxMenuMgr] "c:\program files\seagate\seagatemanager\freeagent status\StxMenuMgr.exe"
mRun: [hpqSRMon] c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\bin\hpqSRMon.exe
mRun: [UfSeAgnt.exe] "c:\program files\trend micro\internet security\UfSeAgnt.exe"
mRun: [WPCUMI] c:\windows\system32\WpcUmi.exe
mRun: [ToolBoxFX] "c:\program files\hp\toolboxfx\bin\HPTLBXFX.exe" /enum:on /alerts:on /notifications:on /fl:on /fr:on /appData:on
mRun: [LogMeIn GUI] "c:\program files\logmein\x86\LogMeInSystray.exe"
mRun: [HP Software Update] c:\program files\hp\hp software update\HPWuSchd2.exe
mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\common files\real\update_ob\realsched.exe" -osboot
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
mRun: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] %ProgramFiles%\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\WDM\sttray.exe
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Adobe ARM] "c:\program files\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
mRunOnce: [Uninstall Adobe Download Manager] "c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe" "c:\program files\nos\bin\getPlus_Helper.dll",Uninstall /IE2883E8F-472F-4fb0-9522-AC9BF37916A7 /Get1noarp
StartupFolder: c:\users\oscar\appdata\roaming\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\anapod~1.lnk - c:\program files\red chair software\anapod explorer\anamgr.exe
StartupFolder: c:\users\oscar\appdata\roaming\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\erunta~1.lnk - c:\program files\erunt\AUTOBACK.EXE
StartupFolder: c:\users\oscar\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs\startup\PowerReg Scheduler.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\adobea~1.lnk - c:\windows\installer\{ac76ba86-1033-0000-ba7e-100000000002}\SC_Acrobat.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\camera~1.lnk - c:\program files\pixela\everio mediabrowser hd edition\MBCameraMonitor.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\digita~1.lnk - c:\program files\digital line detect\DLG.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\hotsyn~1.lnk - c:\program files\palm\Hotsync.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\hpdigi~1.lnk - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\mozyho~1.lnk - c:\program files\mozyhome\mozystat.exe
StartupFolder: c:\progra~2\micros~1\windows\startm~1\programs\startup\setpoint.lnk - c:\program files\setpoint\SetPoint.exe
mPolicies-explorer: BindDirectlyToPropertySetStorage = 0 (0x0)
mPolicies-system: EnableUIADesktopToggle = 0 (0x0)
IE: Google Sidewiki... - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_5F1A57F0B9B89E2E.dll/cmsidewiki.html
IE: {CCA281CA-C863-46ef-9331-5C8D4460577F} - c:\program files\widcomm\bluetooth software\btsendto_ie.htm
IE: {219C3416-8CB2-491a-A3C7-D9FCDDC9D600} - {5F7B1267-94A9-47F5-98DB-E99415F33AEC} - c:\program files\windows live\writer\WriterBrowserExtension.dll
IE: {5067A26B-1337-4436-8AFE-EE169C2DA79F} - {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
IE: {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~3\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll
LSP: c:\windows\system32\wpclsp.dll
DPF: Garmin Communicator Plug-In - hxxps://my.garmin.com/static/m/cab/2.8.1/GarminAxControl.CAB
DPF: Garmin Internet Explorer Plug-In - hxxps://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/m/GarminAxControl.CAB
DPF: {233C1507-6A77-46A4-9443-F871F945D258} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} - hxxp://www2.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
DPF: {49312E18-AA92-4CC2-BB97-55DEA7BCADD6} - hxxp://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysProExe.CAB
DPF: {80AEEC0E-A2BE-4B8D-985F-350FE869DC40} - hxxp://h20264.www2.hp.com/ediags/dd/install/HPDriverDiagnosticsVista.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/polarbear/ultrashim.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
DPF: {FD0B6769-6490-4A91-AA0A-B5AE0DC75AC9} - hxxps://secure.logmein.com/activex/ractrl.cab?lmi=100
TCP: {9E907A23-1FD5-4A18-A0C2-D603A1F98C31} = 205.152.144.23,205.152.132.23
Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
Notify: GoToAssist - c:\program files\citrix\gotoassist\514\G2AWinLogon.dll
AppInit_DLLs: c:\progra~1\google\google~3\GoogleDesktopNetwork3.dll
mASetup: {10880D85-AAD9-4558-ABDC-2AB1552D831F} - "c:\program files\common files\lightscribe\LSRunOnce.exe"
Hosts: 127.0.0.1 www.spywareinfo.com

