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Post #1
Hello,
I have a general problem with my computer running very slow. I've followed the instructions in the "Are you infected" section and pasted below the 3 logs and attached the DDS results. Please help me with what else I need to do.
Thank you very much for your help.
Nara
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MBAM LOG
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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.44
Database version: 3808
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702

2/28/2010 3:32:48 PM
mbam-log-2010-02-28 (15-32-48).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 135392
Time elapsed: 11 minute(s), 25 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 5
Registry Values Infected: 1
Registry Data Items Infected: 2
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 3

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{1d4db7d2-6ec9-47a3-bd87-1e41684e07bb} (Adware.MyWebSearch) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{497dddb6-6eee-4561-9621-b77dc82c1f84} (Rogue.Ascentive) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{4e980492-027b-47f1-a7ab-ab086dacbb9e} (Rogue.Ascentive) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{5ead8321-fcbb-4c3f-888c-ac373d366c3f} (Rogue.Ascentive) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{31f3cf6e-a71a-4daa-852b-39ac230940b4} (Rogue.Ascentive) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs\C:\WINDOWS\system32\SysRestore.dll (Rogue.Ascentive) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\AntiVirusDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\FirewallDisableNotify (Disabled.SecurityCenter) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Owner\My Documents\downloads\SpeedScan_setup.exe (Rogue.Installer) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SysRestore.dll (Rogue.Ascentive) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Owner\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\H5LX249K\packupdate_build6_294[1].exe (Trojan.Downloader) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
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GMER LOG
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GMER 1.0.15.15281 - http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2010-02-28 21:15:50
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Running: 6-0f0n67en.exe; Driver: C:\DOCUME~1\COMPAQ~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\pfriruow.sys


—- System - GMER 1.0.15 —-

SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwCreateKey [0xF71F4E22]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwCreateProcess [0xF71D5CDC]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwCreateProcessEx [0xF71D5ECE]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwDeleteKey [0xF71F5610]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwDeleteValueKey [0xF71F58C4]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwOpenKey [0xF71F3B14]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwRenameKey [0xF71F5D30]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwSetValueKey [0xF71F50E2]
SSDT PCTCore.sys (PC Tools KDS Core Driver/PC Tools) ZwTerminateProcess [0xF71D5982]

—- Kernel code sections - GMER 1.0.15 —-

? dvfd.sys The system cannot find the file specified. !
.text C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys section is writeable [0xF6D39360, 0x20574D, 0xE8000020]

—- User code sections - GMER 1.0.15 —-

.text C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe[444] kernel32.dll!CreateThread + 1A 7C8106F1 4 Bytes CALL 0044B8D9 C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe (PC Tools Tray Application/PC Tools)
.text C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe[2940] kernel32.dll!CreateThread + 1A 7C8106F1 4 Bytes CALL 0044BC05 C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe (PC Tools Security Service/PC Tools)

—- Devices - GMER 1.0.15 —-

AttachedDevice \FileSystem\Ntfs \Ntfs bb-run.sys (Promise Disk Accelerator/Promise Technology, Inc.)
AttachedDevice \FileSystem\Fastfat \Fat fltmgr.sys (Microsoft Filesystem Filter Manager/Microsoft Corporation)
AttachedDevice \FileSystem\Fastfat \Fat bb-run.sys (Promise Disk Accelerator/Promise Technology, Inc.)

—- Files - GMER 1.0.15 —-

File C:\WINDOWS\I386\winntupg\MS\MODEMSHR\MDMSHRUP.DLL 0 bytes
File C:\WINDOWS\I386\winntupg\MS\MODEMSHR\NETMAP.INF 0 bytes
File C:\WINDOWS\I386\winntupg\MS\MODEMSHR\NETMSHR.INF 0 bytes
File C:\WINDOWS\I386\winntupg\MS\MODEMSHR\NETSRDR.INF 0 bytes

—- EOF - GMER 1.0.15 —-
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DDS LOG
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DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by [removed] at 22:16:49.32 on Sun 02/28/2010
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.446.94 [GMT -5:00]

