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Hi Jeff, I uninstalled Reader. I unistalled Java. Installed latest Java. Ran DDS with the logs below. Regarding cpu operation… seems fine but video quality is still poor. Thank you so much… :) Paul . DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) - NTFSx86 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 10.0.0 Run by [removed] at 13:14:18 on 2011-10-15 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.3069.1957 [GMT -7:00] . AV: Norton 360 *Enabled/Updated* {E10A9785-9598-4754-B552-92431C1C35F8} FW: Norton 360 *Enabled* . ============== Running Processes =============== . C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs svchost.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Acronis\TrueImageHome\TrueImageMonitor.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe C:\program files\real\realplayer\update\realsched.exe C:\PROGRA~1\RETROS~1\RETROS~1.5\RetroExpress.exe C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\Program Files\MozyHome\mozystat.exe svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedul2.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\Update Service\IntuitUpdateService.exe C:\Program Files\MozyHome\mozybackup.exe C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Engine\5.1.0.29\ccSvcHst.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\hpzipm12.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBCFMonitorService.exe C:\Program Files\Norton 360\Engine\5.1.0.29\ccSvcHst.exe C:\PROGRA~1\RETROS~1\RETROS~1.5\retrorun.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSVC.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxssvc.exe C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe C:\PROGRA~1\RETROS~1\RETROS~1.5\retrospect.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLIDSvcM.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter C:\Program Files\DELL\Dell Laser MFP 1815\NetworkScan\DNSCST.exe C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe C:\Program Files\Iomega\Home Storage Manager\Iomega Discovery.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Acronis\Schedule2\schedhlp.exe C:\PROGRAM FILES\DELL\DELL LASER MFP 1815\PSU\Scan2Pc.exe C:\Program Files\DELL\Dell Laser MFP 1815\PaperPort\pptd40nt.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrobat.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe . ============== Pseudo HJT Report =============== . uStart Page = hxxp://www.foxnews.com/ uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid;=ie7&rls;=com.microsoft:en-US&ie;=utf8&oe;=utf8 uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local BHO: {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - No File BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll BHO: RealPlayer Download and Record Plugin for Internet Explorer: {3049c3e9-b461-4bc5-8870-4c09146192ca} - c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\real\realplayer\browserrecordplugin\ie\rpbrowserrecordplugin.dll BHO: Spybot-S&D; IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll BHO: Symantec NCO BHO: {602adb0e-4aff-4217-8aa1-95dac4dfa408} - c:\program files\norton 360\engine\5.1.0.29\coIEPlg.dll BHO: Symantec Intrusion Prevention: {6d53ec84-6aae-4787-aeee-f4628f01010c} - c:\program files\norton 360\engine\5.1.0.29\ips\IPSBHO.DLL BHO: Windows Live ID Sign-in Helper: {9030d464-4c02-4abf-8ecc-5164760863c6} - c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll BHO: Adobe PDF Conversion Toolbar Helper: {ae7cd045-e861-484f-8273-0445ee161910} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll BHO: {C84D72FE-E17D-4195-BB24-76C02E2E7C4E} - No File BHO: CBrowserHelperObject Object: {ca6319c0-31b7-401e-a518-a07c3db8f777} - c:\program files\bae\BAE.dll BHO: Act.UI.InternetExplorer.Plugins.AttachFile.CAttachFile: {d5233fcd-d258-4903-89b8-fb1568e7413d} - mscoree.dll BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre7\bin\jp2ssv.dll BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll BHO: HttpWatch Basic: {f1f69322-008f-4895-b2bf-ad194219825a} - c:\program files\httpwatch\httpwatchsc.dll TB: Adobe PDF: {47833539-d0c5-4125-9fa8-0819e2eaac93} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll TB: Norton Toolbar: {7febefe3-6b19-4349-98d2-ffb09d4b49ca} - c:\program files\norton 360\engine\5.1.0.29\coIEPlg.dll TB: {968631B6-4729-440D-9BF4-251F5593EC9A} - No File TB: {1BB22D38-A411-4B13-A746-C2A4F4EC7344} - No File TB: {2318C2B1-4965-11D4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - No File EB: HttpWatch Basic: {2b4c4770-27fd-4a09-b17d-33ca580965fb} - c:\program files\httpwatch\httpwatch.dll uRun: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\TeaTimer.exe mRun: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup mRun: [SSBkgdUpdate] "c:\program files\common files\scansoft shared\ssbkgdupdate\SSBkgdupdate.exe" -Embedding -boot mRun: [IndexSearch] "c:\program files\dell\dell laser mfp 1815\paperport\IndexSearch.exe" mRun: [TrueImageMonitor.exe] c:\program files\acronis\trueimagehome\TrueImageMonitor.exe mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\qttask.exe" -atboottime mRun: [TkBellExe] "c:\program files\real\realplayer\update\realsched.exe" -osboot mRun: [Adobe ARM] "c:\program files\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" mRun: [RetroExpress] c:\progra~1\retros~1\retros~1.5\RetroExpress.exe /h mRun: [APSDaemon] "c:\program files\common files\apple\apple application