Need help with malware, IE pop-ups.

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Hello~
Thanks in advance for the help.

The symptoms are simply that while there is no process running at all, no web browser or anything, an IE window will pop up and try to connect itself to a website such as http: //rxtraffclicks.com or http: //218.93.202.50

I have avast! antivirus installed and that will warn me everytime that it prevented me from connecting to those sites, and the page would load with a "Server not found" IE error in the former case or a 404 error in the latter. I just have to continually close the windows everytime they pop and then i can go on with my business. There are no other apparent effects, no slowdown or anything.

I have Firefox installed and i use it myself but recently someone also using the PC checked their Yahoo mail using IE and got an avast! virus infection alert, ever since then i have performed some scans with both avast and Spybot S&D and deleted some files but the windows pop-ups persist. Here is my HJT log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 1:14:58 AM, on 24/04/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\windows\pp06.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexStoreSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxctcoms.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.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.google.ca/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.1.1309.3572\swg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lxctmon.exe] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\fm3032.exe" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EzPrint] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMSX] C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LanguageShortcut] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\Language\Language.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sysldtray] C:\windows\ld08.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pp] C:\windows\pp06.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LXCTCATS] rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCTtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Messenger (Yahoo!)] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: MySoftware NewsFlash.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search && Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
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
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0) (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: lxct_device - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxctcoms.exe
O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\NBService.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
O23 - Service: Cyberlink RichVideo Service(CRVS) (RichVideo) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe

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Thank you~
 
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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, anything else will waste your time and mine.

Since TeaTimer is not disabled, I have to assume you did not read the directions, please do that now so you know what is expected of you.

1) We need first to disable TeaTimer that it doesn't interfere with fixes. You can re-enable it when you're clean again:
* Run Spybot-S&D in Advanced Mode.
* If it is not already set to do this Go to the Mode menu select "Advanced Mode"
* On the left hand side, Click on Tools
* Then click on the Resident Icon in the List
* Uncheck "Resident TeaTimer" and OK any prompts.
* Restart your computer.
(leave TT disabled until we finish)

2) 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

Download ComboFix from here:

Link 1

* IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

  • Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools
  • See this Link for programs that need to be disabled and instruction on how to disable them.
  • Remember to re-enable them when we're done.

  • Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
  • As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
  • Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.

RcAuto1.gif

Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:
whatnext.jpg

Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply along with a New Hijackthis log.

*If there is no internet connection when Combofix has completely finished then restart your computer to restore back the connections.

Tutorial if needed
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix

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.
(You may edit out Microsoft, Hotfixes, Security Update for Windows XP,
Update for Windows XP and Windows XP Hotfix to shorten the list)
Image: http://img.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/hijackthis/uninstall-man.jpg

Thanks
 
Hello pskelley,

Thanks so much for your help.

I did read the instruction before posting, but i simply got caught up in the HJT instructions and forgot to disable Teatimer, my apologies, i have disabled it as you told me to in your instructions. Here is the Combofix log:

ComboFix 09-04-25.03 - Sana 24/04/2009 23:07.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.895.514 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Sana\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: avast! antivirus 4.8.1335 [VPS 090425-0] *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated)
* Created a new restore point

WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\windows\ld08.exe
c:\windows\pp06.exe
c:\windows\system32\179223
c:\windows\system32\179223\179223.dll

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-05-25 to 2009-4-25 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-04-24 00:44 . 2009-04-24 00:46 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 20:30 . 2009-04-23 20:30 2 ---h--w c:\windows\t55ft2633f44.dat
2009-04-23 16:39 . 2009-04-23 16:39 2 ---h--w c:\windows\t55ft2659f44.dat
2009-04-23 16:39 . 2009-04-23 16:39 1 ----a-w c:\windows\9g2234wesdf3dfgjf23
2009-04-23 16:39 . 2009-04-23 16:39 142 ----a-w C:\pch.bat
2009-04-23 16:38 . 2009-04-23 16:38 2 ---h--w c:\windows\t55ft2655f44.dat
2009-04-17 06:35 . 2009-04-17 06:36 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{8CD7F5AF-ECFA-4793-BF40-D8F42DBFF906}
2009-03-28 07:35 . 2009-03-28 07:35 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Google
2009-03-28 03:39 . 2009-03-28 03:39 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Google
2009-03-28 03:39 . 2009-03-28 03:41 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Local Settings\Application Data\Google
2009-03-28 03:38 . 2009-04-24 19:02 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Google Updater

