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Post #1
Catbyte was helping me with this problem, but then I had to be gone for a week and my thread closed. :unsure: I am including the hjt logfile i sent before. I also attchd the OTlistit2 logs that I was instructed to do. Would appreciate help finishing getting rid of the adserver popups. Thankyou!
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:40:21 PM, on 3/19/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16791)
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\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Blubster\Blubster.exe
C:\Program Files\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe
C:\Program Files\Fisher-Price\FP3 Player\sspnotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICFA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Blubster\BGCheck.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\SmartPopupBlockerTray.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\My Documents\HijackThis.exe

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
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {E312764E-7706-43F1-8DAB-FCDD2B1E416D} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: PopupBlockerBHO.CPopupBlockerBHO - {0D929918-C804-4756-B0AC-640EF3F061E9} - C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\PopupBlockerBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Blubster] C:\Program Files\Blubster\Blubster.exe SILENT
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SearchSettings] C:\Program Files\Search Settings\SearchSettings.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSP Notifier] C:\Program Files\Fisher-Price\FP3 Player\sspnotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ad-Watch] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX9400Fax Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICFA.EXE /FU "C:\DOCUME~1\Annie\LOCALS~1\Temp\E_S9.tmp" /EF "HKCU"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [RunNarrator] Narrator.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [RunNarrator] Narrator.exe (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.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: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1225828672620
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
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: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE

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Post #2
No problem annie1963. I'll have a look at those logs and get back to you later with further instructions… ( if you need to be gone for a while again, just let me know and I'll keep the thread open…it's forum policy to close inactive threads after 5 days unless we hear from the original poster that they will be away….) CB
Post #3 last edited
Hi,

Please do the following:

Run OTList2.exe
  • Copy/paste the following text written inside of the code box into the Custom Scans/Fixes box located at the bottom of OTLI2

    :OTLI
PRC - C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe (Microsoft Corporation)
O3 - HKCU\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-C8ED-EA2EFAD2ED61} - Reg Error: Key error. File not found
O3 - HKCU\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {7EFBC57C-CD57-481F-B794-648FCE9C9116} - Reg Error: Key error. File not found
O3 - HKCU\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {A1C18A7B-55E9-4DA3-A880-D112C791A9D8} - Reg Error: Key error. File not found
O3 - HKCU\..\Toolbar\WebBrowser: (no name) - {E67C74F4-A00A-4F2C-9FEC-FD9DC004A67F} - Reg Error: Key error. File not found
O33 - MountPoints2\{6c3ac26a-d2a5-11dd-a60f-00121750a3a0}\Shell\AutoRun\command - "" = F:\SYSTEM\S-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013\USB.exe – File not found
O33 - MountPoints2\{6c3ac26a-d2a5-11dd-a60f-00121750a3a0}\Shell\open\command - "" = F:\SYSTEM\S-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013\USB.exe – File not found

:Services

:Reg

:Files

:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[start explorer]
[Reboot]
  • Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  • Let the program run unhindered, reboot when it is done
  • Then post a new OTL2 log ( don't check the boxes beside LOP Check or Purity this time )

(please post the log - don't attach it - Thanks)
Post #4
Hi, here is the new otlistit2 log. I hope this is the right way to reply. Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! Error: Unable to interpret in the current context! ========== SERVICES/DRIVERS ========== ========== REGISTRY ========== ========== FILES ========== ========== COMMANDS ========== File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_16c.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DF4BAC.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFD67E.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFE2B9.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot. User's Temp folder emptied. User's Temporary Internet Files folder emptied. User's Internet Explorer cache folder emptied. Local Service Temp folder emptied. Local Service Temporary Internet Files folder emptied. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\_avast4_\Webshlock.txt scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_488.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_50c.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_968.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. Windows Temp folder emptied. Java cache emptied. Temp folders emptied. Explorer started successfully OTListIt2 by OldTimer - Version 2.0.7.2 log created on 03282009_205508 Files moved on Reboot… File C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_16c.dat not found! C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DF4BAC.tmp moved successfully. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFD67E.tmp moved successfully. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFE2B9.tmp moved successfully. File move failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\_avast4_\Webshlock.txt scheduled to be moved on reboot. File C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_488.dat not found! File C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_50c.dat not found! C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_968.dat moved successfully. Registry entries deleted on Reboot…
Post #5
Hi annie1963,

Could you please try copying and running that script again…it appears from the output that the word 'code' may have accidentally been copied into the script…it's the text inside the code box that we want to save into notepad…. thanks.

