Virus in SYstem Volume Information - Please Help!

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Swedenneedshelp

New member
I do not know how to eliminate the following viruses that my antivirus software AVG found but couldn't felete. Nore did Ad-aware delete these.

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010307.dll
virusname">Downloader.Zlob.HHH

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010407.exe
"virusname">Downloader.Zlob.HHB

C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010307.dll
"virusname">Downloader.Zlob.HHH
 
Hi Swedenneedshelp

Use this link to get HijackThis.
Save it to your desktop and then double-click to run it.
It will install the program in c:\program files\HijackThis.
Browse to that location with windows explorer, and double click on the HijackThis.exe program to run. Choose the 'Do a system scan and save a logfile'
That will allow you to save the log to the desktop (or some other place) and leave open a notepad file with the HijackThis log in it.

Now post your HijackThis log into this topic.
 
Thank you for your help! I hope we can fix this problem.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 00:59:47, on 2007-01-24
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\LClock\LClock.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\D-Link\D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility\DWLGTI.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LClock] C:\Program Files\LClock\LClock.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Explorer] C:\WINDOWS\system32\Sys\Explorer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility.lnk = C:\Program Files\D-Link\D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility\DWLGTI.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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.uwininstaller.tk
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
 
Hi

Please do an online scan with Kaspersky Online Scanner. You will be prompted to install an ActiveX component from Kaspersky, Click Yes.
  • The program will launch and then start to download the latest definition files.
  • Once the scanner is installed and the definitions downloaded, click Next.
  • Now click on Scan Settings
  • In the scan settings make sure that the following are selected:

    o Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:

    + Extended (If available otherwise Standard)

    o Scan Options:

    + Scan Archives
    + Scan Mail Bases
  • Click OK
  • Now under select a target to scan select My Computer
  • The scan will take a while so be patient and let it run. Once the scan is complete it will display if your system has been infected.
  • Now click on the Save as Text button
  • Save the file to your desktop.
  • Copy and paste that information in your next post.

Send:

- a fresh HijackThis log
- kaspersky report
 
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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:41:39 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 23/01/2007
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 261199
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Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 24098
Number of viruses found: 6
Number of infected objects: 10 / 0
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 02:11:13

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\AVG7\l_000143.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\cert8.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\history.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\key3.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\parent.lock Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\search.sqlite Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\urlclassifier2.sqlite Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Logs\Dfsr.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\pending.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Working\database_6844_CB47_44CB_16AA\dfsr.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Working\database_6844_CB47_44CB_16AA\fsr.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Working\database_6844_CB47_44CB_16AA\fsrtmp.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Working\database_6844_CB47_44CB_16AA\tmp.edb Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\real\members.stg Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\shadow\members.stg Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\92941175d01/data0003 Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PurityScan.bu skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\92941175d01 NSIS: infected - 1 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\_CACHE_001_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\_CACHE_002_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\_CACHE_003_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\_CACHE_MAP_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\~DF365C.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\~DF3876.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\~DFEBD6.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temp\~DFED84.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\avg7\Log\emc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log.lck Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr1.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010307.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010308.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010309.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010318.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010319.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010320.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010329.exe Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.AntiVermins.21 skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010335.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010336.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010337.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010342.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010343.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010344.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010358.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010359.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010360.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010374.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010375.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010376.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010384.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010385.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010386.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010394.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010395.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010397.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010398.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010400.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010401.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010402.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010406.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010407.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010496.dll Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.WorldSecurityOnline.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010511.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010521.exe/data.rar/SmitfraudFix/Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010521.exe/data.rar Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010521.exe RarSFX: infected - 2 skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP4\A0000056.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.Ardamax.k skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\edb.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Sys\Explorer.006 Infected: not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.Ardamax.24 skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING.VER Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING1.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING2.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped

Scan process completed.






Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 18:45:50, on 2007-01-24
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\LClock\LClock.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\Program Files\D-Link\D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility\DWLGTI.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LClock] C:\Program Files\LClock\LClock.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Explorer] C:\WINDOWS\system32\Sys\Explorer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility.lnk = C:\Program Files\D-Link\D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility\DWLGTI.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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.uwininstaller.tk
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
 
Hi

Delete this:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Sys\Explorer.006

Empty Recycle Bin

Re-scan with kaspersky

Send:

- a fresh HijackThis log
- kaspersky report
 
Coldn't delete thefile:

"Cannot delete Explorer: Access id denied.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not in use."
 