support\APSDaemon.exe" mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe" mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\common files\java\java update\jusched.exe" mRunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] c:\program files\malwarebytes' anti-malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\paulru~1\startm~1\programs\startup\iomega~1.lnk - c:\program files\iomega\registration\Register.exe StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\mozyho~1.lnk - c:\program files\mozyhome\mozystat.exe IE: Append to existing PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html IE: Convert link target to Adobe PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html IE: Convert link target to existing PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html IE: Convert selected links to Adobe PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECaptureSelLinks.html IE: Convert selected links to existing PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppendSelLinks.html IE: Convert selection to Adobe PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html IE: Convert selection to existing PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIEAppend.html IE: Convert to Adobe PDF - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll/AcroIECapture.html IE: E&xport; to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000 IE: Google Sidewiki… - c:\program files\google\google toolbar\component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_6CE5017F567343CA.dll/cmsidewiki.html IE: {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} 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: {6F431AC3-364A-478b-BBDB-89C7CE1B18F6} - {6F431AC3-364A-478b-BBDB-89C7CE1B18F6} - mscoree.dll IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL IE: {D103E85B-5D67-42c1-8C83-F01079DBAB26} - {2B4C4770-27FD-4A09-B17D-33CA580965FB} - c:\program files\httpwatch\httpwatch.dll IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\progra~1\spybot~1\SDHelper.dll DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} - c:\program files\yahoo!\common\yinsthelper.dll DPF: {33415AC7-AFFA-4D55-B41C-C64C0D07DFCA} - hxxp://h50203.www5.hp.com/HPISWeb/Customer/cabs/HPISWebManager.CAB DPF: {3BA3B159-7533-4F96-A2CE-EE5894BBD3D5} - hxxp://i.dell.com/images/global/js/scanner/SYSSCANNER.cab DPF: {44990301-3C9D-426D-81DF-AAB636FA4345} - hxxps://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/asa/ss/sa/sa_cabs/tgctlsr.cab DPF: {6A344D34-5231-452A-8A57-D064AC9B7862} - hxxps://webdl.symantec.com/activex/symdlmgr.cab DPF: {6B75345B-AA36-438A-BBE6-4078B4C6984D} - hxxp://h20270.www2.hp.com/ediags/gmn2/install/HPProductDetection.cab DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} - hxxp://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1187372211734 DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - hxxp://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab DPF: {8100D56A-5661-482C-BEE8-AFECE305D968} - hxxp://upload.facebook.com/controls/2009.07.28_v5.5.8.1/FacebookPhotoUploader55.cab DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.7.0/jinstall-1_7_0-windows-i586.cab DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/ultrashim.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0026-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_26-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0017-0000-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.7.0/jinstall-1_7_0-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.7.0/jinstall-1_7_0-windows-i586.cab DPF: {CF40ACC5-E1BB-4AFF-AC72-04C2F616BCA7} DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab DPF: {E06E2E99-0AA1-11D4-ABA6-0060082AA75C} - hxxps://debtresolve.webex.com/client/T25L/webex/ieatgpc.cab DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - hxxp://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab DPF: {FFBB3F3B-0A5A-4106-BE53-DFE1E2340CB1} - hxxp://dlm.tools.akamai.com/dlmanager/versions/activex/dlm-activex-2.2.1.6.cab TCP: DhcpNameServer = 192.168.1.1 TCP: Interfaces\{17E77A83-0DCD-46D6-AAFF-ECAF1374C936} : DhcpNameServer = 192.168.1.1 Handler: intu-help-qb2 - {84D77A00-41B5-4b8b-8ADF-86486D72E749} - c:\program files\intuit\quickbooks 2009\HelpAsyncPluggableProtocol.dll Handler: qbwc - {FC598A64-626C-4447-85B8-53150405FD57} - c:\windows\system32\mscoree.dll SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll . ================= FIREFOX =================== . FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\paul rusnock\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\ss0yso43.default\ . —- FIREFOX POLICIES —- FF - user.js: yahoo.homepage.dontask - true . ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS =============== . R0 SymDS;Symantec Data Store;c:\windows\system32\drivers\n360\0501000.01d\SymDS.sys [2011-5-16 340088] R0 SymEFA;Symantec Extended File Attributes;c:\windows\system32\drivers\n360\0501000.01d\SymEFA.sys [2011-5-16 744568] R1 BHDrvx86;BHDrvx86;c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\norton\{0c55c096-0f1d-4f28-aaa2-85ef591126e7}\n360_5.1.0.29\definitions\bashdefs\20110929.001\BHDrvx86.sys [2011-9-29 816760] R1 SymIRON;Symantec Iron Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\n360\0501000.01d\Ironx86.sys [2011-5-16 136312] R2 N360;Norton 360;c:\program files\norton 360\engine\5.1.0.29\ccSvcHst.exe [2011-5-16 130008] R3 EraserUtilRebootDrv;EraserUtilRebootDrv;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\eengine\EraserUtilRebootDrv.sys [2011-10-3 105592] R3 IDSxpx86;IDSxpx86;c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\norton\{0c55c096-0f1d-4f28-aaa2-85ef591126e7}\n360_5.1.0.29\definitions\ipsdefs\20111014.031\IDSXpx86.sys [2011-10-14 356280] R3 N50ATIMP;N50ATIMP;c:\windows\system32\drivers\N50ATIMP.sys [2007-7-29 793088] R3 NAVENG;NAVENG;c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\norton\{0c55c096-0f1d-4f28-aaa2-85ef591126e7}\n360_5.1.0.29\definitions\virusdefs\20111014.024\NAVENG.SYS [2011-10-15 86136] R3 NAVEX15;NAVEX15;c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\norton\{0c55c096-0f1d-4f28-aaa2-85ef591126e7}\n360_5.1.0.29\definitions\virusdefs\20111014.024\NAVEX15.SYS [2011-10-15 1576312] S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-11-19 136176] S2 SSPORT;SSPORT;\??\c:\windows\system32\drivers\ssport.sys –> c:\windows\system32\drivers\SSPORT.sys [?] S3 gupdatem;Google Update Service (gupdatem);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2010-11-19 136176] S3 HPPLSBULK;HPPLSBULK;c:\windows\system32\drivers\hpplsbulk.sys [2005-2-2 9344] S3 WDC_SAM;WD SCSI Pass Thru driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\wdcsam.sys –> c:\windows\system32\drivers\wdcsam.sys [?] . =============== Created Last 30 ================ . 2011-10-15 05:09:32 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\ESET 2011-10-15 04:57:46 22216 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys 2011-10-15 04:57:46 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 2011-10-15 02:59:05 98816 —-a-w- c:\windows\sed.exe 2011-10-15 02:59:05 518144 —-a-w- c:\windows\SWREG.exe 2011-10-15 02:59:05 256000 —-a-w- c:\windows\PEV.exe 2011-10-15 02:59:05 208896 —-a-w- c:\windows\MBR.exe 2011-10-12 19:39:42 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\iPod 2011-10-12 19:39:40 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\iTunes 2011-10-12 19:34:36 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Bonjour 2011-10-04 15:28:15 53752 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mozy.sys 2011-10-04 15:28:04 61440 —-a-r- c:\documents and settings\paul rusnock\application data\microsoft\installer\{bcc57687-98a2-4c4c-b0f8-bc6b6f52d4e3}\NewShortcut1_5D652EC38AC041E7B337162BC7B01148.exe 2011-10-04 15:27:59 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\Retrospect 2011-10-04 05:42:48 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\paul rusnock\application data\Sammsoft 2011-10-04 05:42:33 ——– d—–w- c:\program files\ARO 2011 2011-09-26 18:41:20 220160 ——w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\oleacc.dll 2011-09-26 18:41:14 20480 ——w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\oleaccrc.dll . ==================== Find3M ==================== . 2011-10-15 20:13:39 544656 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll 2011-10-15 20:13:39 128000 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl 2011-10-04 04:08:05 404640 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 2011-10-04 02:54:56 2471264 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\AutoPartNt.exe 2011-09-26 18:41:20 611328 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\uiautomationcore.dll 2011-09-26 18:41:20 220160 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleacc.dll 2011-09-26 18:41:14 20480 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\oleaccrc.dll 2011-09-09 09:12:13 599040 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\crypt32.dll 2011-09-06 13:20:51 1858944 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys 2011-08-31 06:05:04 83816 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\dns-sd.exe 2011-08-31 06:05:04 73064 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\dnssd.dll 2011-08-22 23:48:55 916480 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll 2011-08-22 23:48:54 43520 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\licmgr10.dll 2011-08-22 23:48:54 1469440 ——w- c:\windows\system32\inetcpl.cpl 2011-08-22 11:56:39 385024 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\html.iec 2011-08-17 13:49:54 138496 —-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\afd.sys . ============= FINISH: 13:14:39.06 =============== . UNLESS SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED, DO NOT POST THIS LOG. IF REQUESTED, ZIP IT UP & ATTACH IT . DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) . Microsoft Windows XP Professional Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2 Install Date: 8/16/2007 9:19:02 PM System Uptime: 10/14/2011 9:03:28 PM (16 hours ago) . Motherboard: Dell Inc. | | 0UY253 Processor: Intel® Core™2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66GHz | Microprocessor | 2660/1066mhz . ==== Disk Partitions ========================= . C: is FIXED (NTFS) - 916 GiB total, 807.277 GiB free. D: is CDROM () E: is CDROM () G: is Removable H: is Removable I: is Removable J: is Removable . ==== Disabled Device Manager Items ============= . ==== System Restore Points =================== . RP17: 10/13/2011 3:05:38 PM - Software Distribution Service 3.0 RP18: 10/13/2011 6:22:00 PM - System Checkpoint RP19: 10/14/2011 9:32:54 PM - System Checkpoint RP20: 10/15/2011 1:00:03 PM - Removed Adobe Reader 9.4.6. RP21: 10/15/2011 1:13:37 PM - Installed Java™ 7 . ==== Installed Programs ====================== . . 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Hi Paul,

