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Post #1
Hello. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. I run AdAware SE & Spybot SD after each internet session, and McAfee Virusscan Pro weekly. I don't have too many virus/spyware problems (I think?!), but my computer seems to take a long time to boot up. Do you see any processes, etc. that don't need to be there, or any junk that's slowing things down? Cheers!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:33:23 PM, on 6/4/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ALCWZRD.EXE
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXE
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://ca.red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customi…/search/ie.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://sympatico.msn.ca/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp…0371&affid;=0-59
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\DOCUME~1\Ron\Desktop\SPYWAR~1\SPYWAR~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcWzrd] ALCWZRD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskDetct.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SM1BG] C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {B205A35E-1FC4-4CE3-818B-899DBBB3388C} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Encarta Search Bar\ENCSBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall-beta.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (YInstStarter Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\common\yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1101533850828
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = tdbank.ca,ctwan.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = tdbank.ca,ctwan.com
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - Networks Associates Technology, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SpamKiller Server (MskService) - McAfee Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
O23 - Service: System Startup Service (SvcProc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\svcproc.exe
Post #2
Hello RogueTrader and welcome to TomCoyote. :wavey:

Step 1
Disable the offending Service
  • Click Start < Run and type services.msc.
  • Scroll down to System Startup Service and right click on it.
  • Click Properties and under Service Status click Stop, then under Startup Type change it to Disabled.
Delete the offending Service
  • Open HijackThis and click Config -> Misc Tools -> Delete an NT service.
  • In the Delete window, type SvcProc and press OK.
  • OK any prompts, close HijackThis, and restart your computer.
Step 2
Open HijackThis, run a scan, then check the following:

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://ca.red.clientapps.yahoo.com/customi…/search/ie.html
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE

Optional items to check with HijackThis for improved performance.
This installs the QuickTime System Tray icon. You can fix this with HJT, but you will also need to set it not to load in QuickTime itself to keep it from resetting itself: (1) Open Quick Time Player (2)Edit > Preferences > Quick Time Preferences (3)uncheck Quick Time System Tray icon on the Browser Plug-in Pane
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime

USB driver for downloading from within Napster to portable MP3 players.
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SM1BG] C:\WINDOWS\SM1BG.EXE

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 either way.
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE

With all other programs and browsers closed, click fix checked.


Step 3
Please set your computer to show all files.
  • Double-click My Computer.
  • Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
  • Click the View tab.
  • Clear "Hide file extensions for known file types."
  • Under the "Hidden files" folder, select "Show hidden files and folders."
  • Clear "Hide protected operating system files."
  • Click Apply, and then click OK.
You will need to reverse this process when all steps are done.


Step 4
Please delete the following file:

C:\WINDOWS\ALCMTR.EXE


Step 5
Download CCleaner from here to clean temp files from your computer.
  • Double click on the file to start the installation of the program.
  • Select your language and click OK, then next.
  • Read the license agreement and click I Agree.
  • Click next to use the default install location. Click Install then finish to complete installation.
  • Double click the CCleaner shortcut on the desktop to start the program.
  • Click Options < Advanced and uncheck "Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours".
  • Click Run Cleaner to run the program.
  • After it has completed it's process, click Exit.
Caution : It is not recommended to use the 'Issues' tab as it is known to find legitimate items.


Step 6
Click here to download mwavscan.
  • Double-click it to run it.
  • Read then accept the agreement.
  • Check Drive, and select all local drives, scan all files, then press 'scan'. (This may take a while and will not fix anything)
  • Once it finds something, it will prompt you so click OK.
  • When it is completed, anything found will be displayed in the lower pane.
  • Highlight it, copy it (CTRL+C), and paste (CTRL+V) it in your next reply.
Note : It will find many orphaned registry entries so please do not be alarmed by the amount of items that show.