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-04-25 02:57 . 2008-12-26 04:00 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Lx_cats
2009-04-25 02:06 . 2009-04-25 02:06 14848 ----a-w c:\windows\st_1240636730.exe
2009-04-25 02:06 . 2009-04-25 02:06 16896 ----a-w c:\windows\st_1240640255.exe
2009-04-25 01:59 . 2009-04-25 01:59 14848 ----a-w c:\windows\st_1240654344.exe
2009-04-24 19:02 . 2009-04-24 19:02 14848 ----a-w c:\windows\st_1240616021.exe
2009-04-24 05:14 . 2009-04-24 05:14 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-04-24 05:12 . 2009-04-24 05:12 -------- d-----w c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-04-24 00:46 . 2009-04-24 00:44 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 23:59 . 2008-12-26 05:53 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Yahoo!
2009-04-17 08:26 . 2009-04-17 08:26 -------- d-----w c:\program files\iTunes
2009-04-17 08:26 . 2009-04-17 08:26 -------- d-----w c:\program files\iPod
2009-04-17 08:26 . 2009-02-09 23:42 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2009-04-04 23:31 . 2009-03-28 03:38 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Google
2009-03-19 20:32 . 2009-02-09 23:45 23400 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\GEARAspiWDM.sys
2009-03-14 00:05 . 2008-12-26 07:06 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe
2009-03-13 07:57 . 2009-03-13 07:57 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{00D89592-F643-4D8D-8F0F-AFAE0F14D4C3}
2009-03-13 02:40 . 2009-03-13 01:30 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\DVD Flick
2009-03-13 02:25 . 2009-03-13 02:25 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Ahead
2009-03-13 02:25 . 2008-12-30 06:17 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\Ahead
2009-03-13 02:22 . 2009-03-13 02:22 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\CyberLink
2009-03-13 01:22 . 2009-03-13 01:22 -------- d-----w c:\program files\DVD Flick
2009-03-13 01:22 . 2009-03-13 01:21 -------- d-----w c:\program files\DVD Decrypter
2009-03-13 01:16 . 2009-03-13 01:16 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\CyberLink
2009-03-13 01:13 . 2009-03-13 01:13 -------- d-----w c:\program files\CyberLink
2009-03-13 01:13 . 2008-12-26 04:08 -------- d--h--w c:\program files\InstallShield Installation Information
2009-03-06 04:59 . 2009-03-13 07:54 1900544 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\usbaaplrc.dll
2009-03-06 04:59 . 2009-02-09 23:43 36864 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\usbaapl.sys
2009-02-26 07:54 . 2009-02-26 07:54 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Bonjour
2009-02-01 20:48 . 2009-02-01 20:48 27056 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-01-10 20:02 . 2008-12-26 03:17 27056 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2008-12-27 08:06 . 2008-12-27 08:06 10686423 ----a-w c:\program files\arwen.screen-saver.exe
2008-12-26 06:09 . 2008-12-26 06:09 7344272 ----a-w c:\program files\Firefox Setup 3.0.5.exe
2008-12-26 05:51 . 2008-12-26 05:51 436616 ----a-w c:\program files\yahoo.msgr9fr.exe
2008-12-26 04:33 . 2008-12-26 04:33 29893728 ----a-w c:\program files\avast.setupfre.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 15360]
"LogitechSoftwareUpdate"="c:\program files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" [2005-01-18 196608]
"Messenger (Yahoo!)"="c:\program files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" [2008-11-06 4347120]
"BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}"="c:\program files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe" [2007-01-15 147456]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2009-03-28 39408]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"lxctmon.exe"="c:\program files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe" [2007-03-19 291760]
"Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server"="c:\program files\Lexmark 5400 Series\fm3032.exe" [2007-03-19 304048]
"EzPrint"="c:\program files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe" [2007-03-19 82864]
"LVCOMSX"="c:\windows\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE" [2004-10-08 221184]
"LogitechVideoRepair"="c:\program files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe" [2005-01-18 458752]
"LogitechVideoTray"="c:\program files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe" [2005-01-18 217088]
"avast!"="c:\progra~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe" [2009-02-05 81000]
"NeroFilterCheck"="c:\program files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe" [2006-01-12 155648]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2009-01-05 413696]
"RemoteControl"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe" [2007-03-15 71216]
"LanguageShortcut"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\Language\Language.exe" [2007-01-09 52256]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2009-02-27 35696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-04-02 342312]
"LXCTCATS"="c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCTtime.dll" [2006-11-21 106496]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\System32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 15360]

