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Post #1
Having scoured some forum articles for removal of this pest, I've removed some lines from the registry entry but continually receive messages that my dialler needs to connect to the internet. Help please totally stumped.
This is my latest log file from HijackThis

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 21:59:16, on 14/06/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\aticoi04.exe
C:\Program Files\Media Access\MediaAccK.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl\vidctrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vaanzm.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\Media Access\MediaAccess.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\asymsp.exe
C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: &EliteBar - {28CAEFF3-0F18-4036-B504-51D73BD81ABC} - C:\WINDOWS\EliteToolBar\EliteToolBar version 60.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &EliteBar - {825CF5BD-8862-4430-B771-0C15C5CA8DEF} - C:\WINDOWS\EliteToolBar\EliteToolBar version 60.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GhostStartTrayApp] C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSof1] C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinTask driver] C:\WINDOWS\System32\wintask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [regsync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\regsync.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [u72i35g] aticoi04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [checkrun] C:\windows\system32\eliteeng32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Media Access] C:\Program Files\Media Access\MediaAccK.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vidctrl] C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl\vidctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KavSvc] C:\WINDOWS\System32\vaanzm.exe reg_run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [fwtsRRMmP] asymsp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CAS Client] "C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k
O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.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
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: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/02d66ac36d1cfa…ip/RdxIE601.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {8293D547-38DD-4325-B35A-F1817EDFA5FC} - C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casmf.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: GhostStartService - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe
Post #2
Download this tool: LQfix.zip
Unzip it to your Desktop.
Don't use it yet!

The above Registry file was written specifically for this infection and is not to be used on any other infection as it could damage a person's PC

IMPORTANT! Reboot the computer into Safe Mode (tap F8 during bootup, use arrow keys to select Safe Mode, then hit 'enter').

Doubleclick LQfix.bat that you saved on your desktop before.
A doswindow will open and close again, that is normal.

Reboot into normal mode and scan with HijackThis. Post the new log as a reply to this thread.
Post #3
Hans

Thanks for reply. Since posting last HJT log have run AdAwareSE & Spybot several times
have also updated Windows XP to SP2 and added latest security updates, however have also followed your instructions this morning and as requested here is my latest HiJackThis log file

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:11:11, on 18/06/2005
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\aticoi04.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl\vidctrl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vaanzm.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\asymsp.exe
C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\navi.exe
C:\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: CExtension Object - {0019C3E2-DD48-4A6D-ABCD-8D32436323D9} - C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr52.dll
O2 - BHO: VBRunDLL Class - {197B8CA4-E215-46DD-8F33-E0544A80E5C4} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbrundll.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4A25D449-2BAA-4426-A992-D18CA70CF5A9} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\qzx01.dll
O2 - BHO: SDWin32 Class - {7AAAE1EA-9BE4-459A-B0CC-014C8AFC4FE6} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GhostStartTrayApp] C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSof1] C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinTask driver] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [regsync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\regsync.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [u72i35g] aticoi04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vidctrl] C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl\vidctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KavSvc] C:\WINDOWS\system32\vaanzm.exe reg_run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cfgmgr52] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr52.dll,DllRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wwtqgc] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqgc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [fwtsRRMmP] asymsp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CAS Client] "C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [navi.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\navi.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k
O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.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
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: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: 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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/02d66ac36d1cfa…ip/RdxIE601.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {8293D547-38DD-4325-B35A-F1817EDFA5FC} - C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casmf.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: GhostStartService - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe
Post #4
It's absolutely not recommended to upgrade to another ServicePack while your system is so messed up. But we'll ignore that part for now and try to delete the things which are now on your system.

Download the FindQoologic-Narrator.zip and save it to your Desktop.
http://forums.net-integration.net/index.ph…=post&id=134981

The above files written by O_E were written specifically for this infection and is not to be used on any other infection as it could damage a person's PC

1. Extract (unzip) the files inside into their own folder called FindQoologic.
2. Open the FindQoologic folder.
3. Locate and double-click the Find-Qoologic2.bat to run it.

* The tool will open a DOS window and begin to check your system.
When it is finished a text file will open in Notepad called "file.txt".
* Save this text file in the FindQoologic folder.
* Close the DOS box If on win 98 or me.