AV: Microsoft Security Essentials *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {BCF43643-A118-4432-AEDE-D861FCBCFCDF}
FW: Norton Internet Worm Protection *disabled* {990F9400-4CEE-43EA-A83A-D013ADD8EA6E}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\Update\1.2.183.17\GoogleCrashHandler.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsAuxs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPwuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcSoft\Connection Service\Bin\ACDaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\msseces.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe
c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\Program Files\Softland\FBackup 4\fbaSched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Owner\My Documents\What the Tech\7-dds.scr
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://www.weshalldance.com/
uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com
uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
mStart Page = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
mSearch Bar = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uURLSearchHooks: H - No File
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: Skype add-on (mastermind): {22bf413b-c6d2-4d91-82a9-a0f997ba588c} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer: {3049c3e9-b461-4bc5-8870-4c09146192ca} - c:\program files\real\realplayer\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
BHO: hpWebHelper Class: {aaae832a-5fff-4661-9c8f-369692d1dcb9} - c:\windows\pchealth\helpctr\vendors\cn=hewlett-packard,l=cupertino,s=ca,c=us\plugin\WebHelper.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\5.1.1309.15642\swg.dll
BHO: Google Dictionary Compression sdch: {c84d72fe-e17d-4195-bb24-76c02e2e7c4e} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\fastsearch_219B3E1547538286.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: EpsonToolBandKicker Class: {e99421fb-68dd-40f0-b4ac-b7027cae2f1a} - c:\program files\epson\epson web-to-page\EPSON Web-To-Page.dll
TB: EPSON Web-To-Page: {ee5d279f-081b-4404-994d-c6b60aaeba6d} - c:\program files\epson\epson web-to-page\EPSON Web-To-Page.dll
TB: &Google Toolbar: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\GoogleToolbar.dll
TB: {CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - No File
TB: {C4069E3A-68F1-403E-B40E-20066696354B} - No File
uRun: [Performance Center] c:\program files\ascentive\performance center\ApcMain.exe -m
uRun: [updateMgr] "c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe" AcRdB7_0_9
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [mnumsg.exe] c:\program files\myshoppinggenie\mnumsg.exe
uRun: [swg] "c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe"
uRun: [EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series] c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE /P26 "EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series" /M "Stylus CX7800" /EF "HKCU"
uRun: [Google Update] "c:\documents and settings\compaq_owner\local settings\application data\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
uRun: [FBackup Scheduler] "c:\program files\softland\fbackup 4\fbaSched.exe"
mRun: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
mRun: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
mRun: [Recguard] c:\windows\sminst\RECGUARD.EXE
mRun: []
mRun: [PCDrProfiler]
mRun: [HPBootOp] "c:\program files\hewlett-packard\hp boot optimizer\HPBootOp.exe" /run
mRun: [HP Software Update] c:\program files\hp\hp software update\HPwuSchd2.exe
mRun: [EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series] c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE /P26 "EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series" /O6 "USB001" /M "Stylus CX7800"
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [ArcSoft Connection Service] c:\program files\common files\arcsoft\connection service\bin\ACDaemon.exe
mRun: [Google Desktop Search] "c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
mRun: [ISTray] "c:\program files\spyware doctor\pctsTray.exe"
mRun: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Adobe ARM] "c:\program files\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\common files\real\update_ob\realsched.exe" -osboot
mRun: [MSSE] "c:\program files\microsoft security essentials\msseces.exe" -hide
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
dRun: [DWQueuedReporting] "c:\progra~1\common~1\micros~1\dw\dwtrig20.exe" -t
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\eventr~1.lnk - c:\program files\printmaster platinum 18\Remind.exe
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\micros~1.lnk - c:\program files\microsoft office\office\OSA9.EXE
IE: Add To Compaq Organize… - c:\progra~1\hewlet~1\compaq~1\bin/module.main/favorites\ie_add_to.html
IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {E2D4D26B-0180-43a4-B05F-462D6D54C789} - c:\windows\pchealth\helpctr\vendors\cn=hewlett-packard,l=cupertino,s=ca,c=us\iebutton\support.htm
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {5067A26B-1337-4436-8AFE-EE169C2DA79F} - {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
IE: {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - {77BF5300-1474-4EC7-9980-D32B190E9B07} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\SkypeIEPlugin.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {31435657-9980-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - hxxp://download.microsoft.com/download/e/2/f/e2fcec4b-6c8b-48b7-adab-ab9c403a978f/wvc1dmo.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-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
AppInit_DLLs: c:\progra~1\google\google~1\GOEC62~1.DLL
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R0 PCTCore;PCTools KDS;c:\windows\system32\drivers\PCTCore.sys [2009-7-1 207280]
R2 sdAuxService;PC Tools Auxiliary Service;c:\program files\spyware doctor\pctsAuxs.exe [2009-11-11 358600]
R2 sdCoreService;PC Tools Security Service;c:\program files\spyware doctor\pctsSvc.exe [2009-11-11 1141200]
S2 gupdate1c9f667dba81f24;Google Update Service (gupdate1c9f667dba81f24);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-6-26 133104]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-110408-113106;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.811.4345;c:\program files\google\google desktop search\GoogleDesktop.exe [2006-9-5 30192]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2010-02-28 15:08 –d—– c:\docume~1\compaq~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2010-02-28 15:08 38,224 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-02-28 15:08 –d—– c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2010-02-28 15:08 19,160 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-02-28 15:08 –d—– c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2010-02-28 13:41 3,250 a——- c:\windows\system32\wbem\Outlook_01cab8a59ce4ed66.mof
2010-02-28 03:15 –d—– c:\program files\Microsoft CAPICOM 2.1.0.2
2010-02-26 23:35 1,409 a——- c:\windows\QTFont.for
2010-02-26 23:35 54,156 a—h— c:\windows\QTFont.qfn
2010-02-26 16:59 43 a——- c:\windows\juniordisplay.ini
2010-02-23 18:22 181,632 ——– c:\windows\system32\MpSigStub.exe
2010-02-23 18:20 –d—– c:\program files\Microsoft Security Essentials
2010-02-23 17:56 215,920 a——- c:\windows\system32\muweb.dll
2010-02-23 17:56 16,736 a——- c:\windows\system32\mucltui.dll.mui
2010-02-23 17:56 274,288 a——- c:\windows\system32\mucltui.dll
2010-02-23 17:51 –d—– c:\windows\system32\wbem\Repository
2010-02-16 23:01 1,063,320 a——- c:\documents and settings\compaq_owner\gotomypc_533.exe
2010-02-01 13:47 –d—– c:\program files\common files\xing shared

