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Post #1
This is my second encounter with CWS, and this one I cannot take care of myself. I'm hoping you nice folks could provide me with some assistance as quick as you can. I've tried the majority of CWShredder but it's possible I'm doing something wrong. Here is my Hijack this log. Hopefully, I did it right.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 5:43:40 PM, on 3/21/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\csrss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe
C:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\BitTorrent\btdownloadgui.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
C:\WINNT\explorer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\George\Desktop\Matt's Stoof V.2\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
O2 - BHO: IEMozgObj Class - {CE7C3CF0-4B15-11D1-0BED-709549C10020} - C:\WINNT\System32\p349tmm2zr.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ICQ Lite] C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe -minimize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BearShare] "C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe" /pause
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SvcSystemProcess] c:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X1100 Series] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Rogers Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Rogers &Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ 4 - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.skoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com (HKLM)
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'http' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'https' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'https' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by21fd.bay21.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: YPCService - Yahoo! Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\YPCSER~1.EXE



If ANY of you could help, I'd extremely grateful to any assistance given no matter how small or large. Thanks so much.

Matthew
Post #5
Hi MattewWright


RED or UNDERLINED words are links that can be clicked.

HOW TO :
This is where you find instructions or references for a number of common tasks. If you do not know how to do something then try to find it in this part.

Should you need instructions for:
Showing hidden files and folders in Windows.
Reboot in safe mode. (If you have a keyboard with a "F Lock" key click it so that the "F" light above it is on when you start tapping the "F8" key.)
How to print the fix instructions

How to unzip a downloaded zip file.
Place the zip file in the folder where you want the unzipped program to be.
If you are running Windows XP you simply right click the zip file and select "Extract Files".
For the other versions of Windows you will need a program like 7-Zip . If you decide to use 7-Zip down load the newest version that is not a beta version.
Open 7-Zip. Navigate to to the downloaded zipfile and highlight it. Right click and select "Extract Here"

When asked to post a new HijackThis log please
Close all windows and browsers.
Find the HijackThis folder. Open it and double click "HijackThis.exe". Click "Do a system scan" and save a "logfile". (If Hijack this shows you a "Scan" button that is OK.)
The "Scan" button will change into a "Save Log" button. Click it. Click "Ctrl-A" (the "Ctrl" key and the "A" key at the same time) to highlight the whole log. Now click "Ctrl-C" to copy the text. Open this topic and click the "Add Reply" ("Post Reply") button at the bottom of the page. Paste the log into the window that opens up by clicking "Ctrl-V". Click "Add Reply" to post.

DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES OR CLICK "FIX CHECKED" UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. SOME OF THE FILES ARE LEGIT AND VITAL TO YOUR COMPUTER'S HEALTH


Preliminaries:

1. Please copy the instructions to a notepad or preferably print them.

2. Make sure to work through the fixes exactly as given and in the exact order they are mentioned below.

3. If there's anything that you don't understand, ask your question(s) before proceeding with the fixes.

4. Configure Windows to show all files.

Start the cleanup:

5. Open HiJackThis, click "Open the Misc Tools Section", and click "Open process manager". Highlight C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe
C:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe
C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe if they are there and click "kill Process".
Do not kill any other process

6. Open HijackThis and click "Do a System Scan Only". (If HijackThis shows a "Scan" button instead of "Do a System Scan Only" that is OK. In that case click "Scan".) When the scan is finished put a check mark by the items that are listed below. If you can not find an item, that is OK. Just continue but inform me with your next post. Do not click fix until instructed to do so:
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://0ml.net/cat
O2 - BHO: IEMozgObj Class - {CE7C3CF0-4B15-11D1-0BED-709549C10020} - C:\WINNT\System32\p349tmm2zr.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BearShare] "C:\Program Files\BearShare\BearShare.exe" /pause
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SvcSystemProcess] c:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.skoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'http' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'https' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone
O15 - ProtocolDefaults: 'https' protocol is in Trusted Zone, should be Internet Zone (HKLM)
Close all open windows except HijackThis and then click the "Fix checked" button.

7. Reboot into Safe Mode

8. Using Windows Explorer, locate the following files/folders, and delete them:
C:\WINNT\System32\p349tmm2zr.dll <—–File
c:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe <—–File
C:\Program Files\BearShare <—–Folder
Exit Explorer.