Hi

Download the Killbox.
Unzip it to the desktop

Double-click Killbox.exe to run it.

Select "Delete on Reboot".
Place the following line (complete path) in bold in the "Full Path of File to Delete" box in Killbox:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Sys\Explorer.006
Put a mark next to "Delete on Reboot"
Click the red-and-white "Delete File" button. Click "Yes" at the Delete on Reboot prompt. Click "No" at the Pending Operations prompt.
If your computer does not restart automatically, please restart it manually.

Then continue with rest of my instructions, please :)
 
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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 8:59:29 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 23/01/2007
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 261216
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Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 24181
Number of viruses found: 6
Number of infected objects: 10 / 0
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 01:17:13

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\!KillBox\Explorer.006 Infected: not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.Ardamax.24 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Logs\Dfsr.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\pending.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Working\database_6844_CB47_44CB_16AA\dfsr.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Working\database_6844_CB47_44CB_16AA\fsr.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Messenger\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\SharingMetadata\Working\database_6844_CB47_44CB_16AA\tmp.edb Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\real\members.stg Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows Live Contacts\daniel.livendahl@hotmail.com\shadow\members.stg Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\92941175d01/data0003 Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.PurityScan.bu skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\opv9hn77.default\Cache\92941175d01 NSIS: infected - 1 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012007012420070125\index.dat Object is locked skipped
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C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
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C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log.lck Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.dat Object is locked skipped
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C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
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C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
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C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010307.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010308.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010309.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010318.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010319.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010320.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010329.exe Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.AntiVermins.21 skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010335.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010342.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010344.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010358.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010359.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010360.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010374.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010375.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010376.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010384.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010385.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010386.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010394.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010395.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010397.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010398.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010400.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010401.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010402.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010406.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP32\A0010407.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010496.dll Infected: not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.WorldSecurityOnline.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010511.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010521.exe/data.rar/SmitfraudFix/Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010521.exe/data.rar Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP33\A0010521.exe RarSFX: infected - 2 skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP34\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C6883E73-F61F-4796-94AD-DEF08ED68AB1}\RP4\A0000056.exe Infected: not-a-virus:Monitor.Win32.Ardamax.k skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\EventCache\{A0FCF14E-6035-471A-A97F-C5462DF0D3F0}.bin Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\edb.log Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped

Scan process completed.







Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 21:04:04, on 2007-01-24
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\LClock\LClock.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\Program Files\D-Link\D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility\DWLGTI.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LClock] C:\Program Files\LClock\LClock.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Explorer] C:\WINDOWS\system32\Sys\Explorer.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility.lnk = C:\Program Files\D-Link\D-Link AirPlus G+ Wireless Adapter Utility\DWLGTI.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
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.uwininstaller.tk
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
 
Hi

Now it looks good :)

You have viruses but they're all on system restore (system volume infromation) which can be easily cleaned afterwards.

How are things running now?
 
"Can easily be cleaned afterwards" - when?
System is running normally now - it was a while ago since I got any virus warnings from my Antivirus programs. But how do I delete the viruses that are left - even if they do not do much harm right now?

Thanks for your help! It's gone great so far!
 
Hi

Then you're clean!

Just follow my instructions below and system restore gets cleaned :)

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

I see no firewall on your log. See "Understanding and using firewalls" below for more info. If you use windows own firewall, I recommend to get a better one.
If you decide to install another firewall, please disable windows own firewall after installation from Control Panel.


Go here and download and install JRE 6.0. Click the link that says Download JRE 6.0 . You will then need to select Accept License Agreement and click the Continue button that is beside it. Then click the link that says Windows Offline Installation, Multi-language. Save it to your Desktop. Then go back to your Desktop and double click jre-6-windows-i586.exe to start the install. Once you have it installed, click Start>Run, type in appwiz.cpl and hit Enter. From the list, uninstall J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 8.

  • 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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