4. Open the file you saved and copy / paste its content to this thread (as a reply).
Post #5
Hans, Oh dear, sorry to be such a numbnuts thought it might help with the increased security I do hope it hasn't increased the problem. When I ran the FindQoologic batch file it gave an error message stating : C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\AUTOEXEC.NT The system file is not suitable for running MS-DOS & MS Windows applications So I tried running it in safe mode but there appeared to be no difference in the text file, this is the text file for running in normal mode PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FILES FOUND BY THIS METHOD ARE NOT BAD FILES, There WILL be LEGIT FILES LISTED PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHILE FIXING. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT IT IS LEAVE THEM ALONE. some examples are MRT.EXE NTDLL.DLL. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Files found »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» startup files»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Checking Global Startup »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» (fstarts by IMM - test ver. 0.001) NOT using address check – 0x7c90df5e Global Startup: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . .. Acrobat Assistant.lnk Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk desktop.ini Microsoft Office.lnk ncct.exe User Startup: C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Spencer\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . .. desktop.ini »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Registry Entries Found »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\fkkqytxy REG_SZ {fe221164-242e-4ea1-8429-2912dfd7263e} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\LDVPMenu REG_SZ {BDA77241-42F6-11d0-85E2-00AA001FE28C} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Offline Files REG_SZ {750fdf0e-2a26-11d1-a3ea-080036587f03} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With REG_SZ {09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With EncryptionMenu REG_SZ {A470F8CF-A1E8-4f65-8335-227475AA5C46} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WinRAR REG_SZ {B41DB860-8EE4-11D2-9906-E49FADC173CA} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c8} REG_SZ Start Menu Pin Best Regards Stratocruiser 1957
Post #7
Thats better PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FILES FOUND BY THIS METHOD ARE NOT BAD FILES, There WILL be LEGIT FILES LISTED PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHILE FIXING. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT IT IS LEAVE THEM ALONE. some examples are MRT.EXE NTDLL.DLL. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Files found »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» * KavSvc C:\WINDOWS\System32\VAANZM.EXE * KavSvc C:\WINDOWS\System32\PQQDM.DLL * KavSvc C:\WINDOWS\System32\SUPDATE.DLL * KavSvc C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZBBGXHR.DLL * aspack C:\WINDOWS\System32\BQQOARM.EXE * aspack C:\WINDOWS\System32\MRT.EXE * aspack C:\WINDOWS\System32\NTDLL.DLL * aspack C:\WINDOWS\System32\REDIT.CPL * UPX! C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSOF1.EXE * UPX! C:\WINDOWS\System32\UCI.EXE * UPX! C:\WINDOWS\System32\VAANZM.EXE * UPX! C:\WINDOWS\System32\SUPDATE.DLL * UPX! C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZBBGXHR.DLL »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» startup files»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» * exe C:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\NCCT.EXE »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Checking Global Startup »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» (fstarts by IMM - test ver. 0.001) NOT using address check – 0x7c90df5e Global Startup: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . .. Acrobat Assistant.lnk Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk desktop.ini Microsoft Office.lnk ncct.exe User Startup: C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Spencer\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . .. desktop.ini »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Registry Entries Found »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\fkkqytxy REG_SZ {fe221164-242e-4ea1-8429-2912dfd7263e} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\LDVPMenu REG_SZ {BDA77241-42F6-11d0-85E2-00AA001FE28C} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Offline Files REG_SZ {750fdf0e-2a26-11d1-a3ea-080036587f03} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With REG_SZ {09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With EncryptionMenu REG_SZ {A470F8CF-A1E8-4f65-8335-227475AA5C46} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WinRAR REG_SZ {B41DB860-8EE4-11D2-9906-E49FADC173CA} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c8} REG_SZ Start Menu Pin Regards
Post #8
Download Killbox.
Click killbox.exe.
Select the option "Delete on reboot".

Now copy the next bold:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\VAANZM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\PQQDM.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\System32\SUPDATE.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ZBBGXHR.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\System32\BQQOARM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\REDIT.CPL
C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSOF1.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\UCI.EXE
C:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\NCCT.EXE

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 YES
If you get a "PendingFileRenameOperations Registry Data has been Removed by External Process!" message then just restart manually.

Your system must reboot now.

Open notepad and copy and paste next content in the field in it:

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\fkkqytxy]

The above Registry file was written specifically for this infection on this person's computer. It is NOT to be used on another computer, as it may cause damage that could result in a format.

Save this as Qfix.reg choose to save as *all files and place it on your desktop.
Doubleclick on it and when it asks you to add the content to the registry, click yes/ok

Post a new findqoologic-log in your next reply.
Post #9
This is the latest log Hans PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FILES FOUND BY THIS METHOD ARE NOT BAD FILES, There WILL be LEGIT FILES LISTED PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHILE FIXING. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT IT IS LEAVE THEM ALONE. some examples are MRT.EXE NTDLL.DLL. »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Files found »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» * aspack C:\WINDOWS\System32\MRT.EXE * aspack C:\WINDOWS\System32\NTDLL.DLL »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» startup files»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Checking Global Startup »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» (fstarts by IMM - test ver. 0.001) NOT using address check – 0x7c90df5e Global Startup: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . .. Acrobat Assistant.lnk Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk desktop.ini Microsoft Office.lnk User Startup: C:\Documents and Settings\Phil Spencer\Start Menu\Programs\Startup . .. desktop.ini »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Registry Entries Found »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0 HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\LDVPMenu REG_SZ {BDA77241-42F6-11d0-85E2-00AA001FE28C} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Offline Files REG_SZ {750fdf0e-2a26-11d1-a3ea-080036587f03} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With REG_SZ {09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Open With EncryptionMenu REG_SZ {A470F8CF-A1E8-4f65-8335-227475AA5C46} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WinRAR REG_SZ {B41DB860-8EE4-11D2-9906-E49FADC173CA} HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c8} REG_SZ Start Menu Pin Best Regards Stratocruiser 1957
Post #11
Hans,
Hows this looking now?

