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Hi, My PC has been running slow, so I ran a scan using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. (log is attached) Maybe I have a hidden virus or malware which was not captured by this scan. I do not think My PC has a Virus, its just slow and sometimes freezes. OR maybe I should upgrade and buy new PC?? Currently my PC info: Pentium 4 2.39 GHz 2GB of RAM My total Hard drive Space has: 38GB free space, and used 34BGโ€ฆ I have Systematic Endpoint Protection, Search and Destroy and MBAM has my anti-virus software
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My name is patndoris. I will be glad to take a look at your log and help you with solving any malware problems. It will be very helpful if you follow these guidelines:
  • Malware logs are often lengthy and can take a lot of time to research and interpret. Please be patient while I review your logs.
  • Please note that there is no "Quick Fix" to modern malware infections and we may need to use several different approaches to get your system clean.
  • Please make sure to carefully read any instruction that I give you. If you're not sure, or if something unexpected happens, do NOT continue! Stop and ask!
  • Please follow my instructions carefully and in the order they are posted. You may also find it helpful to print out the instructions you receive.
  • Please do not run any scans or install/uninstall any applications or delete anything without being directed to do so.
  • Remember, absence of symptoms does not mean the infection is all gone. Please stick with me till you're given the "all clear".
  • Please do not use the Attachment feature for any log file. Do a Copy/Paste of the entire contents of the log file and submit it inside your post.
  • Please reply within 3 days. If I do not hear back from you in that time frame, I will post a reminder for you. Topics with no reply in 4 days are closed!

There are many reasons that a computer can be running slowly. I will be happy to help you take a look with a few other tools to see if malware is a problem or not.


Download and Run DDS by sUBs

We need to see some information about what is happening in your machine. Please perform the following scan:
  • Download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links. Save it to your desktop.
    • DDS.com
    • DDS.pif
  • Double click on the DDS icon, allow it to run.
  • A small box will open, with an explaination about the tool. No input is needed, the scan is running.
  • Notepad will open with the results.
  • Follow the instructions that pop up for posting the results.
  • Close the program window, and delete the program from your desktop.
Please note: You may have to disable any script protection running if the scan fails to run. After downloading the tool, disconnect from the internet and disable all antivirus protection. Run the scan, enable your A/V and reconnect to the internet.

Information on A/V control HERE



Please read carefully and follow these steps. There is a difference between what you see in one of the images below and what I need you to do.
We are only creating a log - I do NOT want you to "cure" or try to fix anything in this step. It is very important that you don't choose Cure when presented with that option.

