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Post #1
I recently got infected with a bunch of spyware through my own carelessness. I've managed to remove everything that shows up on AdAware, Microsoft AntiSpyware and Spybot. I'm still getting annoying popups though (even when I'm not browsing, IE will automatically open up with a popup and continue to do so every few minutes), so whatever's still there is not being detected by those programs.

Here's my hijack this log:

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:10:06 PM, on 13/11/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGUARD.EXE
C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\DOWNLO~1\software\REMSEL~2.EXE
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\downloads\software\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ozemail.com/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ozemail.com/
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 n-glx.s-redirect.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 x.full-tgp.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 counter.sexmaniack.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 autoescrowpay.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.autoescrowpay.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.awmdabest.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.sexfiles.nu
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 awmdabest.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 sexfiles.nu
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 allforadult.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.allforadult.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.iframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 iframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.newiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 newiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.vesbiz.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 vesbiz.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.pizdato.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 pizdato.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.awmcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 awmcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 buldog-stats.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.buldog-stats.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 fregat.drocherway.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 slutmania.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.slutmania.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 toolbarpartner.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.toolbarpartner.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.megapornix.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 megapornix.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.sp2fucked.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 sp2fucked.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 greg-tut.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.greg-tut.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 nylonsexy.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.nylonsexy.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 vparivalka.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.vparivalka.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 iframeprofit.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.iframeprofit.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 topsearch10.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.topsearch10.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 statscash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.statscash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 vxiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.vxiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 crazy-toolbar.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.crazy-toolbar.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 topcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.topcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 loadcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.loadcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 txiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.txiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 procounter.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.procounter.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 advadmin.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.advadmin.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 trafficbest.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.trafficbest.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 besthvac.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.besthvac.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 traff4.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.traff4.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 ambush-script.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.ambush-script.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 beehappyy.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.beehappyy.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 tracktraff.cc
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.tracktraff.cc
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 allcount.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.allcount.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 onedayoffer.biz
O3 - Toolbar: FlashGet Bar - {E0E899AB-F487-11D5-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\fgiebar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] "C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SMSERIAL] sm56hlpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Remote Selector] C:\DOWNLO~1\software\REMSEL~2.EXE startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download All by FlashGet - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\jc_all.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download using FlashGet - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\jc_link.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra button: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
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: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdat…b?1122835291500
O16 - DPF: {FE0BD779-44EE-4A4B-AA2E-743C63F2E5E6} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://pdl.stream.aol.com/downloads/aol/unagi/ampx_en_dl.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: Reliability - C:\WINNT\system32\m846lihs1846.dll
O23 - Service: AntiVir Service (AntiVirService) - H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH - C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGUARD.EXE
O23 - Service: AntiVir Update (AVWUpSrv) - H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH, Germany - C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
O23 - Service: Command Service (cmdService) - Unknown owner - C:\WINNT\TUEgTkFNRQ\command.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINNT\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINNT\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

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Help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Luke
Post #2 last edited
G'day Mate, and welcome to TomCoyote forum. Luke, you have several problems and I am going to try to get them all at once. It is very important that you follow all directions carefully, wish us luck.

1) Download the trial version of Spy Sweeper from Here

Install it using the Standard Install option. (You will be asked for your e-mail address, it is safe to give it. If you receive alerts from your firewall, allow all activities for Spy Sweeper)

You will be prompted to check for updated definitions, please do so.
(This may take several minutes)

Click on Options > Sweep Options and check Sweep all Folders on Selected drives. Check Local Disc C. Under What to Sweep, check every box.

Click on Sweep and allow it to fully scan your system.

When the sweep has finished, click Remove. Click Select All and then Next

From 'Results', select the Session Log tab. Click Save to File and save the log somewhere convenient.

Exit Spy Sweeper.

Restart your computer <<< very important


2) Download this program: http://www.funkytoad.com/hoster.htm Open the program and click on #4 Restore Original Hosts.

