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[Resolved] html links are always redirected

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Post #1
Hello,

I think I have some infection that redirects me to undesired websites whenever I click on a link from a google search page or when other programs (like McAfee) try to update themselves. Clicking on a link from Google's search page results in Firefox being directed to a page that's selling Stopzilla or PCTools or something else (which is not the url that I clicked in the search page). I haven't been able to get a McAfee update for about 2 - 3 weeks. McAfee advises me to re-install Security Suite, but when the Install Manager attempts to download and install the program, I get an error message (error 12029). I think this is related to the redirection problem.

Any assistance with this is much appreciated. Thanks.

Here is my Hijack This log file:


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 9:05:19 AM, on 4/10/2009
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\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\crypserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\ATI TECHNOLOGIES\ATI CONTROL PANEL\ATIPTAXX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\carpserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\ClamWin\bin\ClamTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msg32.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\soffice.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\soffice.bin
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://store.presario.net/scripts/redirect…c02&lc=0409
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ubuntu.com/
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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Compaq
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {243B17DE-77C7-46BF-B94B-0B5F309A0E64} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: Java™ Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.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
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [srmclean] C:\Cpqs\Scom\srmclean.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QT4HPOT] C:\Program Files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PreloadApp] c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\hphprld.exe c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\setup.exe -d
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Display Settings] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\hptasks.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\PROGRAM FILES\ATI TECHNOLOGIES\ATI CONTROL PANEL\ATIPTAXX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CARPService] carpserv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClamWin] "C:\Program Files\ClamWin\bin\ClamTray.exe" –logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EW Message Server] msg32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Openwares LiveUpdate] C:\Program Files\LiveUpdate\LiveUpdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MoneyAgent] "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyexpr.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RocketDock] "C:\Program Files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe"
O4 - Startup: OpenOffice.org 3.0.lnk = C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\quickstart.exe
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.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
O9 - Extra button: Advisor - {2516874A-8BF8-4FF9-865A-D7D5C67FFADE} - C:\Program Files\COMPAQ\Compaq Advisor\bin\rbaLauncher.exe (file missing) (HKCU)
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://store.presario.net/scripts/redirectors/presario/storeredir2.dll?s=consumerfav&c=1c02&lc=0409
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shoc…ash/swflash.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{06D5BC54-D47F-4462-B4FC-7105E32A9421}: NameServer = 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{874A5273-9BF2-4F00-92ED-2B22887453B3}: NameServer = 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{06D5BC54-D47F-4462-B4FC-7105E32A9421}: NameServer = 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{06D5BC54-D47F-4462-B4FC-7105E32A9421}: NameServer = 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Crypkey License - CrypKey (Canada) Ltd. - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\crypserv.exe
O23 - Service: HP Configuration Interface Service (HPConfig) - Hewlett-Packard - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe
O23 - Service: HPWirelessMgr - Hewlett-Packard Co. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NICSer_WPC54G - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe

–
End of file - 7858 bytes
Post #2
Hi,

Please do the following:

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.

[external image: Posted Image]

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

[external image: Posted Image]
  • 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 #3
CatByte,

The ComboFix log is pasted below. A few observations:

-RocketDock didn't start automatically when ComboFix rebooted the computer
-The touchpad settings have been changed
-clicking on links from a Google search page no longer results in me redirected to an unwanted page

Let me know if you think it's safe to re-install McAfee now. Thanks for the assistance.


Here's the logfile:

ComboFix 09-04-12.03 - david 2009-04-12 10:58.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.959.742 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
.

