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My pc is running slower then normal, please review my log below. any help would be greatly appreciated. DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86 Run by [removed] at 6:16:52.95 on Wed 05/12/2010 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3069.2537 [GMT -4:00] AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF} ============== Running Processes =============== C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs svchost.exe C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgchsvx.exe C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgrsx.exe C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgcsrvx.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\readericon45G.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTXFIHLP.EXE C:\Program Files\Razer\DeathAdder\razerhid.exe C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe C:\Program Files\Razer\Lycosa\razerhid.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CTXFISPI.EXE C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG9\avgtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1230928404\ee\AOLSoftware.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\Bigfoot Networks\Killer Driver\KillerTray.exe svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLacsd.exe C:\WINDOWS\arservice.exe C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgwdsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe C:\Program Files\Bigfoot Networks\Killer Driver\PortManager.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgnsx.exe C:\Program Files\Razer\DeathAdder\razertra.exe C:\Program Files\Razer\Lycosa\razertra.exe C:\Program Files\Razer\DeathAdder\razerofa.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\nTune\nTuneService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc C:\Program Files\TomTom HOME 2\TomTomHOMEService.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\System Update\UpdateCenterService.exe C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\IntelDH\Intel® Quick Resume Technology\ELService.exe C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AOL9~1.5\waol.exe C:\PROGRA~1\AOL9~1.5\shellmon.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\Topspeed\3.0\aoltpsd3.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\E1S6ALZ2\dds[1].scr ============== Pseudo HJT Report =============== uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.google.com/ie uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/ uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8 uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg9\avgssie.dll BHO: PBlockHelper Class: {4115122b-85ff-4dd3-9515-f075bede5eb5} - c:\progra~1\netsca~1\netsca~1\pbhelper.dll BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll BHO: AOL Toolbar Launcher: {7c554162-8cb7-45a4-b8f4-8ea1c75885f9} - c:\program files\aol\aol toolbar 5.0\aoltb.dll BHO: Freecause Toolbar BHO: {9f185768-d42d-4f10-9829-11265f1a5326} - c:\program files\st. louis rams toolbar\Toolbar.dll BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO: {af69de43-7d58-4638-b6fa-ce66b5ad205d} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbarnotifier\3.1.807.1746\swg.dll BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll TB: &Google: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll TB: AOL Toolbar: {de9c389f-3316-41a7-809b-aa305ed9d922} - c:\program files\aol\aol toolbar 5.0\aoltb.dll TB: St. Louis Rams Toolbar: {59eddb9b-5506-42a2-a73a-1364edb1cb38} - c:\program files\st. louis rams toolbar\Toolbar.dll TB: {4982D40A-C53B-4615-B15B-B5B5E98D167C} - No File EB: Real.com: {fe54fa40-d68c-11d2-98fa-00c0f0318afe} - c:\windows\system32\Shdocvw.dll uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe mRun: [readericon] c:\program files\digital media reader\readericon45G.exe mRun: [Recguard] %WINDIR%\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE mRun: [CTxfiHlp] CTXFIHLP.EXE mRun: [DeathAdder] c:\program files\razer\deathadder\razerhid.exe mRun: [ehTray] c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe mRun: [Lycosa] "c:\program files\razer\lycosa\razerhid.exe" mRun: [GrooveMonitor] "c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveMonitor.exe" mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe" mRun: [AVG9_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg9\avgtray.exe mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime mRun: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup mRun: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit mRun: [HostManager] c:\program files\common files\aol\1230928404\ee\AOLSoftware.exe StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\killer~1.lnk - c:\program files\bigfoot networks\killer driver\KillerTray.exe IE: &AOL Toolbar Search - c:\program files\aol\aol toolbar 5.0\resources\en-us\local\search.html IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000 IE: {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe IE: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office12\ONBttnIE.dll IE: {3369AF0D-62E9-4bda-8103-B4C75499B578} - {DE9C389F-3316-41A7-809B-AA305ED9D922} - c:\program files\aol\aol toolbar 5.0\aoltb.dll IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~4\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL IE: {B205A35E-1FC4-4CE3-818B-899DBBB3388C} - {552781AF-37E4-4FEE-920A-CED9E648EADD} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\encarta search bar\ENCSBAR.DLL IE: {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - {FE54FA40-D68C-11d2-98FA-00C0F0318AFE} - c:\windows\system32\Shdocvw.dll LSP: %SYSTEMROOT%\system32\BfLLR.dll DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab DPF: {1842B0EE-B597-11D4-8997-00104BD12D94} - hxxp://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pcpConnCheck.cab DPF: {1E54D648-B804-468d-BC78-4AFFED8E262F} - hxxp://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownload/srl/3.0.0.4/srl_bin/sysreqlab_nvd.cab DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} - c:\program files\yahoo!