Please also describe how your computer is running now.

NEXT

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
  • Make 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 Quick Scan", then click Scan.
  • The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.
  • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. <– very important
  • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. (See Extra Note)
  • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  • Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.

Extra 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.



Next

please open HJT
run a system scan and save a log file
copy/paste the log into your next reply


In your next response please include

  • OTListIt2 log
  • MBAM log
  • Fresh HJT log
Post #6
Hi, I ran the otlistit2 again like you said and made sure the words just inside the code box were what is pasted. My computer is a lot slower than it used to be, and I am still getting the popup ads.
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!
========== SERVICES/DRIVERS ==========
========== REGISTRY ==========
========== FILES ==========
========== COMMANDS ==========
File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_118.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DF47A8.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFAB70.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFAD7C.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
User's Temp folder emptied.
User's Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
User's Internet Explorer cache folder emptied.
Local Service Temp folder emptied.
Local Service Temporary Internet Files folder emptied.
File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\_avast4_\Webshlock.txt scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_3ac.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_508.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_940.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot.
Windows Temp folder emptied.
Java cache emptied.
Temp folders emptied.
Explorer started successfully

OTListIt2 by OldTimer - Version 2.0.7.2 log created on 03292009_220408

Files moved on Reboot…
File C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_118.dat not found!
C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DF47A8.tmp moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFAB70.tmp moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFAD7C.tmp moved successfully.
File move failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\_avast4_\Webshlock.txt scheduled to be moved on reboot.
File C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_3ac.dat not found!
File C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_508.dat not found!
C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_940.dat moved successfully.

Registry entries deleted on Reboot…
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.35
Database version: 1917
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

3/29/2009 10:27:42 PM
mbam-log-2009-03-29 (22-27-42).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 100255
Time elapsed: 11 minute(s), 36 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 1
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{1d4db7d2-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:33:47 PM, on 3/29/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16791)
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\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.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\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\notepad.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Blubster\Blubster.exe
C:\Program Files\Fisher-Price\FP3 Player\sspnotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\Blubster\BGCheck.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\SmartPopupBlockerTray.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\My Documents\HijackThis.exe

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
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
O2 - BHO: PopupBlockerBHO.CPopupBlockerBHO - {0D929918-C804-4756-B0AC-640EF3F061E9} - C:\Program Files\SmartPopupBlocker\PopupBlockerBHO.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Blubster] C:\Program Files\Blubster\Blubster.exe SILENT
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSP Notifier] C:\Program Files\Fisher-Price\FP3 Player\sspnotifier.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Ad-Watch] C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EPSON Stylus CX9400Fax Series] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATICFA.EXE /FU "C:\DOCUME~1\Annie\LOCALS~1\Temp\E_S9.tmp" /EF "HKCU"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\RunOnce: [RunNarrator] Narrator.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\RunOnce: [RunNarrator] Narrator.exe (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.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: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1225828672620
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
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: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE

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End of file - 6212 bytes
Post #7
Hi Annie1963,

sorry about this, but this tool is pretty finicky about the syntax of the script…

Error: Unable to interpret in the current context!

not your fault because it's very difficult to see….

but right at the very beginning of the script there is a faint colon in front of the OTLI > :OTLI

I believe it's the colon that is being omitted from the copying…..as OTLI can't interpret the scripts….