==================== Find3M ====================

2010-02-01 13:47 499,712 a——- c:\windows\system32\msvcp71.dll
2010-02-01 13:47 348,160 a——- c:\windows\system32\msvcr71.dll
2009-12-31 11:50 353,792 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\srv.sys
2009-12-31 11:50 353,792 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\srv.sys
2009-12-22 17:51 249,856 ——– c:\windows\Setup1.exe
2009-12-22 17:51 73,216 a——- c:\windows\ST6UNST.EXE
2009-12-21 08:19 173,056 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ie4uinit.exe
2009-12-16 13:43 343,040 a——- c:\windows\system32\mspaint.exe
2009-12-16 13:43 343,040 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mspaint.exe
2009-12-14 14:15 2,146,304 a——- c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr
2009-12-14 02:08 33,280 a——- c:\windows\system32\csrsrv.dll
2009-12-14 02:08 33,280 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\csrsrv.dll
2009-12-09 00:53 726,528 a——- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\jscript.dll
2009-12-08 14:27 2,189,184 a——- c:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
2009-12-08 14:27 2,189,184 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntoskrnl.exe
2009-12-08 14:26 2,145,280 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntkrnlmp.exe
2009-12-08 13:43 2,023,936 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntkrpamp.exe
2009-12-08 13:43 2,066,048 a——- c:\windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe
2009-12-08 13:43 2,066,048 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\ntkrnlpa.exe
2009-12-08 04:23 474,112 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\shlwapi.dll
2009-12-04 13:22 455,424 ——– c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mrxsmb.sys
2009-10-10 20:01 726,008 a——- c:\documents and settings\compaq_owner\gotomypc_437.exe
2009-04-21 06:38 0 a——- c:\docume~1\compaq~1\applic~1\wklnhst.dat
2009-02-28 13:51 726,008 a——- c:\documents and settings\compaq_owner\gotomypc_438.exe
2009-10-16 07:50 245,760 a–sh— c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\ietldcache\index.dat
2009-01-04 09:31 32,768 a–sh— c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012009010420090105\index.dat

