about:blank Warning! You're in Danger!

Great work you're doing here guys, keep it up [external image: Posted Image]

Heres my problem

I have had problems a few times before with "about:blank" but have managed to overcome them by browsing through these forums and finding the answer, unfortunately this time the problem won't go away and I have had to make a post[external image: Posted Image]

I use Windows XP, have used the most recently updated versions of Ad Aware and Spybot, used my updated Symantec AV and also used Cwshredder and rebooted after using all these programmes. All to no avail [external image: Posted Image] Although Cwshredder does recognize CWS.homesearch, it can't get rid of it.

The symptoms are as follows, my homepage is now about:blank with annoying pop ups every few minutes when I browse the net, also my desktop wallpaper has been changed to the following picture:-

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image)
(resized)


Here’s the contents of my HijackThis log, although I would like to point out when runnig HijackThis, two unexpected errors occurred, I hope this doesn’t make matters worse. [external image: Posted Image]

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 19:48:44, on 06/07/2005
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\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Fast.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkeg32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskswitch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fast.exe
C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\Steam.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hookdump.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\MouseWare\system\em_exec.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Nokia\Services\SERVIC~1.EXE
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Mr Sausage\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = c:\searchpage.html#1503
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = c:\searchpage.html#1503
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = c:\searchpage.html#1503
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocpe.dll/asst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Class - {71E7D52D-B823-C3C8-463F-905929086C42} - C:\WINDOWS\crel.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
O2 - BHO: Class - {D6FB4062-6BF9-178C-68C4-0DA115E430B5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\iepc32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BackgroundSwitcher] C:\WINDOWS\System32\bgswitch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CoolSwitch] C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskswitch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [FastUser] C:\WINDOWS\System32\fast.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HTpatch] C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiSUSBRG] C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\Updreg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTStartup] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy\Program\CTEaxSpl.EXE /run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Utility] Logi_MwX.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Nokia Tray Application] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sdkeg32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkeg32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javart32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\javart32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netge32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\netge32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [mfcor32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\mfcor32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msxm32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxm32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [d3ep32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3ep32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [cruv.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\cruv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [mfcpo32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\mfcpo32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msic32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\msic32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javait.exe] C:\WINDOWS\javait.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iprv32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iprv32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [addwq32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\addwq32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [atlhl.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\atlhl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msmf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msmf32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ntah.exe] C:\WINDOWS\ntah.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netvl.exe] C:\WINDOWS\netvl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [winut.exe] C:\WINDOWS\winut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javazn.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\javazn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [addbt32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\addbt32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [mfchb32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\mfchb32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iend.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iend.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ipsz.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipsz.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [appgc.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\appgc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iewj.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iewj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ntbl32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntbl32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Begone] c:\freescan\freescan.exe -FastScan
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\\Steam.exe -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TaskTray] "C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTray.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TaskBar] "C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTask.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Intel system tool] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hookdump.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\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: >>> FREE PORN GALLERIES <<< - javascript:{document.location='http://sexmaxx.com/freegalleries.htm';}
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.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\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.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
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15009/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {15AD6789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/6247971C…bridge-c283.cab
O16 - DPF: {1842B0EE-B597-11D4-8997-00104BD12D94} (iCC Class) - http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pcpConnCheck.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/200312…meInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1113732624481
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/Messe…nt.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/msnmesse…pdownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://chat.msn.com/bin/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15010/CTPID.cab
O23 - Service: Network Security Service (NSS) ( 11Fßä #•ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\javart32.exe" /s (file missing)
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
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: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: EPSON Printer Status Agent2 (EPSONStatusAgent2) - SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION - C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe

Hope you can help

Regards,

Eroticus Sludgeous

Hi,

First make sure you can view all hidden files and folders, use this link for help.
http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html

Copy all my instructions into wordpad and save to your desktop. You can't have any open browser windows.