Step 7
Reboot normally and scan with HijackThis. Post the new log as a reply to this thread. Include the mwavscan log.
Please let us know of any complications you had and how the computer is behaving.
Post #3
Hi alsocom! Thanks for looking into my situation. :)

I went through the steps as directed. No complications, and my computer is quicker booting up. Cheers!

Here's the mwavscan log:
Object "SideFind Spyware/Adware" found in File System! Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Object "ISearchTech.ISTdownloader Spyware/Adware" found in File System! Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Object "iSearch Spyware/Adware" found in File System! Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ModuleUsage" refers to invalid object "C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\ysbactivex.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\SBSCMP10.DLL". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-dan.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-cht.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-nld.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-fra.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-ita.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-jpn.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-kor.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-nor.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-ptg.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-rus.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-esp.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-fin.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-ptb.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-chs.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-plk.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-csy.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-sky.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-slv.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-hun.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-tha.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-trk.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-ell.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-esl.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Chs.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Cht.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Esp.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Fra.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Ita.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Jpn.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Kor.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Nld.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero BackItUp\BackItUp-Ptg.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Ahead\NeroDigital\settings.xml". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero PhotoSnap\PhotoSnap-Deu.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero PhotoSnap\PhotoSnap-Jpn.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero PhotoSnap\PhotoSnapViewer-Deu.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero PhotoSnap\PhotoSnapViewer-Jpn.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\ahead\CoverDesigner\covered-deu.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero ShowTime\ShowTime-Deu.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero ShowTime\ShowTime-Jpn.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero ShowTime\Skins\standard.bmp". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero Recode\Recode-Deu.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero Recode\Recode-Jpn.nls". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls" refers to invalid object "C:\WINDOWS\Downloaded Program Files\ysbactivex.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{00020D05-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}" refers to invalid object "outex.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{0EFCB259-C387-4663-B431-10F48B6B15FF}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Rogers\SelfHealing\RogersTimer.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{1803B9EF-9905-4F34-AFC4-05D1BAB28801}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\common\yregucfg.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{2F5D15B3-0EE2-40FF-9930-9A5B5836A17B}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Rogers\SelfHealing\RogersListBar.ocx". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\common\yinsthelper.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{347B0667-C7ED-429B-BDE3-CC8D3BACAA31}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\common\yinsthelper.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{51085E3D-A958-42A2-A6BE-A6A9B0BAF276}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{64F786EF-2927-42D4-B6BD-0536416153E5}" refers to invalid object "piwa.DLL". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{88B2EE0B-4EE5-46C0-A377-31D5C329B3EA}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\browser\ysidebarIE.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{99180163-DA16-101A-935C-444553540000}" refers to invalid object "recncl.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{B0401933-6C0E-4120-B65C-D92B614B28F1}" refers to invalid object "C:\Program Files\Rogers\SelfHealing\RogersTimer.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\CLSID\{FA010552-4A27-4cb1-A1BB-3E2D697F1639}" refers to invalid object "c:\Program Files\interMute\SpySubtract\sshook.dll". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\AcroExch.Document.7" refers to invalid object "{B801CA65-A1FC-11D0-85AD-444553540000}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\AcroExch.XDPDoc" refers to invalid object "{B801CA65-A1FC-11D0-85AD-444553540000}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\AcroPDF.PDF" refers to invalid object "{CA8A9780-280D-11CF-A24D-444553540000}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\AcroPDF.PDF.1" refers to invalid object "{CA8A9780-280D-11CF-A24D-444553540000}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\Automap.Map.NA" refers to invalid object "{A49EEA00-9231-4C77-AA9E-2F89D72B4804}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\Automap.Map.NA.12" refers to invalid object "{A49EEA00-9231-4C77-AA9E-2F89D72B4804}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\Automap.Template.NA.12" refers to invalid object "{A49EEA00-9231-4C77-AA9E-2F89D72B4804}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\YSidebarIEBHO.AutoLaunch" refers to invalid object "{F2AA9440-6328-4933-B7C9-A6CCDF9CBF6D}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
Entry "HKCR\YSidebarIEBHO.AutoLaunch.1" refers to invalid object "{F2AA9440-6328-4933-B7C9-A6CCDF9CBF6D}". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Recovery\ExactAdvertisingBargainsBuddy3.zip infected by "Password-protected-EXE" Virus! Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP65\A0013115.exe tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BargainBuddy.n". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP65\A0013126.exe tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BargainBuddy.w". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP65\A0013127.exe tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BargainBuddy.y". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP65\A0013129.exe tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.PowerScan.d". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP65\A0013133.exe infected by "Trojan-Downloader.Win32.IstBar.jd" Virus! Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP66\A0013141.exe infected by "Trojan-Downloader.Win32.IstBar.gen" Virus! Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP66\A0013232.dll tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.Sahat.ad". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP66\A0013239.dll tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BargainBuddy.n". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP66\A0013240.vxd tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BargainBuddy.q". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP80\A0015874.exe infected by "Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.ol" Virus! Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP81\A0015939.exe tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BetterInternet". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP81\A0015940.exe tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BetterInternet.b". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP81\A0015941.exe tagged as "not-a-virus:AdWare.BetterInternet.c". Action Taken: No Action Taken.
File C:\System Volume Information\_restore{81FFA8E2-B477-45F1-898E-E7563564BD42}\RP81\A0015942.exe infected by "Trojan.Win32.Stervis.c" Virus! Action Taken: No Action Taken.

