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eset scan - ran it again, there is only one txt file, that I can see, located in the programs folder (86)\eset\eset online scanner – and I still don't think it is the correct one. otl fix - copied below - could not upload All processes killed ========== OTL ========== Starting removal of ActiveX control {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files\avsniff.inf moved successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE}\ not found. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE}\ not found. Starting removal of ActiveX control {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files\CabSA.inf moved successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5}\ not found. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5}\ not found. Starting removal of ActiveX control {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA} Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0020-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found. Starting removal of ActiveX control {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA}\ not found. Starting removal of ActiveX control {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ deleted successfully. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ not found. Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93}\ not found. 64bit-Registry value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\\ deleted successfully. Registry value HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\\Norton Download Manager{N360S_NUC_prod_1.19_4.1.0.32} not found. C:\Users\Public\Downloads\Norton\{N360S_NUC_prod_1.19_4.1.0.32}\N360Downloader.exe moved successfully. Registry value HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\\Norton Download Manager{NIS_prod_1.5.30_18.1.0.37} not found. C:\Users\Public\Downloads\Norton\{NIS_prod_1.5.30_18.1.0.37}\NISDownloader.exe moved successfully. C:\Users\Michelle\AppData\Local\Symantec folder moved successfully. C:\Users\Michelle\Desktop\Norton Installation Files.lnk moved successfully. File C:\Users\Michelle\Desktop\Norton Download Manager.lnk not found. ========== FILES ========== C:\ProgramData\ezsidmv.dat moved successfully. ========== COMMANDS ========== [EMPTYTEMP] User: All Users User: Default ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 33170 bytes ->Flash cache emptied: 56504 bytes User: Default User ->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 0 bytes ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes User: Michelle ->Temp folder emptied: 826802682 bytes ->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 19269128 bytes ->Java cache emptied: 14320647 bytes ->FireFox cache emptied: 15933040 bytes ->Google Chrome cache emptied: 379871836 bytes ->Opera cache emptied: 9438479 bytes ->Flash cache emptied: 204278 bytes User: Public %systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes %systemroot% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes %systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 0 bytes %systemroot%\System32 (64bit) .tmp files removed: 0 bytes %systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes Windows Temp folder emptied: 110499575 bytes %systemroot%\sysnative\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 33170 bytes RecycleBin emptied: 758814378 bytes Total Files Cleaned = 2,036.00 mb [EMPTYFLASH] User: All Users User: Default ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes User: Default User ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes User: Michelle ->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes User: Public Total Flash Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.14.1 log created on 10132010_114104 Files\Folders moved on Reboot… C:\Users\Michelle\AppData\Local\Temp\FXSAPIDebugLogFile.txt moved successfully. File\Folder C:\windows\temp\klsCD35.tmp not found! Registry entries deleted on Reboot…
Hi,

We need you to open a 32bit version of Internet Explorer. Find the 32-bit Internet Explorer executable on your computer at "C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe,"

To make sure that you are on the 32bit version, in Internet Explorer's Help menu, select Help > About Internet Explorer. (In some versions of Internet Explorer, select the question mark in the upper right corner to select About Internet Explorer).
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If you do not see the words "64-bit Edition" next to the version number, you are running a 32-bit version of Internet Explorer.

Then I'll need you to go through ESET scanner once again.

ESET Online Scanner
I'd like us to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

Note: If you are using Windows Vista/7, open your browser by right-clicking on its icon and select 'Run as administrator' to perform this scan.

*Note
It is recommended to disable onboard antivirus program and antispyware programs while performing scans so there are no conflicts and it will speed up scan time.
Please don't go surfing while your resident protection is disabled!
Once the scan is finished remember to re-enable your antivirus along with your antispyware programs.



  • Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
    ESET OnlineScan
  • Click the [external image: Posted Image] button.
  • Check [external image: Posted Image]
  • Click the [external image: Posted Image] button.
  • Accept any security warnings from your browser.
  • Check [external image: Posted Image]
  • Make sure that the option "Remove found threats" is Unchecked
  • Push the Start button.
  • ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin
    scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
  • When the scan completes, push [external image: Posted Image]
  • Push [external image: Posted Image], and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as
    ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
  • Push the [external image: Posted Image] button.
  • Push [external image: Posted Image]
I'm pleased to let you know that your log is clean! :thumbup:

Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested. I would also like to take this opportunity to apologize for any delay that may have occurred.

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Your Firefox and Java is out of date. Please update these two programs at your soonest possible to fix vulnerability issues.

Update your Firefox
Click Help -> Check for Updates to obtain updates

Your java is out of date. Click your start button, open Control panel.
  • Locate the Java icon (it looks like a coffee cup)
  • double click it to open it
  • click the Update tab
  • Click update now

After the java is updated, reboot your computer if not prompted to.

Next, clear the java cache

To clear the Java Plug-in cache:
  • Click Start > Control Panel.
  • Double-click the Java icon in the control panel.
  • On the General tab, Click Settings under Temporary Internet Files.
  • On the Temporary Files Settings screen, Click Delete Files.
  • check all boxes
  • Click OK

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Clean up with OTL:
  • Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
  • Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
  • On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
  • Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

Remember to delete SystemLook and MBRCheck as well.

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Reset System Restore
  • Click your Start button
  • Right click My Computer and click properties
  • Click on the System Protection
  • Check to make sure that you have System Protection turned on for the listed available disk, that you want to create a restore point for
  • Click on the Create button
  • Type in a description for the restore point
  • When the restore point has finished being created, click on the Close button
Clear the old System Restore points
  • Click Start, type Cleanmgr.exe and press ENTER
  • Select the C:\ drive from the list and click OK
  • Click Disk Cleanup
  • Click Clean up System files
  • Click the More Options tab
  • Click Clean up under System Restore and Shadow Copies.
  • On the confirmation screen click Delete
  • click OK on the Disk Cleanup Screen
  • On this confirmation screen and click Delete Files.
This will remove all Restore Points except the most recent one.


MICROSOFT UPDATES
It is very important that you get all of the critical updates for your Operating System and Internet Explorer. Keeping your OS and browser up to date will help make you less susceptible to attacks by Trojans and viruses. Please go to Microsoft and download all the critical updates to help prevent possible re-infection.

Also, support is ending for some versions of Windows > http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w…ce-packs?os=xp


Passwords
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 and consider a password keeper, to keep all your passwords safe.


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.


SPYWARE PREVENTION
This is a good time to set up protection against further attacks. In light of your recent problem, I'm sure you'd like to avoid any future infections. Please read these well written articles:
To help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs if you do not already have them:
  • 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 add-on available for both Firefox and IE.

  • SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based malware, blocks cookies, and restricts the actions of "bad" sites. See tutorial here
  • MVPS HOSTS FILE replaces your current HOSTS file with one that will restrict known ad sites from serving you unsolicited advertisements. It basically prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting the attempted connections to 127.0.0.1, which is the IP of your local computer. See guide here and for Windows Vista here
  • Download Host.zip and Save it to your Desktop.
  • Right-click hosts.zip and select 'Extract all files' or 'Extract files…'.
  • Follow the prompts and click 'Finish'.
  • This will open the newly created hosts folder on your Desktop.
  • Double-click on the included mvps.bat file, this will rename the existing HOSTS file to HOSTS.MVP, then it will copy the included updated HOSTS file to the correct location on your machine.
  • Once updated you should see another prompt that the task was completed.
Follow this list and keep your antivirus program and antispyware programs updated and scan with them on a regular basis. By doing so, your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Hopefully this should take care of your problems! Good luck.

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