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Hi! I was wondering if someone can help me with the following problems. I am using this Windows 98 program on this HP desktop. It constantly freezes, gets popups almost every 10 seconds that I close one out, and it constantly shuts down in the middlle of me working. your help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Wash09
Hi Wash09,

:welcome:

My name is Tomk. I would be glad to take a look at your log and help you with solving any malware problems. HijackThis logs can take a while to research, so please be patient and I'd be grateful if you would note the following:

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  • The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for the issues on this machine.
  • Please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine appears to be clear. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear.
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Please download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links and save it to your desktop.
    • DDS.scr
    • DDS.pif
  • Disable any script blocking protection (How to Disable your Security Programs)
  • Double click DDS icon to run the tool (may take up to 3 minutes to run)
  • When done, DDS.txt will open.
  • After a few moments, attach.txt will open in a second window.
  • Save both reports to your desktop.
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  • Post the contents of the DDS.txt report in your next reply
  • Attach the Attach.txt report to your post by scroling down to the Attachments area and then clicking Browse. Browse to where you saved the file, and click Open and the click UPLOAD.
DDS (Ver_09-07-30.01) - NTFSx86 Run by [removed] at 21:26:57.51 on Tue 08/25/2009 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.447.123 [GMT -7:00] AV: Norton AntiVirus *On-access scanning disabled* (Outdated) {B5510F6F-87E1-47F7-A411-360BC453007C} FW: Norton Personal Firewall *disabled* {825036E0-9F94-4752-8789-8B92454AF49B} ============== Running Processes =============== C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs svchost.exe svchost.exe c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe c:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE c:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft\Search Enhancement Pack\SeaPort\SeaPort.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\SoftwareUpdate\YahooAUService.exe c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\hphmon06.exe C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe C:\WINDOWS\ALCXMNTR.EXE C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Search Protection\SearchProtection.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\DoubleD\GamingHarbor Toolbar\4.2.0.21210\stbapp.exe C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aoltray.exe C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe C:\Program Files\Updates from HP\309731\Program\Updates from HP.exe C:\Program Files\DoubleD\GamingHarbor Toolbar\4.2.0.21210\stbappHelper.exe C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin\hprblog.exe C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe C:\Program Files\MSN\Toolbar\3.0.1125.0\msntask.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jucheck.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\DoubleD\GamingHarbor Toolbar\4.2.0.21210\stbsvc.exe C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Owner\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\7BOYNHWW\dds[1].scr ============== Pseudo HJT Report =============== uStart Page = hxxp://search.bearshare.com/ uSearch Page = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q404&bd=pavilion&pf=desktop uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=Q404&bd=pavilion&pf=desktop uSearch Bar = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html mDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/ mDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com mSearch Page = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sp/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com mStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/ mSearch Bar = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/su/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com mSearchAssistant = hxxp://search.live.com/sphome.aspx uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\progra~1\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\progra~1\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll BHO: Media Access Startup: {25b8d58c-b0cb-46b0-ba64-05b3804e4e86} - c:\program files\media access startup\1.5.5.900\HPIEAddOn.dll BHO: NP Helper Class: {35b8d58c-b0cb-46b0-ba64-05b3804e4e86} - c:\program files\internet saving optimizer\3.6.3.4500\NPIEAddOn.dll BHO: Search Helper: {6ebf7485-159f-4bff-a14f-b9e3aac4465b} - c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\search helper\SEPsearchhelperie.dll BHO: UrlHelper Class: {74322bf9-df26-493f-b0da-6d2fc5e6429e} - c:\program files\bearshare applications\bearshare\BearShareIEHelper.dll BHO: CNisExtBho Class: {9ecb9560-04f9-4bbc-943d-298ddf1699e1} - c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\adblocking\NISShExt.dll BHO: CNavExtBho Class: {bdf3e430-b101-42ad-a544-fadc6b084872} - c:\program files\norton antivirus\NavShExt.dll BHO: System Search Dispatcher: {cdbfb47b-58a8-4111-bf95-06178dce326d} - c:\program files\system search dispatcher\1.3.5.960\ssd.dll BHO: MSN Toolbar Helper: {d2ce3e00-f94a-4740-988e-03dc2f38c34f} - c:\program files\msn\toolbar\3.0.1125.0\msneshellx.