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Post #1
My Browser Bar has been changed I would like to remove it. I also keep receiving DSO Exploit in my SPYbot window it removes it and it keeps coming back. I have run, Spybot, Adaware SE and Regcleaner. Should I send my hijackthis log? I have installed Prevx and Spyware Blaster. thanks mike
Post #3
Also installed CW Shredder it didn't help http://64.124.210.131 is in about 10 of my registry keys. Here is my Hijackthis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 8:36:36 AM, on 12/12/2004
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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\PREVX\Prevx Home\PXAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\PREVX\Prevx Home\SAGUI.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\BlueLight Internet\exec.exe
C:\Program Files\BlueLight Internet\exec.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,(Default) = http://64.124.210.131/index.php?qq=
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://64.124.210.131/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://64.124.210.131/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://64.124.210.131/
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://64.124.210.131
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://64.124.210.131/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://64.124.210.131/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,Default_Search_URL = http://64.124.210.131/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://64.124.210.131/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://64.124.210.131/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://64.124.210.131/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://64.124.210.131/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.mybluelight.com/s/sp?r=al&cf=sp…=7.BN3&N=PL&O=I
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: DAPBHO Class - {0096CC0A-623C-4829-AD9C-19AF0DC9D8FE} - C:\Program Files\Dap\DAPIEBar.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Browser Bar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program Files\BlueLight Internet\toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MyBlueLight - {25EEFF3E-58EE-4811-95CC-78F922605006} - C:\Program Files\BlueLight Internet\toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {62999427-33FC-4baf-9C9C-BCE6BD127F08} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: FreshBar - {06ABAA2D-34AB-4902-A326-409BD9B9A7A5} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\t.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrevxHome] C:\Program Files\PREVX\Prevx Home\SAGUI.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\Dap\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O12 - Plugin for .mid: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin2.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1102272427718
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMesse…pDownloader.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{065608F8-28DF-4F42-AF5A-DE7CB70F1A14}: NameServer = 64.136.28.173 64.136.20.183
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{065608F8-28DF-4F42-AF5A-DE7CB70F1A14}: NameServer = 64.136.28.173 64.136.20.183
Post #4
CLOSE ALL WINDOWS (even this one) AND PROGRAMS!!!!

Run Hijack This!
Click "Scan".
Then "check" the box to the left of these item(s):

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,(Default) = http://64.124.210.131/index.php?qq=

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://64.124.210.131/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://64.124.210.131/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://64.124.210.131/

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://64.124.210.131

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://64.124.210.131/

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://64.124.210.131/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,Default_Search_URL = http://64.124.210.131/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://64.124.210.131/

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://64.124.210.131/

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://64.124.210.131/

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://64.124.210.131/

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =

R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {62999427-33FC-4baf-9C9C-BCE6BD127F08} - (no file)

O3 - Toolbar: FreshBar - {06ABAA2D-34AB-4902-A326-409BD9B9A7A5} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\t.dll

Then click "Fix checked".

Reboot in "safe" mode.

Find and delete:

c:\windows\system32\t.dll <— file

Some malware files may be "hidden".
Be sure to show hidden files when looking for these file(s) and/or folder(s).

Reboot in normal mode and "copy/paste" a new log file into this thread. :)
Post #5
Here is my log after best web search removal Thanks Micah

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 9:35:12 PM, on 12/12/2004
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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\PREVX\Prevx Home\PXAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\PREVX\Prevx Home\SAGUI.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\HiJackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.mybluelight.com/s/sp?r=al&cf=sp….BN4&N=PLPV&O=I
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.mybluelight.com/s/sp?r=al&cf=sp…=7.BN3&N=PL&O=I
O2 - BHO: DAPBHO Class - {0096CC0A-623C-4829-AD9C-19AF0DC9D8FE} - C:\Program Files\Dap\DAPIEBar.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEToolbarHelper Class - {AE7CD045-E861-484f-8273-0445EE161910} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Browser Bar - {F5735C15-1FB2-41FE-BA12-242757E69DDE} - C:\Program Files\BlueLight Internet\toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: MyBlueLight - {25EEFF3E-58EE-4811-95CC-78F922605006} - C:\Program Files\BlueLight Internet\toolbar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Adobe PDF - {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Acrobat\AcroIEFavClient.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\UpdReg.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrevxHome] C:\Program Files\PREVX\Prevx Home\SAGUI.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download with &DAP - C:\PROGRA~1\Dap\dapextie.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O12 - Plugin for .mid: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\PLUGINS\npqtplugin2.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1102272427718
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMesse…pDownloader.cab
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