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Post #1
I have run Spybot S&D but cant seem to get rid of a websit viewer that keeps comomg back. Im desperately hoping that you guys would be able to help.

Here is my log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 09:43:39, on 2004/10/29
Platform: Windows 2000 SP3 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Aventail\Connect\as32svc.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\EY AWS\Bin\NetAPISrvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton Speed Disk\nopdb.exe
C:\Program Files\Timbuktu Pro\tb2launch.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberArmor\casvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CYBERA~1\pcs.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\DELL\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberArmor\pcshelp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\Timbuktu Pro\Tb2Logon.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\vmmon32.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 5\DataLayer.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\Services\ServiceLayer.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\twink64.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msnappau.exe
C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\DesktopArmor.exe
C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\DesktopArmor.exe
C:\Program Files\Kontiki\bin\kontiki.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\bothama\Application Data\sncs.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
C:\Program Files\3M\PSN2Lite\Psn2Lite.exe
C:\Program Files\Webshots\WebshotsTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\3M\PSN2Lite\PSNGive.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CYBERA~1\pcshelp.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default.ey.co.za/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://default.ey.co.za/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = E&Y SA Internet Browser with SQUID Proxy
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = http://eycache.ey.co.za/download/www2.ins
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=eycache.ey.co.za:8080;https=eycache.ey.co.za:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.ey.com;*.ey.net;*.eylink.com;localhost;127.0.0.1;*.e-worx.co.za;*.standard.co.za
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: MSNToolBandBHO - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\DELL\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctspk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CyberArmorHelper] C:\Program Files\CyberArmor\pcshelp.exe -check
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TLogonPath] "C:\Program Files\Timbuktu Pro\Tb2Logon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VMMON32] C:\WINNT\System32\vmmon32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Nokia Tray Application] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DataLayer] C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 5\DataLayer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ControlPanel] C:\WINNT\System32\twink64.exe internat.dll,LoadKeyboardProfile
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msnappau] "C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msnappau.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Desktop Armor] C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\DesktopArmor.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ey] "C:\Program Files\Kontiki\bin\kontiki.exe" -c ey -s ey -q
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Inrs] C:\Documents and Settings\bothama\Application Data\sncs.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ZeroSpyware] "C:\WINNT\ZeroSpyware.exe" -STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NetGuard] "C:\WINNT\NetGuard.exe" -STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Startup: Webshots.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webshots\WebshotsTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Exif Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Linc Mobile Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Linc Messenger\LincMsgs.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Post-it® Software Notes Lite.lnk = C:\Program Files\3M\PSN2Lite\Psn2Lite.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: Get It With Kontiki - res://C:\Program Files\Kontiki\bin\bh307282.dll/201
O9 - Extra button: Bug Swatter Options - {99FEA1A2-7881-11D1-A9E2-00403320FCF2} - C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\GeekSuperHeroBugSwat.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Popup Slapdown Options - {A1100DDB-B277-4CAA-A640-B299D79FE25E} - C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\GeekSuperHeroSlapdown.dll (file missing)
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\aventail\connect\asdns.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://default.ey.co.za/
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.iweb.ey.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://txcs.ey.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://txrn.ey.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://txsn.ey.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O16 - DPF: {10000000-1000-0000-1000-000000000000} - file://C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\gsetta.exe
O16 - DPF: {11010101-1001-1111-1000-110112345678} - ms-its:mhtml:file://C: oo.mhtml!http://81.9.3.86//scripts//dw//chm_nt.chm?id=dp::/win.exe
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111113457} - file://c:\ied_s7m.cab
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113458} - file://c:\x.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=34738&clcid=0x409
O16 - DPF: {51B217FA-AA53-11D1-8295-006097970389} (NotesUserCtrl Class) - http://home.iweb.ey.com/kweb6/cab/notesuser.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = mea.ey.net
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{5EA0D810-28B2-4939-81BC-34090BEF1633}: Domain = mea.ey.net
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = mea.ey.net
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = mea.ey.net
O18 - Filter: text/html - {99FEA1B2-7881-11D1-A9E2-00403320FCF2} - (no file)
O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34544} - C:\WINNT\System32\vbsys.dll

Thanks for ur time and effort. Its highly appreciated!!!!!
Post #2
Hi bothama,

1. Check these in HijackThis:

R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ControlPanel] C:\WINNT\System32\twink64.exe internat.dll,LoadKeyboardProfile
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Inrs] C:\Documents and Settings\bothama\Application Data\sncs.exe

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com

O16 - DPF: {10000000-1000-0000-1000-000000000000} - file://C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\gsetta.exe
O16 - DPF: {11010101-1001-1111-1000-110112345678} - ms-its:mhtml:file://C: oo.mhtml!http://81.9.3.86//scripts//dw//chm_nt.chm?id=dp::/win.exe
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111113457} - file://c:\ied_s7m.cab
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113458} - file://c:\x.cab

O18 - Filter: text/html - {99FEA1B2-7881-11D1-A9E2-00403320FCF2} - (no file)

O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34544} - C:\WINNT\System32\vbsys.dll

2. Close all other windows and browsers, and hit Fix Checked.

3. Reboot into safe mode by tapping F8 frequently during bootup.
Make sure your settings allow you to view "Hidden files". Open up any explorer windows and click on "Tools" => "Folder Options" => "View" and be sure to check off "Show Hidden Files and Folders".

