remove FakeMSN8beta

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kidcamaro69

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I'm looking how to remove the FakeMSN8Beta virus from my computer. This is my log file from HiJack This:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:36:07 PM, on 2/18/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vcggogh\csrss.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vcggogh\smss.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\spkrmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
C:\Program Files\HiJack This\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.uwplatt.edu/
F3 - REG:win.ini: load=C:\WINDOWS\system32\vcggogh\csrss.exe
F3 - REG:win.ini: run=C:\WINDOWS\system32\vcggogh\csrss.exe
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] c:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDLauncher] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ares] "C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe" -h
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PhotoShow Deluxe Media Manager] C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\Ahead\data\Xtras\mssysmgr.exe
O4 - Startup: csrss.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.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) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.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: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2) - http://mytime.wisc.edu/WFC/plugins/j2re-1_4_2_08-windows-i586-p.exe
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - c:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Kodak Camera Connection Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: SAVRoam (SavRoam) - symantec - c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\SavRoam.exe
O23 - Service: spkrmon - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\spkrmon.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus - Symantec Corporation - c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe



Also whenever I open HiJack This or the log file, it closes right away if I don't click on something right away.

Thanks

Brett
 
hi

Please download MsnVirRem (Either zip or self extracting .exe), and save it to your desktop. Once in place, right click the zip file (or double click the exe), and extract the files to your desktop. It will create another folder called MsnVirRem DO NOT RUN ANYTHING IN IT YET

Restart your computer and boot into Safe Mode by hitting the F8 key repeatedly until a menu shows up (and choose Safe Mode from the list). In some systems, this may be the F5 key, so try that if F8 doesn't work.

In the new MsnVirRem folder, that you should have on your desktop, double click MsnVir.bat and let it run its course. A DOS window should pop up, Let it run until it disappears. It will take time to scan your machine.
After it disappears, reboot back into normal mode, and post a fresh HijackThis Log.
 
New HiJack This log file

I ran that batch file and I looked that log file and it removed 3 infected files, here is the log file of msnvirrem:
Log of MsnVirRem by Skate_Punk_21

Mon 02/20/2006
07:44 PM


Setting Allowances for Registry Tools...

Editing Registry...

Rewriting Host File...

Finding/Killing local link...


---Infection Files Removed---
C:\DOCUME~1\BRETTM~1\STARTM~1\PROGRAMS\STARTUP\CSRSS.LNK
Deleted file - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\VCGGOGH\csrss.exe
Deleted file - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\VCGGOGH\csrss.ini
Deleted file - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\VCGGOGH\smss.exe

And here is the log file of HiJack This:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:46:49 PM, on 2/20/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe
C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\Ahead\data\Xtras\mssysmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\HiJack This\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ca/firefox
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] c:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDLauncher] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ares] "C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe" -h
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PhotoShow Deluxe Media Manager] C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\Ahead\data\Xtras\mssysmgr.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.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) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.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: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2) - http://mytime.wisc.edu/WFC/plugins/j2re-1_4_2_08-windows-i586-p.exe
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - c:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Kodak Camera Connection Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE


Thanks

Brett
 
hi

looks good, BUT a clean hijackthis log doesn't necesarily mean a clean machine..


so do the following:
go to Panda ActiveScan

  • Once you are on the Panda site click the Scan your PC button.
  • A new window will open...click the Check Now button.
    • Enter your Country
    • Enter your State/Province
    • Enter your e-mail address and click send
    • Select either Home User or Company
    • Click the big Scan Now button
  • If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
  • It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note: It may take a couple of minutes)
  • When the download is complete, click on My Computer to start the scan
  • When the scan completes, if anything malicious is detected, click the See Report button, then Save Report and save it to a convenient location.
Post the contents of the Panda scan report, along with a new HijackThis Log

also report all problems

good luck :bigthumb:
 
Active Scan

Here is the Active Scan Log:


Incident Status Location

Spyware:Cookie/YieldManager Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@ad.yieldmanager[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Ask Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@ask[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Belnk Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@ath.belnk[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Banner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@banner[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Belnk Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@belnk[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Casalemedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@casalemedia[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Com.com Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@com[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Belnk Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@dist.belnk[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/go Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@go[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Microsofte Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@microsofteup.112.2o7[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/RealMedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@realmedia[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Traffic Marketplace Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@trafficmp[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Tribalfusion Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@tribalfusion[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Zedo Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@zedo[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/YieldManager Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@ad.yieldmanager[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Ask Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@ask[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Belnk Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@ath.belnk[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Banner Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@banner[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Belnk Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@belnk[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Casalemedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@casalemedia[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Com.com Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@com[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Belnk Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@dist.belnk[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/go Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@go[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Microsofte Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@microsofteup.112.2o7[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/RealMedia Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@realmedia[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Traffic Marketplace Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@trafficmp[2].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Tribalfusion Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@tribalfusion[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Zedo Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@zedo[2].txt
Virus:W32/Tobecho.N.worm Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\LLCKZPTH\limp__bizkit96@hotmail[1].com
Virus:W32/Tobecho.N.worm Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\My Documents\limp__bizkit96@hotmail.com
Virus:Trj/Qhost.gen Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\1.hosts
Virus:Trj/Qhost.gen Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\2.hosts
Virus:Trj/Qhost.gen Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060217-143912.backup
Virus:Trj/Qhost.gen Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060218-173025.backup
Virus:Trj/Qhost.gen Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060219-142024.backup
Virus:Trj/Qhost.gen Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060220-071544.backup

