Please Help me Eradicate: Win32.TDSS.rtk

[Ryan_P]

I hope I have done this right and am following proper protocol regarding posts. I've seen others with this same issue and was tempted to simply follow directions given to them. However, after reading the the required information before posting and regarding general malware help/removal processes I realized that each case is dealt with on an individual basis and that I needed to start my own post. I just didn't want to be a burden or waste anyone's time.
In short, SB S&D keeps finding the above referenced problem (Win32.TDSS.rtk), identifies it as a trojan horse with 5 entries (all having SKYNET in them). I've attempted fixes, but apparently it is hiding and duplicating itself in a way that I don't know how to deal with. It seems to be affecting google searches in a way that redirects any search-produced links to various shopping/other search/business sites etc. I'm also running AVG Anti-virus-Free which seems unable to resolve the issue as well. I'm at my wits end with this virus/trojan horse and am humbly begging for your help!

You can't imagine how grateful I am that there are people like you willing to help. I have struggled to rid this PC of this nasty trojan horse/virus for over a week spending countless hours before making a post. If...and I like to think when you help me get rid of this I will be immensely grateful. I've read all the required information regarding how to post etc and hope I'm doing things right so far. I'm willing to dedicate as much patience and time necessary to get the job done or as much as you are willing to lend me. Thank you again in advance for at least being willing to make an attempt to help me (I know there are no guarantees).
OK, I have downloaded ERUNT and backed up my registry, disabled teatimer, downloaded Hijackthis and obtained the appropriate report. If there is anything else I need to do, or if I haven't followed directions correctly, please let me know so I can do whatever it is I need to in order to continue. Again thank you!
The HijackThis report is copied and pasted below:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:16:36 PM, on 7/22/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ricksroses.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.gocyberlink.com/registrat...42&Channel=OEM
R3 - URLSearchHook: AVG Security Toolbar BHO - {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - *{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AVG Security Toolbar BHO - {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: AVG Security Toolbar - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunKistEM] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MpsOnn] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\MpsOnn.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Exif Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: PrismXL - New Boundary Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS

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Again, many thanks! Ryan

[pskelley]

Welcome to Safer Networking, I wish to be sure you have viewed and understand this information.
"BEFORE you POST" (READ this Procedure before Requesting Assistance) http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288
All advice given is taken at your own risk.
Please make sure you have read this information so we are on the same page.

You must have read and followed the "Before you Post" instructions.

Sounds like a rootkit infection that can be tough to remove so don't expect fast or easy. We will start the removal process like this.

1) Please DO NOT ENABLE Spybot S&D TeaTimer while we work together.

2) Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running the tool:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/comb...o-use-combofix

Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first

The Windows Recovery Console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time.

Once installed, you should see a blue screen prompt that says:

The Recovery Console was successfully installed

Please continue as follows:

Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix, link
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic114351.html
Remember to re-enable them afterwards.

Click Yes to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware.

Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while its running. That may cause it to stall

When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Post that report and a new HJT log

A word of warning: Neither I nor sUBs are responsible for any damage you may have caused your machine by running ComboFix on your own. This tool is not a toy and not for everyday use

3) Post also an uninstall list: Open Hijackthis.
Click the "Open the Misc Tools" section Button.
Click the "Open Uninstall Manager" Button.
Click the "Save list..." Button.
Save it to your desktop. Copy and paste the contents into your reply.
Image: http://img.bleepingcomputer.com/tuto...nstall-man.jpg

Thanks...Phil

[Ryan_P]

Hi and thanks again for your time/help Phil!!
I've done all you asked and followed your directions to the 't'(I hope).
Below are the combofix log, new hijackthis log, and the uninstall log.
Combofix log pasted below:

ComboFix 09-07-21.01 - Owner 07/24/2009 17:48.1.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.759.485 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\All Users\Desktop\Combo-Fix.exe
AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-3141329708-416595095-1273824954-1003
c:\windows\Installer\a8e554.msp
c:\windows\system32\drivers\SKYNEToqbivyqj.sys
c:\windows\system32\SKYNETnaopdset.dat
c:\windows\system32\SKYNETrobquwkl.dll
c:\windows\system32\SKYNETxylkbwyj.dat
c:\windows\system32\SKYNETymurrkls.dll