c:\documents and settings\Sana\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk - c:\program files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE [2005-10-20 38912]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk - c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe [2008-12-30 113664]
Microsoft Office.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE [2001-2-13 83360]
MySoftware NewsFlash.lnk - c:\program files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe [2008-12-30 261120]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
"AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:00000001
"UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\lxctcoms.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YahooMessenger.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\CyberLink\\PowerDVD\\PowerDVD.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

R2 gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0;Google Update Service (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0);c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-03-28 133104]
S1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection; [x]
S2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\aswFsBlk.sys [2009-02-05 20560]

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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-04-23 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 17:34]

2009-04-25 c:\windows\Tasks\Google Software Updater.job
- c:\program files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe [2009-03-28 03:38]

2009-04-25 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachine.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-03-28 03:39]
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

BHO-{B3FA56CF-B3F9-4328-9802-CFAACEA86646} - c:\windows\system32\179223\179223.dll


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------- Supplementary Scan -------
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.ca/
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cjods3pv.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.ca/
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Google Earth Plugin\npgeplugin.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Google Updater\2.4.1536.6592\npCIDetect13.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Update\1.2.141.5\npGoogleOneClick7.dll
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-04-24 23:11
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
LXCTCATS = rundll32 c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCTtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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Completion time: 2009-04-25 23:13
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-04-25 03:12

Pre-Run: 121,196,052,480 bytes free
Post-Run: 122,378,661,888 bytes free

153

------ End. Now a fresh HJT log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:21:05 PM, on 24/04/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexStoreSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxctcoms.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.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.google.ca/
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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.1.1309.3572\swg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lxctmon.exe] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\fm3032.exe" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EzPrint] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMSX] C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LanguageShortcut] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\Language\Language.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LXCTCATS] rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCTtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Messenger (Yahoo!)] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: MySoftware NewsFlash.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: 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
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0) (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: lxct_device - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxctcoms.exe
O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\NBService.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
O23 - Service: Cyberlink RichVideo Service(CRVS) (RichVideo) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe

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End of file - 7274 bytes

And finally the Uninstall list:

ABBYY FineReader 6.0 Sprint
Acrobat.com
Acrobat.com
Adobe AIR
Adobe AIR
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe Photoshop 7.0
Adobe Reader 9.1
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
Arwen
avast! Antivirus
Bonjour
DVD Decrypter (Remove Only)
DVD Flick
DVD Suite
ERUNT 1.1j
Google Earth
Google Earth Plugin
Google Update Helper
Google Updater
HijackThis 2.0.2
iTunes
Lexmark 5400 Series
Logitech Print Service
Logitech QuickCam Software
Logitech® Camera Driver
Microsoft Office XP Professional with FrontPage
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
Mozilla Firefox (3.0.9)
MyProfessionalBusinessCards
Nero 7 Ultra Edition
PowerDVD
QuickTime
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Stamps.com Internet Postage
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Yahoo! Messenger

Just a short note, I did follow your instructions and disabled avast before going on with the process, and then when i restarted the computer to restore my internet connection (after combofix was done) as you suggested, avast was active. This time it did not give me any more virus warning messages which was great. I will wait for further instructions,

Thanks so much again for your help~
 
Uninstall list: I look for malware and security issues and will not know all of your programs, but you should.
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Adobe recommends all users of Adobe Flash Player 10.0.12.36 and earlier versions upgrade to the newest version 10.0.22.87
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-01.html

Please do this in the numbered order:

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 notepad and copy/paste the text in the codebox below into it:

Code: 
File::
C:\pch.bat
c:\windows\t55ft2633f44.dat
c:\windows\t55ft2659f44.dat
c:\windows\t55ft2655f44.dat
c:\windows\st_1240636730.exe
c:\windows\st_1240640255.exe
c:\windows\st_1240654344.exe
c:\windows\st_1240616021.exe

Folder::
c:\windows\9g2234wesdf3dfgjf23

Save this as CFScript

CFScriptB-4.gif


Referring to the picture above, drag CFScript into ComboFix.exe.