I know it's hard to see and it's common to miss it, but can you give it another try. Thanks…

It also has to be pasted into the Custom Scans/Fixes box located at the bottom of OTLI2…

if you have copied the colon and pasted in the proper box - please let me know because then it is something else preventing the tool from working and we will have to try another tactic.

Thanks

CB
Post #8
ok here is the otlistit log that appears to be what you have been looking for, at least it doesnt have all the error msgs in it! sorry it took so long to get it right! thanks for your patience! ========== OTLISTIT ========== Process explorer.exe killed successfully! Registry value HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\\{4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-C8ED-EA2EFAD2ED61} deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{4E7BD74F-2B8D-469E-C8ED-EA2EFAD2ED61}\ not found. Registry value HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\\{7EFBC57C-CD57-481F-B794-648FCE9C9116} deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{7EFBC57C-CD57-481F-B794-648FCE9C9116}\ not found. Registry value HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\\{A1C18A7B-55E9-4DA3-A880-D112C791A9D8} deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{A1C18A7B-55E9-4DA3-A880-D112C791A9D8}\ not found. Registry value HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\\{E67C74F4-A00A-4F2C-9FEC-FD9DC004A67F} deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E67C74F4-A00A-4F2C-9FEC-FD9DC004A67F}\ not found. Registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints2\{6c3ac26a-d2a5-11dd-a60f-00121750a3a0}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{6c3ac26a-d2a5-11dd-a60f-00121750a3a0}\ not found. File F:\SYSTEM\S-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013\USB.exe not found. Registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MountPoints2\{6c3ac26a-d2a5-11dd-a60f-00121750a3a0}\ not found. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{6c3ac26a-d2a5-11dd-a60f-00121750a3a0}\ not found. File F:\SYSTEM\S-1-5-21-1482476501-1644491937-682003330-1013\USB.exe not found. ========== SERVICES/DRIVERS ========== ========== REGISTRY ========== ========== FILES ========== ========== COMMANDS ========== File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_acc.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DF7997.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFC0BD.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFD5DE.tmp scheduled to be deleted on reboot. User's Temp folder emptied. User's Temporary Internet Files folder emptied. User's Internet Explorer cache folder emptied. Local Service Temp folder emptied. Local Service Temporary Internet Files folder emptied. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\_avast4_\Webshlock.txt scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_284.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_4fc.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. File delete failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_e0.dat scheduled to be deleted on reboot. Windows Temp folder emptied. Java cache emptied. Temp folders emptied. Explorer started successfully OTListIt2 by OldTimer - Version 2.0.7.2 log created on 03302009_021349 Files moved on Reboot… File C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_acc.dat not found! C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DF7997.tmp moved successfully. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFC0BD.tmp moved successfully. C:\Documents and Settings\Annie\Local Settings\Temp\~DFD5DE.tmp moved successfully. File move failed. C:\WINDOWS\temp\_avast4_\Webshlock.txt scheduled to be moved on reboot. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_284.dat moved successfully. C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_4fc.dat moved successfully. File C:\WINDOWS\temp\Perflib_Perfdata_e0.dat not found! Registry entries deleted on Reboot…
Post #9
Very good, :thumbup:

Thank-you

Now lets do this,


Download ComboFix from one of these locations:
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3

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

* IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here
  • 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.

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

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  • 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.
Notes:
1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
3. ComboFix may reset a number of Internet Explorer's settings, including making I-E the default browser.
4. Combofix prevents autorun of ALL CD, floppy and USB devices to assist with malware removal & increase security. If this is an issue or makes it difficult for you – please advise.
5. CF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine.


Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now
Post #10
Hi! here is the combofix log. still have the stupid popups. :( computer seems to be a little faster.
ComboFix 09-03-30.01 - Annie 2009-03-30 20:39:04.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.639.372 [GMT -6:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: avast! antivirus 4.8.1335 [VPS 090330-0] *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated)
* Created a new restore point
.

