Browser Hijacker: Click GiftLoad- trouble removing it.

Hi,

Do you have that cfscript.txt file I asked to create earlier? Please drag'n'drop it to something.com and let ComboFix run. Did you let Spybot fix its findings and do those findings still appear (cookies are normal).
 
Good evening Blade!

Yes, I still have the CF script! I added it to Combofix when you asked me to. Do I need to add it before every scan?

Also, is the CFscript active after combofix updates itself?
Because Combofix launches straight after it updates, and so I cant add it after the update.

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And yes Spybot fixed the problems it found.

The system is slightly sluggish today. I keep having to disable and re-enable McAfee. Amusingly it says I am protected!

ok- Im going to disable it and run combofix. :)
 
Hi,

Previous ComboFix logs indicate that cfscript.txt wasn't used. Did you perform the process like guided in the post where I listed cfscript.txt contents?
 
Sorry, I didnt realise that CFscript was to be added to combo fix before every scan.

I added Cfscript and ran combofix.
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ComboFix 11-03-29.01 - Martha 29/03/2011 22:11:08.5.1 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.44.1033.18.247.122 [GMT 1:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Martha\Desktop\Something.com.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Martha\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: McAfee VirusScan *Disabled/Updated* {84B5EE75-6421-4CDE-A33A-DD43BA9FAD83}
FW: McAfee Personal Firewall *Disabled* {94894B63-8C7F-4050-BDA4-813CA00DA3E8}
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\program files\utorrentbar
c:\program files\utorrentbar\GottenAppsContextMenu.xml
c:\program files\utorrentbar\OtherAppsContextMenu.xml
c:\program files\utorrentbar\SharedAppsContextMenu.xml
c:\program files\utorrentbar\tbuTor.dll
c:\program files\utorrentbar\toolbar.cfg
c:\program files\utorrentbar\ToolbarContextMenu.xml
c:\program files\utorrentbar\UNWISE.EXE
c:\program files\utorrentbar\uTorrentBarToolbarHelper.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2011-02-28 to 2011-03-29 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2011-03-27 21:44 . 2011-03-27 21:44 -------- d-sh--w- c:\documents and settings\LocalService\IETldCache
2011-03-20 08:15 . 2011-03-20 08:16 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ERUNT
2011-03-19 19:09 . 2011-03-20 17:21 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2011-03-19 19:09 . 2011-03-20 00:02 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2011-03-19 18:12 . 2011-03-19 18:12 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\MFAData
2011-03-18 12:17 . 2011-03-18 12:17 98392 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\SBREDrv.sys
2011-03-18 12:04 . 2011-03-18 12:04 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Martha\Local Settings\Application Data\Sunbelt Software
2011-03-18 11:55 . 2011-03-19 11:29 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft
2011-03-16 15:56 . 2011-03-16 15:58 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Adobe
2011-03-13 14:47 . 2011-03-14 11:07 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Martha\Application Data\FileZilla
2011-03-13 13:01 . 2011-03-13 13:05 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\FileZilla FTP Client
2011-03-10 10:40 . 2004-04-19 17:53 1706800 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\gdiplus.dll
2011-03-10 10:40 . 2009-02-06 19:33 180224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\cnvshell.dll
2011-03-10 10:39 . 2011-03-10 11:20 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\ImageConverter Plus
2011-03-09 12:53 . 2011-03-09 12:53 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Martha\Local Settings\Application Data\CutePDF Writer
2011-03-09 12:12 . 2011-03-13 00:10 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Acro Software
2011-03-09 10:29 . 2011-03-09 10:29 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Martha\Word flyer templates
2011-03-07 12:11 . 2011-03-07 12:11 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Martha\Local Settings\Application Data\Conduit
2011-03-03 12:28 . 2011-03-03 12:28 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Martha\Application Data\Serif
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2011-03-27 09:51 . 2011-03-27 09:51 5154 ----a-w- C:\DDSLogAttach.zip
2011-03-18 13:44 . 2005-04-25 23:06 24576 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( SnapShot@2011-03-28_20.32.22 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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+ 2005-04-25 23:31 . 2011-03-29 19:39 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat
- 2005-04-25 23:31 . 2011-03-28 18:45 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat
+ 2005-04-25 23:31 . 2011-03-29 19:39 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat
- 2005-04-25 23:31 . 2011-03-28 18:45 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat
- 2011-03-27 19:51 . 2011-03-28 18:45 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Cookies\index.dat
+ 2011-03-29 18:59 . 2011-03-29 19:39 32768 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Cookies\index.dat
+ 2010-03-05 11:42 . 2011-03-29 19:39 245760 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\IETldCache\index.dat
- 2010-03-05 11:42 . 2011-03-28 18:45 245760 c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\IETldCache\index.dat
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4
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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2007-06-13 68856]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"mcagent_exe"="c:\program files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe" [2009-10-29 1218008]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 10.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2011-01-30 35736]