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 BHO: SingleInstance Class: {fdad4da1-61a2-4fd8-9c17-86f7ac245081} - c:\progra~1\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll TB: HP view: {b2847e28-5d7d-4deb-8b67-05d28bcf79f5} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\bin\HPDTLK02.dll TB: Norton AntiVirus: {42cdd1bf-3ffb-4238-8ad1-7859df00b1d6} - c:\program files\norton antivirus\NavShExt.dll TB: MSN Toolbar: {1e61ed7c-7cb8-49d6-b9e9-ab4c880c8414} - c:\program files\msn\toolbar\3.0.1125.0\msneshellx.dll TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\progra~1\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll TB: BearShare MediaBar: {d3dee18f-db64-4beb-9ff1-e1f0a5033e4a} - c:\program files\bearshare applications\bearshare mediabar\BearShareMediaBar.dll TB: GamingHarbor Toolbar: {5617eca9-488d-4ba2-8562-9710b9ab78d2} - c:\program files\doubled\gamingharbor toolbar\4.2.0.21210\stb0.dll TB: {604BC32A-9680-40D1-9AC6-E06B23A1BA4C} - No File uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe uRun: [Messenger (Yahoo!)] "c:\program files\yahoo!\messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet uRun: [Search Protection] c:\program files\yahoo!\search protection\SearchProtection.exe uRun: [SmileyApp] c:\program files\doubled\gamingharbor toolbar\4.2.0.21210\stbapp.exe mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" mRun: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe mRun: [HPHUPD06] c:\program files\hp\{aac4fc36-8f89-4587-8dd3-ebc57c83374d}\hphupd06.exe mRun: [HPHmon06] c:\windows\system32\hphmon06.exe mRun: [KBD] c:\hp\kbd\KBD.EXE mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\common files\real\update_ob\realsched.exe" -osboot mRun: [iTunesHelper] c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe mRun: [Recguard] c:\windows\sminst\RECGUARD.EXE mRun: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe mRun: [ccApp] "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccApp.exe" mRun: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe mRun: [PS2] c:\windows\system32\ps2.exe mRun: [Reminder] "c:\windows\creator\Remind_XP.exe" mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime mRun: [AlcxMonitor] ALCXMNTR.EXE mRun: [Microsoft Default Manager] "c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\default manager\DefMgr.exe" -resume mRun: [YSearchProtection] "c:\program files\yahoo!\search protection\SearchProtection.exe" mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe" StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\hp_owner\startm~1\programs\startup\hporga~1.lnk - c:\program files\hewlett-packard\hp organize\bin\displayAgent.exe StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\americ~1.lnk - c:\program files\america online 9.0\aoltray.exe StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\hpdigi~1.lnk - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\update~1.lnk - c:\program files\updates from hp\309731\program\Updates from HP.exe IE: Add To HP Organize… - c:\progra~1\hewlet~1\hporga~1\bin\core.hp.main\SendTo.html IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\mi1933~1\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000 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\mi1933~1\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL DPF: {8100D56A-5661-482C-BEE8-AFECE305D968} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/2009.07.28_v5.5.8.1/FacebookPhotoUploader55.cab DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab DPF: {9C23D886-43CB-43DE-B2DB-112A68D7E10A} - hxxp://lads.myspace.com/upload/MySpaceUploader2.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/products/plugin/autodl/jinstall-142-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_13-windows-i586.cab DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab Notify: igfxcui - igfxsrvc.dll SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS =============== R1 SAVRT;SAVRT;c:\program files\norton antivirus\savrt.sys [2003-11-7 308416] R1 SAVRTPEL;SAVRTPEL;c:\program files\norton antivirus\Savrtpel.sys [2003-11-7 37056] R2 ccEvtMgr;Symantec Event Manager;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\CCEVTMGR.EXE [2003-12-8 255648] R2 ccProxy;Symantec Network Proxy;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\CCPROXY.EXE [2003-12-8 218736] R2 ccSetMgr;Symantec Settings Manager;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\CCSETMGR.EXE [2003-12-8 235168] R2 navapsvc;Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service;c:\program files\norton antivirus\navapsvc.exe [2004-6-4 174208] R2 SAVScan;SAVScan;c:\program files\norton antivirus\SAVScan.exe [2003-11-7 193816] R2 SeaPort;SeaPort;c:\program files\microsoft\search enhancement pack\seaport\SeaPort.exe [2009-5-19 240512] R2 YahooAUService;Yahoo! Updater;c:\program files\yahoo!