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

C:\install.exe
c:\recycler\S-2-0-81-100014325-100029544-100003394-7820.com
c:\windows\system32\drivers\gaopdxamttiqqaompxuwyrobmjlqjbkajngwuy.sys
c:\windows\system32\gaopdxcounter
c:\windows\system32\gaopdxfvkibmqxbchlldxklhowfloymmvnbdqq.dll
e:\recycler\S-2-0-81-100014325-100029544-100003394-7820.com

.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Drivers/Services )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

——-\Service_gaopdxserv.sys


((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-03-12 to 2009-04-12 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2009-03-22 21:52 . 2009-03-22 21:53 ——– d—–w c:\documents and settings\david\RocketDock

.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2009-04-10 13:05 . 2009-04-10 13:05 ——– d—–w c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-04-10 12:51 . 2008-04-28 07:21 ——– d—–w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee
2009-04-10 06:49 . 2008-10-17 02:01 ——– d—–w c:\documents and settings\david\Application Data\U3
2009-04-08 04:32 . 2009-01-09 13:46 ——– d—–w c:\program files\LIVEUPDATE
2009-03-22 21:33 . 2009-03-22 21:33 ——– d—–w c:\program files\RocketDock
2009-03-14 02:02 . 2008-11-23 05:49 12986 —-a-w C:\CrypKey.Log
2009-03-13 03:42 . 2009-03-13 03:42 ——– d—–w c:\documents and settings\david\Application Data\Template
2009-03-10 14:32 . 2009-03-10 14:32 ——– d—–w c:\program files\Opera
2009-03-06 19:32 . 2009-03-06 19:29 ——– d—–w c:\documents and settings\david\Application Data\InfraRecorder
2009-03-06 19:28 . 2009-03-06 19:28 ——– d—–w c:\program files\InfraRecorder
2009-03-04 21:40 . 2008-05-04 01:09 ——– d—–w c:\documents and settings\david\Application Data\.emacs.d
2009-03-01 17:03 . 2009-01-09 13:46 ——– d—–w c:\program files\Aqua Dock
2009-03-01 16:58 . 2008-04-28 08:16 ——– d—–w c:\program files\LilyPond
2009-01-17 02:35 . 2007-08-13 22:54 3594752 ——w c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mshtml.dll
2009-01-14 13:21 . 2009-01-14 13:22 410984 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2008-04-25 18:2008-04-25 18:32 32:20 . c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\ScorchPDFWrapper.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" [2008-04-14 15360]
"MoneyAgent"="c:\program files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyexpr.exe" [2002-07-17 200767]
"RocketDock"="c:\program files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe" [2007-09-02 495616]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SynTPLpr"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe" [2003-01-03 126976]
"SynTPEnh"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2003-01-03 577536]
"srmclean"="c:\cpqs\Scom\srmclean.exe" [2001-07-24 36864]
"QT4HPOT"="c:\program files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.EXE" [2003-01-30 106496]
"PreloadApp"="c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\hphprld.exe" [2001-12-12 36864]
"Display Settings"="c:\program files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\hptasks.exe" [2002-08-15 45056]
"Cpqset"="c:\program files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe" [2002-10-23 176197]
"ATIPTA"="c:\program files\ATI TECHNOLOGIES\ATI CONTROL PANEL\ATIPTAXX.EXE" [2002-08-14 290816]
"TkBellExe"="c:\program files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" [2008-04-30 185896]
"ClamWin"="c:\program files\ClamWin\bin\ClamTray.exe" [2008-11-04 86016]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2008-10-15 39792]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2008-11-04 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2008-11-20 290088]
"Openwares LiveUpdate"="c:\program files\LiveUpdate\LiveUpdate.exe" [2003-12-13 61440]
"CARPService"="carpserv.exe" [2003-05-21 c:\windows\system32\carpserv.exe]
"EW Message Server"="msg32.exe" [2004-09-30 c:\windows\system32\msg32.exe]

c:\documents and settings\david\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
OpenOffice.org 3.0.lnk - c:\program files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\quickstart.exe [2008-12-15 384000]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32]
"midi"= gmidi.dll
"midi2"= mapledxp.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\gnucash\\bin\\gnucash-bin.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\gnucash\\bin\\gconfd-2.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

