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Ad-Aware SE Build 1.06r1
Logfile Created on:Sunday, July 24, 2005 5:43:09 PM
Created with Ad-Aware SE Personal, free for private use.
Using definitions file:SE1R56 21.07.2005
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References detected during the scan:
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istbar(TAC index:7):2 total references
Possible Browser Hijack attempt(TAC index:3):1 total references
Tracking Cookie(TAC index:3):10 total references
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Ad-Aware SE Settings
===========================
Set : Search for low-risk threats
Set : Safe mode (always request confirmation)
Set : Scan active processes
Set : Scan registry
Set : Deep-scan registry
Set : Scan my IE Favorites for banned URLs
Set : Scan my Hosts file

Extended Ad-Aware SE Settings
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Set : Unload recognized processes & modules during scan
Set : Scan registry for all users instead of current user only
Set : Always try to unload modules before deletion
Set : During removal, unload Explorer and IE if necessary
Set : Let Windows remove files in use at next reboot
Set : Delete quarantined objects after restoring
Set : Include basic Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include additional Ad-Aware settings in log file
Set : Include reference summary in log file
Set : Include alternate data stream details in log file
Set : Play sound at scan completion if scan locates critical objects


7-24-2005 5:43:09 PM - Scan started. (Smart mode)

Listing running processes
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#:1 [smss.exe]
FilePath : \SystemRoot\System32\
ProcessID : 476
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:09 PM
BasePriority : Normal


#:2 [csrss.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 524
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:16 PM
BasePriority : Normal


#:3 [winlogon.exe]
FilePath : \??\C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 548
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:19 PM
BasePriority : High


#:4 [services.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 592
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:22 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Services and Controller app
InternalName : services.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : services.exe

#:5 [lsass.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 604
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:22 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.1106
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : LSA Shell (Export Version)
InternalName : lsass.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : lsass.exe

#:6 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 776
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:27 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:7 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 848
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:27 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:8 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 916
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:28 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:9 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 940
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:28 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:10 [ccsetmgr.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\
ProcessID : 1000
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:30 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2.1.7.2
ProductVersion : 2.1.7.2
ProductName : Common Client
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Common Client Settings Manager Service
InternalName : ccSetMgr
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2000-2003 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ccSetMgr.exe

#:11 [ccevtmgr.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\
ProcessID : 1060
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:33 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2.1.7.2
ProductVersion : 2.1.7.2
ProductName : Common Client
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Common Client Event Manager Service
InternalName : ccEvtMgr
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2000-2003 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ccEvtMgr.exe

#:12 [spoolsv.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1220
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:36 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (XPClient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Spooler SubSystem App
InternalName : spoolsv.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : spoolsv.exe

#:13 [alg.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1356
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:37 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.1106
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Application Layer Gateway Service
InternalName : ALG.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ALG.exe

#:14 [explorer.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 1508
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:39 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2800.1106
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Windows Explorer
InternalName : explorer
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : EXPLORER.EXE

#:15 [ewidoctrl.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\
ProcessID : 1528
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:39 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3, 0, 0, 1
ProductVersion : 3, 0, 0, 1
ProductName : ewido control
CompanyName : ewido networks
FileDescription : ewido control
InternalName : ewido control
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2004
OriginalFilename : ewidoctrl.exe

#:16 [navapsvc.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\
ProcessID : 1584
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:40 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 10.00.2
ProductVersion : 10.00.2
ProductName : Norton AntiVirus
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Service
InternalName : NAVAPSVC
LegalCopyright : Norton AntiVirus 2004 for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP Copyright © 2003 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : NAVAPSVC.EXE

#:17 [nvsvc32.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1636
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:41 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.14.10.5216
ProductVersion : 6.14.10.5216
ProductName : NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 52.16
CompanyName : NVIDIA Corporation
FileDescription : NVIDIA Driver Helper Service, Version 52.16
InternalName : NVSVC
LegalCopyright : © NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : nvsvc32.exe

#:18 [savscan.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\
ProcessID : 1712
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:43 PM
BasePriority : Normal

ProductVersion : 9.2
ProductName : Symantec AntiVirus AutoProtect
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Symantec AntiVirus Scanner
InternalName : SAVSCAN
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2004 Symantec Corporation
OriginalFilename : SAVSCAN.EXE

#:19 [slserv.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\system32\
ProcessID : 1796
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:35:46 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2.80.00(24Apr2000)
ProductVersion : 2.80.00
ProductName : Modem
FileDescription : User-Level Modem Service
InternalName : slserv
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1999-2000
OriginalFilename : slserv.exe

#:20 [ccapp.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\
ProcessID : 160
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:02 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2.1.7.2
ProductVersion : 2.1.7.2
ProductName : Common Client
CompanyName : Symantec Corporation
FileDescription : Common Client User Session
InternalName : ccApp
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2000-2003 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : ccApp.exe

