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I Hard drive space seems to be disappearing whilst browsing.

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 20:39:17, on 28/11/2012
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16455)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAAnotif.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Users\Dan\AppData\Local\Temp\RtkBtMnt.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
C:\Program Files\Launch Manager\QtZgAcer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxext.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPHelper.exe
C:\Users\Dan\Downloads\HiJackThis.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://homepage.acer.com/rdr.aspx?b=ACAW&l=0809&s=2&o=vb32&d=0912&m=aspire_7730
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://homepage.acer.com/rdr.aspx?b=ACAW&l=0809&s=2&o=vb32&d=0912&m=aspire_7730
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://homepage.acer.com/rdr.aspx?b=ACAW&l=0809&s=2&o=vb32&d=0912&m=aspire_7730
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = 
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = 
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = 
O1 - Hosts: ::1 localhost
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {83A2F9B1-01A2-4AA5-87D1-45B6B8505E96} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {0BF43445-2F28-4351-9252-17FE6E806AA0} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\Windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Persistence] C:\Windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ProductReg] "C:\Program Files\Acer\WR_PopUp\ProductReg.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IAAnotif] C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\iaanotif.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LManager] C:\PROGRA~1\LAUNCH~1\QtZgAcer.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Skytel] Skytel.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [egui] "C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe" /hide /waitservice
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O11 - Options group: [ACCELERATED_GRAPHICS] Accelerated graphics
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\Windows\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe Flash Player Update Service (AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc) - Adobe Systems Incorporated - C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe
O23 - Service: Agere Modem Call Progress Audio (AgereModemAudio) - Agere Systems - C:\Windows\system32\agrsmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Autodesk Network Licensing Service - Autodesk, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Service\AdskNetSrv.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: ESET Service (ekrn) - ESET - C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\ekrn.exe
O23 - Service: Empowering Technology Service (ETService) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Acer\Empowering Technology\Service\ETService.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Acresso Software Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdatem) (gupdatem) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Event Monitor (IAANTMON) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: MBAMScheduler - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamscheduler.exe
O23 - Service: MBAMService - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
O23 - Service: Mozilla Maintenance Service (MozillaMaintenance) - Mozilla Foundation - C:\Program Files\Mozilla Maintenance Service\maintenanceservice.exe

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Hi manicd,

:welcome:

My name is NoodleTech. I would be glad to look into this problem for you. It may or may not be malware related.

Logs can take a while to research, so please be patient and I'd be grateful if you would note the following:

  • I will be working on your Malware issues, this may or may not, solve other issues you have with your machine.
  • Please be aware that removing malware is not without risk and while unrecoverable damage to systems is rare, it can happen and may require a re-format and re-install of your operating system. Because of this it is a good idea to back-up anything important saved on your computer.
  • The fixes are specific to your problem and should only be used for the issues on this machine.
  • Do not delete anything unless instructed to.
  • DO NOT use tools such as ComboFix without supervision.
  • Please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine appears to be clean. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clean.
  • It's often worth reading through these instructions and printing them for ease of reference.
  • If you don't know or understand something, please don't hesitate to say or ask!! It's better to be sure and safe than sorry.
  • Please reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
  • Failure to respond within 3 days will result in this topic being closed - If you need more time to complete the steps required, please let me know.
===================================================

Please download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links and save it to your desktop.
    • DDS.scr
    • DDS.pif
  • Disable any script blocking protection (How to Disable your Security Programs)
  • Double click DDS icon to run the tool (may take up to 3 minutes to run)
  • When done, DDS.txt will open.
  • After a few moments,  attach.txt will open in a second window.
  • Save both reports to your desktop.
—————————————————
  • Post the contents of the DDS.txt report in your next reply
  • Attach the Attach.txt report to your post by scrolling down to the Attachments area and then clicking Browse. Browse to where you saved the file, and click Open and then click UPLOAD.
===================================================

Please download aswMBR.exe and save it to your desktop. 

