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Post #16
Dorothy -
I was only able to find about 25 more files. I have zipped them and I am sending them to you now. I couldn't find the password protect option - if they don't get through to you then you will need to give me instructions on passwording them. There isn't much there, but it will give you something fun to look at. Here is a look at my HJT file. Things are working well. Thanks a billion zillion.

Bryan

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 8:05:07 PM, on 9/7/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WG511\Utility\WG511WLU.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\aol\ACS\acsd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Bryan Goldsmith\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://espn.go.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Internet Explorer Provided by Cox High Speed Internet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WG511WLU] C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WG511\Utility\WG511WLU.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: MoneySide - {E023F504-0C5A-4750-A1E7-A9046DEA8A21} - C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\mnyviewer.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.westlaw.com
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Backgammon - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/at0_x.cab
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Chess - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/ct1_x.cab
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Literati - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/tt0_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} (McAfee.com Operating System Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcinsc…72/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1093565746646
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061…all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {BCC0FF27-31D9-4614-A68E-C18E1ADA4389} (DwnldGroupMgr Class) - http://bin.mcafee.com/molbin/shared/mcgdmg…,15/mcgdmgr.cab
Post #17
one entry in the HJT log jumps out at me *westlaw.com. The rest is clean!
If you know what this entry is, then there is no problem. However, If it is something you do not recognize go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options > Security > Trusted Zone > Sites and remove it. It has complete access to your Hard Drive so if it is not something you want there, remove it

Thank-you so much for the files, they will help a lot of people.

I think you may benefit from reading the article "How Did I Get Infected In The First Place" linked at the bottom of this post, for information on how to secure your PC from spyware/adware/malware.There are several small free programs mentioned there that help with securing your PC against this type of problem.

Always use an Antivirus program that you can update the definitions every few days. An old AV program if it is not updated with current virus definitions is useless. This is essential when you are using the internet. Two are listed here, take your pick:

AVG Free AntiVirus

Avast anti virus free
{URL=http://www.asw.cz/i_idt_1023.html]Avast Free AntiVirus



You do not appear to have a firewall running and there are a few available for free that have excellent reputations:

Zone ALarm Free Firewall
Post #18
Westlaw is a service I use for school (I am a law student). When I upgraded to SP2 I was unable to print from westlaw on my school's network unless I added it as a trusted site. It is ok. I am not too keen on firewalls, I know a little bit about them, but not a lot. This all started when I hooked my apartment up with a wireless internet connection. I think SP2 uses a firewall automatically, but I will check and make sure. I am glad those files helped you - you helped me so much it is the least I can do. If there is anything at ALL I can do to help any more, let me know. I use AVG and I love it - a lot more than McAfee (which is out of date and I'm not willing to pay for updates). Keep me updated on what you learn from those files (if anything) by e-mail. I will do the same if I find any other odd files, see anything odd, etc. Thank you so so so so so so so much Dorothy. You are literally a godsend. If there is anything I can ever do to help - let me know. Bryan Goldsmith
Post #19
Your very Welcome I am just glad we were able to help. Yes I will let you know about the files I am sending them to several of the developers and we should get some answers.
Post #20 last edited
Hi Bryan You wanted to know what the files you sent showed to our developers. I got the written report today and thought I would pass it along to you. Essentially these files were useful because they show that the infection has morphed again and is now more infectious than ever. I posted this so you would get an email to check this post and I have posted a pm to you with the information in it. Thanks again for your co-operation and I hope your computer is working well D
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