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Hi, I have started having a pop up show up irregularly that is a generic "download the latest version now" dialog box I am pasting my dss log and attaching the attache file. Please help me get rid of this annoying pop up! Thanks!! DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86 Run by [removed] at 20:45:20.39 on Fri 06/25/2010 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_20 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.1022.544 [GMT -4:00] AV: Panda Cloud Antivirus *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {5AD27692-540A-464E-B625-78275FA38393} ============== Running Processes =============== C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs svchost.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k hpdevmgmt C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k HPService C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Cloud Antivirus\PSANHost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HPZ12 C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HPZ12 C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwicon2k.exe C:\Program Files\Panda Security\Panda Cloud Antivirus\PSUNMain.exe C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqbam08.exe C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgpc01.exe C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\dds.scr ============== Pseudo HJT Report =============== uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.google.com/ie uStart Page = hxxp://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Oak+Harbor&state=OH&site=CLE&textField1=41.5116&textField2=-83.1467&e=0 uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = hxxp://www.gatewaybiz.com/ uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie BHO: HP Print Enhancer: {0347c33e-8762-4905-bf09-768834316c61} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.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: HP Smart BHO Class: {ffffffff-cf4e-4f2b-bdc2-0e72e116a856} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_BHO.dll TB: &Google: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll EB: HP Smart Web Printing: {555d4d79-4bd2-4094-a395-cfc534424a05} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_bho.dll EB: Real.com: {fe54fa40-d68c-11d2-98fa-00c0f0318afe} - c:\windows\system32\Shdocvw.dll uRun: [MSMSGS] "c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe mRun: [NeroFilterCheck] c:\windows\system32\NeroCheck.exe mRun: [SynTPLpr] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPLpr.exe mRun: [SynTPEnh] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPEnh.exe mRun: [ATIPTA] c:\program files\ati technologies\ati control panel\atiptaxx.exe mRun: [RemoteControl] "c:\program files\cyberlink\powerdvd\PDVDServ.exe" mRun: [Recguard] %WINDIR%\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE mRun: [] mRun: [SunKist] c:\program files\digital media reader\shwicon2k.exe mRun: [PSUNMain] "c:\program files\panda security\panda cloud antivirus\PSUNMain.exe" /Traybar 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: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe" mRun: [HP Software Update] c:\program files\hp\hp software update\HPWuSchd2.exe mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\common files\java\java update\jusched.exe" StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\owner\startm~1\programs\startup\onenot~1.lnk - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\ONENOTEM.EXE StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\hpdigi~1.lnk - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\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: {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - {48E73304-E1D6-4330-914C-F5F514E3486C} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\ONBttnIE.dll IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL IE: {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - {FE54FA40-D68C-11d2-98FA-00C0F0318AFE} - c:\windows\system32\Shdocvw.dll IE: {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - c:\program files\hp\digital imaging\smart web printing\hpswp_BHO.dll DPF: {3BFFE033-BF43-11D5-A271-00A024A51325} - hxxps://email.fws.gov/ifw9bct-den3/iNotes6W.cab DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_20-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_02-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_20-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_20-windows-i586.cab DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab Notify: AtiExtEvent - Ati2evxx.dll ================= FIREFOX =================== FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\owner\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\8lvyzum5.default\ FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 4 FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\owner\application data\facebook\npfbplugin_1_0_3.dll FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\google earth\plugin\npgeplugin.dll FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.23\npGoogleOneClick8.dll FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll FF - plugin: c:\program files\viewpoint\viewpoint experience technology\npViewpoint.dll FF - plugin: c:\program files\virtual earth 3d\npVE3D.dll FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\ FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA} —- FIREFOX POLICIES —- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("ui.use_native_colors", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("ui.use_native_popup_windows", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.enable_click_image_resizing", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.enforce_same_site_origin", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.cache_size", 51200); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.ogg.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.wave.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.autoplay.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("accessibility.browsewithcaret_shortcut.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.urlbar.autocomplete.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("capability.policy.mailnews.*.wholeText", "noAccess"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.storage.default_quota", 5120); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("javascript.options.mem.high_water_mark", 32); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("javascript.options.mem.gc_frequency", 1600); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.http.prompt-temp-redirect", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.lu", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.nu", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.nz", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn–mgberp4a5d4ar", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn–p1ai", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn–mgbayh7gpa", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.tel", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.auth.force-generic-ntlm", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.proxy.type", 5); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.dpi", -1); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.devPixelsPerPx", "-1"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("gestures.enable_single_finger_input", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.timeoutSecs", 10); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("svg.smil.enabled", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("ui.trackpoint_hack.enabled", -1); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.debug", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.agedWeight", 2); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.bucketSize", 1); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.maxTimeGroupings", 25); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.timeGroupingSize", 604800); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.boundaryWeight", 25); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.prefixWeight", 5); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.tcp.sendbuffer", 131072); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("geo.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("accelerometer.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("html5.enable", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.allow_unrestricted_renego_everywhere__temporarily_available_pr ef", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.renego_unrestricted_hosts", ""); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.treat_unsafe_negotiation_as_broken", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.require_safe_negotiation", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl3.rsa_seed_sha", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.remember_cert_checkbox_default_setting", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("app.update.download.backgroundInterval", 600); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("app.update.url.manual", "http://www.firefox.com"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr", "moz35"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr-cjkt", "moz35"); // now unused c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr-ja", "mozff"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.blocklist.level", 2); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}.name", "chrome://browser/locale/browser.properties"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}.description", "chrome://browser/locale/browser.properties"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("xpinstall.whitelist.add", "addons.mozilla.org"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("xpinstall.whitelist.add.36", "getpersonas.com"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("lightweightThemes.update.enabled", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.delay", 50); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.restrict.typed", "~"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.default.behavior", 0); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.allTabs.previews", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.history", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.formdata", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.passwords", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.downloads", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cache", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.sessions", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.offlineApps", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.siteSettings", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.history", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.formdata", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.passwords", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.downloads", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cookies", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cache", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.sessions", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.offlineApps", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.siteSettings", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.sanitize.migrateFx3Prefs", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("plugins.hide_infobar_for_outdated_plugin", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("plugins.update.notifyUser", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.ssl_override_behavior", 2); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("security.alternate_certificate_error_page", "certerror"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.autostart", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.dont_prompt_on_enter", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("geo.wifi.uri", "https://www.google.com/loc/json"); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("toolbar.customization.usesheet", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.nptest.dll", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.npswf32.dll", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.npctrl.dll", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.npqtplugin.dll", true); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.taskbar.previews.enable", false); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.taskbar.previews.max", 20); c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.taskbar.previews.cachetime", 20); ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS =============== R1 PSINKNC;PSINKNC;c:\windows\system32\drivers\PSINKNC.sys [2009-10-13 114312] R2 NanoServiceMain;NanoServiceMain;c:\program files\panda security\panda cloud antivirus\PSANHost.exe [2009-10-30 136448] R2 PSINAflt;PSINAflt;c:\windows\system32\drivers\PSINAflt.sys [2009-10-30 146952] R2 PSINFile;PSINFile;c:\windows\system32\drivers\PSINFile.sys [2009-10-13 95880] R2 PSINProc;PSINProc;c:\windows\system32\drivers\PSINProc.sys [2009-10-13 101512] R3 HSFHWATI;HSFHWATI;c:\windows\system32\drivers\HSFHWATI.sys [2010-1-19 200192] S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-1-20 135664] S3 AMDMSRIO;AMDMSRIO;\??\c:\docume~1\owner\locals~1\temp\safe to delete 3_0_4_8\amdmsrio.sys –> c:\docume~1\owner\locals~1\temp\safe to delete 3_0_4_8\AMDMSRIO.sys [?] =============== Created Last 30 ================ 2010-06-20 18:39 –d—– c:\docume~1\owner\applic~1\Facebook 2010-06-10 12:32 743,424 -c—— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\iedvtool.dll 2010-06-10 08:03 –d—– c:\docume~1\owner\applic~1\Malwarebytes 2010-06-10 08:03 38,224 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys 2010-06-10 08:03 20,952 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys 2010-06-10 08:03 –d—– c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 2010-06-10 08:03 –d—– c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes ==================== Find3M ==================== 2010-05-07 19:11 411,368 a——- c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll 2010-05-06 06:41 916,480 a——- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll 2010-05-02 01:22 1,851,264 a——- c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys 2010-04-20 01:30 285,696 a——- c:\windows\system32\atmfd.dll 2010-03-31 00:16 99,176 a——- c:\windows\system32\PresentationHostProxy.dll 2010-03-31 00:10 295,264 a——- c:\windows\system32\PresentationHost.exe 2010-01-23 11:11 32,768 a–sh— c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012010012320100124\index.dat ============= FINISH: 20:46:00.78 ===============

