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Post #1 last edited
Hi there.

So, over the past several weeks, from time to time my internet searches will be hijacked. For example, I do a google search and all the results come up as normal. However when I click on a link, it is redirected to another search engine showing related topics and links. One typical search engine that I'm redirected to is "Torseek".

I've run my Malwarebytes anti-malware and Avira anti-virus programs a number of times and they haven't picked up anything.

On the advice of forums I've been reading I downloaded and installed ERUNT and I have run HijackThis.

Please help!

(ADDED JUL 21) Today I turned on my computer and it said my AC adaptor is not properly configured for my computer. This has never happened before. I chose to ignore it. So - not I'm really scared that this thing is ruining my computer.

Here is the log that I received:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 5:52:22 PM, on 20/07/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=localhost:7171
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local;
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.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: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Stickies.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Stickies.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: Stickies.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\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: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shoc…ash/swflash.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

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End of file - 4747 bytes
Post #2
Hi and Welcome,

NOTE:
  • Malware removal is NOT instantaneous, most infections require several courses of action to completely eradicate.
  • Absence of symptoms does not always mean the computer is clean
  • Kindly follow my instructions in the order posted.
  • Please DO NOT run any scans or fix items without my direction.



Please do the following:

STEP #1

Please download DDS from either of these links

LINK 1
LINK 2

and save it to your desktop.
  • Disable any script blocking protection
  • Double click dds.pif to run the tool.
  • When done, two DDS.txt's will open.
  • Save both reports to your desktop.
—————————————————
Please include the contents of the following in your next reply:

DDS.txt
Attach.txt.


STEP #2


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Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from here or here.
  • Extract the contents of the zipped file to desktop.
  • Double click GMER.exe. If asked to allow gmer.sys driver to load, please consent .
  • If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan…click on NO.

    [external image: Posted Image]
    Click the image to enlarge it
  • In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Uncheck the following …
    • Sections
    • IAT/EAT
    • Drives/Partition other than Systemdrive (typically C:\)
    • Show All (don't miss this one)
  • Then click the Scan button & wait for it to finish.
  • Once done click on the [Save..] button, and in the File name area, type in "Gmer.txt" or it will save as a .log file which cannot be uploaded to your post.
  • Save it where you can easily find it, such as your desktop, and attach it in reply.

**Caution**
Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<— ROOKIT" entries
Post #3 last edited
Okay - here we go! ————————————- DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86 Run by [removed] at 17:28:42.78 on 21/07/2009 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_12 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.2.1033.18.2038.1572 [GMT -4:00] AV: AntiVir Desktop *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {AD166499-45F9-482A-A743-FDD3350758C7} ============== Running Processes =============== C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs svchost.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\dds.pif ============== Pseudo HJT Report =============== uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local; uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=localhost:7171 BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 6.0\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class: {ae7cd045-e861-484f-8273-0445ee161910} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 6.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll TB: Adobe PDF: {47833539-d0c5-4125-9fa8-0819e2eaac93} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 6.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll EB: Adobe PDF: {182ec0be-5110-49c8-a062-beb1d02a220b} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 6.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe mRun: [avgnt] "c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgnt.exe" /min mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe" StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\user\startm~1\programs\startup\stickies.lnk - c:\program files\stickies\stickies.exe uPolicies-system: EnableProfileQuota = 1 (0x1) IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200 IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000 IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_12-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_12-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_12-windows-i586.cab DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll ================= FIREFOX =================== FF - ProfilePath - FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0012-ABCDEFFEDCBA} ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS =============== R1 avgio;avgio;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avgio.sys [2009-6-3 11608] R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\sched.exe [2009-6-3 108289] R2 AntiVirService;Avira AntiVir Guard;c:\program files\avira\antivir desktop\avguard.exe [2009-6-3 185089] R2 avgntflt;avgntflt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgntflt.sys [2009-6-3 55640] =============== Created Last 30 ================ 2009-07-20 08:01 –d—– c:\program files\Trend Micro 2009-07-12 12:52 –d—– c:\docume~1\user\applic~1\Kodak 2009-07-12 12:51 –d—– c:\program files\Kodak ==================== Find3M ==================== 2009-02-01 15:37 32,768 ac-sh— c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012009020120090202\index.dat ============= FINISH: 17:30:25.92 ===============

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Post #4
Hi,

Please do the following:

Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2

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.