============= FINISH: 22:17:57.23 ===============

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Post #2
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.
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.
Post #3 last edited
Hello Catbyte, and thank you for your response.
I've attached the log file from Combofix.

I look forward to working with you.
Nara

ComboFix 10-03-04.02 - Compaq_Owner 03/04/2010 21:16:09.1.1 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.446.166 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\My Documents\What the Tech\8-ComboFix.exe
AV: Microsoft Security Essentials *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {BCF43643-A118-4432-AEDE-D861FCBCFCDF}
FW: Norton Internet Worm Protection *disabled* {990F9400-4CEE-43EA-A83A-D013ADD8EA6E}
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c:\$recycle.bin\S-1-5-21-2818039499-136864462-2478682702-1000
c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-1495973555-2648357843-2704818806-1006
c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-1776776874-2133223820-870459611-1009
c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-3292051158-853124604-1004941977-1009
c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-571547183-3323540573-1447636342-1010
c:\recycler\S-1-5-21-884105296-3116323169-961226105-1009
c:\windows\EventSystem.log
c:\windows\jestertb.dll
c:\windows\viassary-hp.reg
D:\Autorun.inf
J:\Autorun.inf

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2010-03-01 02:33 . 2010-03-01 02:33 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\PCHealth
2010-02-28 20:08 . 2010-02-28 20:08 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2010-02-28 20:08 . 2010-01-07 21:07 38224 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-02-28 20:08 . 2010-02-28 20:08 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2010-02-28 20:08 . 2010-02-28 20:08 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2010-02-28 20:08 . 2010-01-07 21:07 19160 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-02-28 19:55 . 2010-02-28 19:56 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\ERUNT
2010-02-28 09:09 . 2010-02-28 09:09 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\PCHealth
2010-02-28 08:15 . 2010-02-28 08:15 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Microsoft CAPICOM 2.1.0.2
2010-02-23 23:22 . 2010-02-24 14:16 181632 ——w- c:\windows\system32\MpSigStub.exe
2010-02-23 23:20 . 2010-02-23 23:20 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Microsoft Security Essentials
2010-02-23 22:56 . 2009-08-07 00:23 215920 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\muweb.dll
2010-02-23 22:56 . 2009-08-07 00:23 274288 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\mucltui.dll
2010-02-23 22:51 . 2010-02-23 22:51 ——– d—–w- c:\windows\system32\wbem\Repository
2010-02-17 04:01 . 2010-02-17 04:01 1063320 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\gotomypc_533.exe