Double click aswMBR.exe to start the tool. (Vista/Windows 7 users - right click to run as administrator)

Click Scan
  • Upon completion of the scan, click Save log and save it to your desktop, and post that log in your next reply for review.
  • Note - do NOT attempt any Fix yet.
  • You will also notice another file created on the desktop named MBR.dat.
  • Right click that file and select Send To>Compressed (zipped) file.
  • Attach that zipped file in your next reply as well.
Hi NoodleTech,

Thank you for taking the time out to help me with issue

Here are my scans as requested:

DDS Scan


DDS (Ver_2012-11-20.01) - NTFS_x86 
Internet Explorer: 9.0.8112.16457  BrowserJavaVersion: 10.9.2
Run by [removed] at 19:25:50 on 2012-12-14
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic   6.0.6002.2.1252.44.1033.18.3000.1654 [GMT 0:00]
.
AV: ESET Smart Security 5.0 *Disabled/Updated* {77DEAFED-8149-104B-25A1-21771CA47CD1}
SP: ESET Smart Security 5.0 *Disabled/Updated* {CCBF4E09-A773-1FC5-1F11-1A056723366C}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Outdated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
FW: ESET Personal firewall *Enabled* {4FE52EC8-CB26-1113-0EFE-8842E2773BAA}
.
============== Running Processes ================
.
C:\Windows\system32\wininit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\lsm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAAnotif.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Users\Dan\AppData\Local\Temp\RtkBtMnt.exe
C:\Windows\system32\agrsmsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\ekrn.exe
C:\Program Files\Acer\Empowering Technology\Service\ETService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamscheduler.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Launch Manager\QtZgAcer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxext.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchProtocolHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\SearchFilterHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\DllHost.exe
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rpcss
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k GPSvcGroup
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k bthsvcs
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k WerSvcGroup
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k swprv
.
============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============
.
uStart Page = about:blank
uDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://homepage.acer.com/rdr.aspx?b=ACAW&l=0809&s=2&o=vb32&d=0912&m=aspire_7730
mStart Page = hxxp://homepage.acer.com/rdr.aspx?b=ACAW&l=0809&s=2&o=vb32&d=0912&m=aspire_7730
mDefault_Page_URL = hxxp://homepage.acer.com/rdr.aspx?b=ACAW&l=0809&s=2&o=vb32&d=0912&m=aspire_7730
BHO: {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - 
BHO: Java™ Plug-In SSV Helper: {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - c:\program files\java\jre7\bin\ssv.dll
BHO: {83A2F9B1-01A2-4AA5-87D1-45B6B8505E96} - 
BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - c:\program files\java\jre7\bin\jp2ssv.dll
mRun: [Windows Defender] c:\program files\windows defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
mRun: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
mRun: [SynTPEnh] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPEnh.exe
mRun: [IgfxTray] c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
mRun: [HotKeysCmds] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun: [Persistence] c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
mRun: [ProductReg] "c:\program files\acer\wr_popup\ProductReg.exe"
mRun: [IAAnotif] c:\program files\intel\intel matrix storage manager\iaanotif.exe
mRun: [LManager] c:\progra~1\launch~1\QtZgAcer.EXE
mRun: [eRecoveryService] 
mPolicies-Explorer: BindDirectlyToPropertySetStorage = dword:0
mPolicies-System: EnableUIADesktopToggle = dword:0
TCP: NameServer = 192.168.1.1
TCP: Interfaces\{3B7E1767-290C-48E2-A0CC-8B7F0B861E50} : DHCPNameServer = 192.168.0.1
TCP: Interfaces\{6D1BAFBA-2E42-4BF5-8DF9-8C3CC90677F6} : DHCPNameServer = 192.168.1.1
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
LSA: Security Packages =  kerberos msv1_0 schannel wdigest tspkg
.
================= FIREFOX ===================
.
FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\dan\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\12qnr5r4.default\
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 0
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.3.21.123\npGoogleUpdate3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\java\jre7\bin\plugin2\npjp2.dll
FF - plugin: c:\windows\system32\macromed\flash\NPSWF32_11_5_502_135.dll
FF - plugin: c:\windows\system32\npDeployJava1.dll
FF - plugin: c:\windows\system32\npmproxy.dll
FF - ExtSQL: 2012-11-11 01:13; {3d7eb24f-2740-49df-8937-200b1cc08f8a}; c:\users\dan\appdata\roaming\mozilla\firefox\profiles\12qnr5r4.default\extensions\{3d7eb24f-2740-49df-8937-200b1cc08f8a}.xpi
.
============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============
.
R0 epfwwfp;epfwwfp;c:\windows\system32\drivers\epfwwfp.sys [2011-8-4 50624]
R1 ehdrv;ehdrv;c:\windows\system32\drivers\ehdrv.sys [2011-8-4 118104]
R1 EpfwLWF;Epfw NDIS LightWeight Filter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\EpfwLWF.sys [2011-8-4 33656]
R2 eamonm;eamonm;c:\windows\system32\drivers\eamonm.sys [2011-8-9 163424]