Open notepad and copy/paste the text inside the quotebox below into it:

DDS::
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local;
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=localhost:7171


Save this as CFScript.txt

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  • Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.


    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.


Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now
Post #5
Hi there.

Did all as told. My computer seems to be running smoothly for now - I guess I'll keep trying google searches and see if the problem ever starts again soon. The only major change I see on the surface is that an old desktop background was restored and Internet Explorer's icon appeared on the desktop.

And this is the log:

ComboFix 09-07-21.02 - user 21/07/2009 22:25.1.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.2.1033.18.2038.1686 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: AntiVir Desktop *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {AD166499-45F9-482A-A743-FDD3350758C7}
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-1074051941-2608767334-732748595-500
c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-1078081533-220523388-839522115-500
c:\windows\Installer\403f34.msp
c:\windows\Installer\6c5a09.msp
c:\windows\system32\al.txt
c:\windows\system32\Cache
c:\windows\system32\cds.txt
c:\windows\system32\Data
c:\windows\system32\drivers\hjgruiiqxdkbww.sys
c:\windows\system32\dz1.txt
c:\windows\system32\hjgruibftkbmyu.dat
c:\windows\system32\hjgruicovdedqx.dat
c:\windows\system32\hjgruifpxmpfnm.dll
c:\windows\system32\hjgruirrjgxiql.dll
c:\windows\system32\kjs

c:\windows\system32\grpconv.exe was missing
Restored copy from - c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386\grpconv.exe

c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe was missing
Restored copy from - c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386\proquota.exe

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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Drivers/Services )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-06-22 to 2009-07-22 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-07-22 02:31 . 2008-04-14 00:12 50176 -c–a-w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\proquota.exe
2009-07-22 02:31 . 2008-04-14 00:12 50176 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe
2009-07-22 02:31 . 2008-04-14 00:12 39424 -c–a-w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\grpconv.exe
2009-07-21 21:27 . 2009-07-21 21:27 ——– d–h–w- c:\windows\PIF
2009-07-20 21:58 . 2009-07-20 21:58 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-07-20 12:01 . 2009-07-20 12:01 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-07-12 16:52 . 2009-07-12 16:52 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\user\Application Data\Kodak
2009-07-12 16:51 . 2009-07-12 16:51 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Kodak
2009-07-01 19:14 . 2009-07-01 19:14 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-07-22 02:07 . 2009-05-05 02:11 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\user\Application Data\stickies
2009-07-15 01:23 . 2008-12-18 20:39 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-07-15 01:23 . 2008-12-18 20:40 3775176 -c–a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam-setup.exe
2009-07-13 17:36 . 2008-12-18 20:39 38160 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-07-13 17:36 . 2008-12-18 20:39 19096 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 12:00 81920 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 12:00 119808 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 11:36 . 2009-06-16 11:35 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\iTunes
2009-06-16 11:35 . 2009-06-16 11:35 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\iPod
2009-06-16 11:35 . 2008-12-22 15:52 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2009-06-16 11:34 . 2009-06-16 11:33 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\QuickTime
2009-06-16 11:28 . 2009-06-16 11:28 75048 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple Computer\Installer Cache\iTunes 8.2.0.23\SetupAdmin.exe
2009-06-04 01:06 . 2009-06-04 01:06 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Avira
2009-06-04 01:06 . 2009-06-04 01:06 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avira
2009-06-04 00:58 . 2008-12-18 21:05 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Common Files\Symantec Shared
2009-06-04 00:56 . 2008-12-18 21:06 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec
2009-06-03 19:09 . 2009-06-03 19:09 1291264 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\SETA7.tmp
2009-06-03 19:09 . 2004-08-10 12:00 1291264 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 05:15 . 2004-08-10 12:00 915456 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-07 15:32 . 2004-08-10 12:00 345600 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-03 20:49 . 2009-04-27 22:03 47832 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-05-01 18:30 . 2009-05-01 18:30 3366912 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr
2009-07-12 16:50 . 2009-05-09 21:49 134648 —-a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\brwsrcmp.dll
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*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]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"avgnt"="c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" [2009-03-02 209153]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2009-05-26 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-06-05 292136]