attach.txt is attached and dds.txt is posted below. I ran TDSSKiller.exe and "No Threats Found" *** dds.txt **** . DDS (Ver_2011-08-26.01) - NTFSx86 Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_30 Run by [removed] at 14:06:43 on 2012-09-09 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2047.1454 [GMT -8:00] . AV: Symantec Endpoint Protection *Enabled/Updated* {FB06448E-52B8-493A-90F3-E43226D3305C} . ============== Running Processes =============== . C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs svchost.exe svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSvcHst.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe svchost.exe C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe C:\Program Files\WildTangent\DDC\DDCManager\DDCMan.exe C:\Program Files\COMPAQ\Easy Access Button Support\StartEAK.exe C:\Program Files\Lexmark Pro700 Series\lxeemon.exe C:\Program Files\Lexmark Pro700 Series\ezprint.exe C:\Program Files\Compaq\Easy Access Button Support\CPQEADM.EXE C:\Compaq\EAKDRV\EAUSBKBD.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\Compaq\EASYAC~1\BttnServ.exe C:\Program Files\compaq\Compaq Advisor\bin\compaq-rba.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\lxeecoms.exe C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Skype\Toolbars\Skype C2C Service\c2c_service.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\Smc.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\Rtvscan.exe C:\Program Files\Symantec\Symantec Endpoint Protection\SmcGui.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter c:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\urlmap.exe . ============== Pseudo HJT Report =============== . uStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com/ uSearch Page = hxxp://rd.yahoo.com/customize/yessentials_cq/defaults/sp/*http://www.yahoo.com uWindow Title = Windows Internet Explorer provided by MSN & Bing mSearch Bar = hxxp://rd.yahoo.com/customize/yessentials_cq/defaults/sb/*http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\SDHelper.dll BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper: {72853161-30c5-4d22-b7f9-0bbc1d38a37e} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll BHO: Skype Browser Helper: {ae805869-2e5c-4ed4-8f7b-f1f7851a4497} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll BHO: Lexmark Printable Web: {d2c5e510-be6d-42cc-9f61-e4f939078474} - c:\program files\lexmark printable web\bho.dll BHO: {fdd3b846-8d59-4ffb-8758-209b6ad74acc} - c:\program files\microsoft money\system\mnyviewer.dll TB: {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - No File EB: {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - No File EB: {32683183-48a0-441b-a342-7c2a440a9478} - No File uRun: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\TeaTimer.exe uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe uRun: [DriverMax] uRun: [DriverMax_RESTART] uRun: [Wisdom-soft AutoScreenRecorder 3.1 Free] 0 uRun: [MSMSGS] "c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background uRun: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] c:\program files\microsoft works\WkDetect.exe uRun: [Panda PDF Converter563705.exe] "c:\docume~1\bashir\locals~1\temp\panda pdf converter563705.exe" /xml="c:\docume~1\bashir\locals~1\temp\1A4.tmp" /STP=0:2 uRunOnce: [FlashPlayerUpdate] c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\FlashUtil10u_ActiveX.exe -update activex mRun: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe mRun: [IgfxTray] c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe mRun: [HotKeysCmds] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe mRun: [StorageGuard] "c:\program files\veritas software\update manager\sgtray.exe" /r mRun: [dla] c:\windows\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe mRun: [Recguard] c:\windows\sminst\RECGUARD.EXE mRun: [WCOLOREAL] "c:\program files\compaq\coloreal\coloreal.exe" mRun: [DDCM] "c:\program files\wildtangent\ddc\ddcmanager\DDCMan.exe" -Background mRun: [DDCActiveMenu] "c:\program files\wildtangent\ddc\activemenu\DDCActiveMenu.exe" -boot mRun: [srmclean] c:\cpqs\scom\srmclean.exe mRun: [CPQEASYACC] c:\program files\compaq\easy access button support\StartEAK.exe mRun: [ccApp] "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccApp.exe" mRun: [Adobe ARM] "c:\program files\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\AdobeARM.exe" mRun: [lxeemon.exe] "c:\program files\lexmark pro700 series\lxeemon.exe" mRun: [EzPrint] "c:\program files\lexmark pro700 series\ezprint.exe" mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\common files\java\java update\jusched.exe" mRunOnce: [Compaq_RBA] c:\program files\compaq\compaq advisor\bin\compaq-rba.exe -z StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\sentri~1.lnk - c:\windows\installer\{c9b8d365-a6c3-4c4d-9624-0f0078feb1b4}\Icon037926361.exe IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~4\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~4\office12\ONBttnIE.dll IE: {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - 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\office12\REFIEBAR.DLL IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\SDHelper.dll IE: {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - {301DA1EE-F65C-4188-A417-9E915CC8FBFA} - c:\program files\microsoft money\system\mnyviewer.dll DPF: Microsoft XML Parser for Java - file://c:\windows\java\classes\xmldso.