#:21 [drgtodsc.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\DragToDisc\
ProcessID : 204
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:07 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.1.1.42
ProductVersion : 6.1.1.42
ProductName : Drag-to-Disc
CompanyName : Roxio
FileDescription : Drag To Disc Application
InternalName : D2D
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1999-2003 Roxio, Inc.
LegalTrademarks : Copyright © 1999-2003 Roxio, Inc.
OriginalFilename : BurnCtrl.EXE

#:22 [rxmon.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\
ProcessID : 240
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:10 PM
BasePriority : Normal


#:23 [smloader.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Smith Micro Shared\FAX\
ProcessID : 260
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:12 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1.3.0
ProductVersion : 1.3.0
ProductName : Smith Micro Send Fax
CompanyName : Smith Micro Software, Inc.
FileDescription : SMSI Loader
InternalName : SMSI Loader
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Smith Micro Software, Inc. 1993-01
OriginalFilename : SMLOADER.EXE

#:24 [playlist.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 6\AudioCentral\
ProcessID : 416
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:19 PM
BasePriority : Normal


#:25 [weather.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\AWS\WeatherBug\
ProcessID : 432
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:20 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 3, 0, 0, 18
ProductVersion : 3, 0, 0, 18
ProductName : AWS, Inc.WeatherBug
CompanyName : AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc.
FileDescription : WeatherBug
InternalName : Desktop Weather
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2001-2002
LegalTrademarks : WeatherBug, WeatherNet, WeatherNet+, InstaCAM
OriginalFilename : WeatherBug.exe
Comments : World Largest Weather Network

#:26 [msmsgs.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Messenger\
ProcessID : 464
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:23 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 4.7.2010
ProductVersion : Version 4.7
ProductName : Messenger
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Messenger
InternalName : msmsgs
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Microsoft Corporation 1997-2003
LegalTrademarks : Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
OriginalFilename : msmsgs.exe

#:27 [taskpanl.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\EarthLink TotalAccess\
ProcessID : 472
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:23 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2005.2.98.0
ProductVersion : 2005.2.98.0
ProductName : EarthLink TotalAccess
CompanyName : EarthLink, Inc.
LegalCopyright : © EarthLink, Inc. All rights reserved.

#:28 [nkvmon.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Nikon\NkView6\
ProcessID : 732
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:33 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6, 1, 0, 3002
ProductVersion : 6, 1
ProductName : Nikon Monitor
CompanyName : Nikon Corporation
FileDescription : Nikon Monitor
InternalName : NkvMon
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Nikon Corporation. 1998 - 2003
OriginalFilename : NkvMon.exe
Comments : Nikon Monitor

#:29 [qbdagent.exe]
FilePath : C:\QBOOKSW\Components\QBAgent\
ProcessID : 1248
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:36 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 8, 1, 0, 0
ProductVersion : 8, 1, 0, 0
ProductName : QuickBooks
FileDescription : QBDAgent Module
InternalName : QBDAgent
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1999 by Intuit
LegalTrademarks : QuickBooks® and Quicken® are registered trademarks of Intuit Inc.
OriginalFilename : QBDAgent.EXE

#:30 [tray.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\HotFax MessageCenter\
ProcessID : 1304
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:36 PM
BasePriority : Normal


#:31 [hfmc.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\HotFax MessageCenter\
ProcessID : 1428
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:41 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 1.0.0
ProductVersion : 1.0.0
CompanyName : Smith Micro Software, Inc.
FileDescription : SMSI Modem Engine
InternalName : SMEngine40
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1998-99
LegalTrademarks : Smith Micro Software, Inc.
OriginalFilename : SMEngine40.exe

#:32 [mrtmngr.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 1864
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:36:48 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 2.01
ProductVersion : 1.00
ProductName : Rate Sensing Manager
CompanyName : Marimba Inc.
FileDescription : Rate Sensing Manager
InternalName : mrtMngr.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 1999, Marimba, Inc.
OriginalFilename : mrtMngr.exe

#:33 [svchost.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\System32\
ProcessID : 2376
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:37:04 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.1.2600.0 (xpclient.010817-1148)
ProductVersion : 5.1.2600.0
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Generic Host Process for Win32 Services
InternalName : svchost.exe
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : svchost.exe

#:34 [slrundll.exe]
FilePath : C:\WINDOWS\
ProcessID : 2700
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:37:12 PM
BasePriority : Normal


#:35 [ipclient.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\EarthLink TotalAccess\FastLane\
ProcessID : 3060
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:38:12 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 5.5.100.115
ProductVersion : 5.5.100.115
ProductName : Visual IP InSight
CompanyName : Visual Networks
FileDescription : IP Session Statistics
InternalName : IPCLIENT
LegalCopyright : Copyright © 2002 Visual Networks Technologies, Inc.
OriginalFilename : ipclient32.exe

#:36 [iexplore.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\
ProcessID : 3200
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:38:17 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.00.2800.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
ProductVersion : 6.00.2800.1106
ProductName : Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
CompanyName : Microsoft Corporation
FileDescription : Internet Explorer
InternalName : iexplore
LegalCopyright : © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
OriginalFilename : IEXPLORE.EXE

