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hello all, i'm semi new here. i have had problems on my computer before and the help here was amazing in getting it fixed. i have in the past used HJT and spyware and adaware fixing software.

currently my friend is having some trouble with her computer. it started with xzoomy and nasty amounts of popups. i got rid of that initially and deleted a few problem files and some other searchbar software that crept its way in on her.

she had to take care of her kids for the day so we had to cut our fixing short. i think i took care of most of the problem with her computer, but i was given permission to post the log from HJT and see if there was anything further that you guys can give me.

here goes:


Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 11:40:46 AM, on 9/25/2004
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\LTSMMSG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WScript.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctmn.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ivhykbxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnf.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\actalert.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common files\updater\wupdater.exe
C:\windows\system32\msbb.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Symantec\LIVEUP~1\LUCOMS~1.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\nkn.exe
C:\WINDOWS\BBSTORE\DSS\DSSAGENT.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\acsd.exe
c:\progra~1\Support.com\client\bin\tgcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ezula\mmod.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\AdvTools\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Broadband Networking\MSBNTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hposol08.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Action Setup\VAServ.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Jamie\Application Data\DownloadPlus.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\sysmtor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpoevm08.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\Bin\hpoSTS08.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Jamie\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 3 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Web_Rebates\WebRebates1.exe
C:\Program Files\Web_Rebates\WebRebates0.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\waol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\shellmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aolwbspd.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hkcu
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.sony.com/vaiopeople
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://server224.smartbotpro.net/7search/?hklm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default-homepage-network.com/start.cgi?hklm
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/d…SBNDownload.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {20EC3D2D-33C1-4C9D-BC37-C2D500688DA2} - C:\Program Files\TV Media\TvmBho.dll
O2 - BHO: MxTargetObj Class - {0000607D-D204-42C7-8E46-216055BF9918} - C:\WINDOWS\mxTarget.dll
O2 - BHO: CExtension Object - {0019C3E2-DD48-4A6D-ABCD-8D32436323D9} - C:\WINDOWS\bxxs5.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\adobe\acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: Zedd4Proj.clsUnoOne - {08227B4B-54FE-4C4D-809F-BCA46292FC5B} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\AANTX.dll
O2 - BHO: BHObj Class - {8F4E5661-F99E-4B3E-8D85-0EA71C0748E4} - C:\WINDOWS\wsem302.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Search - {A854E296-A623-2176-BC69-E8DBEC2079F4} - C:\WINDOWS\Vtcugsgx.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LTSMMSG] LTSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiS KHooker] C:\WINDOWS\System32\khooker.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZTgServerSwitch] c:\program files\support.com\client\lserver\server.vbs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CleanupProgram] C:\Sonysys\cleanup.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon] C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Share-to-Web\hpgs2wnd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CMSETTINGS] "C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctmn.exe" AutoRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Internet Optimizer] "C:\Program Files\Internet Optimizer\optimize.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mcrjgoqg] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ivhykbxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [alchem] C:\WINDOWS\alchem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WebRebates0] C:\Program Files\Web_Rebates\WebRebates0.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bxxs5] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\bxxs5.dll,DllRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Advanced Tools Check] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\AdvTools\ADVCHK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [intdctrr] C:\WINDOWS\System32\idctup20.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [updater] C:\Program Files\Common files\updater\wupdater.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] c:\windows\system32\msbb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nkn] C:\WINDOWS\nkn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DSS] C:\WINDOWS\BBSTORE\DSS\DSSAGENT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [djtopr1150.exe] "C:\DOCUME~1\Jamie\LOCALS~1\Temp\djtopr1150.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [eZmmod] C:\PROGRA~1\ezula\mmod.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - Startup: Download Plus.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\Jamie\Application Data\DownloadPlus.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: hp psc 2000 Series.lnk = C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Digital Imaging\bin\hpobnz08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Broadband Networking.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: officejet 6100.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: VAIO Action Setup (Server).lnk = ?
O8 - Extra context menu item: Web Rebates - file://C:\Program Files\Web_Rebates\Sy1150\Tp1150\scri1150a.htm
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\bns shared\eng\ossysprv.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.sony.com/vaiopeople


there are some things that still stick out to me that seem to need removed… but again i would like a second call on that.


thanks for your time

-Snow.

Scanning With Ad-Aware SE :


1. Download and Install Ad-Aware SE, keeping the default options. However, some of the settings will need to be changed before your first scan

2.Close ALL windows except Ad-Aware SE

3. Click on the‘world’ icon at the top right of the Ad-Aware SE window and let AdAware SE update the reference list for the adware and malware.

4. Once the update is finished click on the ‘Gear’ icon (second from the left at the top of the window) to access the preferences/settings window

1) In the ‘General’ window make sure the following are selected in green:
*Automatically save log-file
*Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal
*Safe Mode (always request confirmation)

Under Definitions:
*Prompt to udate outdated definitions - set the number of days


2) Click on the ‘Scanning’ button on the left and select in green :

Under Driver, Folders & Files:
*Scan Within Archives

Under Select drives & folders to scan -
*choose all hard drives

Under Memory & Registry: all green
*Scan Active Processes
*Scan Registry
*Deep Scan Registry
*Scan my IE favorites for banned URL’s
*Scan my Hosts file


3) Click on the ‘Advanced’ button on the left and select in green:

Under Shell Integration:
*Move deleted files to recycle bin

Under Logfile Detail Level: (all green)
*include addtional object information
*DESELECT - include negligible objects information
*include environment information

Under Alternate Data Streams:
*Don't log streams smaller than 0 bytes
*Don't log ADS with the following names: CA_INOCULATEIT


4) Click the ‘Tweak’ button and select in green:

Under the ‘Scanning Engine’:
*Unload recognized processes during scanning
*Scan registry for all users instead of current user only


Under the ‘Cleaning Engine’:
*Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot


Under the Log Files:
*Include basic Ad-aware SE settings in logfile
*Include additional Ad-aware SE settings in logfile
*Please do not check or make green: Include Module list in logfile


5. Click on ‘Proceed’ to save the settings.

6. Click ‘Start’

*Choose:'Perform Full System Scan'
*DESELECT "Search for negligible risk entries", as negligible risk entries (MRU's) are not considered to be a threat.

