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Hi

First we'll need to backup registry:

Start -> Run -> regedit -> ok. Then File -> Export. Give it a name and press Save.

Save text below as fix.reg on Notepad (save it as all files (*.*)) on Desktop

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\PsapiAnalyzer.PsapiAnalyzer]

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\PsapiAnalyzer.PsapiAnalyzer.1]

It should look like this ->
reg.gif


Doubleclick fix.reg, press Yes and ok.

(In case you are unsure how to create a reg file, take a look here with screenshots.)

Reboot

Run another scan with spybot and post its report here, please :)
 
Hi Shaba,

I was wondering what I would do if when I run the newly created reg file and it messes up my pc somehow. How do you go about restoring the original registry backup file?

Thanks
 
Hi

You just need to doubleclick that backup we created, it'll restore registry back to time before any changes.
 
Hi,

Thank you. Here is the new spybot log after i ran the registry fix:



Win32.Agent.At: Root class (Registry key, nothing done)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\PsapiAnalyzer.PsapiAnalyzer

Win32.Agent.At: Root class (Registry key, nothing done)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\PsapiAnalyzer.PsapiAnalyzer.1

Excite: Tracking cookie (Internet Explorer: ) (Cookie, nothing done)


DoubleClick: Tracking cookie (Internet Explorer: ) (Cookie, nothing done)


Avenue A, Inc.: Tracking cookie (Internet Explorer: ) (Cookie, nothing done)


TagASaurus: Tracking cookie (Internet Explorer: ) (Cookie, nothing done)


CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Internet Explorer: ) (Cookie, nothing done)


Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Internet Explorer: ) (Cookie, nothing done)


Excite: Tracking cookie (Internet Explorer: ) (Cookie, nothing done)



--- Spybot - Search & Destroy version: 1.4 (build: 20050523) ---

2005-05-31 blindman.exe (1.0.0.1)
2005-05-31 SpybotSD.exe (1.4.0.3)
2005-05-31 TeaTimer.exe (1.4.0.2)
2007-05-19 unins000.exe (51.41.0.0)
2005-05-31 Update.exe (1.4.0.0)
2007-04-18 advcheck.dll (1.5.1.0)
2005-05-31 aports.dll (2.1.0.0)
2005-05-31 borlndmm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2005-05-31 delphimm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2005-05-31 SDHelper.dll (1.4.0.0)
2007-01-02 Tools.dll (2.0.1.0)
2005-05-31 UnzDll.dll (1.73.1.1)
2005-05-31 ZipDll.dll (1.73.2.0)
2007-05-23 Includes\Cookies.sbi (*)
2006-12-08 Includes\Dialer.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\DialerC.sbi (*)
2007-04-04 Includes\Hijackers.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\HijackersC.sbi (*)
2006-10-27 Includes\Keyloggers.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\KeyloggersC.sbi (*)
2004-11-29 Includes\LSP.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\Malware.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\MalwareC.sbi (*)
2007-03-21 Includes\PUPS.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\PUPSC.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\Revision.sbi (*)
2007-05-24 Includes\Security.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\SecurityC.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\Spybots.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\SpybotsC.sbi (*)
2005-02-17 Includes\Tracks.uti
2007-05-16 Includes\Trojans.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\TrojansC.sbi (*)
 
Hi

  • Download Registrar Lite from here and install it.
  • Start Registrar Lite.
  • Type in to Address field this and click ok: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\PsapiAnalyzer.PsapiAnalyzer
  • Right-click that key and choose Properties. Click "Take ownership".
  • Right-click that key again and choose Delete.
  • Repeat process for this key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\PsapiAnalyzer.PsapiAnalyzer.1

Run another scan with spybot and post its report here, please
 
Hi,

Sorry about the previous post, I was trying to delete the folder before the key:lip: Here is my new spybot log.

CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)


CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)


CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)


CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)


DoubleClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)



--- Spybot - Search & Destroy version: 1.4 (build: 20050523) ---

2005-05-31 blindman.exe (1.0.0.1)
2005-05-31 SpybotSD.exe (1.4.0.3)
2005-05-31 TeaTimer.exe (1.4.0.2)
2007-05-19 unins000.exe (51.41.0.0)
2005-05-31 Update.exe (1.4.0.0)
2007-04-18 advcheck.dll (1.5.1.0)
2005-05-31 aports.dll (2.1.0.0)
2005-05-31 borlndmm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2005-05-31 delphimm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2005-05-31 SDHelper.dll (1.4.0.0)
2007-01-02 Tools.dll (2.0.1.0)
2005-05-31 UnzDll.dll (1.73.1.1)
2005-05-31 ZipDll.dll (1.73.2.0)
2007-05-23 Includes\Cookies.sbi (*)
2006-12-08 Includes\Dialer.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\DialerC.sbi (*)
2007-04-04 Includes\Hijackers.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\HijackersC.sbi (*)
2006-10-27 Includes\Keyloggers.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\KeyloggersC.sbi (*)
2004-11-29 Includes\LSP.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\Malware.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\MalwareC.sbi (*)
2007-03-21 Includes\PUPS.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\PUPSC.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\Revision.sbi (*)
2007-05-24 Includes\Security.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\SecurityC.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\Spybots.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\SpybotsC.sbi (*)
2005-02-17 Includes\Tracks.uti
2007-05-16 Includes\Trojans.sbi (*)
2007-05-23 Includes\TrojansC.sbi (*)
 
Hi

Then you're clean!

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. A malicious site could render Java content under older, vulnerable versions of Sun's software if the user has not removed them. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update:
  • Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 1 and save it to your desktop.
  • Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u1...allows end-users to run Java applications".
  • Click the "Download" button to the right.
  • Read the License Agreement and then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
  • The page will refresh.
  • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
  • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  • Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  • Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
  • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
  • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
  • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u1-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

  • Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows 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:

    Windows XP System Restore Guide

Reenable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

  • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  • Click once on the Security tab
  • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  • Click once on the Custom Level button.
  • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
  • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
  • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
  • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
  • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
  • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
  • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
  • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
  • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  • 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


  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.

    This will provide real-time 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 anti virus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

  • 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

  • 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

Stand Up and Be Counted ---> Malware Complaints <--- where you can make difference!

The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place

Happy surfing and stay clean!
 
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