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Post #1
Hi,

I am having difficulty with my AdAware SE removing 2 malwares name artxprxy.dll. Hoping someone can review my HiJack log and see if there is anything that needs to be removed that may help with this problem.

Thanks for help - Denise
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Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 6:14:21 PM, on 11/10/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\mHotkey.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\vxusvwp\oxrqwxw.exe
C:\Program Files\BigFix\BigFix.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\vxusvwp\wxwqrxo.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Denise\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for hijackthis[1].zip\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.emachines.com
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CHotkey] mHotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [fw0HZ5Ux] C:\PROGRA~1\vxusvwp\oxrqwxw.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BigFix.lnk = C:\Program Files\BigFix\BigFix.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AIM Search - res://C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\AIMBar.dll/aimsearch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.emachines.com
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Blackjack - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/jt0_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {01113300-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (Support.com Configuration Class) - http://www.comcastsupport.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1098655971078
O16 - DPF: {814EA0DA-E0D9-4AA4-833C-A1A6D38E79E9} (DASWebDownload Class) - http://das.microsoft.com/activate/cab/x86/…tail/DASAct.cab
Post #2
hello,

There is a newer version of HJT out now. also could you move it to its own folder, out of the temp dir. your log looks pretty good.

Check the following items in HiJackThis:
Close all open windows except HiJackThis and press 'Fix Checked'

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [fw0HZ5Ux] C:\PROGRA~1\vxusvwp\oxrqwxw.exe
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next boot into SAFE MODE by tapping F8 key at start up, chose SAFE MODE from the options, once in SAFE MODE:
try to find and delete this entire folder, looks like its in C:\program files, C:\PROGRA~1\vxusvwp\oxrqwxw.exe

also in safe mode:
Empty Temp folders. Go to Start > Run and type:cleanmgr. Windows will scan. When done check these 3 and press *ok* to remove:

Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin
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reboot normally set up ad aware like this;
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

afterwards post a new HJT log……….
Post #3
Hi Shelf Life,

Thanks for your help. I followed your instructions, I think to the letter. Couple things to note I was not certain of:
Under the Cleaning Engine 3 items were selected in green, so I deselected them. They are: 1) Always try to unload modules before detection (2) During removal unload Explorer & IE if necessary (3) Delete quarantined objects before restoring
Under the Log Files I deselected 2 items in green (1) include reference summary in log file (2) include alternate data stream in log file
Under the Select Hard Drives & Folders To Scan: Only C drive and all folders under it were selected. I did not select A, D or E
Also after running Adaware I did select removal of all 6 items, rebooted and re-ran AdAware. Objects still remain.
Below is both my AdAware & Hi Jack log. Hopefully, we can purge this from PC.

Thanks – Denise

Ad-Aware SE Build 1.05
Logfile Created on:Thursday, November 11, 2004 7:08:39 PM
Created with Ad-Aware SE Personal, free for private use.
Using definitions file:SE1R18 08.11.2004
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Definition File:
=========================
Definitions File Loaded:
Reference Number : SE1R18 08.11.2004
Internal build : 23
File location : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\defs.ref
File size : 390745 Bytes
Total size : 1237014 Bytes
Signature data size : 1207844 Bytes
Reference data size : 28658 Bytes
Signatures total : 34330
Fingerprints total : 472
Fingerprints size : 18681 Bytes
Target categories : 15
Target families : 614


Memory + processor status:
==========================
Number of processors : 1
Processor architecture : Intel Pentium IV
Memory available:64 %
Total physical memory:522224 kb
Available physical memory:332648 kb
Total page file size:1279060 kb
Available on page file:1106964 kb
Total virtual memory:2097024 kb
Available virtual memory:2046796 kb
OS:Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)

Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Move deleted files to Recycle Bin
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Don't log streams smaller than 0 Bytes
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan within archives
Set : Scan my Hosts file

Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
Set : Scan registry for all users instead of current user only
Set : Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
Set : Include basic Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include additional Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects


11-11-2004 7:08:39 PM - Scan started. (Full System Scan)

Listing running processes
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#:1 [smss.exe]
FilePath : \SystemRoot\System32\
ProcessID : 428
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:31 AM
BasePriority : Normal


