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Post #1
Hi all.
I'm posting my hjt's log after having the PC infected from – don't know what – and having already formatted a partition and reinstalled XP. The problem arose after using emule without precaution: after some day all the activities slowed down while the task manager showed a 100% usage of the cpu.
After reinstalling the OS all seemed normal, but today the problems came back with same symptons :\ .
Thanks from now for any kind of help
kindly Sotantar

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 18.32.41, on 20/07/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\mdmdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MSASP32.exe
C:\Programmi\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Programmi\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Programmi\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe
C:\Programmi\File comuni\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Programmi\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Programmi\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Programmi\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskmgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsiExec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsiExec.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Sotantar\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Collegamenti
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\programmi\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\programmi\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdslTaskBar] rundll32.exe stmctrl.dll,TaskBar
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Modem Driverz Updates] mdmdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MS Auto-IPSec Protection] MSASP32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows services] FILES.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Programmi\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Programmi\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Programmi\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Programmi\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TotalRecorderScheduler] "C:\Programmi\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Programmi\File comuni\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Modem Driverz Updates] mdmdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [MS Auto-IPSec Protection] MSASP32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows services] FILES.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Programmi\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Modem Driverz Updates] mdmdrv.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MS Auto-IPSec Protection] MSASP32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Programmi\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Programmi\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Programmi\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Collegamenti a ritroso - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Pagine simili - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Versione cache della pagina - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O9 - Extra button: Run WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Programmi\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Launch WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Programmi\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
O16 - DPF: {24311111-1111-1121-1111-111191113457} - file://c:\eied_s7.cab
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193457} - file://c:\ex.cab
O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193458} - file://c:\ex.cab
O16 - DPF: {43331111-1111-1111-1111-611111195622} - file://c:\ex.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1119908256779
O16 - DPF: {9B03C5F1-F5AB-47EE-937D-A8EDA626F876} (Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotion…ctor/WebAAS.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{86E6B40C-697A-4EC2-B3E7-F1F8D7B2349F}: NameServer = 62.211.69.150 212.48.4.15
O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck2 - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34545} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbsys2.dll
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
Post #2
Greetings and welcome to TomCoyote.org!

CLOSE ALL WINDOWS (even this one) AND PROGRAMS!!!!

Run Hijack This!
Click "Do a systen scan only".
Then "check" the box to the left of these item(s):

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Modem Driverz Updates] mdmdrv.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MS Auto-IPSec Protection] MSASP32.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows services] FILES.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Modem Driverz Updates] mdmdrv.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [MS Auto-IPSec Protection] MSASP32.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows services] FILES.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Modem Driverz Updates] mdmdrv.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MS Auto-IPSec Protection] MSASP32.exe

O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm

O16 - DPF: {24311111-1111-1121-1111-111191113457} - file://c:\eied_s7.cab

O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193457} - file://c:\ex.cab

O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193458} - file://c:\ex.cab

O16 - DPF: {43331111-1111-1111-1111-611111195622} - file://c:\ex.cab

O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck2 - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34545} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbsys2.dll

Then click "Fix checked".

Reboot in "safe" mode.

Find and delete:

c:\windows\system32\mdmdrv.exe <— file

c:\windows\system32\msasp32.exe <— file

c:\windows\system32\vbsys2.dll <— file

c:\windows\web\related.htm <— file

files.exe <— file
(Use windows explorer to find)

Some malware files may be "hidden".
Be sure to show hidden files when looking for these file(s) and/or folder(s).

Reboot in normal mode and "copy/paste" a new log file into this thread. :)

A word of caution.


At least one of the files on the machine is a worm that allows others access to the machine via the Internet.

Any confidential information stored on the machine may have been compromised.

If you have the time, try these free online virus scans:

Trend-Micro Housecall

Panda Activescan

Etrust Security Advisor

Choose "fix" or "clean".

Let them remove any infections found. Reboot after each scan.
Post #3
Thanks, I'll work it out as soon as I'll be at home, just a question: do you think that the SSL connection are still secure under this situation or the worm :ph34r: could be able to get info even by this protocol connection? Thanks once more :wavey: Sotantar
Post #4
As long as the worm is active on the machine, I would play it safe and consider that anything on your machine was, is, or could be compromised.
Post #5
I followed your hints and run a good AV sw three times. It found a problem in the MBR and 19! virus/worms. Now only one seem still active. I'll try again to clean it out, if you have time to look to this new log it will be wonderful.
Thanks again for your time
Sotantar

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 0.53.29, on 23/07/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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:\Programmi\Eset\nod32krn.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Programmi\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Programmi\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Programmi\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Programmi\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Programmi\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Programmi\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Programmi\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Programmi\File comuni\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Sotantar\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Collegamenti
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\programmi\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\programmi\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdslTaskBar] rundll32.exe stmctrl.dll,TaskBar
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Programmi\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Programmi\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Programmi\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Programmi\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TotalRecorderScheduler] "C:\Programmi\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Programmi\File comuni\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows services] FILES.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nod32kui] "C:\Programmi\Eset\nod32kui.exe" /WAITSERVICE
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows services] FILES.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Programmi\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Programmi\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Programmi\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Programmi\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Collegamenti a ritroso - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Pagine simili - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Versione cache della pagina - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O9 - Extra button: Run WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Programmi\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Launch WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Programmi\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1119908256779
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061…all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {7B297BFD-85E4-4092-B2AF-16A91B2EA103} (WScanCtl Class) - http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/webscan.cab
O16 - DPF: {9B03C5F1-F5AB-47EE-937D-A8EDA626F876} (Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotion…ctor/WebAAS.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{86E6B40C-697A-4EC2-B3E7-F1F8D7B2349F}: NameServer = 62.211.69.150 212.48.4.15
O23 - Service: NOD32 Kernel Service (NOD32krn) - Eset - C:\Programmi\Eset\nod32krn.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
Post #6
Yes.. One stubborn little worm…. <_<

Boot in "safe" mode FIRST.