4. Delete, in safe mode:
Files
C:\WINNT\System32\twink64.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\bothama\Application Data\sncs.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\gsetta.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\vbsys.dll

5. Reboot into normal mode, make a new HijackThis log, and post it here :)
Post #3
Hi, I did everything that u said, however, i could not find the following 2 files in the specified locations. I assumed that they were already deleted:

C:\Documents and Settings\bothama\Application Data\sncs.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\gsetta.exe

Here is the new log after fixing the selected ones you suggested and deleting the files in safe mode:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 01:41:21, on 2004/10/29
Platform: Windows 2000 SP3 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Aventail\Connect\as32svc.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\EY AWS\Bin\NetAPISrvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton Speed Disk\nopdb.exe
C:\Program Files\Timbuktu Pro\tb2launch.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberArmor\casvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CYBERA~1\pcs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CYBERA~1\pcshelp.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\DELL\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberArmor\pcshelp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\Timbuktu Pro\Tb2Logon.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\vmmon32.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 5\DataLayer.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msnappau.exe
C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\DesktopArmor.exe
C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\DesktopArmor.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\Services\ServiceLayer.exe
C:\Program Files\Kontiki\bin\kontiki.exe
C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
C:\Program Files\Linc Messenger\LincMsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\3M\PSN2Lite\Psn2Lite.exe
C:\Program Files\Webshots\WebshotsTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\3M\PSN2Lite\PSNGive.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://default.ey.co.za/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://default.ey.co.za/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = E&Y SA Internet Browser with SQUID Proxy
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = http://eycache.ey.co.za/download/www2.ins
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=eycache.ey.co.za:8080;https=eycache.ey.co.za:8080
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.ey.com;*.ey.net;*.eylink.com;localhost;127.0.0.1;*.e-worx.co.za;*.standard.co.za
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: MSNToolBandBHO - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MSN - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\MSN Toolbar\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DadApp] C:\Program Files\DELL\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPLpr] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SynTPEnh] C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctspk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CyberArmorHelper] C:\Program Files\CyberArmor\pcshelp.exe -check
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TLogonPath] "C:\Program Files\Timbuktu Pro\Tb2Logon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [REGSHAVE] C:\Program Files\REGSHAVE\REGSHAVE.EXE /AUTORUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VMMON32] C:\WINNT\System32\vmmon32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIModeChange] Ati2mdxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Nokia Tray Application] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DataLayer] C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 5\DataLayer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msnappau] "C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msnappau.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Desktop Armor] C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\DesktopArmor.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ey] "C:\Program Files\Kontiki\bin\kontiki.exe" -c ey -s ey -q
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ZeroSpyware] "C:\WINNT\ZeroSpyware.exe" -STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NetGuard] "C:\WINNT\NetGuard.exe" -STARTUP
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - Startup: Webshots.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webshots\WebshotsTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Exif Launcher.lnk = C:\Program Files\FinePixViewer\QuickDCF.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Linc Mobile Messenger.lnk = C:\Program Files\Linc Messenger\LincMsgs.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Post-it® Software Notes Lite.lnk = C:\Program Files\3M\PSN2Lite\Psn2Lite.exe
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel present
O8 - Extra context menu item: Get It With Kontiki - res://C:\Program Files\Kontiki\bin\bh307282.dll/201
O9 - Extra button: Bug Swatter Options - {99FEA1A2-7881-11D1-A9E2-00403320FCF2} - C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\GeekSuperHeroBugSwat.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Popup Slapdown Options - {A1100DDB-B277-4CAA-A640-B299D79FE25E} - C:\Program Files\Desktop Armor\GeekSuperHeroSlapdown.dll (file missing)
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\aventail\connect\asdns.dll
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://default.ey.co.za/
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.iweb.ey.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://txcs.ey.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://txrn.ey.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://txsn.ey.com
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=34738&clcid;=0x409
O16 - DPF: {51B217FA-AA53-11D1-8295-006097970389} (NotesUserCtrl Class) - http://home.iweb.ey.com/kweb6/cab/notesuser.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = mea.ey.net
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{5EA0D810-28B2-4939-81BC-34090BEF1633}: Domain = mea.ey.net
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = mea.ey.net
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: Domain = mea.ey.net
O18 - Filter: text/html - {99FEA1B2-7881-11D1-A9E2-00403320FCF2} - (no file)

Thank you so much for taking the time and hepling me! :D
Post #4
Looks good now!

How is it running?

There are a few optional ones, which could be fixed safely to make your computer boot faster:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [msnappau] "C:\Program Files\MSN Apps\Updater\01.02.3000.1001\en-us\msnappau.exe"
Autoupdater for MSN. Resourcehog.
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
Resource hog that launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs.


Here are some tips, to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future, I strongly recommend installing the following applications:
  • Spywareblaster <= SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  • Spywareguard <= SpywareGuard offers real-time protection from spyware installation attempts.
  • How to use Ad-Aware to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Ad-Aware.
  • How to use Spybot to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.
To protect yourself further:
  • IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  • MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
  • Google Toolbar <= Get the free Google toolbar to help stop pop up windows. NOTE: If you’re already using the popupblocker which is integrated with ServicePack 2, you don’t need to get the Google Toolbar, the popupblocker from IE is very good!
I also suggest that you delete your Temp folders regularly. Use CleanUp! to do this automatically for you!

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