R2 ekrn;ESET Service;c:\program files\eset\eset smart security\ekrn.exe [2011-9-22 974944]
R2 ETService;Empowering Technology Service;c:\program files\acer\empowering technology\service\ETService.exe [2008-4-17 24576]
R2 FontCache;Windows Font Cache Service;c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation [2008-1-21 21504]
R2 MBAMScheduler;MBAMScheduler;c:\program files\malwarebytes' anti-malware\mbamscheduler.exe [2012-9-26 399432]
R2 MBAMService;MBAMService;c:\program files\malwarebytes' anti-malware\mbamservice.exe [2012-9-26 676936]
R3 b57nd60x;Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet - NDIS 6.0;c:\windows\system32\drivers\b57nd60x.sys [2008-3-28 210432]
R3 IntcHdmiAddService;Intel(R) High Definition Audio HDMI;c:\windows\system32\drivers\IntcHdmi.sys [2008-9-3 112128]
R3 JMCR;JMCR;c:\windows\system32\drivers\jmcr.sys [2008-4-17 81296]
R3 MBAMProtector;MBAMProtector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys [2012-9-26 22856]
R3 NETw5v32;Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link Adapter Driver for Windows Vista 32 Bit;c:\windows\system32\drivers\NETw5v32.sys [2008-4-17 3658752]
R3 winbondcir;Winbond IR Transceiver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\winbondcir.sys [2007-3-28 43008]
S2 clr_optimization_v4.0.30319_32;Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v4.0.30319_X86;c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\mscorsvw.exe [2010-3-18 130384]
S3 A310;AVerMedia A310 DVB-T;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AVerA310USB.sys [2008-4-17 25856]
S3 BDASwCap;AVerMedia A310 BDA DVBT Capture Device;c:\windows\system32\drivers\AVerA310Cap.sys [2008-4-17 42880]
S3 WPFFontCache_v0400;Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 4.0.0.0;c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v4.0.30319\wpf\WPFFontCache_v0400.exe [2010-3-18 753504]
S3 WSVD;WSVD;c:\windows\system32\drivers\WSVD.sys [2012-9-4 75776]
.
=============== Created Last 30 ================
.
2012-12-12 20:50:13	——–	d—–w-	c:\program files\iPod
2012-12-12 20:49:56	——–	d—–w-	c:\programdata\188F1432-103A-4ffb-80F1-36B633C5C9E1
2012-12-12 20:49:56	——–	d—–w-	c:\program files\iTunes
2012-12-12 20:06:59	678912	—-a-w-	c:\program files\internet explorer\iedvtool.dll
2012-12-12 20:06:58	1427968	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\inetcpl.cpl
2012-12-12 20:03:44	9728	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\Wdfres.dll
2012-12-12 20:03:32	66560	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\WUDFPf.sys
2012-12-12 20:03:32	155136	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\WUDFRd.sys
2012-12-12 20:03:31	73216	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFSvc.dll
2012-12-12 20:03:31	172032	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFPlatform.dll
2012-12-12 20:03:31	16896	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\winusb.dll
2012-12-12 20:03:28	526952	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\Wdf01000.sys
2012-12-12 20:03:28	47720	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\WdfLdr.sys
2012-12-12 20:03:25	38912	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFCoinstaller.dll
2012-12-12 20:03:25	196608	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFHost.exe
2012-12-12 20:03:24	613888	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFx.dll
2012-12-12 07:29:37	2048000	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys
2012-12-12 07:29:36	376320	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\dpnet.dll
2012-12-12 07:29:36	23040	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\dpnsvr.exe
2012-12-12 07:29:34	224640	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\volsnap.sys
2012-12-12 07:29:29	34304	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\atmlib.dll
2012-12-12 07:29:29	293376	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\atmfd.dll
2012-12-12 07:29:23	2048	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\tzres.dll
2012-11-16 21:39:42	93672	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WindowsAccessBridge.dll
2012-11-14 19:37:48	75776	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\synceng.dll
.
==================== Find3M  ====================
.
2012-12-12 19:57:21	73656	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl
2012-12-12 19:57:21	697272	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerApp.exe
2012-11-16 21:38:56	821736	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\npDeployJava1.dll
2012-11-16 21:38:55	746984	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll
2012-11-14 02:09:22	1800704	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\jscript9.dll
2012-11-14 01:57:37	1129472	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2012-11-14 01:49:25	142848	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\ieUnatt.exe
2012-11-14 01:48:27	420864	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll
2012-11-14 01:44:42	2382848	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\mshtml.tlb
2012-09-30 01:28:01	0	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\FAP55A8.tmp
2012-09-29 18:54:26	22856	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2012-09-28 10:32:56	5989776	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\usbaaplrc.dll
2012-09-28 10:32:56	44544	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\usbaapl.sys
.
============= FINISH: 19:26:01.23 ===============