c:\documents and settings\user\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Stickies.lnk - c:\program files\Stickies\stickies.exe [2008-8-28 765952]

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

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^hp psc 2000 Series.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\hp psc 2000 Series.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\hp psc 2000 Series.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^hpoddt01.exe.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\hpoddt01.exe.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\hpoddt01.exe.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^WD Anywhere Backup Launcher.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\WD Anywhere Backup Launcher.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\WD Anywhere Backup Launcher.lnkCommon Startup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"Symantec Core LC"=3 (0x3)
"RichVideo"=2 (0x2)
"Pml Driver HPZ12"=3 (0x3)
"ose"=3 (0x3)
"NMIndexingService"=3 (0x3)
"NBService"=3 (0x3)
"LVSrvLauncher"=2 (0x2)
"LVPrcSrv"=2 (0x2)
"LVCOMSer"=2 (0x2)
"LiveUpdate Notice Service"=2 (0x2)
"LiveUpdate Notice Ex"=2 (0x2)
"LiveUpdate"=3 (0x3)
"JavaQuickStarterService"=2 (0x2)
"iPod Service"=3 (0x3)
"gusvc"=3 (0x3)
"comHost"=3 (0x3)
"CLTNetCnService"=2 (0x2)
"ccSetMgr"=2 (0x2)
"ccEvtMgr"=2 (0x2)
"Bonjour Service"=2 (0x2)
"Apple Mobile Device"=2 (0x2)

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecAntiVirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecFirewall]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Avira\\AntiVir Desktop\\avcenter.exe"=
"c:\\Documents and Settings\\user\\Desktop\\utorrent.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"1700:TCP"= 1700:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 0
"1701:TCP"= 1701:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 1
"1702:TCP"= 1702:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 2
"1703:TCP"= 1703:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 3
"1704:TCP"= 1704:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 4
"1705:TCP"= 1705:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 5
"1706:TCP"= 1706:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 6
"1707:TCP"= 1707:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 7
"1708:TCP"= 1708:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 8
"1709:TCP"= 1709:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 9
"1641:TCP"= 1641:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Verification
"1647:TCP"= 1647:TCP:MioNet Storage Device Configuration
"5432:UDP"= 5432:UDP:MioNet Storage Device Discovery

R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe [03/06/2009 9:06 PM 108289]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\>{60B49E34-C7CC-11D0-8953-00A0C90347FF}]
"c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe" "c:\windows\system32\iedkcs32.dll",BrandIEActiveSetup SIGNUP

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\{2E1A9DE4-ADA0-4501-A46E-6633CDB01654}]
rundll32 xagkf32.dll,InitO
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-07-01 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 20:34]

2009-04-28 c:\windows\Tasks\FRU Task 2003-04-10 00:56ewlett-Packard2003-04-10 00:56p psc 2170 series272A572217594EBCF1CEE215E352B92AD073FDE4232937086.job
- c:\program files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpqfrucl.exe [2003-04-09 22:56]
.
.
——- Supplementary Scan ——-
.
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local;
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=localhost:7171
IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\user\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\2katv58j.default\
FF - component: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{B13721C7-F507-4982-B2E5-502A71474FED}\components\NPComponent.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Picasa3\npPicasa3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\np-mswmp.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Media Player\npViewpoint.dll
.