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2010-03-05 02:39 . 2009-07-01 17:10 ——– d—a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP
2010-03-05 02:36 . 2009-07-01 17:10 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Spyware Doctor
2010-03-04 17:43 . 2008-06-22 19:42 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Google Updater
2010-03-04 16:45 . 2009-06-26 14:09 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Application Data\Skype
2010-03-04 13:12 . 2009-06-26 14:14 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Application Data\skypePM
2010-03-01 02:42 . 2009-09-03 02:58 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Winamp
2010-02-28 21:02 . 2008-05-03 00:31 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Application Data\LimeWire
2010-02-28 19:39 . 2007-02-10 21:15 59 —-a-w- c:\windows\wpd99.drv
2010-02-28 19:39 . 2007-02-10 21:15 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\pdf995
2010-02-28 19:10 . 2006-06-17 05:07 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Java
2010-02-28 19:05 . 2010-02-28 19:05 152576 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_17\lzma.dll
2010-02-28 19:05 . 2010-02-28 19:05 79488 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Application Data\Sun\Java\jre1.6.0_17\gtapi.dll
2010-02-28 14:22 . 2008-04-29 01:19 311776 —-a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2010-02-28 14:16 . 2008-04-30 23:46 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Microsoft Silverlight
2010-02-01 18:48 . 2006-06-17 05:26 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Common Files\Real
2010-02-01 18:47 . 2010-02-01 18:47 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Common Files\xing shared
2010-02-01 18:47 . 2003-03-19 10:14 499712 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\msvcp71.dll
2010-02-01 18:47 . 2003-02-21 18:42 348160 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\msvcr71.dll
2010-01-29 18:36 . 2006-06-17 05:34 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe
2009-12-31 16:50 . 2004-08-04 11:00 353792 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\srv.sys
2009-12-22 22:51 . 2009-12-22 22:49 249856 ——w- c:\windows\Setup1.exe
2009-12-22 22:51 . 2009-12-22 22:49 73216 —-a-w- c:\windows\ST6UNST.EXE
2009-12-21 19:14 . 2004-08-04 11:00 916480 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2009-12-16 18:43 . 2004-08-04 11:00 343040 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\mspaint.exe
2009-12-14 19:15 . 2009-12-14 19:15 2146304 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr
2009-12-14 07:08 . 2004-08-04 11:00 33280 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\csrsrv.dll
2009-12-08 19:27 . 2004-08-04 11:00 2189184 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
2009-12-08 18:43 . 2004-08-04 11:00 2066048 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe
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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]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2007-06-24 68856]
"EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series"="c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE" [2005-04-07 98304]
"Google Update"="c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" [2009-06-26 133104]
"FBackup Scheduler"="c:\program files\Softland\FBackup 4\fbaSched.exe" [2010-01-20 2011312]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" [2006-03-08 16010240]
"NvCplDaemon"="c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll" [2006-01-25 7311360]
"nwiz"="nwiz.exe" [2006-01-25 1519616]
"Recguard"="c:\windows\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE" [2005-07-23 237568]
"HPBootOp"="c:\program files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Boot Optimizer\HPBootOp.exe" [2006-02-16 249856]
"HP Software Update"="c:\program files\HP\HP Software Update\HPwuSchd2.exe" [2005-02-17 49152]
"EPSON Stylus CX7800 Series"="c:\windows\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE" [2005-04-07 98304]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2008-03-29 413696]
"ArcSoft Connection Service"="c:\program files\Common Files\ArcSoft\Connection Service\Bin\ACDaemon.exe" [2007-07-17 64000]
"Google Desktop Search"="c:\program files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" [2009-07-01 30192]
"ISTray"="c:\program files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe" [2009-09-22 1243088]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2009-12-22 35760]
"Adobe ARM"="c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" [2009-12-11 948672]
"TkBellExe"="c:\program files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" [2010-02-01 198160]
"MSSE"="c:\program files\Microsoft Security Essentials\msseces.exe" [2009-09-13 1048392]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-10-11 149280]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"DWQueuedReporting"="c:\progra~1\COMMON~1\MICROS~1\DW\dwtrig20.exe" [2007-02-26 437160]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Event Reminder.lnk - c:\program files\PrintMaster Platinum 18\Remind.exe [2007-9-9 344064]
Microsoft Office.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE [1999-2-17 65588]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MsMpSvc]
@="Service"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\sdauxservice]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\sdcoreservice]
@=""

[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\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Real\\RealPlayer\\realplay.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Live Meeting 8\\Console\\PWConsole.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Plugin Manager\\skypePM.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"3389:TCP"= 3389:TCP:@xpsp2res.dll,-22009

