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Post #1
I have a malware invasion About:blank. It allows me to use msn.com as my default browser but in the tools/options menu ,"About:blank"is listed. As a result,I get frequent popups of "anitspyware.",telling me I have malware and trojans,etc. I do not download these or respond ,except to try to close them….which produces morepoups.

I have run the self help tutorial and used Adware and Spybot S&D,then ran EIDO per the instructions. Below are the HijackThis and EWIDO scans respectively. I am running XP with Office 2003. Any help is appreciated

Hijack This log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:43:13 AM, on 8/8/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WMP54GX.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin\hprblog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smartdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\officescan.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Directory 1 for hijackthis.zip\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-59D4-4008-9058-080011001200} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-C1EC-0345-6EC2-4D0300000000} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-F09C-02B4-6EC2-AD0300000000} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {3ceff6cd-6f08-4e4d-bccd-ff7415288c3b} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7b55bb05-0b4d-44fd-81a6-b136188f5deb} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {8333c319-0669-4893-a418-f56d9249fca6} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9c691a33-7dda-4c2f-be4c-c176083f35cf} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: office_pnl.office_panel - {B53455DB-5527-4041-AC41-F86E6947AA47} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\office_pnl.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {e52dedbb-d168-4bdb-b229-c48160800e81} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {ffd2825e-0785-40c5-9a41-518f53a8261f} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Transponder] C:\WINDOWS\System32\susp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adware.Srv32] C:\WINDOWS\System32\runsrv32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.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: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: Firewall service (FWSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006\FWSvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: WMP54GXSVC - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WLService.exe" "WMP54GX.exe (file missing)

EWIDO scan

ewido anti-spyware - Scan Report
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+ Created at: 8:04:49 AM 8/8/2006

+ Scan result:



HKLM\SOFTWARE\Alexa Internet -> Adware.Alexa : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AlxTB.BHO -> Adware.Alexa : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\PopMenu.Menu -> Adware.Alexa : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Popup.PopupKiller -> Adware.Alexa : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\update.exe -> Adware.BHO : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\Bridge.brdg -> Adware.BlazeFind : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\jao.jao -> Adware.BlazeFind : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppID\DailyToolbar.DLL -> Adware.DailyToolbar : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\DailyToolbar.IEBand -> Adware.DailyToolbar : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\DailyToolbar.SysMgr -> Adware.DailyToolbar : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\IEToolbar.AffiliateCtl -> Adware.DailyToolbar : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\DailyToolbar -> Adware.DailyToolbar : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\NIX Solutions -> Adware.DailyToolbar : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\NIX Solutions\DailyToolbar -> Adware.DailyToolbar : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\RespondMiter -> Adware.VX2 : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{E52DEDBB-D168-4BDB-B229-C48160800E81} -> Hijacker.Generic : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{e52dedbb-d168-4bdb-b229-c48160800e81} -> Hijacker.Generic : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Linda d'Alonzo\Cookies\linda d'alonzo@msnportal.112.2o7[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'alonzo@msnportal.112.2o7[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc102.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc18.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc64.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc31.txt -> TrackingCookie.Addynamix : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc57.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc87.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstbeacon : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc88.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc37.txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc30.txt -> TrackingCookie.Euroclick : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc50.txt -> TrackingCookie.Masterstats : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc68.txt -> TrackingCookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc80.txt -> TrackingCookie.Tacoda : Cleaned.
C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-1644491937-1935655697-1060284298-1004\Dc97.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yadro : Cleaned.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\1024 -> Trojan.Small : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end
Post #2 last edited
You are running HJT from an unsafe location. An easy way to correct this is to do the following:

Download a copy of HJTsetup.exe from here and save it to your Desktop.
  • Double click HJTsetup.exe to begin installation.
  • By default it will install to C:\Program Files\Hijack This.
  • Continue to click Next in the setup dialogue boxes until you get to the Select Addition Tasks dialogue.
  • Put a check by Create a desktop icon then click Next again.
  • Continue to follow the prompts from there.
  • At the final dialogue box uncheck the box to the left of "Launch Hijackthis" and then click Finish
Do this BEFORE you proceed!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

1) Download SmitfraudFix.zip by S!Ri from here and save it to your Desktop.
You will then need to extract the files.
To do this: Right click on the zipped folder and from the menu that appears, click on Extract All…
In the 'Extraction Wizard' window that opens, click on Next> and in the next window that appears, click on Next> again.
In the final window, click on Finish

2) Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
Press "1" and then to start the search process.
When the search has completed, a text file, rapport.txt, will open with the results in - Copy and paste this report into your next reply.