I rebooted, and here's the HiJack scan:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:35:17 PM, on 6/15/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ALCWZRD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://sympatico.msn.ca/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp…0371&affid;=0-59
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\DOCUME~1\Ron\Desktop\SPYWAR~1\SPYWAR~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [High Definition Audio Property Page Shortcut] HDAudPropShortcut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcWzrd] ALCWZRD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] "c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskDetct.exe /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Symantec Fax Starter Edition Port.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\1033\OLFSNT40.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar2.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_02\bin\npjpi150_02.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {B205A35E-1FC4-4CE3-818B-899DBBB3388C} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Encarta Search Bar\ENCSBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {04E214E5-63AF-4236-83C6-A7ADCBF9BD02} (HouseCall Control) - http://housecall-beta.trendmicro.com/housecall/xscan60.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (YInstStarter Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\common\yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1101533850828
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = tdbank.ca,ctwan.com
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: SearchList = tdbank.ca,ctwan.com
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - Unknown owner - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee.com VirusScan Online Realtime Engine (MCVSRte) - McAfee, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SpamKiller Server (MskService) - McAfee Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe

What next, Wizard Oz? :D
Post #4
Those logs appear clean. :thumbup:

Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove bad files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: (You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected.)

1. Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2. On the System Restore tab, put a check mark in the 'Turn Off System Restore' check box.
3. Click OK, and then click Yes.
4. Restart the computer.
5. Repeat steps 1 - 2, this time clearing the box beside 'Turn Off System Restore', click 'OK'.


I suggest that you get these programs to help keep the computer clean:

Spyware Blaster - Blocks bad ActiveX items from installing on your computer. Spyware Blaster runs silently in the background.
SpywareGuard - Real-time protection from spyware installation attempts
ie-spyad - Puts over 8,000 bad URLs into your restricted sites for Internet Explorer.
Google Toolbar - Blocks many unwanted pop-ups in Internet Explorer.
Firefox - 'Safer' alternative to the Internet Explorer web browser.
ZoneAlarm - Free firewall program if you currently are not using one.

Update these regularly.

You may also want to read "How did I get infected in the first place" to learn how to better secure your computer.

Be sure to keep Windows and your Anti-virus updated.
Post #5
Done and Done! Thanks very much for your advice, alsocom! :D Resetting the System Restore Point has really helped! Cheers
Post #6
Your welcome. Glad the computer is working better now.

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