This will start ComboFix again. After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot), post the contents of Combofix.txt in your next reply together with a new HijackThis log. (wait until you finish to post the logs)

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

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)

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

4) 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/articles_tutorials/Gaining-Speed-Empty-Prefetch-XP.html

5) 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 log from CFScript, the log from MBAM and a new HJT log.

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://www.techsupportteam.org/forum/tutorials/2282-malwarebytes-anti-malware-mbam.html

How is the computer running?

Thanks
 
Hello again~

Here is first the Combfix log (used with CFScript as indicated):

ComboFix 09-04-25.A1 - Sana 25/04/2009 14:03.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.895.575 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\Sana\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Sana\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: avast! antivirus 4.8.1335 [VPS 090425-0] *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated)
* Created a new restore point

WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!

FILE ::
C:\pch.bat
c:\windows\st_1240616021.exe
c:\windows\st_1240636730.exe
c:\windows\st_1240640255.exe
c:\windows\st_1240654344.exe
c:\windows\t55ft2633f44.dat
c:\windows\t55ft2655f44.dat
c:\windows\t55ft2659f44.dat
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

C:\pch.bat
c:\windows\st_1240616021.exe
c:\windows\st_1240636730.exe
c:\windows\st_1240640255.exe
c:\windows\st_1240654344.exe
c:\windows\t55ft2633f44.dat
c:\windows\t55ft2655f44.dat
c:\windows\t55ft2659f44.dat

.
((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-05-25 to 2009-4-25 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2009-04-24 19:03 . 2009-04-24 19:03 2 ---h--w c:\windows\t55ft2692f44.dat
2009-04-24 00:44 . 2009-04-24 00:46 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 16:39 . 2009-04-23 16:39 1 ----a-w c:\windows\9g2234wesdf3dfgjf23
2009-04-17 06:35 . 2009-04-17 06:36 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{8CD7F5AF-ECFA-4793-BF40-D8F42DBFF906}
2009-03-28 07:35 . 2009-03-28 07:35 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Google
2009-03-28 03:39 . 2009-03-28 03:39 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Google
2009-03-28 03:39 . 2009-03-28 03:41 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Local Settings\Application Data\Google
2009-03-28 03:38 . 2009-04-24 19:02 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Google Updater