A copy of the report can be found in the root of your drive, eg: Local Disk C: or partition where your operating system is installed.
For most, this file can be found by double-clicking My Computer and then Local Disk (C:)

IMPORTANT: Do NOT run any other options until you are asked to do so!

Note : process.exe is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky) as a "RiskTool"; it is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user.
http://www.beyondlogic.org/consulting/proc…processutil.htm

This fix is based on a canned speech supplied by Kimberly.

Run HJT:
  • Click Open the Misc Tools section.
  • Click Open Uninstall Manager…
  • Click Save list… and save it to your Desktop.
  • Copy and paste the file uninstall_list.txt into your next reply.
Throw in a fresh HJT log as well, just for good measure.
Post #3
Here are the following log file per the instructions below:


1. rapport. txt
2. HJT: uninstall_LIST.txt
3. HJT: scan and log file

Looking forward to your reply

1.RAPPORT.TXT

SmitFraudFix v2.81

Scan done at 13:26:23.24, Sat 08/19/2006
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
Fix ran in normal mode

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS

C:\WINDOWS\alexaie.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\alxie328.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\alxtb1.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\bg_bg.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\big_red_x.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\BTGrab.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\buy_now.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\click_for_free_scan.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\close_ico.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\dlmax.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\download.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\download_product.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\free_scan_red_btn.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\icon_warning_big.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\infected.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\infected_top_bg.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\logo.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\navibar_bg.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\navibar_corner_left.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\navibar_corner_right.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\product_box.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\Pynix.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\red_warning_ico.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\remove_spyware_header.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\safe_and_trusted.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\spyware_detected.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\susp.exe FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\win_logo.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\yellow_warning_ico.gif FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\ZServ.dll FOUND !

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\Web


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system32

C:\WINDOWS\system32\a.exe FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\alxres.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\bridge.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dailytoolbar.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\jao.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mshtml32.tdb FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\officescan.exe FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\questmod.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\runsrv32.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\runsrv32.exe FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\smaexp32.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpservice2.exe FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\txfdb32.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\udpmod.dll FOUND !
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wstart.dll FOUND !

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Application Data


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu

C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\STARTM~1\Online Security Guide.url FOUND !
C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\STARTM~1\Security Troubleshooting.url FOUND !

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\DOCUME~1\NICKD'~1\FAVORI~1

C:\DOCUME~1\NICKD'~1\FAVORI~1\Antivirus Test Online.url FOUND !

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Program Files


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Sharedtaskscheduler
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning wininet.dll infection


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End




2. hjt UNINSTALL_LSIT.TXT

Abacast Client
Ad-Aware SE Personal
Adobe Download Manager 2.0 (Remove Only)
Adobe Reader 7.0.7
Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition 3.0
ATI Display Driver
AVG Free Edition
DrawPlus 3.0
ewido anti-spyware 4.0
Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer
Hijackthis 1.99.1
HijackThis 1.99.1
HP Image Zone Express
HP Imaging Device Functions 5.3
HP PSC & OfficeJet 5.3.A
HP Software Update
HP Solution Center & Imaging Support Tools 5.3
Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX
Macromedia Flash Player 8
Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003
Microsoft Web Publishing Wizard 1.52
MSN Music Assistant
RealPlayer
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4
The Print Shop
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Player 10
Windows XP Hotfix - KB822603
Windows XP Hotfix - KB842773
Yahoo! Toolbar

3. hjt SCAN AND LOG FILE

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 1:34:47 PM, on 8/19/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WMP54GX.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin\hprblog.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-59D4-4008-9058-080011001200} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-C1EC-0345-6EC2-4D0300000000} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00000000-F09C-02B4-6EC2-AD0300000000} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {3ceff6cd-6f08-4e4d-bccd-ff7415288c3b} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7b55bb05-0b4d-44fd-81a6-b136188f5deb} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {8333c319-0669-4893-a418-f56d9249fca6} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {9c691a33-7dda-4c2f-be4c-c176083f35cf} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {ffd2825e-0785-40c5-9a41-518f53a8261f} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Transponder] C:\WINDOWS\System32\susp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adware.Srv32] C:\WINDOWS\System32\runsrv32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.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: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: Firewall service (FWSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006\FWSvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: WMP54GXSVC - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WLService.exe" "WMP54GX.exe (file missing)
Post #4
You will need to make a copy of these instructions because you have to disconnect from the internet to complete the fix. Either print them out or copy and paste them into Notepad.