"Adobe ARM"="c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" [2010-11-15 932288]
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[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 15360]
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c:\documents and settings\Martha\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk - c:\program files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE [2005-10-20 38912]
procexp.exe [2010-8-3 3887480]
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c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Microsoft Office.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE [2001-2-13 83360]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\mcmscsvc]
@=""
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MCODS]
@=""
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\McAfeeAntiVirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\McAfeeFirewall]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
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[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)
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[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\LEXPPS.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\McAfee\\MNA\\McNASvc.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Windows Live\\Messenger\\msnmsgr.exe"=
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S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [21/04/2010 00:01 136176]
S3 Lavasoft Kernexplorer;Lavasoft helper driver;\??\c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\KernExplorer.sys --> c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\KernExplorer.sys [?]
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--- Other Services/Drivers In Memory ---
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*NewlyCreated* - MBACKMONITOR
*Deregistered* - PROCEXP141
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
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2011-03-29 c:\windows\Tasks\Google Software Updater.job
- c:\program files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe [2007-09-20 15:07]
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2011-03-29 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-04-20 23:00]
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2011-03-29 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-04-20 23:00]
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2011-02-15 c:\windows\Tasks\McDefragTask.job
- c:\progra~1\mcafee\mqc\QcConsol.exe [2010-02-05 12:22]
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2011-03-01 c:\windows\Tasks\McQcTask.job
- c:\progra~1\mcafee\mqc\QcConsol.exe [2010-02-05 12:22]
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = local
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
IE: &Convert with ImageConverter Plus... - c:\program files\ImageConverter Plus\icpwebintegration.exe/200
IE: &ieSpell Options - c:\program files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLOPTION.HTM
IE: Check &Spelling - c:\program files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLCHECK.HTM
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: Lookup on Merriam Webster - file://c:\program files\ieSpell\Merriam Webster.HTM
IE: Lookup on Wikipedia - file://c:\program files\ieSpell\wikipedia.HTM
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2011-03-29 22:23
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS
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scanning hidden processes ...
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scanning hidden autostart entries ...
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scanning hidden files ...
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scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0
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--------------------- LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ---------------------
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{A483C63A-CDBC-426E-BF93-872502E8144E}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="FlashBroker"
"LocalizedString"="@c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\FlashUtil10n_ActiveX.exe,-101"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{A483C63A-CDBC-426E-BF93-872502E8144E}\Elevation]
"Enabled"=dword:00000001
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{A483C63A-CDBC-426E-BF93-872502E8144E}\LocalServer32]
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\Macromed\\Flash\\FlashUtil10n_ActiveX.exe"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{A483C63A-CDBC-426E-BF93-872502E8144E}\TypeLib]
@="{FAB3E735-69C7-453B-A446-B6823C6DF1C9}"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\Interface\{E3F2C3CB-5EB8-4A04-B22C-7E3B4B6AF30F}]
@Denied: (A 2) (Everyone)
@="IFlashBroker4"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\Interface\{E3F2C3CB-5EB8-4A04-B22C-7E3B4B6AF30F}\ProxyStubClsid32]
@="{00020424-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\Interface\{E3F2C3CB-5EB8-4A04-B22C-7E3B4B6AF30F}\TypeLib]
@="{FAB3E735-69C7-453B-A446-B6823C6DF1C9}"
"Version"="1.0"
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Completion time: 2011-03-29 22:28:42
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2011-03-29 21:28
ComboFix2.txt 2011-03-29 17:29
ComboFix3.txt 2011-03-28 20:38
ComboFix4.txt 2011-03-27 18:59
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Pre-Run: 6,978,945,024 bytes free
Post-Run: 6,954,582,016 bytes free
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- - End Of File - - FEB2C64EBEFC71F1D9743BDB39393269
 