I need to ask you about this program ==> ARO 2011 Have you ever used this program to clean your registry? Registry cleaners are not recommended for use here as sometimes they will unintentionally remove a required entry. This is a possibility that this may be effecting your video but I cannot be for sure.

Should I reinstall my video drivers?

That may be a good idea. Are you able to do that on your own or do you think you will need assistance? If you need help just let me know. That might just fix you up with newly installed drivers. I am not seeing any malware in your logs any longer.
Jeff, You have been a huge help… :) :) :) Please be so kind to answer a few followup questions: Do you use a malware program besides an antivirus program like norton? If so, which one? Is there simple scans that can be done to check for malware? Spybot and Norton see limited in their defens. Would this be a good time to clone my drive and keep as a reinstall backup in case I get infected again? I have a number of local and network harddrives with data from the mid 80's. Is there an effective way to scan them for hidden malware? Why do you do this service? It is very generous… Thank you so much… :) Paul
Hi Paul,

Lets go through this one at a time. :)
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To begin with did you get your drivers reinstalled and did it help?
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Do you use a malware program besides an antivirus program like norton?

If so, which one?

Is there simple scans that can be done to check for malware? Spybot and Norton see limited in their defens.

What I have found best to use for my system has been Microsoft Security Essentials (antivirus), Online Armor (firewall) and Malwarebytes (antimalware). Malwarebytes which we have just recently downloaded onto your system is a very good malware program. The free version that you downloaded is very good; however, you have to do the updates and scans on your own. If you were to purchase the paid version it does it for you. Personally I use the free version.
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Would this be a good time to clone my drive and keep as a reinstall backup in case I get infected again?

Yes it would BUT wait after my last set of instructions that I will give below. After we cleanup the tools that we have used I would go ahead and backup everything. :)
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I have a number of local and network harddrives with data from the mid 80's. Is there an effective way to scan them for hidden malware?