📎attach.txt

aswMBR Scan


aswMBR version 0.9.9.1707 Copyright© 2011 AVAST Software
Run date: 2012-12-14 19:30:08
—————————–
19:30:08.519	OS Version: Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2
19:30:08.519	Number of processors: 2 586 0xF0D
19:30:08.519	ComputerName: DAN-PC  UserName: Dan
19:30:09.392	Initialize success
19:30:43.733	Disk 0 (boot) \Device\Harddisk0\DR0 -> \Device\Ide\IAAStorageDevice-1
19:30:43.733	Disk 0 Vendor: Hitachi_ BBCO Size: 152627MB BusType: 3
19:30:43.749	Disk 0 MBR read successfully
19:30:43.749	Disk 0 MBR scan
19:30:43.764	Disk 0 unknown MBR code
19:30:43.764	Disk 0 Partition 1 00	 27 Hidden NTFS WinRE NTFS		10240 MB offset 2048
19:30:43.780	Disk 0 Partition 2 80 (A) 07	HPFS/NTFS NTFS		71190 MB offset 20973582
19:30:43.811	Disk 0 Partition 3 00	 07	HPFS/NTFS NTFS		71194 MB offset 166770768
19:30:43.811	Disk 0 scanning sectors +312576705
19:30:43.889	Disk 0 scanning C:\Windows\system32\drivers
19:30:48.149	Service scanning
19:31:03.889	Modules scanning
19:31:09.521	Disk 0 trace - called modules:
19:31:09.536	ntkrnlpa.exe CLASSPNP.SYS disk.sys acpi.sys hal.dll iaStor.sys 
19:31:10.067	1 nt!IofCallDriver -> \Device\Harddisk0\DR0[0x863daac8]
19:31:10.067	3 CLASSPNP.SYS[8a99f8b3] -> nt!IofCallDriver -> [0x85e352c8]
19:31:10.067	5 acpi.sys[8069b6bc] -> nt!IofCallDriver -> \Device\Ide\IAAStorageDevice-1[0x858b6028]
19:31:10.082	Scan finished successfully
19:38:14.726	Disk 0 MBR has been saved successfully to "C:\Users\Dan\Desktop\MBR.dat"
19:38:14.736	The log file has been saved successfully to "C:\Users\Dan\Desktop\aswMBR.txt"
📎MBR.zip
Thanks in advance.
manicd,

My pleasure!

Please do the following

Refer to the ComboFix User's Guide

  • Download ComboFix from one of these locations:

    Link 1
    Link 2

    * IMPORTANT !!! Place ComboFix.exe on your Desktop
  • Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with ComboFix.
    You can get help on disabling your protection programs here
  • Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
  • Your desktop may go blank. This is normal. It will return when ComboFix is done. ComboFix may reboot your machine. This is normal.
  • When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply

    Note:
    Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.