3) Disable the offending Service
Click Start < Run and type services.msc then OK
Scroll down to Command Service and right click on it.
Click Properties and under Service Status click Stop, then under Startup Type change it to Disabled.

Delete the offending Service
Open HijackThis and click Config -> Misc Tools -> Delete an NT service.
In the Delete window, type cmdService and press OK.
OK any prompts, close HijackThis, and restart your computer.

turn Microsoft AntiSpyware off, it will block the HJT fix. best to be offline.

4) Open HijackThis and choose "Do a system scan only" then check the box in front of these line items:

(if these are there check and remove them, if they are not there that is ok)
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 n-glx.s-redirect.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 x.full-tgp.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 counter.sexmaniack.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 autoescrowpay.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.autoescrowpay.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.awmdabest.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.sexfiles.nu
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 awmdabest.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 sexfiles.nu
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 allforadult.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.allforadult.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.iframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 iframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.newiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 newiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.vesbiz.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 vesbiz.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.pizdato.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 pizdato.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.awmcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 awmcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 buldog-stats.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.buldog-stats.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 fregat.drocherway.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 slutmania.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.slutmania.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 toolbarpartner.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.toolbarpartner.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.megapornix.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 megapornix.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.sp2fucked.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 sp2fucked.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 greg-tut.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.greg-tut.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 nylonsexy.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.nylonsexy.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 vparivalka.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.vparivalka.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 iframeprofit.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.iframeprofit.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 topsearch10.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.topsearch10.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 statscash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.statscash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 vxiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.vxiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 crazy-toolbar.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.crazy-toolbar.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 topcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.topcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 loadcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.loadcash.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 txiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.txiframe.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 procounter.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.procounter.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 advadmin.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.advadmin.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 trafficbest.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.trafficbest.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 besthvac.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.besthvac.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 traff4.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.traff4.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 ambush-script.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.ambush-script.com
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 beehappyy.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.beehappyy.biz
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 tracktraff.cc
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.tracktraff.cc
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 allcount.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 www.allcount.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.5 onedayoffer.biz
O3 - Toolbar: FlashGet Bar - {E0E899AB-F487-11D5-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\fgiebar.dll
See this>>> http://castlecops.com/clsid-927.html
O9 - Extra button: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O20 - Winlogon Notify: Reliability - C:\WINNT\system32\m846lihs1846.dll
O23 - Service: Command Service (cmdService) - Unknown owner - C:\WINNT\TUEgTkFNRQ\command.exe (file missing)

Close all programs but HJT and all browser windows, then click on "Fix Checked"

Enable hidden files&folders..reverse the process when finished.
http://www.xtra.co.nz/help/0,,4155-1916458,00.html

RIGHT Click on Start then click on Explore. Locate and delete these items if they are there:

C:\PROGRAM FILES~1\FlashGet\ >>> folder

C:\WINNT\TUEgTkFNRQ\ >>> folder

C:\Windows\Prefetch\ >>> delete everything in this folder (NOT THE FOLDER)
Prefetch info: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_…refetch-XP.html

Click on START then RUN, type "cleanmgr" without the quotes then OK. Allow the program to run and delete anything windows locates. Restart the computer and then please copy and paste the SpySweeper log and a new HJT log along with any comment you have for me into this same thread.

Cheers…pskelley
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Expert Member
Post #3
Darn it, lost my post. Oh well, here goes (again).

Running Spyswweper seems to have done the trick. It seems to be much more thorough than the other 3 programs I had used, detecting and removing things that they couldn't. Before I did the sweep, Spy Sweeper was coming up with alerts continuously, afterwards there are none.

A lot of the other steps didn't apply, since the things were not there (for example, "Command Service" was nowhere to be seen). I think this is because I had managed to partially get rid of a lot of what I had manually, before I made the first post. I had checked (carefully) a lot of my running processed and tracked down the ones that should not be there and deleted the files.