\common\yinsthelper.dll DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} - hxxp://photos.walmart.com/WalmartActivia.cab DPF: {4871A87A-BFDD-4106-8153-FFDE2BAC2967} - hxxp://dlm.tools.akamai.com/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.2.5.0.cab DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} - hxxp://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} - hxxp://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownload/srl/2.0.0.1/sysreqlab2.cab DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} - hxxp://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1238750694875 DPF: {6E704581-CCAE-46D2-9C64-20D724B3624E} - hxxp://radaol-prod-web-rr.streamops.aol.com/mediaplugin/3.0.84.2/win32/unagi3.0.84.2.cab DPF: {74DBCB52-F298-4110-951D-AD2FF67BC8AB} - hxxp://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownload/nforce/NvidiaSmartScan.cab DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - hxxp://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_14-windows-i586.cab DPF: {A90A5822-F108-45AD-8482-9BC8B12DD539} - hxxp://www.crucial.com/controls/cpcScanner.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0014-0002-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/products/plugin/autodl/jinstall-142-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_03-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0005-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_05-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_07-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0014-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_14-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_14-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CF40ACC5-E1BB-4AFF-AC72-04C2F616BCA7} - hxxp://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/nos/gp.cab DPF: {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} - hxxps://bbproductions2.webex.com/client/T26L/event/ieatgpc.cab Handler: cetihpz - {CF184AD3-CDCB-4168-A3F7-8E447D129300} - c:\program files\hp\hpcoretech\comp\hpuiprot.dll Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg9\avgpp.dll Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS =============== R1 AvgLdx86;AVG AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2008-5-23 216200] R1 AvgMfx86;AVG On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2007-10-3 29512] R1 AvgTdiX;AVG8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2008-5-23 242896] R2 avg9wd;AVG Free WatchDog;c:\program files\avg\avg9\avgwdsvc.exe [2010-3-14 308064] R2 Killer Port Manager;Killer Port Manager;c:\program files\bigfoot networks\killer driver\PortManager.exe [2009-7-10 236544] R2 McrdSvc;Media Center Extender Service;c:\windows\ehome\mcrdsvc.exe [2005-8-6 99328] R2 TomTomHOMEService;TomTomHOMEService;c:\program files\tomtom home 2\TomTomHOMEService.exe [2009-8-27 92008] R3 DAdderFltr;DeathAdder Mouse;c:\windows\system32\drivers\dadder.sys [2008-1-26 22784] R3 LycoFltr;Lycosa Keyboard;c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lycosa.sys [2009-5-19 16128] R3 NetB834x;Killer NIC Gaming Adapter Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\NetB834x.sys [2008-9-17 107424] R3 NetbEdge;Killer NIC NDIS-Edge Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\NetBEdge.sys [2008-9-17 22048] R3 nvoclock;NVIDIA Enthusiasts Platform KDM;c:\windows\system32\drivers\nvoclock.sys [2009-3-9 38304] S1 ntiomin;ntiomin; [x] S3 cpuz132;cpuz132;c:\windows\system32\drivers\cpuz132_x32.sys [2009-7-10 12672] S3 CyUsb;Cypress Generic USB Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\CYUSB.sys [2008-1-26 31104] S3 JL2005C;Dual Mode Camera;c:\windows\system32\drivers\jl2005c.sys [2010-4-10 69098] S3 PINNMB;Pinnacle MovieBox USB;c:\windows\system32\drivers\pinnmb.sys [2009-10-12 31104] =============== Created Last 30 ================ 2010-05-11 05:53 –d—– c:\program files\AOL 9.5 ==================== Find3M ==================== 2010-05-11 13:58 17,952 a——- c:\docume~1\admini~1\applic~1\wklnhst.dat 2010-04-21 08:50 242,896 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys 2010-04-04 06:10 139,152 ac—— c:\docume~1\admini~1\applic~1\PnkBstrK.sys 2010-04-04 06:10 139,152 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\PnkBstrK.sys 2010-04-04 06:10 111,928 a——- c:\windows\system32\PnkBstrB.exe 2010-04-04 06:10 794,408 a——- c:\windows\system32\pbsvc.exe 2010-04-03 19:23 278,120 a——- c:\windows\system32\nvmccs.dll 2010-04-03 19:23 13,670,504 a——- c:\windows\system32\nvcpl.dll 2010-04-03 19:23 154,216 a——- c:\windows\system32\nvsvc32.exe 2010-04-03 19:23 145,000 a——- c:\windows\system32\nvcolor.exe 2010-04-03 19:23 110,696 a——- c:\windows\system32\nvmctray.dll 2010-04-03 19:22 81,920 a——- c:\windows\system32\nvwddi.dll 2010-04-02 16:54 600,680 a——- c:\windows\system32\NVUNINST.EXE 2010-03-23 10:54 499,712 a——- c:\windows\system32\msvcp71.dll 2010-03-23 10:54 348,160 a——- c:\windows\system32\msvcr71.dll 2010-03-14 08:02 12,464 a——- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll 2010-03-14 08:02 216,200 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys 2010-03-10 02:15 420,352 a——- c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll 2010-02-25 02:24 916,480 a——- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll 2010-02-16 10:08 2,146,304 a——- c:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe 2010-02-16 09:25 2,024,448 a——- c:\windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe 2010-02-12 00:33 100,864 a——- c:\windows\system32\6to4svc.dll 2010-02-11 21:22 103,752 ac—— c:\windows\system32\AOLDial.dll 2009-03-30 09:08 87,608 ac—— c:\docume~1\admini~1\applic~1\inst.exe 2009-03-30 09:08 47,360 ac—— c:\docume~1\admini~1\applic~1\pcouffin.sys 2009-07-01 14:03 2,008 a–sh— c:\windows\system32\sys_drv.dat 2008-08-28 07:11 32,768 ac-sh— c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012008082820080829\index.dat ============= FINISH: 6:17:45.68 ===============
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DO NOT use any TOOLS such as Combofix or HijackThis fixes without supervision.

