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Hi, New member :rofl: Some guy in Austria has bugged my "Dial up network" properties imposing his properties over mine. I can't copy and paste my HJT log. When I try to open it I get a Jewel Case Creator dialogue box with the message "The selected file is not a valid Jewelcase document. Would you please advise? Regards Iain Cheyene Cumming Wilson
Greetings and welcome to TomCoyote.org! Please try this: Navigate to your log file, on it, choose "Open with" > "Notepad". Then you should be able to paste it in here. If that doesn't work, try attaching it to this post. Not usually recommended, but in this case, just might be necessary. :)
Hi Micah 6 : 8 Thanks for tying to help me with your suggestions but:- in the meantime, I wrote out the HJT log to word and copied it from there. Thankfully the log was not too long. I'm hoping that I can get some help with this from you guys. I've been using Quick Heal for the past decade and this is the first time a hacker has managed to invade my PC. My only wish is that somehow we can get these idiots of the net. HijackThis Log:- 12/13/2004 • R1-HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar=http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129 • R1-HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page=http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129 • R0- HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page=http://www.startsiden.no/ • R0- HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page=http://www.startsiden.no • R1-HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar=http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129 • R1-HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page=http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129 • R1-HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_ Page_URL=http://lookfor.cc?pin=28129 • R1-HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL=http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129 • 03-Toolbar:My &Web Search-{07B18EA9-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA}-C:\PROGRAM FILES\MY WEBSEARCH\BAR\1.BIN\MWSBAR.DLL • 04-HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSTRT32.EXE/LOADRUN • 04-HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Scheduler] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSched.EXE/startup • 04-HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE/start • 04-HKLM\..\Run: [explorer] C:\WINDOWS\system32\explorer.exe-go-c85-w3 • 04-HKLM\..\RunServices: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE • 04-HKCU\..\RUN:[ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe • 04-HKCU\..\RUN:[SpySweeper] C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe/0 • 04-HKLM\..\RUNONCE:[Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRAM FILES\QUICKHEAL\QHSTRT32.EXE/check • 015- Trusted Zone:*.05p.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.searchmiracle.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.clickspring.net • 015- Trusted Zone:*.blazefind.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.mt-download.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.flingstone.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.slotch.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.xxx toolbar.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.my-internet.info • 015- Trusted Zone:*.scoobidoo.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.searchbarcash.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.amwdabest.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.frame.crazywinnings.com • 015- Trusted Zone:*.static.topconverting.com • 016- DPF:{D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000}[Shockwave Flash Object]-http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab • 016- DPF:{11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111113457}-file://c:\ied_s7_cab • 016- DPF:{11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113457}-file://c:\x.cab • 016- DPF:{11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113458}-file://c:\x.cab • 016- DPF:{9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54 47A8489BB47F} (Update Class)-http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/x86/ansi/iuctl.CAB?38332.0671527778 Cheers from Reindeer land :wavey:
Could you attach the log to an email, and send it here. Please put "TC" in the subject line of the email so I'll recognize it.

It's not a good idea for me to work on a post, not seeing the entire log file.
:)
Here's the log you sent me:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 6:10:42 PM, on 12-Dec-04
Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
D:\PROGRAM FILES\QUICK HEAL\CATEYE95.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CTFMON.EXE
D:\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://lookfor.cc?pin=28129
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129
O3 - Toolbar: My &Web Search - {07B18EA9-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA} - C:\PROGRAM FILES\MYWEBSEARCH\BAR\1.BIN\MWSBAR.DLL
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSTRT32.EXE /LOADRUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Scheduler] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSCHED.EXE /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE /start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [explorer] C:\WINDOWS\system32\explorer.exe -go -c85 -w3
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpySweeper] C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe /0
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRAM FILES\QUICK HEAL\QHSTRT32.EXE /check
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111113457} - file://c:\ied_s7.cab
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113457} - file://c:\x.cab
O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113458} - file://c:\x.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/…8332.0671527778


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\Main,Search Bar = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://lookfor.cc?pin=28129

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://lookfor.cc/sp.php?pin=28129

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [explorer] C:\WINDOWS\system32\explorer.exe -go -c85 -w3

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.05p.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchmiracle.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clickspring.net

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.blazefind.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.mt-download.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.flingstone.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotch.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.xxxtoolbar.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.my-internet.info

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.scoobidoo.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.searchbarcash.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.awmdabest.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com

O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111113457} - file://c:\ied_s7.cab

O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113457} - file://c:\x.cab

O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111113458} - file://c:\x.cab

Check these if not recognized as "friendly":

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no/

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no

Then click "Fix checked".

Reboot in "safe" mode.

Find and delete:

c:\ied_s7.cab <— file

c:\x.cab <— file

c:\windows\system32\explorer.exe <— 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. :)
(If you can't "copy/paste", please email it to me again)

Please go to; Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs, and remove:

"My Web Search", then reboot.
Latest log file:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 1:01:05 PM, on 16-Dec-04
Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
D:\PROGRAM FILES\QUICK HEAL\CATEYE95.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CTFMON.EXE
D:\SPYBOT - SEARCH & DESTROY\TEATIMER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE10\OUTLOOK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PSTORES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\MSAGENT\AGENTSVR.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT OFFICE\OFFICE10\WINWORD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\HJT\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSTRT32.EXE /LOADRUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Scheduler] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSCHED.EXE /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE /start
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] D:\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRAM FILES\QUICK HEAL\QHSTRT32.EXE /check
O4 - Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.frame.crazywinnings.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.static.topconverting.com
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/…8332.0671527778


Looking good except for the "O15" entries.