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  • Ensure your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications are re-enabled.

    ———————————————————————————————

NOTE: If you encounter a message "illegal operation attempted on registry key that has been marked for deletion" and no programs will run - please just reboot and that will resolve that error.
Hi Noodletech, sorry for the late reply. Here is my log as requested. I had to reboot twice after windows failed start up after the first time after running comb-fix.

ComboFix 12-12-20.02 - Dan 21/12/2012  23:34:51.1.2 - x86
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic   6.0.6002.2.1252.44.1033.18.3000.1790 [GMT 0:00]
Running from: c:\users\[removed]\Downloads\ComboFix.exe
AV: ESET Smart Security 5.0 *Disabled/Updated* {77DEAFED-8149-104B-25A1-21771CA47CD1}
FW: ESET Personal firewall *Enabled* {4FE52EC8-CB26-1113-0EFE-8842E2773BAA}
SP: ESET Smart Security 5.0 *Disabled/Updated* {CCBF4E09-A773-1FC5-1F11-1A056723366C}
SP: Windows Defender *Disabled/Outdated* {D68DDC3A-831F-4fae-9E44-DA132C1ACF46}
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Other Deletions   )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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Infected copy of c:\windows\system32\drivers\ntfs.sys was found and disinfected 
Restored copy from - c:\windows\winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-ntfs_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.18005_none_a85ca2c91a0d64df\ntfs.sys 
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((   Files Created from 2012-11-22 to 2012-12-22  )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2012-12-21 20:00 . 2012-12-16 13:12	34304	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\atmlib.dll
2012-12-21 20:00 . 2012-12-16 10:50	293376	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\atmfd.dll
2012-12-16 01:59 . 2012-12-16 01:59	——–	d—–w-	c:\program files\uTorrent
2012-12-16 01:58 . 2012-12-18 00:09	——–	d—–w-	c:\users\Dan\AppData\Roaming\uTorrent
2012-12-12 20:50 . 2012-12-12 20:50	——–	d—–w-	c:\program files\iPod
2012-12-12 20:49 . 2012-12-12 20:51	——–	d—–w-	c:\programdata\188F1432-103A-4ffb-80F1-36B633C5C9E1
2012-12-12 20:49 . 2012-12-12 20:51	——–	d—–w-	c:\program files\iTunes
2012-12-12 20:06 . 2012-11-14 02:01	678912	—-a-w-	c:\program files\Internet Explorer\iedvtool.dll
2012-12-12 20:06 . 2012-11-14 01:58	1427968	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\inetcpl.cpl
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 02:46	9728	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\Wdfres.dll
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 02:33	66560	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\WUDFPf.sys
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 02:32	155136	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\WUDFRd.sys
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 03:20	73216	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFSvc.dll
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 03:20	172032	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFPlatform.dll
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2009-07-14 12:12	16896	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\winusb.dll
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 03:39	526952	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\Wdf01000.sys
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 03:39	47720	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\WdfLdr.sys
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 03:21	196608	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFHost.exe
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 03:20	38912	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFCoinstaller.dll
2012-12-12 20:03 . 2012-07-26 03:20	613888	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WUDFx.dll
2012-12-12 07:29 . 2012-11-13 01:36	2048000	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\win32k.sys
2012-12-12 07:29 . 2012-11-02 10:18	376320	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\dpnet.dll
2012-12-12 07:29 . 2012-11-02 08:26	23040	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\dpnsvr.exe
2012-12-12 07:29 . 2012-08-21 11:47	224640	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\volsnap.sys
2012-12-12 07:29 . 2012-11-13 01:29	2048	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\tzres.dll
2012-11-30 16:31 . 2012-11-30 16:31	——–	d—–w-	c:\users\Dan\AppData\Roaming\dvdcss
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Find3M Report   ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2012-12-12 19:57 . 2012-09-03 22:22	73656	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerCPLApp.cpl
2012-12-12 19:57 . 2012-09-03 22:22	697272	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\FlashPlayerApp.exe
2012-11-16 21:39 . 2012-11-16 21:39	93672	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\WindowsAccessBridge.dll
2012-11-16 21:38 . 2012-09-29 22:08	821736	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\npDeployJava1.dll
2012-11-16 21:38 . 2012-09-29 22:08	746984	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\deployJava1.dll
2012-09-30 01:28 . 2012-09-30 01:28	0	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\FAP55A8.tmp
2012-09-29 19:08 . 2012-09-28 16:59	416	—-a-w-	c:\programdata\Microsoft\MSDN\9.0\1033\ResourceCache.dll
2012-09-29 18:54 . 2012-09-26 18:57	22856	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2012-09-28 17:03 . 2012-09-28 17:03	348256	—-a-w-	c:\programdata\Microsoft\VSTAHost\Architecture2011\9.0\1033\ResourceCache.dll
2012-09-28 10:32 . 2012-09-28 10:32	5989776	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\usbaaplrc.dll
2012-09-28 10:32 . 2012-09-28 10:32	44544	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\drivers\usbaapl.sys
2012-09-25 16:19 . 2012-11-14 19:37	75776	—-a-w-	c:\windows\system32\synceng.dll
2012-12-05 22:59 . 2012-12-05 22:59	262112	—-a-w-	c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\browsercomps.dll