R3 ALiIRDA;ALi Infrared Device Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\aliirda.sys [2001-12-17 26112]
R3 EWAVE;EWAVE;c:\windows\system32\drivers\ew.sys [2004-09-30 1693344]
R3 FILESPY;FILESPY;c:\windows\system32\drivers\FILESPY.sys [2004-09-30 26992]
R3 LEX_NIC_SERVICE;IEEE 802.11 Wireless NIC Win2000 Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\Express.sys [2002-10-16 57344]
R3 MagixASIODrv;MAGIX_ASIO_BoostDriver;c:\magix\ms2004_deLuxe\mxasio.sys [2002-04-16 4899]
R3 NSTATION;NSTATION;c:\windows\system32\drivers\nstation.sys [2004-09-30 19808]
R3 US122;US122 Driver;c:\windows\system32\Drivers\US122.sys [2007-08-29 131968]
R3 US122DL;US122 Firmware Downloader;c:\windows\system32\Drivers\US122DL.sys [2007-08-29 18304]
R3 Us122WdmService;US122 Wdm Audio;c:\windows\system32\Drivers\US122Wdm.sys [2007-08-29 39168]
S1 mapledxp;mapledxp;c:\windows\System32\drivers\mapledxp.SYS [2004-04-05 24720]
S3 CALIAUD;Conexant AMC 3D ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIO;c:\windows\system32\drivers\caliaud.sys [2002-11-05 291328]
S3 CALIHALA;CALIHALA;c:\windows\system32\drivers\calihal.sys [2002-11-05 244608]
S3 DP83815;National Semiconductor Corp. DP83815/816 NDIS 5.0 Miniport Driver;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\DP83815.SYS [2002-08-28 16512]


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\F]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - F:\LaunchU3.exe -a

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{c9f47602-9bec-11dd-9ffa-0018395e9014}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - F:\LaunchU3.exe -a

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{f2f11d00-e696-11dd-a026-005056c00008}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - F:\setupSNK.exe
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2008-12-23 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 13:34]

2008-04-27 c:\windows\Tasks\Registration reminder 2.job
- c:\windows\System32\OOBE\oobebaln.exe [2008-04-14 05:42]
.
.
——- Supplementary Scan ——-
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.ubuntu.com/
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
DPF: DirectAnimation Java Classes - file://c:\windows\Java\classes\dajava.cab
DPF: Microsoft XML Parser for Java - file:///C:/WINDOWS/Java/classes/xmldso.cab
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\david\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xgskuezm.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.ubuntu.com

—- FIREFOX POLICIES —-
FF - user.js: dom.disable_open_during_load - false // Popupblocker control handled by McAfee Privacy Service
.

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

catchme 0.3.1375 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-04-12 11:03
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Cpqset = c:\program files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe????????????P??|?????? ?X#B?????????????l|B? ??????

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
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——————— LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ———————