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-06-24 to 2009-07-24 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-07-22 21:14 . 2009-07-22 21:15 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-07-22 21:00 . 2009-07-22 21:00 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-07-21 23:05 . 2009-07-21 23:05 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Ryan_P\Local Settings\Application Data\AVG Security Toolbar
2009-07-21 23:04 . 2009-07-21 23:04 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Ryan_P\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla
2009-07-21 23:03 . 2009-07-21 23:03 -------- d-sh--w- c:\documents and settings\Ryan_P\PrivacIE
2009-07-21 22:13 . 2009-07-21 22:13 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Safer Networking
2009-07-13 16:02 . 2009-07-13 17:24 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\10314844
2009-07-11 22:18 . 2009-07-11 22:18 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\ashampoo
2009-07-11 22:12 . 2009-07-11 22:12 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\e-Sword
2009-07-11 22:12 . 2009-07-11 22:12 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\EzTools
2009-07-11 22:12 . 2009-07-11 22:12 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Downloaded Installations
2009-07-09 22:59 . 2009-07-09 22:59 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Ahead
2009-07-09 22:36 . 2009-07-16 22:46 -------- d-----w- C:\Ryans files from old hdd
2009-06-26 20:45 . 2009-06-26 20:45 -------- d-sh--w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\IECompatCache
2009-06-26 20:44 . 2009-06-14 20:07 1004800 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AVG Security Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
2009-06-26 00:05 . 2009-06-26 00:05 -------- d-sh--w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\IETldCache

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2009-07-24 21:11 . 2005-03-22 23:22 24908 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\wklnhst.dat
2009-07-24 18:43 . 2009-03-03 18:03 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\avg8
2009-07-23 20:54 . 2009-06-23 18:17 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AVG Security Toolbar
2009-07-21 23:50 . 2009-03-03 17:17 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-21 23:48 . 2009-03-03 17:17 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-07-17 16:33 . 2005-04-27 20:39 30696 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-07-09 23:23 . 2004-11-15 23:07 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Ahead
2009-06-23 18:17 . 2009-06-23 18:17 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\LocalService\Application Data\AVGTOOLBAR
2009-06-23 18:16 . 2009-03-03 18:04 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-06-23 18:16 . 2009-03-03 18:03 327688 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-06-23 18:16 . 2009-03-03 18:03 27784 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-26 16:12 119808 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-26 16:11 81920 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-03 19:09 . 2004-08-26 16:12 1291264 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 05:15 . 2004-08-26 16:12 915456 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-07 15:32 . 2004-08-26 16:11 345600 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-01 13:28 . 2009-03-03 18:04 108552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-07-15 20:30 . 2009-07-21 20:44 137208 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\brwsrcmp.dll
2005-05-16 23:06 . 2005-05-16 23:06 0 --sha-w- c:\windows\SMINST\HPCD.sys
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks]
"{A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C}"= "c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll" [2009-06-14 1004800]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{a3bc75a2-1f87-4686-aa43-5347d756017c}]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C}]
2009-06-14 20:07 1004800 ----a-w- c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar]
"{CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829}"= "c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll" [2009-06-14 1004800]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{ccc7a320-b3ca-4199-b1a6-9f516dd69829}]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\Webbrowser]
"{CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829}"= "c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll" [2009-06-14 1004800]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\clsid\{ccc7a320-b3ca-4199-b1a6-9f516dd69829}]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"IgfxTray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2005-01-23 155648]
"HotKeysCmds"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2005-01-23 126976]
"Recguard"="c:\windows\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE" [2002-09-13 212992]
"SunKistEM"="c:\program files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe" [2004-10-18 135168]
"REGSHAVE"="c:\program files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE" [2002-02-05 53248]
"MpsOnn"="c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\MpsOnn.exe" [2003-06-09 22528]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Exif Launcher.lnk - c:\program files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe [2002-1-9 200704]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
2009-06-23 18:16 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^BigFix.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\BigFix.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\BigFix.lnkCommon Startup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"AOL ACS"=2 (0x2)
"avg8wd"=2 (0x2)
"avg8emc"=2 (0x2)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe"=