CLOSE ALL WINDOWS (even this one) AND PROGRAMS!!!!

Run Hijack This!
Click "Do a systen scan only".
Then "check" the box to the left of these item(s):

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows services] FILES.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Windows services] FILES.exe

Then click "Fix checked".

Reboot in "safe" mode.

Find and delete:

files.exe <— file

Some malware files may be "hidden".
Be sure to show hidden files when looking for these file(s) and/or folder(s).

Reboot in normal mode and "copy/paste" a new log file into this thread. :)
Post #7
I'm trying, but I cannot locate the file FILES.exe nor in the file system nor tru the files search . I'm showing the hidden files but… !#@!§ it doesn't work the same. I really don't know how to look for it. In any case, now the log seem nice altough the CPU performance is still a bit dizzy . Thanks once more. Today I'm leaving with my family and coming back on aug 5. I really hope we should definitively fix it then.
Have a great time -
Sotantar




Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10.29.31, on 23/07/2005
Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 (6.00.2600.0000)

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:\Programmi\Eset\nod32krn.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Programmi\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Programmi\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Programmi\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe
C:\Programmi\File comuni\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Programmi\Eset\nod32kui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Programmi\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Programmi\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqgalry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\taskmgr.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Sotantar\Desktop\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = Collegamenti
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.ocx
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\programmi\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\programmi\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdslTaskBar] rundll32.exe stmctrl.dll,TaskBar
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] C:\Programmi\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] "C:\Programmi\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Component Manager] "C:\Programmi\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Programmi\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TotalRecorderScheduler] "C:\Programmi\HighCriteria\TotalRecorder\TotRecSched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Programmi\File comuni\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nod32kui] "C:\Programmi\Eset\nod32kui.exe" /WAITSERVICE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Programmi\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Programmi\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - Global Startup: Acrobat Assistant.lnk = C:\Programmi\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Distillr\AcroTray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Image Zone Fast Start.lnk = C:\Programmi\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqthb08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Programmi\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Programmi\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Collegamenti a ritroso - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Pagine simili - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Versione cache della pagina - res://C:\Programmi\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O9 - Extra button: Run WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Programmi\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Launch WinHTTrack - {36ECAF82-3300-8F84-092E-AFF36D6C7040} - C:\Programmi\WinHTTrack\WinHTTrackIEBar.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1119908256779
O16 - DPF: {74D05D43-3236-11D4-BDCD-00C04F9A3B61} (HouseCall Control) - http://a840.g.akamai.net/7/840/537/2004061…all/xscan53.cab
O16 - DPF: {7B297BFD-85E4-4092-B2AF-16A91B2EA103} (WScanCtl Class) - http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/webscan.cab
O16 - DPF: {9B03C5F1-F5AB-47EE-937D-A8EDA626F876} (Anonymizer Anti-Spyware Scanner) - http://download.zonelabs.com/bin/promotion…ctor/WebAAS.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{86E6B40C-697A-4EC2-B3E7-F1F8D7B2349F}: NameServer = 62.211.69.150 212.48.4.15
O23 - Service: NOD32 Kernel Service (NOD32krn) - Eset - C:\Programmi\Eset\nod32krn.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
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The log looks good this time around!!! :thumbup:

There are a few "optional" fixes you can try to see if the CPU doesn't come back to normal.

CLOSE ALL WINDOWS (even this one) AND PROGRAMS!!!!

Run Hijack This!
Click "Do a systen scan only".
Then "check" the box to the left of these item(s):

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Programmi\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Programmi\File comuni\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot

O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Programmi\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE

Then click "Fix checked" and reboot.

I have had people tell me this helps the CPU performance.

You may have to check occaisionally because the 1st two items in that list can return if you use Realplayer or the Quicktime player either in or outside of IE.

If they return, just "fix" them with Hijack This! again and reboot. I don't know of any way to make them stay away permanantly other than to uninstall Realplayer and Quicktime.

I wouldn't worry about the "FILES.exe". As long as it's not in your log file, and you can't find it, it can't be a threat.

Looks like you're "good to go".

Have a safe, and blessed vacation!

M68 :)

Items you may wish to consider to harden your defenses against future infections:

Read "How did I get infected in the first place?"

Download/install IE-Spyad

IE-Spyad puts over 4000 known malicious web sites into IE's "restricted zone" to help prevent you from getting infected.

Check your browser settings at Qualsys.com

A series of "tests" (and suggested fixes) to help tweak IE's settings to help prevent infections when surfing the web.

Follow safe Internet practices:

1. Keep your virus definitions up to date, and scan your system regularly.

2. Don't open email, or download attachments from unrecognized email addresses.

3. Be careful when downloading email attachments, EVEN FROM PEOPLE YOU KNOW! Many virii, worms, and trojans infect a persons system then immeadiately spread themselves to the people in the infected persons addressbook via email attachments.

4. Be careful downloading files from the Internet. Scan all downloaded files with a reliable UP-TO-DATE antivirus program. Scan "zip" files BEFORE unzipping, and scan all unzipped files BEFORE USING THEM.

5. Keep your Windows and IE current with all the latest patches and updates.

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