and here is a new HiJack This log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 3:19:11 PM, on 2/23/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\Ahead\data\Xtras\mssysmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Opera\Opera.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\HiJack This\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.ca/firefox
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] c:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDLauncher] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ares] "C:\Program Files\Ares\Ares.exe" -h
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PhotoShow Deluxe Media Manager] C:\PROGRA~1\Ahead\Ahead\data\Xtras\mssysmgr.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.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) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.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: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O16 - DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0008-ABCDEFFEDCBA} (Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2) - http://mytime.wisc.edu/WFC/plugins/j2re-1_4_2_08-windows-i586-p.exe
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - c:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - c:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Kodak Camera Connection Software (KodakCCS) - Eastman Kodak Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\KodakCCS.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE


Everything is working well on my computer right now.

Thanks

Brett
 
hi
delete these
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\1.hosts C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\2.hosts
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060217-143912.backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060218-173025.backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060219-142024.backup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts.20060220-071544.backup



Download System Security Suite here: System Security Suite Download & Tutorial. Unzip it to your desktop. Install the program.

With all windows and browsers closed.
Clean out temporary and Temporary Internet Files.
A. Open System Security Suite.
B. In the Items to Clear tab mark for cleaning:
- Internet Explorer (left pane): Cookies & Temporary files
- My Computer (right pane): Temporary files & Recycle Bin
Press the Clear Selected Items button.
Close the program.

Open Internet Explorer, and click on the Tools menu and then Internet Options. At the General tab, which should be the first tab you are currently on, click on the Delete Files button and put a checkmark in Delete offline content. Then press the OK button.


Download the Hoster Here
Please do not use program yet

Unzip Hoster to your desktop

Open up the Hoster program.
  • Make sure that the "make hosts writable?" button in the upper right corner is enabled.
  • Click back up Host files
  • then click Restore orginal host files
  • close program



could you repeat the scan with panda?
does it find infected items now ?
 
removing host.#### files

Hi there, I was wondering how I am suppose to delete the files you told me to. I tried doing a search for them and I also tried manually and came up with nothing. I'm running the Panda scan again to see if I can remove them there.

Brett
 
hi

ooops, my bad
you likely need to enable showing of system and hidden files:

* Click Start.
* Open My Computer.
* Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
* Select the View Tab.
* Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Show hidden files and folders.
* Uncheck the Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
* Click Yes to confirm.
* Click OK.
 
active scan

Hi there, Here is the results from the active scan after removing the files mentioned and running Hooster.


Incident Status Location

Spyware:Cookie/Advertising Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@advertising[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Atlas DMT Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@atdmt[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Doubleclick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@doubleclick[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Advertising Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@advertising[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Atlas DMT Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@atdmt[1].txt
Spyware:Cookie/Doubleclick Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\Cookies\brett metzger@doubleclick[1].txt
Virus:W32/Tobecho.N.worm Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\Brett Metzger\My Documents\limp__bizkit96@hotmail.com

One thing I noticed was that I am unable to use my printer and when I go to add a new printer it says print spooler not started.

Thanks

Brett
 
Update

Hi there, I took my own liberty and deleted these files from my computer. however, I am still haveing the problem with my printer.

Thanks

Brett
 
hi

did you by chance disable something with msconfig ?

click start>run > type services.msc
locate spoolservice, check if its starting automatically
what brand of printer you have?
 
Fixed

Hey there, thank you so much, everything is now working great. I have my printer working and everything is awesome.

Thanks

Brett
 
hi


Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
  1. Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and re-enable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.

    You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

    Managing Windows Millenium System Restore

    or

    Windows XP System Restore Guide

    Reenable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

  2. Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
    1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    2. Click once on the Security tab
    3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    4. 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.
    5. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  3. Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.

    See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:

    Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources

  4. Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

  5. Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

    For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

    Understanding and Using Firewalls

  6. 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.

  7. Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers

  8. Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer

  9. Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

  10. Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety

  • IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  • MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
  • Google Toolbar <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
  • Winpatrol <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
    Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software
 
As the problem appears to be resolved this topic will be archived.
If you need it re-opened please send me a pm and provide a link to the thread.
Thank you illukka.
 
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