9. Reboot in normal mode.


10. Post back a fresh HijackThis log and we will take another look.

Good luck.
Post #6
First of all, I don't know why you guys do this but it's hugely appreciated that you take the time out of your lives to help people. Thanks a lot. Here's my new log.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:17:42 AM, on 3/28/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\George\Desktop\Matt's Stoof V.2\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SvcSystemProcess] c:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X1100 Series] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINNT\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Rogers Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Rogers &Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ 4 - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {14B87622-7E19-4EA8-93B3-97215F77A6BC} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/Messe…nt.cab31267.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by21fd.bay21.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/ZIntro.cab32846.cab
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: YPCService - Yahoo! Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\YPCSER~1.EXE

Post #7
Hi again MattewWright I see that you are running msconfig in /auto mode which means that you may have selectively removed some items in the past from the startup procedure. This can be bad if they are malware, so we would like you to re enable those startup entries by doing the following: Please click on start, then run, and type msconfig and then press enter. When the window opens click on the "General" tab and make sure that "Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services" is checked. Click OK. Do not let the computer reboot. If possible do not reboot until I instruct you to do so. Please create a new Hijackthis Log and post it as a reply.
Post #8
Thanks again, Elrond.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:29:58 PM, on 3/28/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\George\Desktop\Matt's Stoof V.2\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SvcSystemProcess] c:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X1100 Series] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [ICQ Lite] C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe -trayboot
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Rogers Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Rogers &Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ 4 - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {14B87622-7E19-4EA8-93B3-97215F77A6BC} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/Messe…nt.cab31267.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by21fd.bay21.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/ZIntro.cab32846.cab
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: YPCService - Yahoo! Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\YPCSER~1.EXE

Post #9
Hi MatthewWright

There was nothing of importance hidden that came to light.
There is however some persistent junk left.

Let's do the following:

1. Reboot in safe mode.

2. Open HijackThis and click "Do a System Scan Only" or "Scan". Put a check mark by the items that are listed below.

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = http://0ml.net/searchasst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://0ml.net/cat
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SvcSystemProcess] c:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com (HKLM)

Close all open windows except HijackThis and then click the "Fix checked" button.

3. Open HiJackThis, click "Open the Misc Tools Section", and click "Delete a file at reboot". This will open a window. Navigate to c:\winnt\system32\gbnmnqr.exe. Click it and then click "Open". You will be asked if you want to reboot now. Click "Yes".

4. Post back a fresh HijackThis log and we will take another look.
Post #10
I think we made a lot of progress that time!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:35:02 PM, on 3/30/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmon.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\George\Desktop\Matt's Stoof V.2\HijackThis.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X1100 Series] "C:\Program Files\Lexmark X1100 Series\lxbkbmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_EMC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINNT\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINNT\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Yahoo! Login - {2499216C-4BA5-11D5-BD9C-000103C116D5} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ylogin.dll
O9 - Extra button: Rogers Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Rogers &Yahoo! Sidebar - {51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: ICQ 4 - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ICQ Lite - {B863453A-26C3-4e1f-A54D-A2CD196348E9} - C:\Program Files\ICQLite\ICQLite.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - \MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
O16 - DPF: {14B87622-7E19-4EA8-93B3-97215F77A6BC} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/Messe…nt.cab31267.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by21fd.bay21.hotmail.msn.com/resources/MsnPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/ZIntro.cab32846.cab
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: YPCService - Yahoo! Inc. - C:\WINNT\system32\YPCSER~1.EXE

Post #11
Congratulations MattewWright.
Yes that seems to have done it. Your log looks clean.

There is one thing that you can do if you want to reduce the use of resources. It is optional:

Open HijackThis and click "Do a System Scan Only". (If HijackThis shows a "Scan" button instead of "Do a System Scan Only" that is OK. In that case click "Scan".) When the scan is finished put a check mark by the items that are listed in bold below. If you can not find an item, that is OK. Just continue but inform me with your next post. Do not click fix until instructed to do so:

Resource hog that launches common MS Office components to help speed up the launch of Office programs. Some users claim there's no difference with or without it but it isn't required anyway.
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE

Close all open windows except HijackThis and then click the "Fix checked" button.


This is IMPORTANT: You need to update your Windows. It is out of date. The version you should have at this time is Windows XP with SP2.

If you have a high-speed internet connection, you can download SP2 from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389 .

However if you have a dialup connection I would advise you to order the CD as the download is huge and will take a VERY long time to download.
You can get the CD here .
Please inform me if you had any problems with the upgrade.


Now that your computer is free of malware, I want you to take some precautions to avoid being re-infected.
If something does not pertain to your version of Windows please just skip that instruction.

Settings and maintenance

1. Clean out temporary files etc.
Download and install CCleaner
Under windows tab check the boxes next to the blue "internet explorer", "windows explorer", and "system".There will be other check marked boxes under them. That is OK
Click Run Cleaner.
You should do this every few weeks to avoid buildup of unnecessary junk. Run it for each user account on the computer.