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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-07-21 22:31
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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.
Completion time: 2009-07-22 22:33
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-07-22 02:33

Pre-Run: 42,397,556,736 bytes free
Post-Run: 42,703,785,984 bytes free

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

Current=2 Default=2 Failed=3 LastKnownGood=4 Sets=1,2,3,4
191 — E O F — 2009-07-15 14:31
Post #6
Hi,

Please do the following:

  • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before following the steps below.
  • They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
Copy/paste the text inside the Codebox below into notepad:

Here's how to do that:
Click Start > Run type Notepad click OK.
This will open an empty notepad file:

Copy all the text inside of the code box - Press Ctrl+C (or right click on the highlighted section and choose 'copy')

Registry::
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\{2E1A9DE4-ADA0-4501-A46E-6633CDB01654}]

DDS::
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local;
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=localhost:7171

Now paste the copied text into the open notepad - press CTRL+V (or right click and choose 'paste')

Save this file to your desktop, Save this as "CFScript"

Here's how to do that:

1.Click File;
2.Click Save As… Change the directory to your desktop;
3.Change the Save as type to "All Files";
4.Type in the file name: CFScript
5.Click Save …

[external image: Posted Image]
  • Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
  • ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
  • When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
  • Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.

CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.


NEXT

  • Please open your MalwareBytes AntiMalware Program
  • Click the Update Tab and search for updates
  • 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

Run an on-line scan with Kaspersky

Using Internet Explorer or Firefox, visit Kaspersky On-line Scanner

1. Click Accept, when prompted to download and install the program files and database of malware definitions.
2. To optimize scanning time and produce a more sensible report for review:
  • Close any open programs
  • Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
3. Click Run at the Security prompt.
The program will then begin downloading and installing and will also update the database.
Please be patient as this can take several minutes.
  • Once the update is complete, click on My Computer under the green Scan bar to the left to start the scan.
  • Once the scan is complete, it will display if your system has been infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.
  • Do NOT be alarmed by what you see in the report. Many of the finds have likely been quarantined.
  • Click View scan report at the bottom.

    [external image: Posted Image]
  • Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply


In your next reply please include
  • ComboFix log
  • MBAM Log
  • Kaspersky report
Post #7
Looks like it got a thorough clean!