#:2 [winlogon.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 500
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:34 AM
BasePriority : High


#:3 [services.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 544
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:34 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Services and Controller app
InternalName : services.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : services.exe

#:4 [lsass.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 556
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:34 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.1106
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : LSA Shell (Export Version)
InternalName : lsass.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : lsass.exe

#:5 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 716
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:6 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 768
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:7 [smc.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\
ProcessID : 804
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:35 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.5.00.2710
ProductVersion : 5.5.00.2710
ProductName : Sygate® Security Agent and Personal Firewall
CompanyName : Sygate Technologies, Inc.
FileDescription : Sygate Agent Firewall
InternalName : Smc
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1999 - 2004 Sygate Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : Smc.EXE

#:8 [rundll32.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1080
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:38 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Run a DLL as an App
InternalName : rundll
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : RUNDLL.EXE
Warning! VX2 Object found in memory(C:\WINDOWS\system32\6no4svc.dll)

VX2 Object Recognized!
Type : Process
Data : 6no4svc.dll
Category : Malware
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\


"C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe"Process terminated successfully

#:9 [lexbces.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1368
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:40 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 8.18
ProductVersion : 8.18
ProductName : MarkVision for Windows (32 bit)
CompanyName : Lexmark International, Inc.
FileDescription : LexBce Service
InternalName : LexBce Service
LegalCopyright : © 1993 - 2003 Lexmark International, Inc.
OriginalFilename : LexBceS.exe

#:10 [spoolsv.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1404
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:40 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (XPClient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Spooler SubSystem App
InternalName : spoolsv.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : spoolsv.exe

#:11 [lexpps.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1412
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:40 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 8.18
ProductVersion : 8.18
ProductName : MarkVision for Windows (32 bit)
CompanyName : Lexmark International, Inc.
FileDescription : LEXPPS.EXE
InternalName : LEXPPS
LegalCopyright : © 1993 - 2003 Lexmark International, Inc.
OriginalFilename : LEXPPS.EXE
Comments : MarkVision for Windows '95 New P2P Server (32-bit)

#:12 [ccevtmgr.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\
ProcessID : 1444
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:40 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1.03.4
ProductVersion : 1.03.4
ProductName : Event Manager
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Event Manager Service
InternalName : ccEvtMgr
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2000-2002 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ccEvtMgr.exe

#:13 [explorer.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 1660
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:41 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2800.1106
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE

#:14 [ccapp.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\
ProcessID : 1888
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:43 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1.0.10.006
ProductVersion : 1.0.10.006
ProductName : Common Client
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Common Client CC App
InternalName : ccApp
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2000-2002 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ccApp.exe

#:15 [hkcmd.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1912
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:44 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3,0,0,1918
ProductVersion : 7,0,0,1918
ProductName : Intel® Common User Interface
CompanyName : Intel Corporation
FileDescription : hkcmd Module
InternalName : HKCMD
LegalCopyright : Copyright 1999-2002, Intel Corporation
OriginalFilename : HKCMD.EXE

#:16 [mhotkey.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 1920
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:44 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2, 2, 2, 0
ProductVersion : 2, 2, 2, 0
ProductName : Chicony Multimedia Driver
CompanyName : Chicony
FileDescription : Chicony Multimedia Driver
InternalName : Multimedia Hotkey Driver
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2001 Chicony
OriginalFilename : mHotkey.res

#:17 [usrprmpt.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\
ProcessID : 1940
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:44 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2005.1.2.20
ProductVersion : 2005.1
ProductName : Norton Security Center
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Norton Security Center Helper
InternalName : UsrPrmpt.dll
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1997-2004 Symantec Corporation
OriginalFilename : UsrPrmpt.dll

#:18 [bigfix.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\BigFix\
ProcessID : 1960
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:44 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1, 7, 6, 0
ProductVersion : 1, 7, 6, 0
ProductName : BigFix
CompanyName : BigFix Inc.
FileDescription : BigFix Client Application
InternalName : BigFix
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2002
OriginalFilename : BigFix.exe

