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Nothing too big I hope, there hasn't been a whole lot of programs that I've added to the computer, but Spywareblaster and a few other programs have helped a great deal.

Startup seems to chug a little bit, and after going idle for some time the computer will tend to go slow. I don't know if that is due to a memory problem, or something else.

Here's my log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:42:57 AM, on 8/26/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.emachines.com/
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV CfgWiz] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CfgWiz.exe /GUID NAV /CMDLINE "REBOOT"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunKistEM] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdwareAlert] C:\Program Files\AdwareAlert\AdwareAlert.Exe -boot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: svchost.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.emachines.com
O16 - DPF: {20050325-D35A-4233-926E-2E801AE25949} (NMJPStarter15 Class) - http://www.netmarble.jp/_common/cab/NMStarterJP5.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E5A37BF-FD42-463A-877C-4EB7002E68AE} (Housecall ActiveX 6.5) - http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/housecal…ivex/hcImpl.cab
O16 - DPF: {6FC19219-C47E-4880-9A79-D218A1C374F9} (NMJTransX Control) - http://file.netmarble.jp/Control/NMJTransX.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/Messe…nt.cab31267.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{B11473A5-B31D-49BE-811A-5606F8C974A7}: NameServer = 192.168.1.1,192.168.2.1
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel® Corporation - c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
Wish my PC was as tidy! Nothing jumps out at me, so work through both steps and post accordingly.

The following steps will serve as a spring clean for your PC. Not all of them will be of benefit to your PC as this is a general post, but the overall effect should be positive.

1) Go to Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and remove any programs that you no longer use and then reboot your PC.

2) Download ATF Cleaner by Atribune from here and save it to your Desktop.
Double click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Check the boxes to the left of:Windows Temp
Current User Temp
All Users Temp
Temporary Internet Files
Java Cache

The rest are optional - if you want to remove the lot, check "Select All".
Finally click Empty Selected. When you get the "Done Cleaning" message, click OK.

If you use the Firefox or Opera browsers, you can use this program as a quick way to tidy those up as well.

When you have finished, click on the Exit button in the Main menu.

For Technical Support, double-click the e-mail address located at the bottom of each menu.

Please Note: This program is for Windows XP and Windows 2000 only.

3) Double click My Computer.
Right click the disc drive you wish to check.
Click Properties.
In the Properties dialog box, click the Tools Tab.
Under Error-checking, click the Check Now button.
In the "Check Disc Local Disk (C:)" dialog box, check both Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, and then click Start.

This will look for and attempt to repair any errors that your hard drive has.

4) Go to Start > Run, enter sfc /scannow ( note the space between the "c" and "/" ) and click on OK.

This will look for and attempt to replace any corrupt system files that can be found. There are backups of some of these files on your PC and Windows will check for a copy here first. If you are prompted to insert your Windows XP disc, do so. If you don't have this disc and are asked for it, you will have to cancel at this point.

For details on the System File Checker, click here.

5) Defragment your hard drive. A tutorial for disc defragmentation is available here.

6) Download and run StartUp Inspector.
This program will help you to decide exactly what programs you disable from running at startup.
The Readme.txt file included has instructions on how to use it.

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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.
  • If you cannot access the internet with the infected PC, or you are having problems updating, you can download the signatures file from here.
    Once you have installed Ewido, double click ewido-signatures-full-current.exe to update it.

    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) Boot into Safe Mode.

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

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

4) 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.

5) 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.

6) Boot into Normal Mode.

Post a new HJT log, the Ewido log AND a description of how your PC is running.
Thanks Noviciate all processes have been done, and updates have been rendered Here are some logs:

Ewido

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ewido anti-spyware - Scan Report
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+ Created at: 10:23:49 AM 8/29/2006

+ Scan result:



HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{4A2AACF3-ADF6-11D5-98A9-00E018981B9E} -> Adware.NewDotNet : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
HKU\S-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{4A2AACF3-ADF6-11D5-98A9-00E018981B9E} -> Adware.NewDotNet : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\owner@2o7[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\owner@msnportal.112.2o7[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.100:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adbrite : Cleaned.
:mozilla.101:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adbrite : Cleaned.
:mozilla.102:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adbrite : Cleaned.
:mozilla.99:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adbrite : Cleaned.
:mozilla.756:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Admarketplace : Cleaned.
:mozilla.834:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
:mozilla.835:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
:mozilla.836:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
:mozilla.837:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
:mozilla.838:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
:mozilla.839:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Adrevolver : Cleaned.
:mozilla.241:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.242:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.243:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.244:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.245:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.246:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.247:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.248:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.249:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Belstat : Cleaned.
:mozilla.316:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstbeacon : Cleaned.
:mozilla.312:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned.
:mozilla.313:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned.
:mozilla.314:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned.
:mozilla.307:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned.
:mozilla.308:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned.
:mozilla.309:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned.
:mozilla.310:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned.
:mozilla.311:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned.
:mozilla.315:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casalemedia : Cleaned.
:mozilla.480:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casinotropez : Cleaned.
:mozilla.481:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casinotropez : Cleaned.
:mozilla.482:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casinotropez : Cleaned.
:mozilla.483:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casinotropez : Cleaned.
:mozilla.484:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Casinotropez : Cleaned.
:mozilla.691:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Clickzs : Cleaned.
:mozilla.692:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Clickzs : Cleaned.
:mozilla.186:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned.
:mozilla.187:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\owner@com[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned.
:mozilla.785:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Cpvfeed : Cleaned.
:mozilla.541:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Cqcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.753:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Esomniture : Cleaned.
:mozilla.754:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Esomniture : Cleaned.
:mozilla.755:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Esomniture : Cleaned.
:mozilla.381:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Euroclick : Cleaned.
:mozilla.382:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Euroclick : Cleaned.
:mozilla.383:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Euroclick : Cleaned.
:mozilla.384:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Euroclick : Cleaned.
:mozilla.336:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned.
:mozilla.493:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Masterstats : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\[removed][2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Pointroll : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\owner@questionmarket[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Questionmarket : Cleaned.
:mozilla.653:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Revenue : Cleaned.
:mozilla.428:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Serving-sys : Cleaned.
:mozilla.429:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Serving-sys : Cleaned.
:mozilla.430:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Serving-sys : Cleaned.
:mozilla.431:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Serving-sys : Cleaned.
:mozilla.693:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.694:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.695:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.696:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.697:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.698:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.699:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.700:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.701:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.702:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.703:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.704:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.705:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.706:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.707:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.708:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.709:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.710:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Sexcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.136:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.137:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.138:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.139:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.140:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.141:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.142:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.143:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.144:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.145:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.146:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.147:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.148:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.149:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.150:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.151:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.152:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.153:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.154:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.155:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.156:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.157:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.158:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Statcounter : Cleaned.
:mozilla.160:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
:mozilla.161:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
:mozilla.162:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Cookies\[removed][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
:mozilla.121:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Zedo : Cleaned.
:mozilla.122:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Zedo : Cleaned.
:mozilla.123:C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\xzvi96h6.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Zedo : Cleaned.


::Report end
Hi-jack This!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:30:26 AM, on 8/29/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://www.emachines.com/
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar2.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunKistEM] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\shwiconem.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &AOL Toolbar search - res://C:\Program Files\AOL Toolbar\toolbar.dll/SEARCH.HTML
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://www.emachines.com
O16 - DPF: {20050325-D35A-4233-926E-2E801AE25949} (NMJPStarter15 Class) - http://www.netmarble.jp/_common/cab/NMStarterJP5.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E5A37BF-FD42-463A-877C-4EB7002E68AE} (Housecall ActiveX 6.5) - http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/housecal…ivex/hcImpl.cab
O16 - DPF: {6FC19219-C47E-4880-9A79-D218A1C374F9} (NMJTransX Control) - http://file.netmarble.jp/Control/NMJTransX.cab
O16 - DPF: {8E0D4DE5-3180-4024-A327-4DFAD1796A8D} (MessengerStatsClient Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary/Messe…nt.cab31267.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{B11473A5-B31D-49BE-811A-5606F8C974A7}: NameServer = 192.168.1.1,192.168.2.1
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation (ccPwdSvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.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: Norton AntiVirus Auto Protect Service (navapsvc) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Intel NCS NetService (NetSvc) - Intel® Corporation - c:\Program Files\Intel\NCS\Sync\NetSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service (SBService) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service (SymWSC) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe

Aside from an automatic update done by ewido the first time I restarted, everything seems to run a lot faster. I've yet to leave the computer idle for an extended period of time, but the same windows scheme that was used during safe mode is still in effect.

the same windows scheme that was used during safe mode is still in effect.

You are going to have to go into a little bit more detail.
It wasn't that big of a deal, there were a few settings that were left unchanged from the safe mode after rebooting back into normal mode. I changed them back to what I was originally using. Other than that the computer is running quite well. Thanks for helping out with my "Fall cleaning"
The log looks OK which leaves that side of things sorted, but i'd like to know exactly what settings were involved. It's a new one on me, so any info you provide could help someone else if I come across a similar problem in the future.
It was the graphical theme for windows. Just superficial changes. And my screensaver was reset to default "Windows XP" screensaver. All my IME settings are still there, and the same extentions (minus those that I deleted using startup inspector) and also my background wallpaper was changed as well.
Thanks, i'll keep an eye out for that in the future - not sure what exactly caused it though which is a bit irritating. Safe Surfing. :wavey:

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