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ComboFix 09-07-21.03 - user 21/07/2009 23:52.2.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.2.1033.18.2038.1503 [GMT -4:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\user\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: AntiVir Desktop *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {AD166499-45F9-482A-A743-FDD3350758C7}
* Created a new restore point
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-06-22 to 2009-07-22 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-07-22 02:31 . 2008-04-14 00:12 50176 -c–a-w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\proquota.exe
2009-07-22 02:31 . 2008-04-14 00:12 50176 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe
2009-07-22 02:31 . 2008-04-14 00:12 39424 -c–a-w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\grpconv.exe
2009-07-22 02:31 . 2008-04-14 00:12 39424 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\grpconv.exe
2009-07-21 21:27 . 2009-07-21 21:27 ——– d–h–w- c:\windows\PIF
2009-07-20 21:58 . 2009-07-20 21:58 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\ERUNT
2009-07-20 12:01 . 2009-07-20 12:01 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-07-12 16:52 . 2009-07-12 16:52 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\user\Application Data\Kodak
2009-07-12 16:51 . 2009-07-12 16:51 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Kodak
2009-07-01 19:14 . 2009-07-01 19:14 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-07-22 02:07 . 2009-05-05 02:11 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\user\Application Data\stickies
2009-07-15 01:23 . 2008-12-18 20:39 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2009-07-15 01:23 . 2008-12-18 20:40 3775176 -c–a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbam-setup.exe
2009-07-13 17:36 . 2008-12-18 20:39 38160 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2009-07-13 17:36 . 2008-12-18 20:39 19096 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 12:00 81920 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll
2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 12:00 119808 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll
2009-06-16 11:36 . 2009-06-16 11:35 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\iTunes
2009-06-16 11:35 . 2009-06-16 11:35 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\iPod
2009-06-16 11:35 . 2008-12-22 15:52 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Common Files\Apple
2009-06-16 11:34 . 2009-06-16 11:33 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\QuickTime
2009-06-16 11:28 . 2009-06-16 11:28 75048 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple Computer\Installer Cache\iTunes 8.2.0.23\SetupAdmin.exe
2009-06-04 01:06 . 2009-06-04 01:06 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Avira
2009-06-04 01:06 . 2009-06-04 01:06 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avira
2009-06-04 00:58 . 2008-12-18 21:05 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Common Files\Symantec Shared
2009-06-04 00:56 . 2008-12-18 21:06 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec
2009-06-03 19:09 . 2009-06-03 19:09 1291264 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\SETA7.tmp
2009-06-03 19:09 . 2004-08-10 12:00 1291264 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
2009-05-13 05:15 . 2004-08-10 12:00 915456 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-05-07 15:32 . 2004-08-10 12:00 345600 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll
2009-05-03 20:49 . 2009-04-27 22:03 47832 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2009-05-01 18:30 . 2009-05-01 18:30 3366912 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr
2009-07-12 16:50 . 2009-05-09 21:49 134648 —-a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\brwsrcmp.dll
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( SnapShot@2009-07-22_02.32.06 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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- 2004-08-10 12:00 . 2009-07-22 02:28 59506 c:\windows\system32\perfc009.dat
+ 2004-08-10 12:00 . 2009-07-22 02:34 59506 c:\windows\system32\perfc009.dat
+ 2004-08-10 12:00 . 2009-07-22 02:34 393946 c:\windows\system32\perfh009.dat
- 2004-08-10 12:00 . 2009-07-22 02:28 393946 c:\windows\system32\perfh009.dat
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
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*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]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"avgnt"="c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" [2009-03-02 209153]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2009-05-26 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-06-05 292136]

c:\documents and settings\user\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Stickies.lnk - c:\program files\Stickies\stickies.exe [2008-8-28 765952]

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

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^hp psc 2000 Series.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\hp psc 2000 Series.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\hp psc 2000 Series.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^hpoddt01.exe.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\hpoddt01.exe.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\hpoddt01.exe.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^WD Anywhere Backup Launcher.lnk]
path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\WD Anywhere Backup Launcher.lnk
backup=c:\windows\pss\WD Anywhere Backup Launcher.lnkCommon Startup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"Symantec Core LC"=3 (0x3)
"RichVideo"=2 (0x2)
"Pml Driver HPZ12"=3 (0x3)
"ose"=3 (0x3)
"NMIndexingService"=3 (0x3)
"NBService"=3 (0x3)
"LVSrvLauncher"=2 (0x2)
"LVPrcSrv"=2 (0x2)
"LVCOMSer"=2 (0x2)
"LiveUpdate Notice Service"=2 (0x2)
"LiveUpdate Notice Ex"=2 (0x2)
"LiveUpdate"=3 (0x3)
"JavaQuickStarterService"=2 (0x2)
"iPod Service"=3 (0x3)
"gusvc"=3 (0x3)
"comHost"=3 (0x3)
"CLTNetCnService"=2 (0x2)
"ccSetMgr"=2 (0x2)
"ccEvtMgr"=2 (0x2)
"Bonjour Service"=2 (0x2)
"Apple Mobile Device"=2 (0x2)