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

c:\windows\system32\CMMGR32.EXE

.
((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-02-28 to 2009-03-31 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2009-03-29 22:46 . 2009-03-29 22:46 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\Anabel
2009-03-29 22:13 . 2009-03-29 22:13 d——– c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-03-29 22:13 . 2009-03-29 22:13 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-03-29 22:13 . 2009-03-29 22:13 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2009-03-29 22:13 . 2009-03-26 16:49 38,496 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-03-29 22:13 . 2009-03-26 16:49 15,504 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-03-28 22:33 . 2009-03-28 22:33 d——– c:\program files\Spa Mania
2009-03-28 20:55 . 2009-03-28 20:55 d——– C:\_OTListIt
2009-03-14 22:16 . 2009-03-14 22:16 d——– C:\ProgramData
2009-03-14 18:19 . 2009-03-14 18:20 d——– c:\program files\Lost in the City
2009-03-14 17:50 . 2009-03-14 17:51 d——– c:\program files\Annabel
2009-03-12 01:31 . 2008-04-13 18:12 221,184 –a—— c:\windows\system32\wmpns.dll
2009-03-12 01:04 . 2009-03-14 17:26 d——– c:\program files\Curse of the Pharaoh - The Quest for Nefertiti
2009-03-10 18:27 . 2009-03-10 18:26 73,728 –a—— c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2009-03-10 18:26 . 2009-03-10 18:26 d——– c:\program files\Java
2009-03-09 22:43 . 2009-03-09 22:44 d——– c:\program files\Curse of the Pharaoh - Napoleons Secret
2009-03-09 00:45 . 2009-03-09 00:45 d——– c:\program files\SmartPopupBlocker
2009-03-05 22:59 . 2009-03-05 22:59 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\Playtonium Games
2009-03-04 22:38 . 2009-03-12 00:29 d——– c:\program files\Pat Sajak's Trivia Gems
2009-03-02 02:30 . 2009-03-02 02:30 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\SerpentOfIsis
2009-03-02 00:53 . 2009-03-02 00:53 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\BrandX Games
2009-03-02 00:07 . 2009-03-02 00:09 d——– c:\program files\The Serpent of Isis
2009-02-26 21:07 . 2009-02-26 21:08 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\Abra Academy2
2009-02-25 22:07 . 2009-02-25 22:08 d——– c:\program files\Natalie Brooks - The Treasures of the Lost Kingdom
2009-02-25 22:03 . 2009-02-25 22:03 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\HoverBee Studios
2009-02-25 21:38 . 2009-02-25 21:38 d——– c:\program files\Undiscovered World - The Incan Sun
2009-02-21 18:10 . 2009-02-21 18:13 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users\Matt
2009-02-21 14:27 . 2009-03-01 16:00 d——– c:\documents and settings\Guest\Application Data\Ad Annihilator.files
2009-02-20 18:02 . 2009-03-27 09:11 d——– c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware
2009-02-20 18:02 . 2009-02-20 18:02 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2009-02-20 18:02 . 2009-02-20 18:02 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2009-02-20 18:00 . 2009-02-20 18:00 d——– c:\program files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2009-02-20 17:53 . 2009-03-05 18:00 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\Ad Annihilator.files
2009-02-20 17:47 . 2009-03-07 20:06 d——– c:\program files\Ad Annihilator
2009-02-19 10:55 . 2009-02-19 10:55 d——– c:\program files\Photosynth
2009-02-16 16:13 . 2009-03-10 18:26 410,984 –a—— c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-02-16 16:04 . 2009-02-16 16:04 d——– c:\program files\LimeWire
2009-02-16 16:04 . 2009-02-16 16:04 16,446,824 –a—— c:\documents and settings\All Users\LimeWireWin.exe
2009-02-12 23:37 . 2009-02-12 23:37 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\Coyotes Tale
2009-02-11 23:23 . 2009-02-11 23:32 d——– c:\program files\Coyote's Tale - Fire and Water
2009-02-11 22:23 . 2009-02-11 22:24 d——– c:\program files\The Spirit of Wandering - The Legend
2009-02-05 23:59 . 2009-02-06 00:05 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\Nick Chase A Detective Story
2009-02-05 22:58 . 2009-02-05 22:58 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\ViquaSoft
2009-02-05 18:18 . 2009-02-26 01:29 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\Friday's games
2009-02-05 17:17 . 2009-02-05 17:17 d——– c:\program files\Natalie Brooks - Secrets of Treasure House
2009-02-05 16:02 . 2009-03-05 13:23 15,688 –a—— c:\windows\system32\lsdelete.exe
2009-02-05 13:21 . 2009-03-05 13:24 d—-c— c:\windows\system32\DRVSTORE
2009-02-05 13:21 . 2009-03-05 13:23 64,160 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys
2009-02-05 13:17 . 2009-02-05 13:17 d——– c:\program files\Lavasoft
2009-02-05 13:17 . 2009-02-05 13:17 d–h-c— c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\{83C91755-2546-441D-AC40-9A6B4B860800}
2009-02-05 13:16 . 2009-02-18 18:21 d——– c:\program files\SuperAdBlocker.com
2009-02-05 13:16 . 2009-02-05 13:16 d——– c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\SuperAdBlocker.com