Please close all your internet explorer browsers > Next Click Start > go to Run > type regedit and hit enter > go to 'Edit' > Scroll Down to 'Find' > paste the following in the 'Find What' Box > 11Fßä #•ºÄÖ`I

When regedit finds your search right-click on the right panel and select delete. Keep searching until nothing is found.


Now Download the following Cleanup! About:Buster, CWshredder, Ad-aware, & Spy-Bot.

• Updating Ad-aware:
  Double-Click the Desktop Icon > Click 'Check For Updates Now' > Click 'Connect'
• Updating Spybot:
  Double-Click the Desktop Icon > Click Update > Drop-Down Box UniDo(Europe) > Select Pure-Elite(USA) or EON (AU) > Click 'Search for Updates' > Click 'Download Updates'

Please Copy ALL My Notes Below Into Notepad and Save the File to Your Desktop. You Need to be Offline and In Safe Mode to Remove Everything in your Log

Now rebooot into safe mode (press f8 during reboot, select safe mode) and DON'T reconnect to the net. You MUST be in safe mode to remove the About:Blank Bug on your system.

Run Hijackthis and place a check next to the following

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = c:\searchpage.html#1503
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,Search = c:\searchpage.html#1503
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = c:\searchpage.html#1503
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\shdocpe.dll/asst.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\gbnnx.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,(Default) = about:blank
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = about:blank
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Class - {71E7D52D-B823-C3C8-463F-905929086C42} - C:\WINDOWS\crel.dll
O2 - BHO: Class - {D6FB4062-6BF9-178C-68C4-0DA115E430B5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\iepc32.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sdkeg32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkeg32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javart32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\javart32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netge32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\netge32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [mfcor32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\mfcor32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msxm32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxm32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [d3ep32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3ep32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [cruv.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\cruv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [mfcpo32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\mfcpo32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msic32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\msic32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javait.exe] C:\WINDOWS\javait.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iprv32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iprv32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [addwq32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\addwq32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [atlhl.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\atlhl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msmf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msmf32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ntah.exe] C:\WINDOWS\ntah.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netvl.exe] C:\WINDOWS\netvl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [winut.exe] C:\WINDOWS\winut.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javazn.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\javazn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [addbt32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\addbt32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [mfchb32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\mfchb32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iend.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iend.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ipsz.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipsz.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [appgc.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\appgc.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iewj.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iewj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ntbl32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntbl32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Intel system tool] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hookdump.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: >>> FREE PORN GALLERIES <<< - javascript:{document.location='http://sexmaxx.com/freegalleries.htm';}
O16 - DPF: {15AD6789-CDB4-47E1-A9DA-992EE8E6BAD6} - http://static.windupdates.com/cab/6247971C…bridge-c283.cab
O23 - Service: Network Security Service (NSS) ( 11Fßä #•ºÄÖ`I) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\javart32.exe" /s (file missing)

and click fix.

Remain in safe mode for the next part of the removal.

- First Run the Cleanit! Program

- Unzip the contents of AboutBuster.zip to it's own folder.
- Navigate to the AboutBuster folder and double-click on AboutBuster.exe.
- Click Update to begin the update process.
- If any updates exist please install them.
- Close AboutBuster by clicking on Exit. AboutBuster will be used later.

—>note: AboutBuster should be run in Safe Mode <—

Browse to where you saved AboutBuster and double click AboutBuster.exe.
- Click Begin removal to allow AboutBuster to scan.
- When it has finished, AboutBuster will open a 'Scan Completed' window. Click OK.
- Another information window will open. Click on Exit.
- AboutBuster will inform you that a log has been created. Click OK.

Reboot normally and post the AboutBuster log along with a fresh HJT log.


now the program will start to run, it will take a few minutes, once the program is complete go ahead and run the program again.

- Double-Click CWShredder and click 'Fix'

• Close CWShredder, open Ad-aware and make the following changes to the settings in Ad-aware.
• Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweak > Scanning Engine:
  check: "Unload recognized processes during scanning."
• Under Ad-aware 6 > Settings (Gear at the top) > Tweak > Cleaning Engine:
  Check: "Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot."