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [3/3/2009 2:03 PM 327688]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [3/3/2009 2:04 PM 108552]
S4 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [3/3/2009 2:03 PM 906520]
S4 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [3/3/2009 2:03 PM 298776]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\>{60B49E34-C7CC-11D0-8953-00A0C90347FF}]
"c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe" "c:\windows\system32\iedkcs32.dll",BrandIEActiveSetup SIGNUP
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-07-24 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{E8DCE81B-FADD-4153-87A2-8AFABD1B4206}.job
- c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2007-08-13 08:31]

2009-07-18 c:\windows\Tasks\Weekly Backup.job
- c:\windows\system32\ntbackup.exe [2001-08-18 12:36]
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.ricksroses.com/
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://www.gocyberlink.com/registration/new/product/app_reg.jsp?Product=PowerDVD&Version=5.0&VersionType=OEM&CDKey=MV88357364561518&Language=Enu&SR=DVD040514-08&BuildNumber=5.00.1107&Hardware=Desktop%20PC&CustomerNO=1842&Channel=OEM
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - Yahoo! Search
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.ricksroses.com/
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://us.yhs.search.yahoo.com/avg/search?fr=yhs-avg&type=yahoo_avg_hs2-tb-web_us&p=
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\Firefox\avg@igeared\components\IGeared_tavgp_xputils2.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\Firefox\avg@igeared\components\IGeared_tavgp_xputils3.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\Firefox\avg@igeared\components\IGeared_tavgp_xputils35.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\Firefox\avg@igeared\components\xpavgtbapi.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\j2re1.4.2\bin\NPJava11.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\j2re1.4.2\bin\NPJava12.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\j2re1.4.2\bin\NPJava13.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\j2re1.4.2\bin\NPJava14.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\j2re1.4.2\bin\NPJava32.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\j2re1.4.2\bin\NPJPI142.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Java\j2re1.4.2\bin\NPOJI610.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Media Player\npViewpoint.dll

---- FIREFOX POLICIES ----
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.enforce_same_site_origin", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.cache_size", 51200);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.ogg.enabled", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.wave.enabled", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.autoplay.enabled", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.urlbar.autocomplete.enabled", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("capability.policy.mailnews.*.wholeText", "noAccess");
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.storage.default_quota", 5120);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("content.sink.event_probe_rate", 3);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.http.prompt-temp-redirect", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.dpi", -1);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.devPixelsPerPx", -1);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("gestures.enable_single_finger_input", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.max_chrome_script_run_time", 0);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.tcp.sendbuffer", 131072);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("geo.enabled", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.remember_cert_checkbox_default_setting", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr", "moz35");
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr-cjkt", "moz35");
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.blocklist.level", 2);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.restrict.typed", "~");
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.default.behavior", 0);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.history", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.formdata", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.passwords", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.downloads", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cache", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.sessions", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.offlineApps", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.siteSettings", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.history", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.formdata", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.passwords", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.downloads", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cookies", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cache", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.sessions", true);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.offlineApps", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.siteSettings", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.sanitize.migrateFx3Prefs", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.ssl_override_behavior", 2);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("security.alternate_certificate_error_page", "certerror");
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.autostart", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.dont_prompt_on_enter", false);
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("geo.wifi.uri", "https://www.google.com/loc/json");
.