Doing so could make your pc inoperatible and could require a full reinstall of your OS, losing all your programs and data.


Vista and Windows 7 users:
1. These tools MUST be run from the executable. (.exe) every time you run them
2. With Admin Rights (Right click, choose "Run as Administrator")


Stay with this topic until I give you the all clean post.

You might want to print these instructions out.

I suggest you do this:

XP Users

Double-click My Computer.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Uncheck "Hide file extensions for known file types."
Under the "Hidden files" folder, select "Show hidden files and folders."
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files."
Click Apply, and then click OK.


Vista Users

To enable the viewing of hidden and protected system files in Windows Vista please follow these steps:

Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
Click on the Start button. This is the small round button with the Windows flag in the lower left corner.

Click on the Control Panel menu option.
When the control panel opens you can either be in Classic View or Control Panel Home view:

If you are in the Classic View do the following:
Double-click on the Folder Options icon.
Click on the View tab.


If you are in the Control Panel Home view do the following:

Click on the Appearance and Personalization link.
Click on Show Hidden Files or Folders.
Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide extensions for known file types.
Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.



Please do not delete anything unless instructed to.


We've been seeing some Java infections lately.
Go here and follow the instructions to clear your Java Cache


Next:

Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
Download - ATF Cleaner»
Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
If you use Firefox browserClick Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
If you use Opera browserClick Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.


It's normal after running ATF cleaner that the PC will be slower to boot the first time or two.

Next:

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

  • Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
  • At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
  • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
  • Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
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  • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
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  • Then click Remove Selected .
  • When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location and post the results.
  • Note: If you receive a notice that some of the items couldn't be removed, that they have been added to the delete on reboot list, please reboot.


Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.


Please don't attach the scans / logs, use "copy/paste". .
Here is the requested log. my pc appears to be about the same after running all recommeded utilities. thank again for the help and quick reply. :thumbup: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46 www.malwarebytes.org Database version: 4052 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702 5/13/2010 5:48:28 AM mbam-log-2010-05-13 (05-48-28).txt Scan type: Quick scan Objects scanned: 126539 Time elapsed: 6 minute(s), 37 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)
The issues with your computer that you list, doesn't appear to be related to Malware/Spyware/Virus but we can have a look.


Download ComboFix from one of these locations:

Link 1
Link 2 If using this link, Right Click and select Save As.


* 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. Note: If you are having difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, or are unsure as to what programs need to be disabled, please refer to the information available through this link : Protective Programs

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

    Notes: Combofix will run without the Recovery Console installed. Skip the Recovery Console part if you're running Vista or Windows 7.

    Note: If you have SP3, use the SP2 package.If Vista or Windows 7, skip the Recovery Console part
  • 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 using Copy / Paste in your next reply.


Notes:

1.Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. ComboFix may reset a number of Internet Explorer's settings, including making I-E the default browser.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Give it atleast 20-30 minutes to finish if needed.

Please do not attach the scan results from Combofx. Use copy/paste.

Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.
My PC is running much better since my last post. I want to thank you for taken the time to help me. it is very much apprecited. please consider this log review closed. thanks again, great job!
The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

  • Click START run
  • Now type ComboFix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.

If you used DeFogger
You must remember to re-enable your Emulation drivers once we are finished, double click DeFogger to run the tool.

  • The application window will appear
  • Click the Re-enable button to re-enable your CD Emulation drivers
  • Click Yes to continue
  • A 'Finished!' message will appear
  • Click OK
  • DeFogger will now ask to reboot the machine - click OK
IMPORTANT! If you receive an error message while running DeFogger, please post the log defogger_enable which will appear on your desktop.

Your Emulation drivers are now re-enabled.


To be on the safe side, I would also change all my passwords.



Here's my usual all clean post

Log looks good :D


  • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
    1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    2. Click once on the Security tab
    3. Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    4. Click once on the Custom Level button.
    5. Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
    6. Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
    7. Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
    8. Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
    9. Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
    10. Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
    11. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
    12. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.

  • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week
    (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

  • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer.
    Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over.
    I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients.
    Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

  • Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly.
    This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
    If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site
    until there are no more critical updates.

  • Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly.
    Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Only run one Anti-Virus and Firewall program.


I would suggest you read How to Prevent Malware:

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