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_30-windows-i586.cab DPF: {BEA7310D-06C4-4339-A784-DC3804819809} - hxxp://www.cvsphoto.com/upload/activex/v3_0_0_7/PhotoCenter_ActiveX_Control.cab DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0013-0001-0000-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/products/plugin/1.3.1/jinstall-131-win.cab TCP: DhcpNameServer = 192.168.1.1 TCP: Interfaces\{E91747A9-7D77-427D-94BC-C683DF2D1420} : DhcpNameServer = 192.168.1.1 Handler: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveSystemServices.dll Handler: skype-ie-addon-data - {91774881-D725-4E58-B298-07617B9B86A8} - c:\program files\skype\toolbars\internet explorer\skypeieplugin.dll Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL Notify: igfxcui - igfxsrvc.dll SEH: Groove GFS Stub Execution Hook: {b5a7f190-dda6-4420-b3ba-52453494e6cd} - c:\program files\microsoft office\office12\GrooveShellExtensions.dll Hosts: 127.0.0.1 www.spywareinfo.com . ================= FIREFOX =================== . FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\bashir\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\4u3piybz.default\ FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.com/ FF - plugin: c:\program files\adobe\reader 10.0\reader\air\nppdf32.dll FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\new_plugin\npdeployJava1.dll FF - plugin: c:\program files\microsoft silverlight\5.1.10411.0\npctrlui.dll FF - plugin: c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\NPSWF32_11_3_300_271.dll . ============= SERVICES / DRIVERS =============== . R2 ccEvtMgr;Symantec Event Manager;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccSvcHst.exe [2011-4-13 108456] R2 ccSetMgr;Symantec Settings Manager;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\ccSvcHst.exe [2011-4-13 108456] R2 lxee_device;lxee_device;c:\windows\system32\lxeecoms.exe -service โ€“> c:\windows\system32\lxeecoms.exe -service [?] R2 Skype C2C Service;Skype C2C Service;c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\skype\toolbars\skype c2c service\c2c_service.exe [2012-8-13 3064000] R2 Symantec AntiVirus;Symantec Endpoint Protection;c:\program files\symantec\symantec endpoint protection\Rtvscan.exe [2011-4-13 1839888] R2 ZDCNDIS5;ZDCNDIS5 NDIS5.1 Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\ZDCndis5.sys [2011-8-29 20736] R3 EraserUtilRebootDrv;EraserUtilRebootDrv;c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\eengine\EraserUtilRebootDrv.sys [2012-9-6 106656] R3 NAVENG;NAVENG;c:\progra~1\common~1\symant~1\virusd~1\20120907.034\NAVENG.SYS [2012-9-8 92704] R3 NAVEX15;NAVEX15;c:\progra~1\common~1\symant~1\virusd~1\20120907.034\NAVEX15.SYS [2012-9-8 1601184] S2 lxeeCATSCustConnectService;lxeeCATSCustConnectService;c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\lxeeserv.exe [2010-4-14 193192] S2 Scutum50;Scutum50 NDIS Protocol Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\scutum50.sys โ€“> c:\windows\system32\drivers\Scutum50.sys [?] S2 SkypeUpdate;Skype Updater;c:\program files\skype\updater\Updater.exe [2012-7-13 160944] S3 AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc;Adobe Flash Player Update Service;c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe [2012-8-6 250056] S3 COH_Mon;COH_Mon;c:\windows\system32\drivers\COH_Mon.sys [2009-7-14 23888] S3 rt2870;Ralink 802.11n USB Wireless LAN Card Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\rt2870.sys โ€“> c:\windows\system32\drivers\rt2870.sys [?] S3 SCR3XX2K;SCR3xx USB SmartCardReader;c:\windows\system32\drivers\SCR3XX2K.sys [2011-6-16 59520] . =============== Created Last 30 ================ . 2012-08-13 21:35:32 5115584 โ€”-a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{82af8dca-6de9-405d-bd5e-43525bdad38a}\components\SkypeFfComponent.dll . ==================== Find3M ==================== . 2012-09-09 17:07:13 4645 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\compaq.reg 2012-09-06 22:21:56 60808 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\S32EVNT1.DLL 2012-09-06 22:21:56 125488 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\SYMEVENT.SYS 2012-08-16 05:04:12 70344 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl 2012-08-16 05:04:12 426184 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerApp.exe 2012-07-06 13:58:51 78336 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\browser.dll 2012-07-04 14:05:18 139784 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\rdpwd.sys 2012-07-03 21:46:44 22344 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys 2012-07-03 13:40:15 1866112 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys 2012-07-02 17:49:33 916992 โ€”-a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll 2012-07-02 17:49:32 43520 โ€”โ€”w- c:\windows\system32\licmgr10.dll 2012-07-02 17:49:32 1469440 โ€”โ€”w- c:\windows\system32\inetcpl.cpl 2012-07-02 12:05:43 385024 โ€”โ€”w- c:\windows\system32\html.iec . ============= FINISH: 14:07:14.84 ===============

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Since different tools look in different places for malware, let's do one more scan to be on the safe side. I'm not seeing anything that's troublesome in your logs so far.


This scan make take awhile depending on how many items are on the computer. You may want to run it at a time you won't be needing the machine. It should be run from IE and I'd recommend not doing anything else while it's running.


Go here to run an online scannner from ESET.
  • Note: For browsers other than Internet Explorer, you will need to download and install esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe. Click on it and save the file to a convenient location. Double click on it to install and a new window will open.
  • Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
  • Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  • Click Start
  • When asked, allow the activex control to install
  • Click Start
  • Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
  • Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
  • Click Scan
  • Wait for the scan to finish
  • Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\Eset\Eset Online Scanner\log.txt
  • Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic and also let me know how things are now.

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