.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2009-04-25 17:56 . 2008-12-26 04:00 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Lx_cats
2009-04-24 05:14 . 2009-04-24 05:14 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-04-24 05:12 . 2009-04-24 05:12 -------- d-----w c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-04-24 00:46 . 2009-04-24 00:44 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2009-04-23 23:59 . 2008-12-26 05:53 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Yahoo!
2009-04-17 08:26 . 2009-04-17 08:26 -------- d-----w c:\program files\iTunes
2009-04-17 08:26 . 2009-04-17 08:26 -------- d-----w c:\program files\iPod
2009-04-17 08:26 . 2009-02-09 23:42 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2009-04-04 23:31 . 2009-03-28 03:38 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Google
2009-03-19 20:32 . 2009-02-09 23:45 23400 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\GEARAspiWDM.sys
2009-03-14 00:05 . 2008-12-26 07:06 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe
2009-03-13 07:57 . 2009-03-13 07:57 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{00D89592-F643-4D8D-8F0F-AFAE0F14D4C3}
2009-03-13 02:40 . 2009-03-13 01:30 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\DVD Flick
2009-03-13 02:25 . 2009-03-13 02:25 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Ahead
2009-03-13 02:25 . 2008-12-30 06:17 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\Ahead
2009-03-13 02:22 . 2009-03-13 02:22 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\CyberLink
2009-03-13 01:22 . 2009-03-13 01:22 -------- d-----w c:\program files\DVD Flick
2009-03-13 01:22 . 2009-03-13 01:21 -------- d-----w c:\program files\DVD Decrypter
2009-03-13 01:16 . 2009-03-13 01:16 -------- d-----w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\CyberLink
2009-03-13 01:13 . 2009-03-13 01:13 -------- d-----w c:\program files\CyberLink
2009-03-13 01:13 . 2008-12-26 04:08 -------- d--h--w c:\program files\InstallShield Installation Information
2009-03-06 04:59 . 2009-03-13 07:54 1900544 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\usbaaplrc.dll
2009-03-06 04:59 . 2009-02-09 23:43 36864 ----a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\usbaapl.sys
2009-02-26 07:54 . 2009-02-26 07:54 -------- d-----w c:\program files\Bonjour
2009-02-01 20:48 . 2009-02-01 20:48 27056 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-01-10 20:02 . 2008-12-26 03:17 27056 ----a-w c:\documents and settings\Sana\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2008-12-27 08:06 . 2008-12-27 08:06 10686423 ----a-w c:\program files\arwen.screen-saver.exe
2008-12-26 06:09 . 2008-12-26 06:09 7344272 ----a-w c:\program files\Firefox Setup 3.0.5.exe
2008-12-26 05:51 . 2008-12-26 05:51 436616 ----a-w c:\program files\yahoo.msgr9fr.exe
2008-12-26 04:33 . 2008-12-26 04:33 29893728 ----a-w c:\program files\avast.setupfre.exe
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( SnapShot@2009-04-25_03.11.28 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
+ 2009-04-25 17:38 . 2009-04-25 17:38 16384 c:\windows\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_610.dat
+ 2009-04-25 17:39 . 2009-04-25 17:39 16384 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\25-04-2009\Users\00000002\UsrClass.dat
+ 2009-04-25 17:39 . 2005-10-20 16:02 163328 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\25-04-2009\ERDNT.EXE
+ 2009-04-25 17:39 . 2009-04-25 17:39 2990080 c:\windows\ERDNT\AutoBackup\25-04-2009\Users\00000001\NTUSER.DAT
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 15360]
"LogitechSoftwareUpdate"="c:\program files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" [2005-01-18 196608]
"Messenger (Yahoo!)"="c:\program files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" [2008-11-06 4347120]
"BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}"="c:\program files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe" [2007-01-15 147456]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2009-03-28 39408]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"lxctmon.exe"="c:\program files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe" [2007-03-19 291760]
"Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server"="c:\program files\Lexmark 5400 Series\fm3032.exe" [2007-03-19 304048]
"EzPrint"="c:\program files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe" [2007-03-19 82864]
"LVCOMSX"="c:\windows\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE" [2004-10-08 221184]
"LogitechVideoRepair"="c:\program files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe" [2005-01-18 458752]
"LogitechVideoTray"="c:\program files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe" [2005-01-18 217088]
"avast!"="c:\progra~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe" [2009-02-05 81000]
"NeroFilterCheck"="c:\program files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe" [2006-01-12 155648]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2009-01-05 413696]
"RemoteControl"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe" [2007-03-15 71216]
"LanguageShortcut"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\Language\Language.exe" [2007-01-09 52256]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2009-02-27 35696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-04-02 342312]
"LXCTCATS"="c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCTtime.dll" [2006-11-21 106496]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="c:\windows\System32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 15360]

c:\documents and settings\Sana\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk - c:\program files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE [2005-10-20 38912]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk - c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe [2008-12-30 113664]
Microsoft Office.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE [2001-2-13 83360]
MySoftware NewsFlash.lnk - c:\program files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe [2008-12-30 261120]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center]
"AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:00000001
"UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\lxctcoms.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Yahoo!\\Messenger\\YahooMessenger.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\CyberLink\\PowerDVD\\PowerDVD.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

R2 gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0;Google Update Service (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0);c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-03-28 133104]
S1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection; [x]
S2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\aswFsBlk.sys [2009-02-05 20560]

.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-04-23 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 17:34]

2009-04-25 c:\windows\Tasks\Google Software Updater.job
- c:\program files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe [2009-03-28 03:38]

2009-04-25 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachine.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-03-28 03:39]
.
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------- Supplementary Scan -------
.
uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.ca/
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Sana\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\cjods3pv.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.ca/
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Google Earth Plugin\npgeplugin.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Google Updater\2.4.1536.6592\npCIDetect13.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Update\1.2.141.5\npGoogleOneClick7.dll
.