Hi Blade :)

Yes, apart from dds not launching , I think everything else is fine.

The browser has not been hijacked in 2 days.


If you are happy with the log results, then I am also very happy!


Thanks so much for your time, your attention and your patience. :angel:
 
Hi,

If DDS is the only problem then we may ignore it. Most important is that system itself is working properly :)


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 copy-paste Combofix /uninstall in the runbox and click OK


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.


Download and run Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI) and fix its findings.


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 :cool:
 
HI Blade!

Im half way through your instructions!

* Ive reset system restore.

* Updated internet explorer.
(I dont use IE, but it wouldnt let me download windows patches without explorer 8. )

*I made the exploere setting changes you recommended

* Im now retrieving all the security patches and updates from Windows update. I will let it continue over night- it is taking a long time.

I'll let you know how the instalation of all the updates goes.

:)
 
Fun day!

I ran Secunia PSI and it has spent most of the afternoon updating all the current and legacy programs installed on the computer.

The Secunia score is 89%, almost everything had been patched.
There are now only seven programs which cant be updated, mostly because of legacy/ end of life issues. Four of them are Adobe programs that I need to pay to upgrade the package.

They are not classed as 'insecure.' Is that ok now or should I remove the programs?


Windows Update is complete. All the patches for Windows XP have been installed.

I have turned on automatic updates, and I promise to go and check the site one every 2 weeks! :)

Blade, can I go and play (carefully!) on the internet now?!
 
A few questions:

1. Should Secunia run permanently in the background now? Or is it something I should run periodically like Mbam?

2. Do I need Teatime.exe as well as my McAfee?

3. Do I need ccleaner?


4. I still have ERUNT, GMER, OTL, TDSKiller on the desktop, can I uninstall them now?
 
Hi,

1. Should Secunia run permanently in the background now? Or is it something I should run periodically like Mbam?
I recommend keeping Secunia running on background. That way you'll get info about security threats as soon as PSI knows it. You asked in earlier post if it was recommended to remove those Adobe programs that are not classed as 'insecure'. Well, I recommend to take 100% score in PSI as a target.

2. Do I need Teatime.exe as well as my McAfee?
I've said to users that they can have TeaTimer enabled if they need but if they are not comfortable with it then better keep it disabled. Antivirus program (in your case McAfee) should be enabled.

3. Do I need ccleaner?
I don't recommend registry cleaning. With one modification to registry it's possible to render machine unbootable.


4. I still have ERUNT, GMER, OTL, TDSKiller on the desktop, can I uninstall them now?
Yes, you may delete those now.

Blade, can I go and play (carefully!) on the internet now?!
Yes :)
 
Well Blade, I have carried out your final instructions!

Before I say goodbye I would like to thank you sincerely for your time and efforts on my behalf!

You have renovated this ancient machine!


You should put one of these on your shirt. :)



Bye! x
 
You're welcome

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

Note:If it has been three 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 DDS log and a link to your previous thread.

If it has been less than three days since your last response and you need the thread re-opened, please send me or other MOD a private message (pm). A valid, working link to the closed topic is required.
 
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