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R0 Lbd;Lbd;c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys [2009-12-27 64288]
R1 c2scsi;c2scsi;c:\windows\system32\drivers\C2SCSI.SYS [2007-8-18 252152]
R1 tmlwf;Trend Micro NDIS 6.0 Filter Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmlwf.sys [2009-7-26 142352]
R2 DQLWinService;DQLWinService;c:\program files\common files\intel\inteldh\nms\adpplugins\DQLWinService.exe [2007-2-12 208896]
R2 FreeAgentGoNext Service;Seagate Service;c:\program files\seagate\seagatemanager\sync\FreeAgentService.exe [2008-10-28 156968]
R2 LMIInfo;LogMeIn Kernel Information Provider;c:\program files\logmein\x86\rainfo.sys [2008-7-24 12856]
R2 LMIRfsDriver;LogMeIn Remote File System Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\LMIRfsDriver.sys [2009-8-4 47640]
R2 MCLServiceATL;Intel(R) Application Tracker;c:\program files\intel\inteldh\intel media server\shells\MCLServiceATL.exe [2007-6-27 157912]
R2 NMSCore;Intel(R) NMSCore;c:\program files\common files\intel\inteldh\nms\nmscore\NMSCore.exe [2007-6-27 317656]
R2 nmsunidr;UniDriver for NMS;c:\windows\system32\drivers\nmsunidr.sys [2007-2-18 5376]
R2 QualityManager;Intel(R) Quality Manager;c:\program files\intel\inteldh\intel media server\media server\bin\QualityManager.exe [2007-6-27 272600]
R2 RoxWatch10;Roxio Hard Drive Watcher 10;c:\program files\common files\roxio shared\10.0\sharedcom\RoxWatch10.exe [2007-8-24 166384]
R2 RUBotted;Trend Micro RUBotted Service;c:\program files\trend micro\rubotted\TMRUBotted.exe [2009-12-27 582992]
R2 SBSDWSCService;SBSD Security Center Service;c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\SDWinSec.exe [2009-12-25 1153368]
R2 SSPORT;SSPORT;c:\windows\system32\drivers\SSPORT.sys [2007-1-8 5120]
R2 tmevtmgr;tmevtmgr;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmevtmgr.sys [2009-7-26 50192]
R2 tmpreflt;tmpreflt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmpreflt.sys [2009-10-25 36368]
R2 tmwfp;Trend Micro WFP Callout Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmwfp.sys [2009-7-26 235024]
R2 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;c:\program files\viewpoint\common\ViewpointService.exe [2008-8-12 24652]
R3 IntelDH;IntelDH Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\IntelDH.sys [2008-7-1 5632]
R3 Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;c:\program files\lavasoft\ad-aware\AAWService.exe [2009-12-2 1181328]
R3 LazerUsb;Lumanate Lazer USB;c:\windows\system32\drivers\LazerUsb.sys [2007-10-16 5739520]
R3 RoxMediaDB10;RoxMediaDB10;c:\program files\common files\roxio shared\10.0\sharedcom\RoxMediaDB10.exe [2007-8-24 1083888]
R3 TMPassthruMP;TMPassthruMP;c:\windows\system32\drivers\TMPassthru.sys [2009-12-27 206608]
R3 TmPfw;Trend Micro Personal Firewall;c:\progra~1\trendm~1\intern~2\TmPfw.exe [2009-7-26 488768]
R3 tmproxy;Trend Micro Proxy Service;c:\program files\trend micro\internet security\TmProxy.exe [2009-7-26 648456]
S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-12-26 135664]
S2 Roxio Upnp Server 10;Roxio Upnp Server 10;c:\program files\roxio\digital home 10\RoxioUpnpService10.exe [2007-8-24 362992]
S2 RoxLiveShare10;LiveShare P2P Server 10;c:\program files\common files\roxio shared\10.0\sharedcom\RoxLiveShare10.exe [2007-8-24 309744]
S2 SessionLauncher;SessionLauncher;c:\users\oscar\appdata\local\temp\dx9\sessionlauncher.exe --> c:\users\oscar\appdata\local\temp\dx9\SessionLauncher.exe [?]
S3 DHTRACE;Intel(R) DHTrace Controller;c:\program files\common files\intel\inteldh\bin\DHTraceController.exe [2007-6-27 39640]
S3 FontCache;Windows Font Cache Service;c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation [2008-8-25 21504]
S3 fssfltr;FssFltr;c:\windows\system32\drivers\fssfltr.sys [2009-9-11 54632]
S3 fsssvc;Windows Live Family Safety Service;c:\program files\windows live\family safety\fsssvc.exe [2009-8-5 704864]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-093009-130223;Google Desktop Manager 5.9.909.30391;c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe [2008-7-7 30192]