.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2009-03-31 02:40 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Blubster
2009-03-30 08:04 ——— d—a-w c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\TEMP
2009-03-30 08:04 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Application Data\BigFishGamesCache
2009-02-21 20:27 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Guest\Application Data\SEARCHANDWINTOOLBAR
2009-02-12 04:26 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\Artogon
2009-02-09 11:13 1,846,784 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys
2009-01-30 08:14 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Annie\Application Data\RobinsonCrusoe
2009-01-30 06:44 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
2008-12-20 23:15 826,368 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2008-12-05 06:54 144,896 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\schannel.dll
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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" [2008-04-13 15360]
"MSMSGS"="c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2008-04-13 1695232]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"avast!"="c:\progra~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe" [2009-02-05 81000]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2008-06-12 34672]
"Blubster"="c:\program files\Blubster\Blubster.exe" [2008-11-10 1343488]
"SSP Notifier"="c:\program files\Fisher-Price\FP3 Player\sspnotifier.exe" [2006-07-12 20480]
"Ad-Watch"="c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWTray.exe" [2009-03-05 515416]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-03-10 148888]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce]
"RunNarrator"="Narrator.exe" [2008-04-13 c:\windows\system32\narrator.exe]

[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\ShellExecuteHooks]
"{5AE067D3-9AFB-48E0-853A-EBB7F4A000DA}"= "c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASSEH.DLL" [2008-05-13 77824]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\!SASWinLogon]
2008-12-22 12:05 356352 c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service]
@="Service"

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\ONENOTE.EXE"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Blubster\\Blubster.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\LEXPPS.EXE"=

R0 Lbd;Lbd;c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys [2009-02-05 64160]
R1 aswSP;avast! Self Protection;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswSP.sys [2008-11-04 114768]
R1 SASDIFSV;SASDIFSV;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASDIFSV.SYS [2009-01-15 9968]
R1 SASKUTIL;SASKUTIL;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASKUTIL.SYS [2009-01-15 55024]
R2 aswFsBlk;aswFsBlk;c:\windows\system32\drivers\aswFsBlk.sys [2008-11-04 20560]
R2 Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service;c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\AAWService.exe [2009-01-18 951632]
R3 SASENUM;SASENUM;c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASENUM.SYS [2009-01-15 7408]
S1 SABKUTIL;SABKUTIL;\??\c:\program files\SuperAdBlocker.com\Super Ad Blocker\SABKUTIL.sys –> c:\program files\SuperAdBlocker.com\Super Ad Blocker\SABKUTIL.sys [?]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{b8dbd775-aad5-11dd-a5b9-00121750a3a0}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - G:\LaunchU3.exe -a
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-03-19 c:\windows\Tasks\Ad-Aware Update (Weekly).job
- c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Ad-AwareAdmin.exe [2009-03-05 13:21]
.
.
——- Supplementary Scan ——-
.
IE: E&xport; to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
.