Preparation

1) Download the trial version of Ewido anti-spyware from here and save it to your Desktop.
If you already have this program installed, skip to Updating Ewido: below.

* Please note that these instructions are for the new version - Ewido anti-spyware. If you have the old version - Ewido anti-malware and it is the:
  • paid-for version - you will need to go here and obtain an updated license code before you upgrade.
  • free version - you will need to uninstall it and reboot before installing the new version.
Double click the ewido-setup file to begin installation and follow the prompts.
When the program has been installed, and you click the Finish button, Ewido anti-spyware will open.
  • Updating Ewido:

    By default Ewido is configured to update automatically so, if you have an active internet connection, it should do so following installation. If you are unsure whether or not it has done so, do the following:
  • Click the Update icon at the top and under "Manual Update" - click the Start update button.
  • Either Ewido will update or inform you that no update was available.

    Disabling the Resident Shield:
  • By default the Resident Shield is active but as it may interfere with the process of cleaning your PC, it will need to be disabled.
    (When the PC has been cleaned you can activate the shield again, if you wish.)
  • Click the Shield icon at the top and under "Resident shield is…" - click active.
  • This should now change to inactive.

    Changing Recommended Actions
  • Click the Scanner icon at the top and then click the Settings Tab.
  • Under "How to act?" click Recommended actions and select "Quarantine" from the menu.
You can now close Ewido anti-spyware.

Ewido anti-spyware is designed to be used to both scan for and remove malicious files and also to run in real-time alongside, but not replace, your existing anti-virus program to give an added layer of protection.
Both the Resident Shield and Automatic Updates will only be available for the thirty day trial period, after that Ewido will revert to a stand-alone scanner which you can keep and manually update for free and use in a similar way to Ad-Aware SE Personal, Spybot S&D etc.
Should you wish to benefit from the real-time protection, you will need to upgrade the program. To do this, simply open it and click on the Buy now button.

2) You will need to know how to boot into Safe Mode.
Instructions can be found here.

3) You will need to set Windows to show All Hidden Files and Folders.
Instructions can be found here.
** These files are hidden to stop you accidentally removing something important.
It is advisable to hide them again after fixing your computer. **

4) Log off from the internet and disconnect your modem cable for the duration of the fix.

Removal

1) Go to Start > Run, copy and paste the following into the run box and hit OK:

sc stop FWSvc

Repeat for the following:

sc delete FWSvc

2) Boot into Safe Mode.

3) Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
Press "2" and then to start the cleaning process.
  • Wait for the tool to complete and disk cleanup to finish.
  • You will be prompted "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry ? Press "Y" and then .
  • The tool will also check if wininet.dll is infected. You may be prompted to "Replace infected file ?" - press "Y" and then .
Your PC now needs to be rebooted. If this does not happen automatically, you will need to do so manually. Either way, your PC will need to be booted back INTO SAFE MODE.

4) Navigate to the C:\Windows\Temp folder and delete all the files that you find there.
Do this for all Usernames.

5) Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Local Settings\Temp and delete all the files that you find there.
Do this for all Usernames.

6) Go to Start > Control Panel > Internet Options and under Temporary Internet files, click on Delete Files…
Check the box to the left of 'Delete all offline content' and then click on OK.

7) Go to Start > Control Panel > Display.
Select the Desktop Tab, click on Customise Desktop… and then select the Web Tab.
Under Web pages: you should see a checked entry called Security info - or similar. Highlight this entry and then click the Delete button.
Finally click OK > Apply > OK.

8) Empty the Recycle Bin.

9) Ensure that ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders are closed and then run Ewido anti-spyware.
  • If it is not already selected, click the Scanner icon at the top and then select the Scan Tab.
  • Click "Complete System Scan"
  • While the scan is in progress the PC should be left otherwise idle - so if you fancy a cuppa, now's the time to put the kettle on!
  • When the scan has completed, any threats that Ewido has detected will be displayed.
  • Click the Apply all actions button at the bottom.
  • When Ewido has finished, it will display the message "All actions have been applied".