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((   Reg Loading Points   ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown 
REGEDIT4
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"RtHDVCpl"="RtHDVCpl.exe" [2008-04-28 6111232]
"SynTPEnh"="c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" [2008-01-18 1033512]
"IgfxTray"="c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2008-09-02 150040]
"HotKeysCmds"="c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2008-09-02 170520]
"Persistence"="c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe" [2008-09-02 145944]
"ProductReg"="c:\program files\Acer\WR_PopUp\ProductReg.exe" [2008-09-23 6144]
"IAAnotif"="c:\program files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\iaanotif.exe" [2008-07-20 182808]
"LManager"="c:\progra~1\LAUNCH~1\QtZgAcer.EXE" [2008-07-02 821768]
"Skytel"="Skytel.exe" [2007-11-20 1826816]
"egui"="c:\program files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe" [2011-09-22 3080264]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2012-07-03 252848]
"APSDaemon"="c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe" [2012-11-28 59280]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2012-11-29 151952]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"EnableUIADesktopToggle"= 0 (0x0)
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\WudfSvc]
@="Service"
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\APSDaemon]
2012-11-28 14:13	59280	—-a-w-	c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\iTunesHelper]
2012-11-29 00:49	151952	—-a-w-	c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\McAfeeAntiSpyware]
"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001
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R3 A310;AVerMedia A310 DVB-T;c:\windows\system32\DRIVERS\AVerA310USB.sys [x]
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
LocalServiceNoNetwork	REG_MULTI_SZ   	PLA DPS BFE mpssvc
bthsvcs	REG_MULTI_SZ   	BthServ
LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation	REG_MULTI_SZ   	FontCache
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
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2012-12-21 c:\windows\Tasks\Adobe Flash Player Updater.job
- c:\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe [2012-09-03 19:57]
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2012-12-22 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineCore.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2012-09-02 01:50]
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2012-12-22 c:\windows\Tasks\GoogleUpdateTaskMachineUA.job
- c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2012-09-02 01:50]
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——- Supplementary Scan ——-
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uStart Page = about:blank
mStart Page = hxxp://homepage.acer.com/rdr.aspx?b=ACAW&l=0809&s=2&o=vb32&d=0912&m=aspire_7730
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
TCP: DhcpNameServer = 192.168.1.1
FF - ProfilePath - c:\users\Dan\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\12qnr5r4.default\
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://www.bing.com/search?q=
FF - prefs.js: network.proxy.type - 0
FF - ExtSQL: 2012-11-11 01:13; {3d7eb24f-2740-49df-8937-200b1cc08f8a}; c:\users\Dan\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\12qnr5r4.default\extensions\{3d7eb24f-2740-49df-8937-200b1cc08f8a}.xpi
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -
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HKLM-Run-eRecoveryService - (no file)
SafeBoot-WudfPf
SafeBoot-WudfRd
AddRemove-AVerMedia A310 (MiniCard, DVB-T) - c:\program files\AVerMedia\AVerMedia A310 (MiniCard
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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2012-12-22 00:05
Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 NTFS
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scanning hidden processes …  
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scanning hidden autostart entries … 
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scanning hidden files …  
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scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0
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——————— LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ———————
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[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4D36E96D-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000\AllUserSettings]
@Denied: (A) (Users)
@Denied: (A) (Everyone)
@Allowed: (B 1 2 3 4 5) (S-1-5-20)
"BlindDial"=dword:00000000
"MSCurrentCountry"=dword:000000b5
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———————— Other Running Processes ————————
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c:\windows\system32\agrsmsvc.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
c:\program files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
c:\program files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\ekrn.exe
c:\program files\Acer\Empowering Technology\Service\ETService.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamscheduler.exe
c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
c:\program files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe
c:\windows\RtHDVCpl.exe
c:\windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
c:\users\Dan\AppData\Local\Temp\RtkBtMnt.exe
c:\program files\Launch Manager\QtZgAcer.EXE
c:\windows\system32\igfxext.exe
c:\windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
c:\program files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
c:\program files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPHelper.exe
c:\windows\system32\DllHost.exe
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Completion time: 2012-12-22  00:07:56 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt  2012-12-22 00:07
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Pre-Run: 29,751,189,504 bytes free
Post-Run: 29,559,435,264 bytes free
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- - End Of File - - 7BEB9AFE6A96FB5CE372DEE96B2314AD
Hi manicd,