S3 Roxio UPnP Renderer 10;Roxio UPnP Renderer 10;c:\program files\roxio\digital home 10\RoxioUPnPRenderer10.exe [2007-8-24 72176]
S3 TMPassthru;Trend Micro Passthru Ndis Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\TMPassthru.sys [2009-12-27 206608]
S3 VST_DPV;VST_DPV;c:\windows\system32\drivers\VSTDPV3.SYS [2006-11-2 987648]
S3 VSTHWBS2;VSTHWBS2;c:\windows\system32\drivers\VSTBS23.SYS [2006-11-2 251904]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2010-01-08 02:58:23 411368 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\REN3DBB.tmp
2010-01-08 01:20:21 0 d-----w- c:\programdata\NOS
2010-01-08 01:01:30 0 d-sh--w- C:\$RECYCLE.BIN
2010-01-05 04:46:44 98816 ----a-w- c:\windows\sed.exe
2010-01-05 04:46:44 77312 ----a-w- c:\windows\MBR.exe
2010-01-05 04:46:44 261632 ----a-w- c:\windows\PEV.exe
2010-01-05 04:46:44 161792 ----a-w- c:\windows\SWREG.exe
2009-12-28 22:55:38 834048 ------w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-12-28 22:55:34 78336 ------w- c:\windows\system32\ieencode.dll
2009-12-28 20:25:05 0 d-----w- c:\program files\TrendMicro
2009-12-28 13:15:10 15880 ------w- c:\windows\system32\lsdelete.exe
2009-12-28 02:43:51 64288 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys
2009-12-28 02:42:15 0 dc-h--w- c:\programdata\{BC9FCCF7-E686-494B-8C9B-55C9A39A7CA9}
2009-12-28 02:41:25 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Lavasoft
2009-12-28 01:23:34 206608 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\TMPassthru.sys
2009-12-27 08:28:08 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Windows Portable Devices
2009-12-27 08:27:18 0 ---h--w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\Msft_User_WpdMtpDr_01_07_00.Wdf
2009-12-27 08:26:47 0 ---h--w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\Msft_User_WpdFs_01_07_00.Wdf
2009-12-27 08:09:58 92672 ------w- c:\windows\system32\UIAnimation.dll
2009-12-27 08:09:57 3023360 ------w- c:\windows\system32\UIRibbon.dll
2009-12-27 08:09:57 1164800 ------w- c:\windows\system32\UIRibbonRes.dll
2009-12-27 08:09:03 369664 ------w- c:\windows\system32\WMPhoto.dll
2009-12-27 08:09:03 258048 ------w- c:\windows\system32\winspool.drv
2009-12-27 08:09:01 634880 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\dxgkrnl.sys
2009-12-27 08:09:01 37888 ------w- c:\windows\system32\cdd.dll
2009-12-27 08:09:00 829440 ------w- c:\windows\system32\d3d10warp.dll
2009-12-27 08:09:00 26112 ------w- c:\windows\system32\printfilterpipelineprxy.dll
2009-12-27 08:07:56 30208 ------w- c:\windows\system32\WPDShextAutoplay.exe
2009-12-27 08:05:22 555520 ------w- c:\windows\system32\UIAutomationCore.dll
2009-12-27 08:05:22 4096 ------w- c:\windows\system32\oleaccrc.dll
2009-12-27 08:05:22 234496 ------w- c:\windows\system32\oleacc.dll
2009-12-26 23:05:40 0 d-----w- c:\windows\system32\vi-VN
2009-12-26 23:05:40 0 d-----w- c:\windows\system32\eu-ES
2009-12-26 23:05:40 0 d-----w- c:\windows\system32\ca-ES
2009-12-26 23:03:00 0 ---h--w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\Msft_User_AuxiliaryDisplayEnhancedDriver_01_00_00.Wdf
2009-12-26 22:50:13 0 d-----w- c:\windows\system32\SPReview
2009-12-26 22:36:47 928768 ------w- c:\windows\system32\scavenge.dll
2009-12-26 22:36:38 57856 ------w- c:\windows\system32\compcln.exe
2009-12-26 22:34:54 93696 ------w- c:\windows\system32\eappgnui.dll
2009-12-26 19:46:50 0 d-----w- c:\users\oscar\appdata\roaming\TechSmith
2009-12-25 06:16:48 0 d-----w- c:\windows\system32\syncdb
2009-12-24 14:12:07 0 d-----w- c:\users\oscar\appdata\roaming\No Company Name
2009-12-23 13:37:59 0 d-----w- c:\program files\DAMN NFO Viewer
2009-12-23 02:04:11 1003008 ------w- c:\windows\system32\libeay32.dll
2009-12-21 12:36:48 0 d-----w- c:\programdata\PIXELA
2009-12-21 12:34:02 0 d-----w- c:\program files\PIXELA