Press 'Proceed'

Press 'Start'

• Select option 'Use Custom scanning options'
• Click 'Activate in-depth scan'
• Press 'Select drives\folders to scan' Select the active partition which is usually C:

Click 'Customize'

• Make sure the following are all are Checked:
• 'Scan Within Archives'
• 'Scan Active Processes'
• 'Scan Registry'
• 'Deep Scan Registry'
• 'Scan My IE Favorites For Banned URL'S
• 'Scan My Hosts File'

Click 'Proceed'

• Now press "Next" to let Ad-aware scan your drives.
• Once Ad-aware has completed its scan click 'Next' > Now Click 'Scan Summary' > Click All the Boxes with a Green Check Mark
• Now Click 'Next' and Finally Click 'OK'

Close Out Ad-aware

Open Spybot.

• Click 'Search & Destroy'
• Click 'Check for problems' (the program will now search your HDD)
• Make sure all finding are checked and click 'Fix Selected Problems'

Close SpyBot!

Now Delete the following Files.

Files:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkeg32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\javart32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\netge32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\mfcor32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxm32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3ep32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cruv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\mfcpo32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\msic32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\javait.exe
C:\WINDOWS\iprv32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\addwq32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\atlhl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msmf32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ntah.exe
C:\WINDOWS\netvl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\winut.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\javazn.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\addbt32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mfchb32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\iend.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ipsz.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\appgc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\iewj.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntbl32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hookdump.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\javart32.exe



Reboot back into normal mode
Download the Hoster from here: http://www.funkytoad.com/download/hoster.zip
Press 'Restore Original Hosts' and press 'OK'
Exit Program.


Once complete post a fresh Hijackthis log in your thread.

Hi Quietfusion, thanks for replying

After following your instructions, heres my latest log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 22:57:34, on 10/07/2005
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\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Fast.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskswitch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\fast.exe
C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTHELPER.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\Steam.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Nokia\Services\SERVIC~1.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\MouseWare\system\em_exec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Mr Sausage\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BackgroundSwitcher] C:\WINDOWS\System32\bgswitch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CoolSwitch] C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskswitch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [FastUser] C:\WINDOWS\System32\fast.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HTpatch] C:\WINDOWS\htpatch.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SiSUSBRG] C:\WINDOWS\SiSUSBrg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ATIPTA] C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UpdReg] C:\WINDOWS\Updreg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTStartup] C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy\Program\CTEaxSpl.EXE /run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Utility] Logi_MwX.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CTHelper] CTHELPER.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Nokia Tray Application] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nokia\NCLTools\NclTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Begone] c:\freescan\freescan.exe -FastScan
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Steam] C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\\Steam.exe -silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TaskTray] "C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTray.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TaskBar] "C:\Program Files\Creative\TaskBar\CTLTask.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.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\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.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\GoogleToolbar3.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://c:\program files\google\GoogleToolbar3.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
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/msgrchkr.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {0A5FD7C5-A45C-49FC-ADB5-9952547D5715} (Creative Software AutoUpdate) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15009/CTSUEng.cab
O16 - DPF: {1842B0EE-B597-11D4-8997-00104BD12D94} (iCC Class) - http://www.pcpitstop.com/internet/pcpConnCheck.cab
O16 - DPF: {62475759-9E84-458E-A1AB-5D2C442ADFDE} - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/200312…meInstaller.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://v5.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/v5co…b?1113732624481
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/Messe…nt.cab30149.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/msnmesse…pdownloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {F58E1CEF-A068-4C15-BA5E-587CAF3EE8C6} (MSN Chat Control 4.5) - http://chat.msn.com/bin/msnchat45.cab
O16 - DPF: {F6ACF75C-C32C-447B-9BEF-46B766368D29} (Creative Software AutoUpdate Support Package) - http://www.creative.com/su/ocx/15010/CTPID.cab
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: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: EPSON Printer Status Agent2 (EPSONStatusAgent2) - SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION - C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec_Client_Security\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe

thanks