No worries.

Please go to: VirusTotal
  • [external image: Posted Image]
  • Click the Choose File button and locate the following file: c:\windows\system32\FAP55A8.tmp
  • Click Open
  • Then click Send File
  • Please be patient while the file is scanned.
  • Once the scan results appear, please provide them in your next reply.
If it says already scanned – click "reanalyze now"

Please post the results in your next reply.
Here we are: :)

VirusTotal
SHA256: e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
File name: f06946f71aa692a1de7dc2e30bfdefb0b074cc7c54d8f3326201a15603d006f0
Detection ratio: 0 / 46
Analysis date: 2012-12-22 21:35:28 UTC ( 21 minutes ago )

Antivirus Result Update
Agnitum - 20121222
AhnLab-V3 - 20121222
AntiVir - 20121222
Antiy-AVL - 20121222
Avast - 20121222
AVG - 20121222
BitDefender - 20121222
ByteHero - 20121220
CAT-QuickHeal - 20121222
ClamAV - 20121222
Commtouch - 20121222
Comodo - 20121222
DrWeb - 20121222
Emsisoft - 20121222
eSafe - 20121220
ESET-NOD32 - 20121222
F-Prot - 20121222
F-Secure - 20121222
Fortinet - 20121222
GData - 20121222
Ikarus - 20121222
Jiangmin - 20121221
K7AntiVirus - 20121221
Kaspersky - 20121222
Kingsoft - 20121217
Malwarebytes - 20121222
McAfee - 20121222
McAfee-GW-Edition - 20121222
Microsoft - 20121222
MicroWorld-eScan - 20121222
NANO-Antivirus - 20121221
Norman - 20121222
nProtect - 20121222
Panda - 20121222
PCTools - 20121222
Rising - 20121221
Sophos - 20121222
SUPERAntiSpyware - 20121222
Symantec - 20121222
TheHacker - 20121222
TotalDefense - 20121222
TrendMicro - 20121222
TrendMicro-HouseCall - 20121222
VBA32 - 20121221
VIPRE - 20121222
ViRobot - 20121222

Hi manicd,

Flash Player is out of date
  • Outdated versions of Flash are vulnerable to malware infections.
  • Please uninstall old versions of Flash Player by following the instructions here.
  • Next, click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.
  • Uncheck "Yes, install Google Toolbar - optional" if you do not want to install Google Toolbar.
  • Click Download Now then double click on the setup file to start the installation.
===================================================

Please run Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
  • Click the Update tab, then click Check for Updates.
  • If an update is found, download and install the latest version.
  • Next, click Scanner, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
  • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  • Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
  • When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location and post the results.
===================================================