7. Click ‘Next’ and Ad-Aware SE will scan your hard drive(s) with the options you have selected and clean automatically.

8. If Ad-Aware SE finds bad entries, you will receive a list of what it found in the window

9. Save the log file when it asks and then click ‘finish’

10. REBOOT to complete the removal of what Ad-Aware SE found




Scanning in Spybot Search and Destroy:


1. Downloaded and Install Spybot S&D, accepting the Default Settings

2. In the Menu Bar at the top of the Spybot window you will see 'Mode'. Make certain that 'default mode' has a check mark beside it.

3. Close ALL windows except Spybot S&D

4. Click the button to ‘Search for Updates’ then download and install the Updates.

5. Next click the button ‘Check for Problems’

6. When Spybot is complete, it will be showing ‘RED’ entries bold 'Black' entries and ‘GREEN’ entries in the window

7. Make certain there is a check mark beside all of the RED entries ONLY.

8. Choose ‘Fix Selected Problems’ and allow Spybot to fix the RED entries.

9.REBOOT to complete the scan and clear memory.


Finally after running both Spybot SD and Ad-Aware SE,


Please go to add and remove programs and remove,
TV Media
Web_Rebates
ezula
updater

Close all Browser and Program Windows and have HijackThis fix the following by checking the box beside each and then clicking on Fix checked.

O2 - BHO: MxTargetObj Class - {0000607D-D204-42C7-8E46-216055BF9918} - C:\WINDOWS\mxTarget.dll
O2 - BHO: CExtension Object - {0019C3E2-DD48-4A6D-ABCD-8D32436323D9} - C:\WINDOWS\bxxs5.dll
O2 - BHO: Zedd4Proj.clsUnoOne - {08227B4B-54FE-4C4D-809F-BCA46292FC5B} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\AANTX.dll
O2 - BHO: BHObj Class - {8F4E5661-F99E-4B3E-8D85-0EA71C0748E4} - C:\WINDOWS\wsem302.dll

O3 - Toolbar: Search - {A854E296-A623-2176-BC69-E8DBEC2079F4} - C:\WINDOWS\Vtcugsgx.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZTgServerSwitch] c:\program files\support.com\client\lserver\server.vbs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [alchem] C:\WINDOWS\alchem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bxxs5] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\bxxs5.dll,DllRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [updater] C:\Program Files\Common files\updater\wupdater.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msbb] c:\windows\system32\msbb.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DSS] C:\WINDOWS\BBSTORE\DSS\DSSAGENT.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WebRebates0] C:\Program Files\Web_Rebates\WebRebates0.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [eZmmod] C:\PROGRA~1\ezula\mmod.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TV Media] C:\Program Files\TV Media\Tvm.exe
O4 - Startup: Download Plus.lnk = C:\Documents and Settings\Jamie\Application Data\DownloadPlus.exe



The following have randomly named file names, and as such are normally malware, UNLESS you know what they are, and they are from a safe source,
please check for removal. Make sure it's not a valid system file before removing it. Right click on it and go to Properties.
Then go to the Version tab to see what company name it's from:
If it's from some name you never heard of or if it's blank, delete it also.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mcrjgoqg] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ivhykbxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [intdctrr] C:\WINDOWS\System32\idctup20.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nkn] C:\WINDOWS\nkn.exe


Reboot afterwards in SAFE MODE. If you don't know how click here
Delete the following files and folder listed

c:\program files\support.com\client\lserver\server.vbs << C:\WINDOWS\alchem.exe<< C:\WINDOWS\bxxs5.dll,DllRun<< C:\Program Files\Common files\updater\wupdater.exe<< c:\windows\system32\msbb.exe<< C:\WINDOWS\BBSTORE\DSS\DSSAGENT.EXE<< C:\Documents and Settings\Jamie\Application Data\DownloadPlus.exe<< C:\WINDOWS\System32\ivhykbxx.exe<< C:\WINDOWS\System32\idctup20.exe<< C:\WINDOWS\nkn.exe<<
C:\Program Files\Web_Rebates << C:\Program Files\TV Media<< C:\PROGRA~1\ezula <<


Some of these files and folders might have the hidden atribute
How to show hidden files and folders in Windows Instructions here

Then Download System Security Suite. Extract it from the zip file into a folder.
http://www.igorshpak.net/software/3ssetup104.zip
Under "items to clear" click all. Then click "clear selected items"

Go here and run online scans (all), allow them to delete whatever they find:

TrendMicro HouseCall
eTrust AntiVirus Web Scanner
Panda ActiveScan
Note any thing that can't be fixed


RESCAN with HijackThis and POST your logfile in the same thread using ‘Add Reply’.
If you need this topic reopened, please request this by sending an email to us at the following link
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Include your post user name and detail why you need it reopened with a valid link to your post.
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Any emails without the subject "Reopen" will be deleted without being looked at.

If this is not your thread please start a New Topic.


To help keep you clean follow the recommendations in Tony's article here:
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