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{47629D4B-2AD3-4e50-B716-A66C15C63153}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"cd042efbbd7f7af1647644e76e06692b"=hex:e2,63,26,f1,3f,c8,ff,68,90,ea,e2,4a,e7,
fd,c4,22,e2,63,26,f1,3f,c8,ff,68,f9,eb,a5,0d,87,94,d0,f7,e2,63,26,f1,3f,c8,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{604BB98A-A94F-4a5c-A67C-D8D3582C741C}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"bca643cdc5c2726b20d2ecedcc62c59b"=hex:71,3b,04,66,8b,46,0d,96,97,dd,fc,98,88,
f8,52,34,6a,9c,d6,61,af,45,84,18,81,43,27,f5,03,7f,0a,3a,6a,9c,d6,61,af,45,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{684373FB-9CD8-4e47-B990-5A4466C16034}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"2c81e34222e8052573023a60d06dd016"=hex:25,da,ec,7e,55,20,c9,26,a7,f2,5f,f5,d6,
9c,39,eb,ff,7c,85,e0,43,d4,0e,fe,2f,bc,82,2b,68,ce,bf,6b,ff,7c,85,e0,43,d4,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{74554CCD-F60F-4708-AD98-D0152D08C8B9}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"2582ae41fb52324423be06337561aa48"=hex:86,8c,21,01,be,91,eb,e7,1f,6a,aa,b0,03,
6c,d6,71,86,8c,21,01,be,91,eb,e7,dd,ee,0d,12,51,e6,02,3c,86,8c,21,01,be,91,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{7EB537F9-A916-4339-B91B-DED8E83632C0}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"caaeda5fd7a9ed7697d9686d4b818472"=hex:f5,1d,4d,73,a8,13,5c,05,69,9b,73,68,a6,
f4,4b,23,f5,1d,4d,73,a8,13,5c,05,63,31,6e,fe,a7,39,8e,7c,f5,1d,4d,73,a8,13,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{948395E8-7A56-4fb1-843B-3E52D94DB145}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"a4a1bcf2cc2b8bc3716b74b2b4522f5d"=hex:50,93,e5,ab,ec,6a,4e,ab,f7,ea,01,0d,1d,
1e,7f,8d,df,20,58,62,78,6b,cf,c8,75,1d,6e,a8,d6,f9,f8,ec,df,20,58,62,78,6b,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{AC3ED30B-6F1A-4bfc-A4F6-2EBDCCD34C19}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"4d370831d2c43cd13623e232fed27b7b"=hex:31,77,e1,ba,b1,f8,68,02,b9,fd,29,59,16,
3f,66,aa,fb,a7,78,e6,12,2f,9a,ea,bb,e1,f3,aa,f6,a5,f4,c9,fb,a7,78,e6,12,2f,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{DE5654CA-EB84-4df9-915B-37E957082D6D}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"1d68fe701cdea33e477eb204b76f993d"=hex:01,3a,48,fc,e8,04,4a,f1,4b,d6,e7,4c,25,
41,bc,0d,01,3a,48,fc,e8,04,4a,f1,77,b7,55,28,57,c5,9b,40,01,3a,48,fc,e8,04,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{E39C35E8-7488-4926-92B2-2F94619AC1A5}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"1fac81b91d8e3c5aa4b0a51804d844a3"=hex:51,fa,6e,91,28,9e,14,cc,7a,6b,a4,6c,ac,
e9,39,88,f6,0f,4e,58,98,5b,89,c9,bc,d1,e5,17,ff,ac,7c,88,f6,0f,4e,58,98,5b,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{EACAFCE5-B0E2-4288-8073-C02FF9619B6F}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"f5f62a6129303efb32fbe080bb27835b"=hex:b1,cd,45,5a,a8,c4,f8,b9,9a,76,07,73,f2,
4e,b3,1e,3d,ce,ea,26,2d,45,aa,78,dc,a9,c1,a0,c0,42,89,74,3d,ce,ea,26,2d,45,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{F8F02ADD-7366-4186-9488-C21CB8B3DCEC}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"fd4e2e1a3940b94dceb5a6a021f2e3c6"=hex:2a,b7,cc,b5,b9,7f,41,e7,08,35,84,16,bd,
c4,54,54,2a,b7,cc,b5,b9,7f,41,e7,3b,c7,e6,f9,33,59,58,b9,2a,b7,cc,b5,b9,7f,\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{FEE45DE2-A467-4bf9-BF2D-1411304BCD84}\InprocServer32*]
"ThreadingModel"="Apartment"
@="c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\OLE32.DLL"
"8a8aec57dd6508a385616fbc86791ec2"=hex:6c,43,2d,1e,aa,22,2f,9c,94,f2,d1,63,bc,
21,f4,0e,6c,43,2d,1e,aa,22,2f,9c,b5,31,0b,c9,d3,fe,74,3f,6c,43,2d,1e,aa,22,\
.
Completion time: 2009-04-12 11:05
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-04-12 15:05

Pre-Run: 5,581,688,832 bytes free
Post-Run: 5,802,631,168 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Home-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 Home Edition" /fastdetect /NoExecute=OptIn