#:19 [navapsvc.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\
ProcessID : 744
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:49 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 9.05.1015
ProductVersion : 9.05.1015
ProductName : Norton AntiVirus
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Service
InternalName : NAVAPSVC
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2000-2002 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : NAVAPSVC.EXE

#:20 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1252
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:04:53 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:21 [wuauclt.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 2944
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:05:38 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.4.3790.2182 built by: srv03_rtm(ntvbl04)
ProductVersion : 5.4.3790.2182
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Automatic Updates
InternalName : wuauclt.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : wuauclt.exe

#:22 [wuauclt.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 3208
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:05:54 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.4.3790.2182 built by: srv03_rtm(ntvbl04)
ProductVersion : 5.4.3790.2182
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Automatic Updates
InternalName : wuauclt.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : wuauclt.exe

#:23 [ad-aware.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\
ProcessID : 3764
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:06:41 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.206
ProductVersion : VI.Second Edition
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Lavasoft Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved

#:24 [msmsgs.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Messenger\
ProcessID : 3896
ThreadCreationTime : 11-12-2004 1:06:53 AM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.7.0041
ProductVersion : Version 4.7
ProductName : Messenger
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Messenger
InternalName : msmsgs
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Microsoft Corporation 1997-2001
LegalTrademarks : Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
OriginalFilename : msmsgs.exe

Memory scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 1


Started registry scan
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Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 1


Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 1


Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 1



Deep scanning and examining files (C:)
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VX2 Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : A0001918.dll
Category : Malware
Comment :
Object : C:\System Volume Information\_restore{35A4A879-B4E1-4F85-811E-93C3722DA63B}\RP52\



VX2 Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : A0001919.dll
Category : Malware
Comment :
Object : C:\System Volume Information\_restore{35A4A879-B4E1-4F85-811E-93C3722DA63B}\RP52\



VX2 Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : A0001920.dll
Category : Malware
Comment :
Object : C:\System Volume Information\_restore{35A4A879-B4E1-4F85-811E-93C3722DA63B}\RP52\



VX2 Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : 6no4svc.dll
Category : Malware
Comment :
Object : C:\WINDOWS\system32\



Disk Scan Result for C:\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 5


Scanning Hosts file……
Hosts file location:"C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts".
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Hosts file scan result:
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11 entries scanned.
New critical objects:0
Objects found so far: 5




Performing conditional scans…
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Conditional scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 5

7:13:32 PM Scan Complete

Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:04:53.235
Objects scanned:83912
Objects identified:4
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:4


Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 7:15:27 PM, on 11/11/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\mHotkey.exe
C:\Program Files\BigFix\BigFix.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.emachines.com
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccRegVfy] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccRegVfy.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CHotkey] mHotkey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] C:\PROGRA~1\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSC_UserPrompt] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Microsoft Works Update Detection] C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BigFix.lnk = C:\Program Files\BigFix\BigFix.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AIM Search - res://C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\AIMBar.dll/aimsearch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Messenger - {4528BBE0-4E08-11D5-AD55-00010333D0AD} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\yhexbmes0521.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ - {6224f700-cba3-4071-b251-47cb894244cd} - C:\Program Files\ICQ\ICQ.exe
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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.emachines.com
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Blackjack - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/jt0_x.cab
O16 - DPF: {01113300-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (Support.com Configuration Class) - http://www.comcastsupport.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1098655971078
O16 - DPF: {814EA0DA-E0D9-4AA4-833C-A1A6D38E79E9} (DASWebDownload Class) - http://das.microsoft.com/activate/cab/x86/…tail/DASAct.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5/asinst.cab
Post #4
hello, your latest log looks good. ad aware may be finding items in the restore files. lets try to make new restore points: (winXP) 1. Turn off System Restore. (deletes old possibly infected restore point) On the Desktop, right-click My Computer. Click Properties. Click the System Restore tab. Check Turn off System Restore. Click Apply, and then click OK. 2. Reboot. 3. Turn ON System Restore.( makes new restore points on a clean system) On the Desktop, right-click My Computer. Click Properties. Click the System Restore tab. UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*. Click Apply, and then click OK. 4.reboot now re scan with ad aware….see if that works
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