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Hi and Welcome,

Please do the following:



Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from here to your desktop. It will be a randomly named executable.
  • Double click the exe file.
  • If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan…click on NO, then use the following settings for a more complete scan.


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    Click the image to enlarge it


  • In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Ensure the following are unchecked
    • 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
CatByte, Sorry for the delayed reply, but I am having cooling issues with my laptop and it can't complete the scan before overheating. I am working on that issue and will reply once I get that worked out…. thanks BTW any suggestions on cooling a laptop besides those anemic USB fan pads??
try this other scan instead, takes less time:

Please download this file, and save it to your Desktop. Once you have downloaded it, save and close all other programs and run it by double-clicking on the file named "RootRepeal.exe".

Once the main window shows up, please click on the "Report" button on the bottom of the window. Next, please click the "Scan" button.

Another window will pop up asking you to select what to include in the scan. Please uncheck everything except for the "Stealth Code" checkbox, and then click OK.

Once the program has finished scanning, the results will appear. Click on the "Save Report" button, and save the report to your desktop.

Finally, please open this report with Notepad, and post it here.


as for fans, can't really help you there, you might want to ask that question in the hardware forum, give them your computer specs and they may have a suggestion for you

A good cleaning usually helps.
CatByte, Here is the report. I may have taken care of the problem with spybot. No more pop ups have occurred. I'll try a good cleaning to help with the overheating. Any other words of wisdom, or scans to run? Thanks ROOTREPEAL © AD, 2007-2010 ================================================== Report Save Time: 2010/06/29 18:49 Program Version: Version 2.0.0.0 Windows Version: Windows XP SP3 ================================================== STEALTH CODE ——————-
Hi

Lets run a couple of scans - make certain you are clean

  • Open your Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware program and select the update tab, select update now
  • 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.
  • 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.


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Using Internet Explorer or Firefox, visit Kaspersky Online 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.
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  • Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply

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