206 — E O F — 2009-02-28 08:01
Post #4
Hi,

Please do the following:

(we'll look after resetting your auroruns after you're totally clean)


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


Go to Kaspersky website and perform an online antivirus scan.
  • Read through the requirements and privacy statement and click on Accept button.
  • It will start downloading and installing the scanner and virus definitions. You will be prompted to install an application from Kaspersky. Click Run.
  • When the downloads have finished, click on Settings.
  • Make sure these boxes are checked (ticked). If they are not, please tick them and click on the Save button:
    • Spyware, Adware, Dialers, and other potentially dangerous programs
      Archives
      Mail databases
  • Click on My Computer under Scan.
  • Once the scan is complete, it will display the results. Click on View Scan Report.
  • You will see a list of infected items there. Click on Save Report As….
  • Save this report to a convenient place. Change the Files of type to Text file (.txt) before clicking on the Save button. Then post it here.
Post #5
Thanks. Here is the Anti-Malware log. The Kaspersky log will be posted separately: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.36 Database version: 1970 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 4/12/2009 2:36:36 PM mbam-log-2009-04-12 (14-36-36).txt Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 65905 Time elapsed: 5 minute(s), 44 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 4 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 0 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Infected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{06d5bc54-d47f-4462-b4fc-7105e32a9421}\DhcpNameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: [removed],[removed] -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{06d5bc54-d47f-4462-b4fc-7105e32a9421}\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Interfaces\{874a5273-9bf2-4f00-92ed-2b22887453b3}\NameServer (Trojan.DNSChanger) -> Data: 85.255.112.84,85.255.112.80 -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected)
Post #6
Here is the Kaspersky log: ——————————————————————————– KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0 REPORT Sunday, April 12, 2009 Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13 Program database last update: Sunday, April 12, 2009 22:05:14 Records in database: 2038597 ——————————————————————————– Scan settings: Scan using the following database: extended Scan archives: yes Scan mail databases: yes Scan area - My Computer: C:\ D:\ E:\ Scan statistics: Files scanned: 100629 Threat name: 2 Infected objects: 2 Suspicious objects: 0 Duration of the scan: 04:40:36 File name / Threat name / Threats count C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\gaopdxamttiqqaompxuwyrobmjlqjbkajngwuy.sys.vir Infected: Trojan.Win32.Tdss.ttk 1 C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\gaopdxfvkibmqxbchlldxklhowfloymmvnbdqq.dll.vir Infected: Trojan-Spy.Win32.Small.cbd 1 The selected area was scanned.
Post #7
Hi,

Please do the following:

Download Rooter.exe to your desktop

  • Doubleclick it to start the tool
  • A Notepad file containing the report will open, also found at %systemdrive%\Rooter.txt (Where %systemdrive% is usually C: or the drive that you have installed Windows).
  • Post that in your next reply.


Also include a fresh HJT log with your next reply
Post #8
Thank you.

Rooter Scan:

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1.2600) Service Pack 3

C:\ [Fixed] - NTFS - (Total:23846 Mo/Free:2268 Mo)
D:\ [CD-Rom] (Total:0 Mo/Free:0 Mo)
E:\ [Fixed] - FAT32 - (Total:9529 Mo/Free:536 Mo)

Mon 04/13/2009| 0:05

———————-\\ Processes..

–Locked– [System Process]
———- System
———- \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe
———- \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.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:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\crypserv.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe
———- C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
———- C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
———- C:\Program Files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.EXE
———- C:\PROGRAM FILES\ATI TECHNOLOGIES\ATI CONTROL PANEL\ATIPTAXX.EXE
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\carpserv.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
———- C:\Program Files\ClamWin\bin\ClamTray.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\msg32.exe
———- C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
———- C:\Program Files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe
———- C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\soffice.exe
———- C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\soffice.bin
———- C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
———- C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
———- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
———- C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe
———- C:\Rooter$\RK.exe

———————-\\ Search..