You can't go wrong with using Malwarebytes and an antivirus scan for these as well.
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Why do you do this service? It is very generous…

Well I do this to give back. I was helped about a year ago now at another site and I asked how to learn how to do this and I was graciously accepted to the school here. It took almost a year to complete but it has been well worth it that I can now help others the way that I was helped. :)
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IT APPEARS THAT YOUR LOGS ARE NOW CLEAN :D SO LETS DO A COUPLE OF THINGS TO WRAP THIS UP!! :D

This infection appears to have been cleaned, but I can not give you any absolute guarantees. As a precaution, I would go ahead and change all of your passwords as this is especially important after an infection.
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The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Click Start > Run and copy/paste the following text into the Run box as shown and click OK.
(Note: There is a space between the ..X and the /U that needs to be there.)

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Any of the logs that you created for use in the forums or remaining tools that have not yet been removed can be deleted so they aren't cluttering up your desktop.

Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:

1. Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  • Click once on the Security tab
  • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  • Click once on the Custom Level button.
  • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
  • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
  • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
  • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
  • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
  • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
  • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
  • 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.
2. Enable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer. This helps Windows Vista users stay more protected from attack by running Internet Explorer with restricted privileges as well as reducing the ability to write, alter or destroy data on your system or install malicious code. To make sure this is running follow these steps:
  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click on Tools > Internet Options
  • Press Security tab
  • Select Internet zone then place check next to Enable Protected Mode if not already done
  • Do the same for Local Intranet, Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites and then press Apply
  • Restart Internet Explorer and in the bottom right corner of your screen you will see Protected Mode: On showing you it is enabled.
3. Use and update an anti-virus software - I can not overemphasize the need for you to use and update your anti-virus application on a regular basis. With the ever increasing number of new variants of malware arriving on the scene daily, you become very susceptible to an attack without updated protection.

4. Firewall
Using a third-party firewall will allow you to give/deny access for applications that want to go online. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. A tutorial on firewalls can be found here. **There are firewalls listed in this tutorial that could be downloaded and used but I would personally only recommend using one of the following two below:
Online Armor Free
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Free

5. Make sure you keep your Windows OS current. Windows XP users can visit Windows update regularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. Windows Vista/7 users can open the Start menu > All Programs > Windows Update > Check for Updates (in left hand task pane) to update these systems. Without these you are leaving the back door open.

6. Consider a custom hosts file such as MVPS HOSTS. This custom hosts file effectively blocks a wide range of unwanted ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and many hijackers. For information on how to download and install, please read this tutorial by WinHelp2002
Note: Be sure to follow the instructions to disable the DNS Client service before installing a custom hosts file.

7. WOT (Web of Trust) As "Googling" is such an integral part of internet life, this free browser add on warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. It is especially helpful 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. WOT has an add-on available for Firefox, Internet Explorer as well as Google Chrome.

8.Finally, I strongly recommend that you read TonyKlein's good advice So how did I get infected in the first place?

Please reply to this thread once more if you are satisfied so that we can mark the problem as resolved.
Hi Jeff, I use a Colorgraphic Video Card Driver 80510R3. This is a quad card. I found the drivers stored on my harddrive as a backup. I think I need to uninstall the driver an then reinstall. Is this correct? Can I point to the backup driver set on my c: drive to reinstall? (unsure with the Device Manager Instructions. I ran combofix ininstall as suggested. Thank you for all your help and suggestions. very musch appreciated. :) Best, Paul
Hi Paul, It would be best if you are able to use the disk that should have come with the system when you got it to reinstall the driver. I am looking for one that you can download online as well if you are not able to find the disk.
Hi Jeff, I just uninstalled one monitor to see if I could install it again. I rebooted, the os saw the new hardware and I pointed to the folder that I stored the xentera gt colorgraphic.net card drivers in and no go… Am I skipping a step here? It gives me a chice of pointing to the harddrive but is unsuccessfuland wants a disk. Any ideas? Thank you, Paul :)
Hi Paul,

I have been looking around and I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction. You may be better served starting a topic in the General Hardware forums here and the Tech Team can better help you than I can with this. When you do post there please be sure to copy/paste the link to this topic so that they can see what we have done. They will have much better information on this than I could provide. In regards to malware, your logs seem to be clean so that has been taken care of though. :)

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