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

catchme 0.3.1375 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-03-30 20:41:28
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
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——————— DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ———————

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(540)
c:\program files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
.
Completion time: 2009-03-30 20:43:03
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-03-31 02:42:57

Pre-Run: 42,654,224,384 bytes free
Post-Run: 42,931,445,760 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

153 — E O F — 2009-03-17 04:19:36
Post #11
Hi annie1963


You have Blubster installed.

I believe this to be the source of all your woes.

Peer2peer programs are the biggest source of infections that we see. You cannot trust the source from where you are downloading.

Plus this particular peer2peer program is know to come bundled with advertising popups.

Uninstall all traces of Blubster from your machine as well as any 'TRIAL' versions of any games you are using, as they too, come bundled with popup ads, that go away once you purchase the full versions.

Uninstall all of those then advise if your pop-ups stop.

Thanks

CB
Post #12
Thankyou, it seems to be working so far! I shall let my computer run for a while and see if they stay away. Thankyou for all your time and patience! :)
Post #13
Hi annie1963,

we still have some cleanup to do,

please do the following:

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix

  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the ..X and the /U, it needs to be there.

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NEXT

Download ToolsCleaner2 to your desktop and run it ( by de A.Rothstein & Dj Quiou )
  • Click the Pt. Restauration button and press OK to the prompts.
  • Click the Corbeille button and press OK to the prompt.
  • Click the Fichiers temp button and press OK to the prompt.
  • Click the Recherche button and let it run ( it may look like it freezes but let it continue )
  • Once it is done click the Suppression button and let it remove anything it finds.
  • Close the program

NEXT

Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.
  • Keep Windows updated by regularly checking their website at :
    http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
    This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
  • SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX, it immunizes your PC against them.
  • SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts. Make sure you are only running one real-time anti-spyware protection program ( eg : TeaTimer, Windows Defender ) or there will be a conflict.
  • Make Internet Explorer more secure
    • Click Start > Run
    • Type Inetcpl.cpl & click OK
    • Click on the Security tab
    • Click Reset all zones to default level
    • Make sure the Internet Zone is selected & Click Custom level
    • In the ActiveX section, set the first two options ("Download signed and unsigned ActiveX controls) to "Prompt", and ("Initialize and Script ActiveX controls not marked as safe") to "Disable".
    • Next Click OK, then Apply button and then OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  • ATF Cleaner - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more.  Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
  • MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad sites. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer, meaning it will be difficult to infect yourself in the future.
  • Please consider using an alternate browser. Mozilla's Firefox browser is fantastic; it is much more
    secure than Internet Explorer, immune to almost all known browser hijackers, and also has the best built-in pop up
    blocker (as an added benefit!) that I have ever seen. If you are interested, Firefox may be downloaded from
    Here
    If you choose to use Firefox, I highly recommend these add-ons to keep your PC even more secure.
    • NoScript - for blocking ads and other potential website attacks
    • McAfee SiteAdvisor - this tells you whether the sites you are about to visit are safe or not. A must if you do a lot of Googling
  • Keep a backup of your important files - Now, more than ever, it's especially important to protect your digital files and memories.  This article is full of good information on alternatives for home backup solutions.
  • ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT however creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections. ERUNT is easy to use and since it creates a full backup, there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore if needed.
  • Recovery Console - Recent trends appear to indicate that future infections will include attacks to the boot sector of the computer. The installation of the Recovery Console in the computer will be our only defense against this threat. For more information and steps to install the Recovery Console see This Article. Should you need assistance in installing the Recovery Console, please do not hesitate to ask.
  • Please read the guide by Rorschach112on how to prevent malware and about safe computing here
Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.
Post #14
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