———————-\\ ROOTKIT !!



1 - "C:\Rooter$\Rooter_1.txt" - Mon 04/13/2009| 0:06

———————-\\ Scan completed at 0:06


HJT Scan:


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:08:26 AM, on 4/13/2009
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\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\crypserv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\ATI TECHNOLOGIES\ATI CONTROL PANEL\ATIPTAXX.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\carpserv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\ClamWin\bin\ClamTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msg32.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\soffice.exe
C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\soffice.bin
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ubuntu.com/
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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {243B17DE-77C7-46BF-B94B-0B5F309A0E64} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.dll
O2 - BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer - {3049C3E9-B461-4BC5-8870-4C09146192CA} - C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: Java™ Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.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
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [srmclean] C:\Cpqs\Scom\srmclean.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QT4HPOT] C:\Program Files\HPQ\One-Touch\OneTouch.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PreloadApp] c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\hphprld.exe c:\hp\drivers\printers\photosmart\setup.exe -d
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Display Settings] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\hptasks.exe /s
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\PROGRAM FILES\ATI TECHNOLOGIES\ATI CONTROL PANEL\ATIPTAXX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CARPService] carpserv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ClamWin] "C:\Program Files\ClamWin\bin\ClamTray.exe" –logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EW Message Server] msg32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Openwares LiveUpdate] C:\Program Files\LiveUpdate\LiveUpdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MoneyAgent] "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyexpr.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RocketDock] "C:\Program Files\RocketDock\RocketDock.exe"
O4 - Startup: OpenOffice.org 3.0.lnk = C:\Program Files\OpenOffice.org 3\program\quickstart.exe
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyside.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
O9 - Extra button: Advisor - {2516874A-8BF8-4FF9-865A-D7D5C67FFADE} - C:\Program Files\COMPAQ\Compaq Advisor\bin\rbaLauncher.exe (file missing) (HKCU)
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://store.presario.net/scripts/redirectors/presario/storeredir2.dll?s=consumerfav&c=1c02&lc=0409
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shoc…ash/swflash.cab
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: Crypkey License - CrypKey (Canada) Ltd. - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\crypserv.exe
O23 - Service: HP Configuration Interface Service (HPConfig) - Hewlett-Packard - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPConfig.exe
O23 - Service: HPWirelessMgr - Hewlett-Packard Co. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\Notebook Utilities\HPWirelessMgr.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NICSer_WPC54G - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys\Wireless-G Notebook Adapter\NICServ.exe

–
End of file - 6816 bytes
Post #9
Hi,

please do the following,

  • Open HiJackThis
  • Click on Do a system scan only
  • Check the boxes next to ONLY the entries listed below (if still present):

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)


  • Close all windows except Hijackthis and click Fix Checked
  • Click Yes when prompted
  • Close HijackThis.

Now, your log is clean :thumbup:

we just need to clean up after ourselves.

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.

[external image: Posted Image]

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.

  • For 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 Rorschach112 on how to prevent malware and about safe computing here
Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.
Post #13
Avira AntiVir
Avast
AVG

set the one you choose to receive automatic updates so you are always as fully protected as possible from the newest virus threats.
NOTE: DO NOT install more than one anti-virus program as they will conflict, and provide less protection, not more.

One of those..they are all really excellent (only use one AV - more than one can cause conflicts and system instability)

Personally I use Avira and Comodo firewall…..

here are some other free firewalls

Comodo
Sunbelt Kerio
Sygate
NOTE: DO NOT install more than one firewall.

Note: If you choose Comodo - Please be careful with the installation of the Comodo program, it comes bundled with an adware toolbar which you need to de-select when you are going through the installation process. It's not a malicious program, but it may be a privacy risk and I don't think you want it on your system.
Post #14
Thanks, I'll check those out. And thanks for the help. McAfee installer downloaded and installed the program with now error messages. Much appreciated. Best regards, Dave

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