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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-07-24 17:52
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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.
Completion time: 2009-07-24 17:54
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-07-24 21:53

Pre-Run: 57,882,595,328 bytes free
Post-Run: 57,946,415,104 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Home-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
[spybotsd]
timeout.old=30

212 --- E O F --- 2009-07-16 07:02

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Post combofix hijack this log pasted below:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:57:16 PM, on 7/24/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\imapi.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ricksroses.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.gocyberlink.com/registrat...42&Channel=OEM
R3 - URLSearchHook: AVG Security Toolbar BHO - {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - *{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AVG Security Toolbar BHO - {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: AVG Security Toolbar - {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunKistEM] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MpsOnn] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\MpsOnn.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Exif Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: PrismXL - New Boundary Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS

--
End of file - 4334 bytes
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Hijacthis uninstall log pasted below:

Adobe Atmosphere Player for Acrobat and Adobe Reader
Adobe Flash Player Plugin
Adobe Reader 7.0
AlphaCom
AVG 8.5
BigFix
Canon FAXPHONE L80
Digital Media Reader
ERUNT 1.1j
e-Sword
FinePixViewer Ver.3.2
FUJIFILM USB Driver
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)
ImageMixer VCD for FinePix
Intel(R) Extreme Graphics Driver
Intel(R) PRO Network Adapters and Drivers
Java 2 Runtime Environment Standard Edition v1.3.1_02
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2
Learn2 Player (Uninstall Only)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Hotfix (KB928366)
Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs
Microsoft Money 2004
Microsoft Money 2004 System Pack
Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft Works
MicroStaff WINASPI
Mozilla Firefox (3.5.1)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430)
oobeFlagNetscape0
PowerDVD
PowerTerm 6.0
PowerTerm 9.1
QuickTime
RealPlayer Basic
RunAlyzer
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127-v2)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB956390)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB958215)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB960714)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB961260)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB963027)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB969897)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB969897)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB952069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952004)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954600)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956391)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956572)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957095)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958215)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958687)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958690)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB959426)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960225)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960714)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960715)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961371)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961373)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961501)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB968537)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB969898)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB970238)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971633)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973346)
SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB971180)
Update for Windows XP (KB951978)
Update for Windows XP (KB955839)
Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
Windows Backup Utility
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Windows XP Service Pack 3

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I'll be awaiting your reply and directions on how to proceed.
Again, all my thanks from the bottom of my

Ryan P

[pskelley]

Uninstall list: I look for malware and security issues and will not know all of your programs, but you should.
Hackers are using out of date programs to infect folks more and more,
Here is a small free tool that lets you know when something needs an update if you are interested:
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ While PSI runs in the System Tray for realtime notifications, I personally prefer to turn it off in MSConfig and run it from All Programs when I want to do a check.

Adobe Reader 7.0 <<< out of date and unsafe, see this:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-100...ml?tag=nl.e433
http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/04...der_issue.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/securit...apsb09-07.html
http://www.filehippo.com/download_adobe_reader/
(if you want a smaller program, look at this one)
Foxit Reader 3.0 for Windows (make sure to uncheck any toolbars)
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php

Java 2 Runtime Environment Standard Edition v1.3.1_02
Java 2 Runtime Environment, SE v1.4.2
These Java version are very old and unsafe, see this:
http://forums.spybot.info/showpost.p...80&postcount=2
Be aware of this information so you can opt out of anything you do not want.
Microsoft Does MSN Toolbar Distribution Deal With Java:
http://searchengineland.com/microsof...java-15413.php
http://raproducts.org/ <<< if you have problems uninstalling the old versions, this tool will help.

Please follow the numbered order carefully.

1) Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune
http://www.atribune.org/public-beta/ATF-Cleaner.exe
Save it to your Desktop. We will use this later.

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

R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - *{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} - (no file)

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

3) 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.

*Cleaning Prefetch may result in a few slow starts until the folder is repopulated:
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/art...efetch-XP.html

4) Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your Desktop
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* Be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform FULL SCAN, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location. The log can also be opened by going to Start > All Programs > Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware > Logs > log-date.txt
* Please post contents of that file & a new HJT log in your next reply.

Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts. Click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process. If asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware.

Tutorial if needed:
http://thespykiller.co.uk/index.php/topic,5946.0.html

How is the computer running now?