2. Clean Out System Restore.
Malware could get backed up in System Restore.
For Win XP follow these instructions to delete all restore points.
a. Go to "Start" > "Control Panel".
b. Make sure the Control Panel is in "Classic View". If it is not, click "Switch to Classic View" towards the top-left of the screen.
c. Double-click "System" and go to the "System Restore" tab.
d. Check "Turn off System Restore" and click "OK" and then "Yes".

After restarting your computer you should turn it back on by following the above procedure and uncheck "Turn off System Restore".

You can find out more about this subject at How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore

3. You reconfigured Windows to show hidden files and you should reset this to its original state using the instructions from here except that
1. Under the "Hidden files and folders" heading put a mark for "Do not show hidden files and folders".
2. Uncheck "Display content of system folders"
3. Check the "Hide protected operating system files (recommended)" option.

4. Make your Internet Explorer more secure

a. Less restrictive but less secure:
Adjust your browser settings: Change your(active x) settings in IE. With IE open go to tools, internet options, security tab. Click on the internet globe, then custom level. Set the first option "download signed active x controls" to prompt, the next two to disable. Read more in
Internet Explorer Privacy & Security Settings
Working with Internet Explorer 6 Security
Many exploits are directed at Internet Explorer, you don't have to use it. Try a different browser like
Firefox . It is also worth trying
Thunderbird for controlling spam in your e-mail.

b. More secure but very restrictive.
This can be done by following these simple instructions that apply to all "Windows" except "Windows XP with SP2". In SP2 many of those setting are the default settings but check your settings anyhow. The settings can become restrictive but you should use them anyhow. If there are sites that will not show up right with those settings and that you rely on to be free of malware place them in the trusted zone.

1. Click "Start". Open "Control Panel".
2. Select the "Internet Options"
3. Select "Security" Tab and select the following settings.

* ActiveX controls and plug-ins
• Download signed ActiveX controls: Disable
• Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disable
• Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disable
• Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Disable
• Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting: Disable

* Downloads
• Font Download: Disable

* Microsoft VM
• Java permissions: Disable Java

* Miscellaneous
• Allow META REFRESH: Disable
• Display mixed content: Disable
• Drag and drop or copy and paste files: Disable
• Installation of desktop items: Disable
• Launching programs and files in an IFRAME: Disable
• Navigate sub-frames across different domains: Disable
• Software channel permissions: High Safety
• Userdata persistence: Disable

* Scripting
• Active scripting: Disable
• Allow paste operations via script: Disable
• Scripting of Java applets: Disable

* User Authentication
• Logon: Prompt for username and password
4. When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
5. If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
6. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.


These are a MUST to protect yourself from malware.
5. Always use a good anti-virus..
KEEP IT UPDATED

6. Always use a good firewall. I can not see a firewall in your log. If you are using Windows firewall I would recomend that you install one of the firewalls recommended on the website below.

Be restrictive with access to the internet. If you are unsure if the program really needs the access, test it by denying the access and see if this has any negative effects. If not make the block permanent.

Never run two Antivirus programs or two Firewalls at the same time. The can interfere with each other and cause problems.

Download and install “SpywareBlaster” and "SpywareGuard".

You will find the addresses for the programs that I recommend at this website . It is important that you go to there. It is good source of information about computer security. It will give you recommendations for more security tools as well as tips about how to stay clean on the internet. PLEASE FOLLOW THE RECOMENDATIONS TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

7. MOST IMPORTANT for all versions: You Need to keep “Windows” and "Internet Explorer” updated. Open ‘Internet Explorer” and go to”Start”> "Tools" > "Windows Update" or go to Microsoft Windows and Internet Explorer Updates to get the critical updates.

8.If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof you must keep it updated as well. Go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed. Update MS Office here.

9. Keep your programs updated.

10. I highly recommend downloading and installing the newest versions of “AdAware SE Personal” and “Spybot Search and Destroy”
After installing remember to update the definition files for each program.
I also suggest that you visit this website and follow the instructions on how to configure both programs for best detection. These instructions are the best even though they refer to a cleanup of an infected computer.

11. It is worth while to take a look at "So how did I get infected in the first place? for some good advice.


VERY IMPORTANT. Update all protective programs regularly - Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow these recommendations and your potential for being infected again will be dramatically reduced.

Do you have any problems with your computer? If so please post the details.

It has been a pleasure helping you. :)

Best of luck and clean computing :wavey:

Elrond
Post #12
I've yet to do any of that, but I'm just giving you a HUGE thank you in advance, your help has been incredibly, well, helpful. Thanks so much for taking the time out of your life to help.
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