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 21:53:33, on 18/06/2005
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\aticoi04.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl\vidctrl.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\asymsp.exe
C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: CExtension Object - {0019C3E2-DD48-4A6D-ABCD-8D32436323D9} - C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr52.dll
O2 - BHO: VBRunDLL Class - {197B8CA4-E215-46DD-8F33-E0544A80E5C4} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbrundll.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4A25D449-2BAA-4426-A992-D18CA70CF5A9} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\qzx01.dll
O2 - BHO: SDWin32 Class - {7AAAE1EA-9BE4-459A-B0CC-014C8AFC4FE6} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqg.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GhostStartTrayApp] C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSof1] C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinTask driver] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [regsync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\regsync.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [u72i35g] aticoi04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vidctrl] C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl\vidctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KavSvc] C:\WINDOWS\system32\vaanzm.exe reg_run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cfgmgr52] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr52.dll,DllRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wwtqgc] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqgc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [fwtsRRMmP] asymsp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CAS Client] "C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k
O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.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
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: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: 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
O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll
O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/02d66ac36d1cfa…ip/RdxIE601.cab
O18 - Filter: text/html - {8293D547-38DD-4325-B35A-F1817EDFA5FC} - C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casmf.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: GhostStartService - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE
O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe

Best Regards

Stratocruiser 1957
Post #12
Hi,

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

O2 - BHO: CExtension Object - {0019C3E2-DD48-4A6D-ABCD-8D32436323D9} - C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr52.dll
O2 - BHO: VBRunDLL Class - {197B8CA4-E215-46DD-8F33-E0544A80E5C4} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbrundll.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {4A25D449-2BAA-4426-A992-D18CA70CF5A9} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\qzx01.dll
O2 - BHO: SDWin32 Class - {7AAAE1EA-9BE4-459A-B0CC-014C8AFC4FE6} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqg.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PSof1] C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinTask driver] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wintask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [regsync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\regsync.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [u72i35g] aticoi04.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vidctrl] C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl\vidctrl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KavSvc] C:\WINDOWS\system32\vaanzm.exe reg_run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cfgmgr52] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr52.dll,DllRun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [wwtqgc] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqgc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AutoUpdater] "C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate\AutoUpdate.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [fwtsRRMmP] asymsp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CAS Client] "C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [b3r0w0.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe /k

O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} (RdxIE Class) - http://software-dl.real.com/02d66ac36d1cfa…ip/RdxIE601.cab

O18 - Filter: text/html - {8293D547-38DD-4325-B35A-F1817EDFA5FC} - C:\Program Files\Cas\Client\casmf.dll


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:
Folders
C:\Program FilesCas
C:\Program Files\AutoUpdate

Files
C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wintask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\regsync.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vaanzm.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqgc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\b3r0w0.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbrundll.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\qzx01.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwtqg.dll
C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr52.dll

5. Reboot into normal mode, make a new HijackThis log, and post it here :)
Post #13
Hi Hans After reboot into safe mode was unable to delete these files:- C:\WINDOWS\System32\PSof1.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\vidctrl C:\WINDOWS\System32\vaanzm.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbrundll.dll C:\WINDOWS\System32\wwtqg.dll could not be found in system32 folder Here's the latest log Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 21:53:31, on 19/06/2005 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\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe C:\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPDJ Taskbar Utility] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\hpztsb04.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GhostStartTrayApp] C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\GhostStartTrayApp.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\vptray.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.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 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: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000 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: 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 O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.dll O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe O23 - Service: GhostStartService - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\GHOSTS~2.EXE O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe O23 - Service: Norton Unerase Protection (NProtectService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Utilities\NPROTECT.EXE O23 - Service: Speed Disk service - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\SPEEDD~1\nopdb.exe Best Regards Stratocruiser1957
Post #14
Looks good! :):thumbup:

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!
Post #15
Hans Many thanks for your good work & assistance, sorry have been slow in writing to thank you but have been trying to find out why my Network connection/ICS is now down on two of the four computers in my workgroup. It was all working fine before being hit by all those little gremlins. I'm still tearing my hair out after two evenings [But I would only get bored in the evenings sitting around taking it easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!] Thanks again. Best Regards Stratocruiser 1957

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