    Saving a report:
  • Click the Save Report button at the bottom left and the "Reports" window will open.
  • The content of the scan report will be displayed in the right hand pane and a copy will be automatically saved as Report-Scan-date-time.txt into the C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\Reports folder.
  • You will need to post a copy of this report into your next reply, so if it is more convenient, you can save another copy of this report elsewhere:
    Click the Save report as button and select a destination by clicking the down arrow to the right of the Save in: text box and then click Save.
Close Ewido Anti-Spyware.

10) Reboot into Normal Mode.

11) Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
Press "3" and then to "Delete Trusted Zone".
When prompted "Restore Trusted Zone ?", press "Y" and then .

* Please Note: If you use SpywareBlaster and/or IE/Spyads, it will be necessary to re-install the protection both afford. For SpywareBlaster, run the program and re-protect all items. For IE/Spyads, run the batch file and reinstall the protection *

Will you then post the following:
  • A new HJT log,
  • The Ewido log,
  • The text file rapport.txt that will be found in the root of your drive, eg: Local Disk C: or partition where your operating system is installed.
    For most, this file can be found by double-clicking My Computer and then Local Disk (C:)
  • A description of how your PC is behaving.
This fix is based on a canned speech supplied by Kimberly.
Post #5
I have performed the routine per below. Here is my report.

1. PC behavior
2. new HJT log
3. EWIDOlog
4. rapport.txt log

1. PC behavior: After doing everthing below,the system is running normally. But on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen, I have a flashing blue question mark icon that changes to a red "NO" symbol that displays the following message:
"Critical System Error !: System detected virus activities. They may cause critical system failure. Please, use antimalware software to clean and protect your system from parasite programs. Check this baloon(..yes,it is spelled this way on the message- my first clue)to get available software. " I do want to remove this icon

2. HJT log

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:13:21 PM, on 9/10/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WMP54GX.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin\hprblog.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {a43385f0-7113-496d-96d7-b9b550e3fcca} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\ixt0.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.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: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O21 - SSODL: imputable - {6570b782-1a41-4053-b2c9-12c7fcf0d84d} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\duxzj.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido anti-spyware 4.0 guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: WMP54GXSVC - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX\WLService.exe" "WMP54GX.exe (file missing)


3. EWIDO log

———————————————————
ewido anti-spyware - Scan Report
———————————————————

+ Created at: 10:02:44 PM 9/10/2006

+ Scan result:



C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'alonzo@2o7[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'alonzo@msnportal.112.2o7[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'alonzo@powellsbooks.122.2o7[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'alonzo@cpvfeed[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Cpvfeed : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'[removed][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Masterstats : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'[removed][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Overture : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'[removed][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Reliablestats : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'[removed][2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'alonzo@tacoda[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tacoda : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'alonzo@trafficmp[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Trafficmp : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Cookies\nick d'[removed][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end


4. rapport.text.log

SmitFraudFix v2.81

Scan done at 21:17:29.83, Sun 09/10/2006
Run from C:\Documents and Settings\Nick d'Alonzo\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
Fix ran in safe mode

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Before SmitFraudFix
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{6570b782-1a41-4053-b2c9-12c7fcf0d84d}"="imputable"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{6570b782-1a41-4053-b2c9-12c7fcf0d84d}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\WINDOWS\System32\duxzj.dll"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{6570b782-1a41-4053-b2c9-12c7fcf0d84d}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\WINDOWS\System32\duxzj.dll"


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Killing process


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Generic Renos Fix

GenericRenosFix by S!Ri


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting infected files


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting Temp Files


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Registry Cleaning

Registry Cleaning done.

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» After SmitFraudFix
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler]
"{6570b782-1a41-4053-b2c9-12c7fcf0d84d}"="imputable"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{6570b782-1a41-4053-b2c9-12c7fcf0d84d}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\WINDOWS\System32\duxzj.dll"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{6570b782-1a41-4053-b2c9-12c7fcf0d84d}\InProcServer32]
@="C:\WINDOWS\System32\duxzj.dll"



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Any followup here is most welcome

Thanks,

Nick d'Alonzo
Post #6
I have an update on my PC behavior. It is freezing on use of MS Office (opening Word). Slow logon tothe net using IE and msn.com as my home page. Movement is slow and very erratic. My EWIDO shield is inactive ,as this is a free download. But these actions occurred after I performed the latest routing requested by Noviciate. Would like some help to bring pc running back to normal net speed and functioning of Office. Thanks
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