I need you to run the following scan: Eset Online Scanner
  • Place a check mark in the box YES, I accept the Terms Of Use
  • Click the Start button.
  • Now click the Install button.
  • Click Start.  The scanner engine will initialize and update.
  • Do Not place a check mark in the box beside Remove found threats.
  • Click the Scan button.  The scan will now run, please be patient.
  • When the scan finishes click the Details tab.
  • Copy and paste the contents of the C:\Program Files\ESET\log.txt into your next reply.
Hello NoodleTech, I hope all is well

With the flash player, is it safe to select: "do not check for updates"? I don't really want the updater running in the background using resources.

Here are my scans:


Malwarebytes:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (PRO) 1.65.1.1000
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.12.24.03

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 x86 NTFS
Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421
Dan :: DAN-PC [administrator]

Protection: Enabled

24/12/2012 21:56:46
mbam-log-2012-12-24 (21-56-46).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 202063
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 14 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Nod32:

📎ESET_Online_Scan_Results.jpg

Thanks in advance
Hi manicd,

It is safe as long as you remember to check for updates periodically. With that said, your logs appear to be malware free.

Please delete DDS and aswMBR from your desktop.

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix

* Click START
* Now type ComboFix /Uninstall in the searchbox and hit ENTER. Note the space between the X and the /, it needs to be there.
(Note: There is a space between the ..X and the /U that needs to be there.)

[external image: Posted Image]

===================================================

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

Updates
  • It is very important that you keep your Operating System and applications up to date so that you will be less susceptible to malware.
  • It's a good idea to have Windows Update automatically download and install updates as they become available.
  • Secunia Online Software Inspector is a great tool that will tell you which of your applications are outdated and vulnerable to attack.
Run Anti-Virus Software
  • For an excellent list of free anti virus software, free online virus scanners, free spyware detection/removal and free firewalls, click here.
  • IMPORTANT! Please make sure you only have ONE firewall and ONE real-time antivirus installed on your system.
  • When using "on demand" scanners, first update the detection signature files, then disconnect from the internet and disable your resident security program before running the scan.
  • Once complete, remember to re-engage your resident security before going online.
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.
Spyware Protection
  • 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:
  • How to Prevent Malware by miekiemoes
  • PC Safety and Security–What Do I Need?
Additional Software
  • To help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs if you do not already have them:
  • 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.
  • Google Chrome is a great alternative to Internet Explorer and Firefox.
Follow these steps, 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.

Do you have any further questions? 

**Please respond one more time to confirm your problem is resolved so I can close this thread.
Hi NoodleTech,

Thank you so much for your help with this issue.
I tried to uninstall Combofix through "Run" but it couldn't find the uninstaller;all the seems to remain of Combofix is the Qoobox file. Is it safe to delete this?
What should I do about the original problem now that my machine appears to be clean?

Thanks in advance
Hi manicd,

Did you by any chance delete the Combofix.exe file you downloaded earlier? You can download it again from the links in my previous post. Do not run it. Just follow the uninstall instructions. Click start, then type
Combofix /Uninstall
in the search box.

Let me know if that doesn't work.

Regarding your original problem, I'm not quite sure what's causing it. You did have an infected file system driver. It was replaced. Are you still having the issue?
Hi NoodleTech,

Sorry for taking so long to reply & leaving you in the lurch.

I haven't tried to replicate my original problem as yet because I simply haven't had the time (Christmas, New Years etc) - but I will.
As my computer is clean should I head back over to the tech forums?

Just out of interest, what Driver was infected? Does it relate to any software?

I want to thank you again for your time and effort.
Hi manicd,

You are very welcome. I would try and replicate the original problem and make sure it still occurs before returning to the tech forum.

The ntfs.sys driver was infected. It relates to the operating system.

As a last measure, let's clear your temp files to free up some space.

Download TFC to your desktop
  • Open the file and close any other windows.
  • It will close all programs itself when run, make sure to let it run uninterrupted.
  • Click the Start button to begin the process. The program should not take long to finish its job
  • Once its finished it should reboot your machine, if not, do this yourself to ensure a complete clean

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