Looks like they're not going away "quietly", so let's get serious with them. <_<

I have attached a files called "fixme.reg".

It contains this data:

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\frame.crazywinnings.com]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\frame.crazywinnings.com]
"http"=dword:00000004

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\frame.crazywinnings.com]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\frame.crazywinnings.com]
"http"=dword:00000004

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\static.topconverting.com]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\static.topconverting.com]
"http"=dword:00000004

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\static.topconverting.com]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\static.topconverting.com]
"http"=dword:00000004

Download it it to your desk top as "fixme.reg".

Then, locate fixme.reg on your desktop and it.

You will receive a prompt similar to: "Do you wish to merge the information into the registry?".

Answer 'Yes' and wait for a message to appear similar to "Merged Successfully".

Then reboot and email me a new log file.
:)

Attachments:

Here's the latest, CLEAN, log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 8:46:00 PM, on 16-Dec-04
Platform: Windows 98 Gold (Win9x 4.10.1998)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
D:\PROGRAM FILES\QUICK HEAL\CATEYE95.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CTFMON.EXE
D:\SPYBOT - SEARCH & DESTROY\TEATIMER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\DESKTOP\HJT\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startsiden.no
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - D:\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSTRT32.EXE /LOADRUN
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal Scheduler] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\QHSCHED.EXE /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE /start
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Quick Heal On-Line Protection] D:\PROGRA~1\QUICKH~1\CATEYE.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] D:\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Quick Heal Startup Scan] D:\PROGRAM FILES\QUICK HEAL\QHSTRT32.EXE /check
O4 - Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/…8332.0671527778
O16 - DPF: {3E68E405-C6DE-49FF-83AE-41EE9F4C36CE} (Office Update Installation Engine) - http://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/content/opuc.cab


Here's my list of things to help prevent future infections:

Items you may wish to consider to harden your defenses against future infections:

Read "How did I get infected in the first place?" here:

http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957

Download IE-Spyad here:

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm

IE-Spyad puts over 4000 known malicious web sites into IE's "restricted zone" to help prevent you from getting infected.

Check your browser settings here:

http://browsercheck.qualys.com/index.php

A series of "tests" (and suggested fixes) to help tweak IE's settings to help prevent infections when surfing the web.

Follow safe Internet practices:

1. Keep your virus definitions up to date, and scan your system regularly.

2. Don't open email, or download attachments from unrecognized email addresses.

3. Be careful when downloading email attachments, EVEN FROM PEOPLE YOU KNOW! Many virii, worms, and trojans infect a persons system then immeadiately spread themselves to the people in the infected persons addressbook via email attachments.

4. Be careful downloading files from the Internet. Scan all downloaded files with a reliable UP-TO-DATE antivirus program. Scan "zip" files BEFORE unzipping, and scan all unzipped files BEFORE USING THEM.

5. Keep your Windows and IE current with all the latest patches and updates.


If you want me to help solve your Notepad (or copy/paste) problem, please post in this thread and let me know.

If not, we'll call this one "solved".

Happy Holidays!!!

M68 :)

Jesus is the reason for the season!
Hi M 6:8
Seasons greetings to you and everyone at TC too :wavey:
I'm amazed :o . Thank you for helping me. I've implemented all your recomendations and shall adhere to your advice.

I could do with your help with Notepad. I've looked in accessories and its not there and I've checked my Windows 98 CD and its not there either, so it looks as though I've never used Notepad.

After udating IE, when I open Outlook the following dialog box appears:-

A program is trying to access e-mail addresses you have stored in Outlook. Do you want to allow this? If this is unexpected, it may be a virus and you should choose "no"
Needless to say I choose no. Am I correct in doing so?

Love your Jesus quote.

Have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Cheers
Cheyene
Here is a link to help with your Outlook (I hope)

Outlook Error

Let's see if your machine is configured to use Notepad.

Download Registrar Lite from here:

http://www.resplendence.com/download/reglite.exe

Copy and paste the following text into the address bar, then hit 'Go':

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\txtfile\shell\open\command

In the RIGHT pane, on the (default) link, then check in the Value field in the window that opens up.

If configured to use Notepad, it will say this:

%SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

Please post back, and let me know EXACTLY what is in this Value box.

Now, look for the Notepad.exe file in your "C:\Windows" folder.

If not there, you can download it into that folder from this link:

Merijn.org Windows Files - Click on the "Windows Files" link in the upper left of the screen.

Post back to let me know what was in the Value box, and tell me if you found Notepad on your machine, or you had to download it.
:)
Hi M 6:8 :huh: Wow! You're assuming I have computer expertise when you wish me to use Registrar Lite. I think I did what you told me to. The value box showed empty The complete box showed:- Keyname: HKEY_DYN_DATA Value Name: (default) Type: REG_SZ TYpe no: 00000001 Size: 1 The other boxes showed empty I downloaded Notepad.exe but still can't use it. I got the following message when I tried to open HJT log with it. "Cannot find the file "C:\Windows\Notepad.exe(or one of it's components) :( Cheyene
Hi M 6:8 "NOTEPAD.EXE" does not exist in "C Windows " folder cheyenne :) Here's a puzzle for you (maybe I can stomp you with this) ST ND RD "What are the next two letters?" ^_^

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