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Post #1
The problem began just yesterday on 5th of June. When i clicked on my IE icon it brought me to a webpage which called itself Premium Search Powered by GOOGLE. I downloaded Hijack This and did a scan and here's my log.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 1:41:10 PM, on 6/6/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\VSMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINAMP\WINAMPA.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGCTRL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\STARTER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WEBSHOTS\WEBSHOTSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SPOOL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\RNAAPP.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\TAPISRV.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\DDHELP.EXE
C:\UNZIPPED\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://rd.yn.cometsystems.com/r/cc3un/3.40…er=6&ar=msnhome
F1 - win.ini: run=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\cmmpu.exe
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ae
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.am
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.as
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.at
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.az
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.be
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.bi
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ca
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.cd
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.cg
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ch
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ci
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.cl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.cr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.hu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.il
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.in
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.je
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.jp
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ke
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.kr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ls
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.nz
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.th
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ug
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.uk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ve
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ag
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ar
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.au
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.br
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.co
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.cu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.do
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ec
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.fj
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.gi
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.gr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.gt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.hk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ly
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.mt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.mx
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.my
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.na
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.nf
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ni
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.np
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pa
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pe
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ph
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.py
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.sa
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.sg
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.sv
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.tr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.tw
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ua
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.uy
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.vc
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.vn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.de
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.dj
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.dk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.es
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.fi
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.fm
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.fr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.gg
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.gl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.gm
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.hn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ie
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.it
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.kz
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.li
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.lt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.lu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.lv
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.mn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ms
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.mu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.mw
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.nl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.no
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.off.ai
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.pl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.pn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.pt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ro
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ru
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.rw
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.se
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.sh
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.sk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.sm
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.td
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.tm
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5483427F-93B8-1470-5A89-E6B56484CDB2} - C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\erevaxafivy.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CountrySelection] pctptt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINAMP\WINAMPa.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGCTRL.EXE /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EnsoniqMixer] starter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bootpd.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [TrueVector] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\VSMON.EXE -service
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Startup: Webshots.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webshots\WebshotsTray.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with GetRight - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRdownload.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with GetRight Browser - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRbrowse.htm
O16 - DPF: {C2FCEF52-ACE9-11D3-BEBD-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec RuFSI Registry Information Class) - http://security2.norton.com/SSC/SharedCont…c/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security2.norton.com/SSC/SharedCont…bin/AvSniff.cab

Thank you for the help.
Post #2
Download TheHoster, and unzip it to its own folder: http://www.funkytoad.com/download/hoster.zip
Run TheHoster, click on "Restore Original Hosts". Now click OK, and close the program.

1. Run HijackThis (“Do a system scan only”). Put a checkmark near these lines:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5483427F-93B8-1470-5A89-E6B56484CDB2} - C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\erevaxafivy.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bootpd.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE


2. Close all other windows and browsers, and hit Fix Checked.

3. Reboot into safe mode by tapping F8 frequently during bootup.
Make sure your settings allow you to view "Hidden files". Open up any explorer windows and click on "Tools" => "Folder Options" => "View" and be sure to check off "Show Hidden Files and Folders".

4. Delete, in safe mode:
File
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE

The entire contents of this folder:
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP

5. Reboot into normal mode, make a new HijackThis log, and post it here :)
Post #3
Thank you for the help. :)

I followed your instructions and entered safe mode.
Inside i erased the bootpd.exe(which was hidden and archived in its properties) and also the contents of TEMP folder.
Unfortunately after I restarted, I found these two files inside the TEMP folder: ffastlog.txt and ZLT03b6b.TMP

Anyway here's the new log file from HijackThis:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:34:10 PM, on 6/6/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\VSMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINAMP\WINAMPA.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGCTRL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\STARTER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WEBSHOTS\WEBSHOTSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\UNZIPPED\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://rd.yn.cometsystems.com/r/cc3un/3.40…er=6&ar;=msnhome
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = http://localhost;
F1 - win.ini: run=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\cmmpu.exe
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ae
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.am
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.as
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.at
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.az
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.be
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.bi
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ca
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.cd
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.cg
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ch
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ci
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.cl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.cr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.hu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.il
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.in
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.je
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.jp
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ke
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.kr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ls
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.nz
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.th
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ug
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.uk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.co.ve
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ag
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ar
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.au
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.br
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.co
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.cu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.do
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ec
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.fj
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.gi
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.gr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.gt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.hk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ly
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.mt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.mx
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.my
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.na
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.nf
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ni
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.np
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pa
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pe
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ph
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.pr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.py
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.sa
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.sg
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.sv
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.tr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.tw
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.ua
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.uy
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.vc
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.com.vn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.de
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.dj
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.dk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.es
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.fi
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.fm
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.fr
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.gg
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.gl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.gm
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.hn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ie
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.it
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.kz
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.li
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.lt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.lu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.lv
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.mn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ms
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.mu
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.mw
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.nl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.no
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.off.ai
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.pl
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.pn
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.pt
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ro
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.ru
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.rw
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.se
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.sh
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.sk
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.sm
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.td
O1 - Hosts: 66.180.173.39 www.google.tm
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5483427F-93B8-1470-5A89-E6B56484CDB2} - C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\tylczsxsrgv.dll (file missing)
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CountrySelection] pctptt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINAMP\WINAMPa.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGCTRL.EXE /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EnsoniqMixer] starter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bootpd.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [TrueVector] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ZONELABS\VSMON.EXE -service
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Startup: Webshots.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webshots\WebshotsTray.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with GetRight - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRdownload.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with GetRight Browser - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRbrowse.htm
O16 - DPF: {C2FCEF52-ACE9-11D3-BEBD-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec RuFSI Registry Information Class) - http://security2.norton.com/SSC/SharedCont…c/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security2.norton.com/SSC/SharedCont…bin/AvSniff.cab