==================== Find3M ====================

2010-01-08 02:16:07 0 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\lvuvc.hs
2010-01-08 02:13:30 2140 ----a-w- c:\windows\bthservsdp.dat
2009-12-28 01:29:07 161296 ------w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\tmcomm.sys
2009-12-28 01:24:32 86016 ----a-w- c:\windows\inf\infpub.dat
2009-12-28 01:24:32 143360 ----a-w- c:\windows\inf\infstrng.dat
2009-12-28 01:24:32 143360 ----a-w- c:\windows\inf\infstor.dat
2009-12-27 08:28:03 665600 ----a-w- c:\windows\inf\drvindex.dat
2009-12-26 22:46:39 37665 ------w- c:\windows\fonts\GlobalUserInterface.CompositeFont
2009-11-21 21:49:29 3065 ------w- c:\windows\system32\SpoonUninstall-dBpoweramp Ogg Vorbis Codec.dat
2009-11-21 21:48:59 652152 ------w- c:\windows\system32\SpoonUninstall.exe
2009-11-21 21:46:54 11024 ------w- c:\windows\system32\SpoonUninstall-dBpoweramp DSP Effects.dat
2009-11-21 21:46:42 15607 ------w- c:\windows\system32\SpoonUninstall-dBpoweramp Music Converter.dat
2009-11-09 12:31:42 24064 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\nshhttp.dll
2009-11-09 12:30:03 30720 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\httpapi.dll
2009-10-29 09:17:42 2048 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\tzres.dll
2009-10-11 09:17:27 411368 ------w- c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2008-08-26 21:37:28 174 --sha-w- c:\program files\desktop.ini
2006-11-02 12:42:02 30674 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0409\perfd.dat
2006-11-02 12:42:02 30674 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0409\perfc.dat
2006-11-02 12:42:02 287440 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0409\perfi.dat
2006-11-02 12:42:02 287440 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0409\perfh.dat
2006-11-02 09:20:21 287440 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0000\perfi.dat
2006-11-02 09:20:21 287440 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0000\perfh.dat
2006-11-02 09:20:19 30674 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0000\perfd.dat
2006-11-02 09:20:19 30674 ------w- c:\windows\inf\perflib\0000\perfc.dat
2009-08-03 23:40:13 608 --sha-w- c:\windows\system32\winzvprt5.sys
2008-07-07 13:07:45 32768 --sh--w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\history\history.ie5\mshist012008063020080707\index.dat
2008-07-15 13:31:11 32768 --sh--w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\history\history.ie5\mshist012008070720080714\index.dat
2008-07-15 21:50:51 32768 --sh--w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\history\history.ie5\mshist012008071520080716\index.dat
2008-06-09 20:47:02 8192 --sh--w- c:\windows\users\default\NTUSER.DAT

============= FINISH: 11:47:57.60 ===============

And here is the best news. I ran a couple of searches in Internet Explorer, using Google, and I did not get any bad links from the search results.

I remain cautious though, because before, it would be fine at the beginning, and then start giving me the bad links.

I will look for Acrobat version 7.1.4 and install it.

Again, thanks for your tireless effort in helping me resolve this issue!