**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-04-25 14:05
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
LXCTCATS = rundll32 c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCTtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
.
Completion time: 2009-04-25 14:07
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-04-25 18:07
ComboFix2.txt 2009-04-25 03:13

Pre-Run: 122,345,549,824 bytes free
Post-Run: 122,336,034,816 bytes free

166

----- End. Now the MBAM log:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.36
Database version: 2040
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

25/04/2009 2:30:45 PM
mbam-log-2009-04-25 (14-30-45).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|)
Objects scanned: 117580
Time elapsed: 16 minute(s), 46 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 2
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 2
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 15

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\o675.o675mgr (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\o675.o675mgr.1 (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\AntiVirusDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\UpdatesDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\pp06.exe.vir (Worm.Koobface) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\st_1240616021.exe.vir (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\st_1240636730.exe.vir (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\st_1240640255.exe.vir (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\st_1240654344.exe.vir (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\179223\179223.dll.vir (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{260FED38-239F-4FD1-A5A5-097BF66709E6}\RP115\A0011808.dll (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{260FED38-239F-4FD1-A5A5-097BF66709E6}\RP116\A0011866.exe (Worm.Koobface) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{260FED38-239F-4FD1-A5A5-097BF66709E6}\RP116\A0011867.dll (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{260FED38-239F-4FD1-A5A5-097BF66709E6}\RP117\A0012034.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{260FED38-239F-4FD1-A5A5-097BF66709E6}\RP117\A0012035.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{260FED38-239F-4FD1-A5A5-097BF66709E6}\RP117\A0012036.exe (Trojan.BHO) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{260FED38-239F-4FD1-A5A5-097BF66709E6}\RP117\A0012037.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\t55ft2692f44.dat (Trojan.KoobFace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\9g2234wesdf3dfgjf23 (Trojan.KoobFace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

------End. And finally a fresh HJT log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 2:35:38 PM, on 25/04/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
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\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexStoreSvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\FxSvr2.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxctcoms.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ymsgr_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.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.google.ca/
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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.1.1309.3572\swg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lxctmon.exe] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\lxctmon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark 5400 Series Fax Server] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\fm3032.exe" /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EzPrint] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark 5400 Series\ezprint.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMSX] C:\WINDOWS\system32\LVCOMSX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoRepair] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ISStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LogitechVideoTray] C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\LogiTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LanguageShortcut] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\Language\Language.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LXCTCATS] rundll32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\LXCTtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [LogitechSoftwareUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\Video\ManifestEngine.exe" boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Messenger (Yahoo!)] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: MySoftware NewsFlash.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\MySoftware\NewsFlsh.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: 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
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0) (gupdate1c9af56c0e437c0) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: lxct_device - - C:\WINDOWS\system32\lxctcoms.exe
O23 - Service: NBService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Nero BackItUp\NBService.exe
O23 - Service: NMIndexingService - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMIndexingService.exe
O23 - Service: Cyberlink RichVideo Service(CRVS) (RichVideo) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\CyberLink\Shared Files\RichVideo.exe

--
End of file - 7232 bytes

The computer has been running fine, there have been no more pop-ups or virus alerts. I've noticed a minor thing, after i ran combofix the first time a new "Internet Explorer" icon appeared on the desktop so i now have two of them. Should i just right click and delete both? I'm hoping it would prevent people from using it by mistake/relflex if the IE desktop shortcuts were gone.

Waiting for news or further instructions,
Thanks!
 
I've noticed a minor thing, after i ran combofix the first time a new "Internet Explorer" icon appeared on the desktop so i now have two of them. Should i just right click and delete both? I'm hoping it would prevent people from using it by mistake/relflex if the IE desktop shortcuts were gone.
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While we are doing this repair, no one else should be using this computer at all? Once we remove combofix, if everything does not go back to normal, we will address those issues then. I am wondering why Recovery Console is not getting installed? You all allowing combofix to install it...correct?