#:37 [elinkacc.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\EarthLink TotalAccess\Accelerator\
ProcessID : 3296
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:38:29 PM
BasePriority : Normal


#:38 [ad-aware.exe]
FilePath : C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Personal\
ProcessID : 3704
ThreadCreationTime : 7-24-2005 10:42:48 PM
BasePriority : Normal
FileVersion : 6.2.0.236
ProductVersion : SE 106
ProductName : Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE
CompanyName : Lavasoft Sweden
FileDescription : Ad-Aware SE Core application
InternalName : Ad-Aware.exe
LegalCopyright : Copyright © Lavasoft AB Sweden
OriginalFilename : Ad-Aware.exe
Comments : All Rights Reserved

Memory scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 0


Started registry scan
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istbar Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
TAC Rating : 7
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Object : software\istbar

Registry Scan result:
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New critical objects: 1
Objects found so far: 1


Started deep registry scan
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Deep registry scan result:
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 1


Started Tracking Cookie scan
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Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim terrill@2o7[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:9
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-23-2010 5:39:28 PM
LastSync : Hits:9
UseCount : 0
Hits : 9

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim terrill@atdmt[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:2
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-22-2010 7:00:00 PM
LastSync : Hits:2
UseCount : 0
Hits : 2

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim terrill@cgi-bin[1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:1
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/cgi-bin
Expires : 2-27-2015 7:00:00 PM
LastSync : Hits:1
UseCount : 0
Hits : 1

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim terrill@hitbox[1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:15
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-24-2006 1:58:46 PM
LastSync : Hits:15
UseCount : 0
Hits : 15

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim terrill@doubleclick[1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:1
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-24-2005 5:55:32 PM
LastSync : Hits:1
UseCount : 0
Hits : 1

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim terrill@statcounter[1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:1
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-23-2010 2:12:56 PM
LastSync : Hits:1
UseCount : 0
Hits : 1

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim [removed][2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:10
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-24-2006 2:00:12 PM
LastSync : Hits:10
UseCount : 0
Hits : 10

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim [removed][1].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:7
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-24-2006 1:58:46 PM
LastSync : Hits:7
UseCount : 0
Hits : 7

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim terrill@bfast[2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:6
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-24-2025 3:22:00 PM
LastSync : Hits:6
UseCount : 0
Hits : 6

Tracking Cookie Object Recognized!
Type : IECache Entry
Data : jim [removed][2].txt
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Data Miner
Comment : Hits:10
Value : Cookie:jim [removed]/
Expires : 7-22-2015 1:51:22 PM
LastSync : Hits:10
UseCount : 0
Hits : 10

Tracking cookie scan result:
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New critical objects: 10
Objects found so far: 11



Deep scanning and examining files…
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Disk Scan Result for C:\WINDOWS
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 11

Disk Scan Result for C:\WINDOWS\System32
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 11

Disk Scan Result for C:\DOCUME~1\JIMTER~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\
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New critical objects: 0
Objects found so far: 11


Scanning Hosts file……
Hosts file location:"C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts".
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Hosts file scan result:
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1 entries scanned.
New critical objects:0
Objects found so far: 11



Possible Browser Hijack attempt Object Recognized!
Type : File
Data : Gamehouse Games.url
TAC Rating : 3
Category : Misc
Comment : Problematic URL discovered: http://www.gamehouse.com/affiliates/template.jsp?AID=2226
Object : C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Terrill\Application Data\Earthlink\6.0\[removed]\Favorites\AT-Games\




Performing conditional scans…
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istbar Object Recognized!
Type : Regkey
Data :
TAC Rating : 7
Category : Malware
Comment :
Rootkey : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
Object : aspfile\persistenthandler

Conditional scan result:
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New critical objects: 1
Objects found so far: 13

5:44:44 PM Scan Complete

Summary Of This Scan
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Total scanning time:00:01:35.266
Objects scanned:68771
Objects identified:13
Objects ignored:0
New critical objects:13
Got the CookieWall, thanks. None of the Spyware programs that I have are able to quarantine or delete ISTbar. AdAware, Ewido, Spybot, NoAdware, NAV, MWAV, Registry Mechanic and Norton's Fix ISTbar removal tool will all detect and locate ISTbar at the same location in the registry, but none are able to quarantine or delete. I have tried to manually delete it via regedit at the source and it will not allow deletion. This file is crazy, I've never had this much of a problem. I appreciate your diligence and will continue to follow any advice.
Have you tried removing it with regedit? It is just an orphan key but I appreciate it can be irritating.
Yes, I did use regedit. I was able to manually delete most sub classes of ISTbar following the manual delete instructions with NAV's Fix IStbar tool, just not the main ISTbar file. It will not allow deletion. I have had no further issues with infection that I can tell. This was a Trojan worm that was picked up by my daughter clicking an unknown link using AIM. Thank you for all your help. Your knowledge in this field is incredible and I know everyone on this forum appreciates your expertise. I will make a Paypal donation and reference your name, if possible.
You're welcome - glad to help :D

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