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecAntiVirus]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecFirewall]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Avira\\AntiVir Desktop\\avcenter.exe"=
"c:\\Documents and Settings\\user\\Desktop\\utorrent.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"1700:TCP"= 1700:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 0
"1701:TCP"= 1701:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 1
"1702:TCP"= 1702:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 2
"1703:TCP"= 1703:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 3
"1704:TCP"= 1704:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 4
"1705:TCP"= 1705:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 5
"1706:TCP"= 1706:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 6
"1707:TCP"= 1707:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 7
"1708:TCP"= 1708:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 8
"1709:TCP"= 1709:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Access 9
"1641:TCP"= 1641:TCP:MioNet Remote Drive Verification
"1647:TCP"= 1647:TCP:MioNet Storage Device Configuration
"5432:UDP"= 5432:UDP:MioNet Storage Device Discovery

R2 AntiVirSchedulerService;Avira AntiVir Scheduler;c:\program files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe [03/06/2009 9:06 PM 108289]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\>{60B49E34-C7CC-11D0-8953-00A0C90347FF}]
"c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe" "c:\windows\system32\iedkcs32.dll",BrandIEActiveSetup SIGNUP
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-07-01 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job
- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 20:34]

2009-04-28 c:\windows\Tasks\FRU Task 2003-04-10 00:56ewlett-Packard2003-04-10 00:56p psc 2170 series272A572217594EBCF1CEE215E352B92AD073FDE4232937086.job
- c:\program files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpqfrucl.exe [2003-04-09 22:56]
.
.
——- Supplementary Scan ——-
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IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\user\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\2katv58j.default\
FF - component: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{B13721C7-F507-4982-B2E5-502A71474FED}\components\NPComponent.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Picasa3\npPicasa3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\np-mswmp.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Media Player\npViewpoint.dll
.

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

catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-07-21 23:54
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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

- - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(3928)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
c:\windows\system32\webcheck.dll
.
Completion time: 2009-07-22 23:56
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-07-22 03:56
ComboFix2.txt 2009-07-22 02:33

Pre-Run: 42,708,819,968 bytes free
Post-Run: 42,666,549,248 bytes free

Current=2 Default=2 Failed=3 LastKnownGood=4 Sets=1,2,3,4
172 — E O F — 2009-07-15 14:31

——————————————————————-

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.39
Database version: 2477
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

22/07/2009 12:06:43 AM
mbam-log-2009-07-22 (00-06-43).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 85444
Time elapsed: 3 minute(s), 19 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
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:
(No malicious items detected)

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)

———————————————————————

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0 REPORT
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13
Program database last update: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 06:13:44
Records in database: 2510583
——————————————————————————–

Scan settings:
Scan using the following database: extended
Scan archives: yes
Scan mail databases: yes

Scan area - My Computer:
C:\
D:\

Scan statistics:
Files scanned: 133458
Threat name: 0
Infected objects: 0
Suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan: 02:46:30

No malware has been detected. The scan area is clean.

The selected area was scanned.
Post #8 last edited
Hi,

Please do the following:

Run HJT and click on Open the Misc Tools section.
  • Click Open Uninstall Manager…
  • Click Save list… and save it to your Desktop.
  • Copy and paste the file uninstall_list.txt into your reply.

Next

  • Run HJT and click on Do a System Scan and Save a Log File
  • A notepad file will open
  • Copy and paste the log file into your reply.

Also, advise how your computer is running now and if there are any outstanding issues.
Post #9
So far my computer seems fine. No odd things on the startup, except this time just a brief flash of the dos screen that offers 2 options for starting the system (can't remember what's on it) before it continued on its own to boot up.

Here are the two logs:

Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional
Adobe Atmosphere Player for Acrobat and Adobe Reader
Adobe Flash Player 10 ActiveX
Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Software Update
Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus
Bonjour
Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system
Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem
DivX Codec
DivX Converter
DivX Player
DivX Plus DirectShow Filters
DivX Web Player
DVD Suite
ERUNT 1.1j
GearDrvs
High Definition Audio Driver Package - KB888111
HijackThis 2.0.2
Hotfix for Windows XP (KB952287)
HP Photo and Imaging 2.0 - All-in-One
HP Photo and Imaging 2.0 - All-in-One Drivers
HP Photo and Imaging 2.0 - hp psc 2170 series
hp psc 2170 series
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver
IrfanView (remove only)
iTunes
Java™ 6 Update 12
KODAK Gallery Upload Software
Logitech QuickCam
Logitech QuickCam Driver Package
Logitech Updater
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft Internationalized Domain Names Mitigation APIs
Microsoft National Language Support Downlevel APIs
Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17
Mozilla Firefox (3.0.11)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430)
Nero 7 Essentials
neroxml
Picasa 3
PowerDVD
QuickTime
RealPlayer
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB938127-v2)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB956390)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB958215)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB960714)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB961260)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 7 (KB963027)
Security Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB969897)
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB952069)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB936782)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB923789)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB938464-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB946648)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950762)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB950974)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951066)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951376-v2)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951698)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB951748)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952004)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB952954)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954211)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954459)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB954600)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB955069)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956391)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956572)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956802)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB956841)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957095)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958215)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958644)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958687)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB958690)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB959426)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960225)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960714)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960715)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB960803)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961371)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961373)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB961501)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB968537)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB969898)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB970238)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB971633)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB973346)
SigmaTel Audio
Skype™ 3.8
Stickies 6.7a
Update for Windows Internet Explorer 8 (KB971180)
Update for Windows XP (KB951978)
Update for Windows XP (KB955839)
Update for Windows XP (KB967715)
VC80CRTRedist - 8.0.50727.762
WD Anywhere Backup
Windows Driver Package - Ricoh Company (rimsptsk) hdc (11/14/2006 6.00.01.04)
Windows Internet Explorer 8
Windows Media Player Firefox Plugin
Windows XP Service Pack 3
WinRAR archiver

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 4:58:47 PM, on 22/07/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
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\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe
C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\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: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.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: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avgnt] "C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avgnt.exe" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Stickies.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Stickies.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: Stickies.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stickies\stickies.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\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: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shoc…ash/swflash.cab
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Scheduler (AntiVirSchedulerService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\sched.exe
O23 - Service: Avira AntiVir Guard (AntiVirService) - Avira GmbH - C:\Program Files\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\avguard.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

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dos screen that offers 2 options for starting the system


This is because you now have the Recovery Console installed, which is a good thing and should be left there. If your system ever crashes, it can be used to recover the system. The delay is about 2 seconds, then it boots normally.

Your system is clean, we just need to do some housekeeping now,

please do the following,

[external image: Posted Image] Your Java is out of date.
Java™ 6 Update 12 can be updated from the Java control panel Start > Control Panel (Classic View) > Java (looks like a coffee cup) > Update Tab > Update Now.
An update should begin; > follow the prompts.

NEXT

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

Now to remove the rest of the tools that we have used in fixing your machine:
  • Make sure you have an Internet Connection.
  • Download OTC to your desktop and run it
  • A list of tool components used in the Cleanup of malware will be downloaded.
  • If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OTC to reach the Internet, please allow the application to do so.
  • Click Yes to begin the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
  • You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.


NEXT

Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.


  • It is good security practice to change your passwords to all your online accounts on a fairly regular basis, this is especially true after an infection. Refer to this Microsoft article
    Strong passwords: How to create and use them     Then consider a password keeper, to keep all your passwords safe.


  • 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.

    WOT, Web of Trust, warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites:
    • Green to go
    • Yellow for caution
    • Red to stop
    WOT has an addon available for both Firefox and IE

  • For Firefox, I highly recommend this add-on to keep your PC even more secure.
    • NoScript - for blocking ads and other potential website attacks
  • 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.
  • In light of your recent issue, I'm sure you'd like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles:
    Think Prevention.
    PC Safety and Security–What Do I Need?.


**Be very wary with any security software that is advertised in popups or in other ways. They are not only usually of no use, but often have malware in them.


Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.

Please respond one last time so we can consider the thread resolved and close it, thank-you.
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