R0 PCTCore;PCTools KDS;c:\windows\system32\drivers\PCTCore.sys [7/1/2009 12:10 PM 207280]
R2 sdAuxService;PC Tools Auxiliary Service;c:\program files\Spyware Doctor\pctsAuxs.exe [11/11/2009 12:04 AM 358600]
S2 gupdate1c9f667dba81f24;Google Update Service (gupdate1c9f667dba81f24);c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [6/26/2009 9:09 AM 133104]
S3 GoogleDesktopManager-110408-113106;Google Desktop Manager 5.8.811.4345;c:\program files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe [9/5/2006 8:38 PM 30192]

— Other Services/Drivers In Memory —

*Deregistered* - PCTSDInjDriver32
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2010-03-04 c:\windows\Tasks\fba_Nara's Mirror Backup.job
- c:\program files\Softland\FBackup 4\fbaSchedStarter.exe [2009-12-23 16:48]

2010-03-05 c:\windows\Tasks\Google Software Updater.job
- c:\program files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe [2007-02-12 01:07]

2010-03-05 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-06-26 14:09]

2010-03-05 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-06-26 14:09]

2010-03-04 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1423889170-2883610794-949276770-1009Core.job
- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-08-05 19:28]

2010-03-05 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskUserS-1-5-21-1423889170-2883610794-949276770-1009UA.job
- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Owner\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-08-05 19:28]

2010-03-05 c:\windows\Tasks\MP Scheduled Scan.job
- c:\program files\Microsoft Security Essentials\MpCmdRun.exe [2009-07-02 22:36]
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——- Supplementary Scan ——-
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.weshalldance.com/
uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
mStart Page = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
mSearch Bar = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
IE: Add To Compaq Organize… - c:\progra~1\HEWLET~1\COMPAQ~1\bin/module.main/favorites\ie_add_to.html
IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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——- File Associations ——-
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

URLSearchHooks-CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
Toolbar-{CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - (no file)
WebBrowser-{CCC7A320-B3CA-4199-B1A6-9F516DD69829} - (no file)
HKCU-Run-Performance Center - c:\program files\Ascentive\Performance Center\ApcMain.exe
HKCU-Run-updateMgr - c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AdobeUpdateManager.exe
HKCU-Run-mnumsg.exe - c:\program files\MyShoppingGenie\mnumsg.exe
HKLM-Run-PCDrProfiler - (no file)
AddRemove-Spyware Doctor - c:\program files\Spyware Doctor\unins000.exe



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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2010-03-04 21:39
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

detected NTDLL code modification:
ZwClose

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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

- - - - - - - > 'explorer.exe'(2780)
c:\windows\system32\WININET.dll
c:\windows\system32\ieframe.dll
c:\windows\system32\webcheck.dll
c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
c:\program files\ArcSoft\PhotoImpression 5\share\pihook.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceTypes.dll
c:\windows\system32\PortableDeviceApi.dll
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———————— Other Running Processes ————————
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c:\program files\Microsoft Security Essentials\MsMpEng.exe
c:\program files\Google\Update\1.2.183.17\GoogleCrashHandler.exe
c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
c:\windows\system32\nvsvc32.exe
c:\program files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe
c:\windows\RTHDCPL.EXE
c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
c:\windows\system32\wscntfy.exe
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Completion time: 2010-03-04 21:47:00 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2010-03-05 02:46

Pre-Run: 138,323,107,840 bytes free
Post-Run: 142,202,818,560 bytes free

- - End Of File - - 48B21DF6844451C5CC9D087CAA5C44BD

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Post #4
Hi,

Please do the following:


  • 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

**Vista users - right click on the IE icon and run as administrator

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
  • MBAM Log
  • Kaspersky report
Post #5
Hello CatByte, I performed both tests and neither method found any infections. I've attached the MBAM log. However, with Kaspersky, it did all the database updates and perfored the scan, and once the scan was completed it showed me the number of files scanned, and 0 infections. The "View Scan Report" the bottom was greyed out and I could not click on it. I tried going back on the browser to the scan results screen, but began the process all over again. In any case, I definitely saw the scan results showing no infections. Thank you for your help. Nara ______________________ MBAM LOG ______________________ Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.44 Database version: 3826 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702 3/5/2010 8:44:29 PM mbam-log-2010-03-05 (20-44-28).txt Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 127686 Time elapsed: 11 minute(s), 4 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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Post #6
Hi

Please do the following:

[external image: Posted Image] Your Java is out of date.
Java™ 6 Update 17 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.