[Blade81]

Hi,

Show hidden files (Vista)
-----------------
1. Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.
2. Click the View tab.
3. Under Advanced settings, click Show hidden files and folders, and then click OK.

Delete these files if found:
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\FSZPI0SK\searchresults_ron[1].htm
C:\Users\Oscar\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.IE5\HNUG6XBF\PZN3WUIEGb3XMmeUvoGp1pEr33Xy[1].htm

Adobe Acrobat update can be downloaded here. Before you can install 7.1.4 there have to be updates 7.1.0 and 7.1.3 installed.

Let me know when that's been done

[raton67]

Hi,

I updated Acrobat to version 7.1.4, but I only had to update version 7.1.3 before, since I was at version 7.1.0 before.

Something funny seems to happen though after the update, because I checked for updates in the program, and it lists version 7.1.0, when I am running 7.1.4. Of course, I chose not to install this update. I imagine that I will manually need to install updates in the future, instead of using the feature inside of Acrobat.

I was able to delete those files, but Microsoft does a real good job hiding these subdirectories. I had to view the hidden files, but also deselect "Hide Protected Operating System Files (Recommended)" to find the Temporary Internet Files Folder. Even with all those selections, Windows did not show the remaining subdirectories, but I was able to access them by entering the entire path in Windows Explorer. Both files were deleted and I emptied the Recycle Bin.

I have another question. Now, when I access my iGoogle homepage, I get the following popup warning:

You are about to leave a secure Internet connection. It will be possible for others to view information you send.

And then it asks me if I want to continue and if I want this warning in the future.

Is this normal, and should I disable future warnings?

I also have not re-enabled my virus scanner and other security software. Should I do this already?

And finally, it seems to me that we are getting near the finish line, and when we are done, would you recommend what security applications I should run and at what frequency should I scan. I am currently due to upgrade my virus scanner, and am looking at BitDefender and Kaspersky. I have Trend Micro, but it does not seem too reliable. What would you recommend?

Thanks a million!!!

[Blade81]

Hi,

Yes, that warning is normal. You may re-enable protection too

Good free antivirus programs are:
Antivir and
Avast!

Good commercial ones are from:
Kaspersky and
ESET


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.

A To disable the System Restore feature:

1. Click on the Start button.
2. Hover over the Computer option, right click on it and then click Properties.
3. On the left hand side, click Advanced Settings.
4. If asked to permit the action, click on Allow.
5. Click on the System Protection tab.
6. Uncheck any checkboxes listed for your hard drives.
7. Press OK.


B. Reboot.

C Turn ON System Restore.
Follow the steps like you did when disabling system restore but on step 6. check any checkboxes listed for your hard drives.



We need to re hide system files. To do so, please follow the steps below:

1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
3. Click the View tab.
4. Put a check by
   Hide file extensions for known file types.
5. Under the
   Hidden files
   folder, select
   Show hidden files and folders.
   
6. Check
   Hide protected operating system files.
7. Click Apply, and then click OK.

Now lets uninstall ComboFix:

• Click START then RUN
• Now copy-paste Combofix /uninstall in the runbox and click OK

Please download OTC and save it to desktop.

• Double-click OTC.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 OTC 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.

• 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

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

[raton67]

Well, everything seems to be working OK up to now.

I did the last steps as instructed, and windows is completely updated. The only remaining update is marked "important" and it is to upgrade from IE7 to IE8. Before doing this again, I wanted to ask for your recommendation. Should I update to IE8, or would you recommend another browser altogether?

I also have not modified the hosts file yet per your instructions, as Spybot had already made a bunch of entries for malware sites. Should I combine these with the entries in the hosts file you recommended, or should I just use the your recommendations?

Again, thank you so much for your excellent help in resolving this issue!!!

[Blade81]

You're welcome

I did the last steps as instructed, and windows is completely updated. The only remaining update is marked "important" and it is to upgrade from IE7 to IE8. Before doing this again, I wanted to ask for your recommendation. Should I update to IE8, or would you recommend another browser altogether?

I recommend to upgrade to IE8. It's advisable to have latest version even if some other browser was your main one.

I also have not modified the hosts file yet per your instructions, as Spybot had already made a bunch of entries for malware sites. Should I combine these with the entries in the hosts file you recommended, or should I just use the your recommendations?

Better use only one. Both are good ones so you can choose to change or stick with the present one

[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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