\softwareupdate\YahooAUService.exe [2008-11-9 602392] R3 NAVENG;NAVENG;c:\progra~1\common~1\symant~1\virusd~1\20040625.019\NAVENG.Sys [2004-8-11 68168] R3 NAVEX15;NAVEX15;c:\progra~1\common~1\symant~1\virusd~1\20040625.019\NavEx15.Sys [2004-8-11 600264] S3 ccPwdSvc;Symantec Password Validation;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\CCPWDSVC.EXE [2003-12-8 87712] S3 getPlus® Helper;getPlus® Helper;c:\program files\nos\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe [2009-6-27 66048] =============== Created Last 30 ================ 2009-08-18 11:46 –d—– c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\73B9 2009-08-15 13:13 –d—– c:\program files\Media Access Startup 2009-08-15 13:13 –d—– c:\program files\Internet Saving Optimizer 2009-08-15 13:13 –d—– c:\program files\System Search Dispatcher 2009-08-15 13:12 –d—– c:\program files\DoubleD 2009-08-15 13:12 -cd-h— c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\{AAAE891E-DC50-4DD4-A79D-C19DDB94E30E} 2009-08-14 06:49 –d—– c:\windows\ServicePackFiles 2009-08-06 20:03 –d—– c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\D7D 2009-08-02 23:12 –d—– c:\program files\Microsoft CAPICOM 2.1.0.2 2009-08-02 18:41 594,432 -c—— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\msfeeds.dll 2009-08-02 18:41 55,296 -c—— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\msfeedsbs.dll 2009-08-02 18:33 208,744 a——- c:\windows\system32\muweb.dll 2009-08-02 18:33 27,496 a——- c:\windows\system32\mucltui.dll.mui 2009-08-02 18:33 268,648 a——- c:\windows\system32\mucltui.dll 2009-08-02 15:39 –d—– c:\program files\Windows Media Connect 2 2009-08-02 15:35 –d—– c:\windows\system32\LogFiles 2009-08-02 15:11 483,328 a——- c:\windows\system32\actskn45.ocx 2009-08-02 15:11 –d—– c:\program files\BearShare Applications ==================== Find3M ==================== 2009-08-25 21:06 3,997 a——- c:\windows\viassary-hp.reg 2009-08-05 02:11 204,800 a——- c:\windows\system32\mswebdvd.dll 2009-07-17 11:55 58,880 a——- c:\windows\system32\atl.dll 2009-07-13 23:43 286,208 a——- c:\windows\system32\wmpdxm.dll 2009-07-11 09:31 136 a——- C:\x345.bat 2009-07-03 10:09 915,456 a——- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll 2009-06-27 11:56 5,054 —-h— c:\windows\jm567890.dat 2009-06-27 08:35 262,144 a——- C:\ntuser.dat 2009-06-26 20:53 112,985 a——- c:\windows\hpoins07.dat 2009-06-19 22:32 47,616 a——- c:\windows\soc_1245475936.exe 2009-06-19 22:32 27,648 a——- c:\windows\soc_1245475929.exe 2009-06-19 22:32 31,744 a——- c:\windows\soc_1245475927.exe 2009-06-19 15:01 34 a——- c:\documents and settings\hp_owner\jagex_runescape_preferences.dat 2009-06-16 07:55 119,808 a——- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll 2009-06-16 07:55 82,432 a——- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll 2009-06-12 04:50 76,288 a——- c:\windows\system32\telnet.exe 2009-06-11 07:09 410,984 a——- c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll 2009-06-10 07:21 84,992 a——- c:\windows\system32\avifil32.dll 2009-06-09 23:32 132,096 a——- c:\windows\system32\wkssvc.dll 2009-06-05 00:42 655,872 a——- c:\windows\system32\mstscax.dll 2009-06-03 12:27 1,290,752 a——- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll ============= FINISH: 21:27:35.31 ===============

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Wash09,

You shouldn't have noticed much difference because we have done anything to your system. We've just been gathering data.

Download ComboFix from one of these locations:

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


  • 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 –> http://forums.whatthetech.com/How_Disable_…ams_t96260.html

  • Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.

  • As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.

  • Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.


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

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Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.


Notes:

1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
3. ComboFix may reset a number of Internet Explorer's settings, including making I-E the default browser.
4. Combofix prevents autorun of ALL CD, floppy and USB devices to assist with malware removal & increase security. If this is an issue or makes it difficult for you – please tell your helper.
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.

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