Now as for the Spysweeper log, there is an issue. There were many (zillions) of occurreneces of the following message:

1:39 AM: Warning: Windows Messenger Shield: Could not open Messenger Service. Error: The specified service does not exist as an installed service

The logfile itself is 1.38 megabytes due to the many appearances of this message. In between large chunks of that is the details of the actual sweep and removal process.

I'm not sure what the cause of this message is (other than it seems related to Windows Messenger) or if it's even a problem, but anyway the log is far too long to post here. I guess I could find somewhere to actually host the text file and give a link to it, if you like. I tried to edit the message out of the log and just leave the pertinent parts

Here is the new HTJ log though:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 3:47:02 AM, on 16/11/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGUARD.EXE
C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\DOWNLO~1\software\REMSEL~2.EXE
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\Tablet.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\WTablet\TabUserW.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\notepad.exe
C:\downloads\software\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ozemail.com/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ozemail.com/
O3 - Toolbar: FlashGet Bar - {E0E899AB-F487-11D5-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\fgiebar.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVGCtrl] "C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVGNT.EXE" /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SMSERIAL] sm56hlpr.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINNT\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Remote Selector] C:\DOWNLO~1\software\REMSEL~2.EXE startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gcasServ] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpySweeper] "C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\SpySweeper.exe" /startintray
O4 - Global Startup: TabUserW.exe.lnk = C:\WINNT\system32\WTablet\TabUserW.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download All by FlashGet - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\jc_all.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download using FlashGet - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\jc_link.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_04\bin\npjpi150_04.dll
O9 - Extra button: FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: &FlashGet - {D6E814A0-E0C5-11d4-8D29-0050BA6940E3} - C:\PROGRA~1\FlashGet\flashget.exe
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: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdat…b?1122835291500
O16 - DPF: {FE0BD779-44EE-4A4B-AA2E-743C63F2E5E6} (IWinAmpActiveX Class) - http://pdl.stream.aol.com/downloads/aol/unagi/ampx_en_dl.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WRNotifier - C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\WRLogonNTF.dll
O23 - Service: AntiVir Service (AntiVirService) - H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH - C:\PROGRAM FILES\AVPERSONAL\AVGUARD.EXE
O23 - Service: AntiVir Update (AVWUpSrv) - H+BEDV Datentechnik GmbH, Germany - C:\Program Files\AVPersonal\AVWUPSRV.EXE
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINNT\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Webroot Spy Sweeper Engine (svcWRSSSDK) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Webroot\Spy Sweeper\WRSSSDK.exe
O23 - Service: TabletService - Wacom Technology, Corp. - C:\WINNT\system32\Tablet.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINNT\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

Oh, and I didn't remove Flashget - I've got an old version that can be installed without any adware and has never given me any problem with popups.

Anyway, I'm no longer getting any popups, so the main problem is fixed. Thanks so much for your help.
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Hi Luke, I'll have a look. You said:

Oh, and I didn't remove Flashget - I've got an old version that can be installed without any adware and has never given me any problem with popups.

and that's ok with me, it is your computer. I am never happy with a product that bundled spyware to start with. If you are sure it is safe, then go for it.

Anyway, I'm no longer getting any popups, so the main problem is fixed. Thanks so much for your help.

A lot of folks worked hard with SpySweeper to update it so it would fix this trojan. Only bad thing is the trial runs out :( So don't get that one again :P

Messenger Service <<< not Windows Messenger which is a chat installed like MSNIM but this comes with Windows XP. See this: http://www.itc.virginia.edu/desktop/docs/messagepopup/ and this: http://grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm Just understand that I turn this service off the day I startup a new computer. Don't confuse it with Windows Messenger which I disable in case MSN Instant Message is down. Ofter I can use Windows Messenger to chat with contacts until MSNIM is back up. I hope this helps.

You HJT log looks clean, here is some great information from Tony Klein, Texruss, ChrisRLG and Grinler to help you stay clean and safe online:
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957
http://russelltexas.com/malware/allclear.htm
http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?t=14
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict2520.html

I'll leave your topic open for a day or two in case a question comes up. Wishing you safe surfing…Phil

Cheers…pskelley
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