Thanks...Phil

[Ryan_P]

Phil,
I followed all your directions thoroughly and carefully. From what I see all known (and even some I didn't know about) are solved. The PC runs like a gazelle, fast, responsive, and well...like it should!
After agonizing over this for some time trying to help my Dad out by freeing his computer of this nasty virus I finally gave up and sought out help. Best thing I could have done. I learned a lot through the process too. Again, especially on behalf of my grateful father THANK YOU!!!!!
Ok, as you requested the MBAM log file and HJT log file are below:
MBAM log file:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.39
Database version: 2514
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

7/27/2009 5:21:22 PM
mbam-log-2009-07-27 (17-21-22).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 132819
Time elapsed: 35 minute(s), 19 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
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HJT log file:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:27:52 PM, on 7/27/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ricksroses.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.gocyberlink.com/registrat...42&Channel=OEM
R3 - URLSearchHook: AVG Security Toolbar BHO - {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AVG Security Toolbar BHO - {A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\Toolbar\IEToolbar.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: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunKistEM] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MpsOnn] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\MpsOnn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent
O4 - Startup: Secunia PSI.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI\psi.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Exif Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: PrismXL - New Boundary Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS

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If there is anything else I need to do just let me know.
Otherwise, thank you again for all your help!

Ryan P

[pskelley]

Thanks for the feedback, everything looks good from here. I'll say again you don't have to run PSI in the System Tray all of the time, turn it off in MSConfig and run a check once a month or so..but it's your call.
http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/msconfig_xp.html

I'd like a look at a scan with AVG but you can do that in closing and let me know if you have any questions, let's see if we can wrap up like this.

Remove combofix from the computer like this:

Click START then RUN
Now type or copy Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK.
Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.



Clean the System Restore files like this:

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.

Reboot

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.

(no need to run this since it was clean last run unless you wish to)
Update MBAM and scan to be sure we missed none of the junk, there is no need to post a clean scan result.
(MBAM is yours to keep if you wish, keep it updated and run it once a month or so)

Update AVG and scan the system, to be sure it is running right and scanning clean.
Good AVG information for you:
FAQ: http://www.avg.com/faq
AVG Free Forum: http://freeforum.avg.com/

If all is well at this point, let me know and I will close the topic.

Some good information for you:
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/m...wcomputer.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...s/mcgill1.mspx

Here is some great information from experts in this field that will help you stay clean and safe online.
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/m...revention.html
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

http://www.malwarecomplaints.info/

Thanks...pskelley
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How hard are your passwords to crack?
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/you...d/checker.mspx

http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/m...oes/Links.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/...rotection.mspx
Improve the safety of your browsing and e-mail activities
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/com.../browsing.mspx

[Ryan_P]

Ok, I did all you instructed.
MBAM scan came back clean.
Likewise did the AVG scan (aside from some tracking cookies, but do those every really go away without being replaced almost immediately upon internet access?).
I'll post the last AVG scan below.
Thanks again for all your help in this matter, it has been indispensable.
I'm kinda a geek wanna-be, so I will actually read the info/links you provided. Thanks also for that.
Take care and all the best!

Ryan P

AVG Scan results:

"Scan ""Scan whole computer"" was finished."
"No infection was found during this scan"
"Folders selected for scanning:";"Scan whole computer"
"Scan started:";"Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 12:37:02 PM"
"Scan finished:";"Tuesday, July 28, 2009, 1:23:27 PM (46 minute(s) 24 second(s))"
"Total object scanned:";"277816"
"User who launched the scan:";"Owner"

"Warnings"
"File";"Infection";"Result"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite";"Found ";"Healed"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite:\adbrite.com.44f92a69";"Found ";"Moved to Virus Vault"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite:\revsci.net.2df99d79";"Found ";"Moved to Virus Vault"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite:\revsci.net.44927ec";"Found ";"Moved to Virus Vault"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite:\adbrite.com.d5e309c2";"Found ";"Moved to Virus Vault"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite:\overture.com.52ca467a";"Found ";"Moved to Virus Vault"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite:\revsci.net.55564293";"Found ";"Moved to Virus Vault"
"C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\s05cvb7l.default\cookies.sqlite:\revsci.net.e9dbeb91";"Found ";"Moved to Virus Vault"

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P.S. if you see something in this AVG scan log that you think needs action beyond what AVG has already done please let me know.

[pskelley]

Everything look ok, you can clean the virus vault under history at the top of the AVG interface.

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Thanks