Please post a fresh DDS Log and advise how your computer is running now and if you have any outstanding issues.
Post #7
CatByte, You mentioned Java Version 6 Update 17 would be the latest, but when I did the update, it updated to version 18. I had Java set to automatically update, so I don't know why I did not have the latest version (unless it came out today!). I've posted below the DDS log and attached the attach.txt file zipped. The computer is running OK, but the problem is that for no apparent reason, the CPU is heavily crunching in the background, and I have no idea what it's processing. It seems to be very slow for 30 or 45 minutes, and then goes to normal again. Please advise. Thank you! Nara ___________________ DDS LOG __________________ DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86 Run by [removed] at 18:24:33.48 on Sun 03/07/2010 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.446.139 [GMT -5:00] AV: Microsoft Security Essentials *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {BCF43643-A118-4432-AEDE-D861FCBCFCDF} FW: Norton Internet Worm Protection *disabled* {990F9400-4CEE-43EA-A83A-D013ADD8EA6E} ============== Running Processes =============== C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\MsMpEng.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Google\Update\1.2.183.17\GoogleCrashHandler.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPwuSchd2.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\ArcSoft\Connection Service\Bin\ACDaemon.exe C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsTray.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Essentials\msseces.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_FATIAFA.EXE C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsAuxs.exe C:\Program Files\Softland\FBackup 4\fbaSched.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Spyware Doctor\pctsSvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Compaq_Owner\My Documents\What the Tech\7-dds.scr C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe ============== Pseudo HJT Report =============== uStart Page = hxxp://www.weshalldance.com/ uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8 mStart Page = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop mSearch Bar = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=63&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - 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Post #8
Hi,

P2P - I see you have P2P software limewire installed on your machine. We are not here to pass judgment on file-sharing as a concept. However, we will warn you that engaging in this activity and having this kind of software installed on your machine will always make you more susceptible to re-infections. It likely contributed to your current situation. This page will give you further information.
Please note: Even if you are using a "safe" P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.
Please see this topic for more information:
Perils of P2P File Sharing.
I would strongly recommend that you uninstall this now. You can do so via Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs.


NEXT

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix

  • Click START then RUN
  • Now copy/paste Combofix /uninstall into the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the ..X and the /U, it needs to be there.

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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.

If any logs/tools remain on your desktop > right click and delete them.


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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.

  • 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.


    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, IE and chrome.

  • 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.

as for the CPU usage:

try a defrag:

Download and run Auslogics Disc Defragmenter

or look at your startups

You may wish to try StartupLite. Simply download this tool to your desktop and run it. It will explain any optional auto-start programs on your system, and offer the option to stop these programs from starting at startup. This will result in fewer programs running when you boot your system, and should improve performance.

If that does not work, you can try the steps mentioned in Slow Computer/browser? Check Here First; It May Not Be Malware.


If you still have issues with your CPU usage

then start a new topic in our Hardware forum and see if the techs there can assist
Post #9
Thank you for your input. I have removed LimeWire from my computer, and I'll follow through on the other items in your last reply. Also, I'm wondering if the D: drive might be an issue. This is only 8GB compared with the 80GB C: drive, but it only has 4% free space, as opposed to the 73% free space on the C: drive. I looked to see what's in the D drive, and it looks like there's a bunch of *.INP files most starting with the name "Base" or "Data". These files go up to 100 MB each! And there are dozens of them in the D:\PRELOAD folder. Please advise. Thanks.
Post #10
Usually the D drive is the preloaded recovery partition and not designed to be anything else check in the documentation that came with your computer.

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