Once more, thanks for the help. :)
Post #4
* Download TheHoster, and unzip it to its own folder: http://www.funkytoad.com/download/hoster.zip
Don't use it yet.

* Download Killbox and save it to your desktop.
Doubleclick Killbox.exe located on your desktop.
Select the option "Delete on reboot".

Now copy the next bold:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\tylczsxsrgv.dll

Open 'file' in the killboxmenu on top and choose Paste from clipboard

Now you will see, this is pasted in the "Full Path of File to Delete"-field.
There's a little arrow (dropdown-arrow) next to that field.
If you expand it, these lines must be there together!

Then press the button that looks like a red circle with a white X in it.
Killbox will tell you that all listed files will be deleted on next reboot.. Click YES
When it asks if you would like to Reboot now, click NO.

* Download and install: CleanUp!. Don't use it yet.

1. Run HijackThis (“Do a system scan only”). Put a checkmark near these lines:

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {5483427F-93B8-1470-5A89-E6B56484CDB2} - C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\tylczsxsrgv.dll (file missing)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [bootpd.exe] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BOOTPD.EXE


2. Close all other windows and browsers, and hit Fix Checked.

3. Reboot into safe mode by tapping F8 frequently during bootup.
Make sure your settings allow you to view "Hidden files". Open up any explorer windows and click on "Tools" => "Folder Options" => "View" and be sure to check off "Show Hidden Files and Folders".

4. Run CleanUp! and TheHoster (same way as before).

5. Reboot into normal mode, make a new HijackThis log, and post it here :)
Post #5
I did what you told me and downloaded Killbox, however i can't seem to use the "Paste from Clipboard" function even though i have copied the file path names in bold. It just won't appear in the Killbox's "Full path of File to Delete" field. Anyway, just to let you know, I can't find those two files (BOOTPD.EXE and tylczsxsrgv.dll) in my PC. Sorry for the trouble. Thanks
Post #7
:) Thanks to your help Hans, my PC is no longer troubled by the Premium Search.

Here's the latest HijackThis log ( hopefully really the last :D )


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 1:31:45 PM, on 6/10/05
Platform: Windows 98 SE (Win9x 4.10.2222A)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\KERNEL32.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSGSRV32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MPREXE.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\mmtask.tsk
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSTASK.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\TASKMON.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SYSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINAMP\WINAMPA.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGCTRL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\STARTER.EXE
C:\PROGRAM FILES\WEBSHOTS\WEBSHOTSTRAY.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WMIEXE.EXE
C:\UNZIPPED\HIJACKTHIS\HIJACKTHIS.EXE

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://rd.yn.cometsystems.com/r/cc3un/3.40…er=6&ar;=msnhome
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = http://localhost;
F1 - win.ini: run=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\cmmpu.exe
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\MSDXM.OCX
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - C:\PROGRA~1\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ScanRegistry] C:\WINDOWS\scanregw.exe /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TaskMonitor] C:\WINDOWS\taskmon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CountrySelection] pctptt.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\QTTASK.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] "C:\PROGRAM FILES\WINAMP\WINAMPa.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGCTRL.EXE /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EnsoniqMixer] starter.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [LoadPowerProfile] Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [SchedulingAgent] mstask.exe
O4 - Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Startup: Webshots.lnk = C:\Program Files\Webshots\WebshotsTray.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with GetRight - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRdownload.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open with GetRight Browser - C:\Program Files\GetRight\GRbrowse.htm
O16 - DPF: {C2FCEF52-ACE9-11D3-BEBD-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec RuFSI Registry Information Class) - http://security2.norton.com/SSC/SharedCont…c/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security2.norton.com/SSC/SharedCont…bin/AvSniff.cab


Kind regards
Post #8
Looks good! :)

Here are some tips, to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future, I strongly recommend installing the following applications:
  • Spywareblaster <= SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  • Spywareguard <= SpywareGuard offers real-time protection from spyware installation attempts.
  • How to use Ad-Aware to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Ad-Aware.
  • How to use Spybot to remove Spyware <= If you suspect that you have spyware installed on your computer, here are instructions on how to download, install and then use Spybot. Similar to Ad-Aware, I strongly recommend both to catch most spyware.
To protect yourself further:
  • IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  • MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
I also suggest that you delete your Temp folders regularly. Use CleanUp! to do this automatically for you!
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