Let me know about Recovery Console so I will know how to proceed. As far as I can see everything look good except that.

Thanks
 
Right, no one else is using the computer ever since we've started the process here, i was just refering to the future but if you say that will be fixed when we're done then its all good, i'll just go through with your indications.

As for the recovery console i have not been allowing combofix to install it. Can you give me some details about how Combofix will proceed to install it if i accept? Will it link me to Microsoft's website to download/install it from there? If that is the case i have been trying to avoid that for WinXP CD-key reasons :x
So it might not work.

Thank you~
 
If you have a valid Windows XP CD you have Recovery Console available on it. If you need to recover from a problem, you can drop in the CD and boot to Recovery Console.

Instruction for installing are at in the link I provided here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix#manual_recovery
4. Manually installing the Windows Recovery Console

If you prefer not to install it, let me know and I will proceed.

Thanks
 
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.

CF_Cleanup.png


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.


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 Avast4 and scan the system, to be sure it is running right and scanning clean.
What's new in avast! version 4
http://www.avast.com/eng/whats_new_in_avast_v2.html

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/miekiemoes/slowcomputer.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/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/miekiemoes/prevention.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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http://www.spybot.info/en/donate/index.html
If you are reading this information...thank a teacher,
If you are reading it in English...thank a soldier.

How hard are your passwords to crack?
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/password/checker.mspx

http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/Links.html
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/community/columns/protection.mspx
Improve the safety of your browsing and e-mail activities
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/advanced/browsing.mspx
 
Hi pskelley,

The MBAM and avast scans went fine, no more junk was found.

I just have a few questions if you dont mind, its minor details so sorry for asking. First i still have 2 IE icons on the desktop, one of them has the small arrow in the lower left corner of the icon and the other one doesnt. Can i just delete both or? I've always wanted to remove all IE shortcuts off the desktop so that no one clicks it but i've hesitated because usually when you delete a shorcut with Right click + delete, Windows pops up a warning saying that this only deletes the shortcut and doesnt uninstall the program, but this doesnt happen when i try to delete IE icon. Sorry again for the newbie question.

Second, speaking of IE, should i still reactivate TeaTimer even if i intend to make sure that IE is never used again? Is it ok to use Spybot Resident and avast and a firewall (i plan to install one soon) at the same time?

Finally, i think i will keep MBAM as you suggested, but i assume it is safe to uninstall ERUNT and Hijackthis?

Thanks so much for all your help!! :)
 
First i still have 2 IE icons on the desktop, one of them has the small arrow in the lower left corner of the icon and the other one doesnt
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Click or doubleclick those, if they both open Internet Explorer 6.0. then right click and delete the one with the small arrow (shortcut) I also strongly suggest you think about updating Internet Exployer. IE7 has been available for a long time and is more secure than IE6 and Internet Explorer 8 is now released.
Second, speaking of IE, should i still reactivate TeaTimer even if i intend to make sure that IE is never used again? Is it ok to use Spybot Resident and avast and a firewall (i plan to install one soon) at the same time?
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Yes (I personally use nothing but IE even though I have Firefox installed for emergencies.
but i assume it is safe to uninstall ERUNT and Hijackthis?
Click to expand...
Both programs are free and require only disk space.

ERUNT:
http://www.winxptutor.com/regback.htm
Registry backups should be a part of almost any major change in your system. I would keep this tool and use it to protect yourself from registry problems that can occur with even something as simple as a download.

HJT: I have had a copy of HJT for many years (since it's creation) and even though hackers are learning more and more how to hide from HJT, I still consider it a valuable asset to operations that will do much more than create a HJT log, see this tutorial.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial42.html

Hope the information helps

Phil
 
Alright then, thanks for the clarifications. I have deleted the IE shortcut and reactivated TeaTimer. I also checked my version of Flash player as you suggested earlier, and i am up to date to the newest version 10.0.22.87 in Firefox but the Flash player for IE is still at 10.0.12.36. Firefox is set as my main browser so should i still update it in IE? I'm not too sure how this works.

Thanks
 
My suggestion would be to keep all programs as up to date as possible.

Thanks:)
 
All right i updated the IE flash player as well. Thank you one last time for all your advice and help, it has been very much appreciated!! :)
 
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