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I need help removing it. Here is my hijackthis log. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:32:41 AM, on 9/1/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Unable to get Internet Explorer version! 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:\Program Files\Stardock\Object Desktop\WindowBlinds\wbload.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS\tppaldr.exe C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\myagttry.exe C:\WINDOWS\qkshield.exe C:\Documents and Settings\Leonard's\My Documents\T?sks\n?tdde.exe C:\3apps\Catapult\3listen.exe C:\3apps\CATAPULT\APPIPC.exe C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\guard.exe C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\P32HELP.EXE C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\myAgtSvc.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\swAgent.exe C:\Program Files\Intel\ASF Agent\ASFAgent.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe C:\Program Files\HotKeyplus100\HotKeyPlus.exe C:\3apps\Catapult\pos.exe C:\Program Files\Plethora\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,AutoConfigURL = 127.0.0.1 R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = 127.0.0.1:9000 R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {1B388B4F-69D5-0651-A7D8-6943B466F79E} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\clkrsymo.dll R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file) O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1B388B4F-69D5-0651-A7D8-6943B466F79E} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\clkrsymo.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F277C30D-C9F9-45F6-885E-E2DD12047F8F} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll (file missing) O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TPP Auto Loader] C:\WINDOWS\tppaldr.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!ewido] "C:\Program Files\ewido anti-spyware 4.0\ewido.exe" /minimized O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfee Managed Services Tray] "C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\myagttry.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuikShield] qkshield.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MVS Splash] C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\Splash.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [f7b9e0dc.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\Leonard's\Local Settings\Application Data\f7b9e0dc.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Ixvp] C:\Documents and Settings\Leonard's\My Documents\T?sks\n?tdde.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Ncao] "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\CURITY~1\iexplore.exe" -vt ndrv O4 - Startup: Eagle Listener.lnk = C:\3apps\Catapult\3listen.exe O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{AC039A07-7AFA-4AAC-95A9-D7FA4F6BA664}: NameServer = 68.1.208.30,68.1.208.25 O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{AC039A07-7AFA-4AAC-95A9-D7FA4F6BA664}: NameServer = 68.1.208.30,68.1.208.25 O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{AC039A07-7AFA-4AAC-95A9-D7FA4F6BA664}: NameServer = 68.1.208.30,68.1.208.25 O18 - Protocol: myrm - {4D034FC3-013F-4B95-B544-44D49ABE3E76} - C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\MyRmProt4.0.0.358.dll O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll O20 - Winlogon Notify: WB - C:\PROGRA~1\STARDOCK\OBJECT~1\WINDOW~1\fastload.dll O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll O20 - Winlogon Notify: winzwr32 - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winzwr32.dll O23 - Service: ASF Agent (ASFAgent) - Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\ASF Agent\ASFAgent.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: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoguard.exe O23 - Service: McAfee Total Protection Agent Service (myAgtSvc) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\myAgtSvc.exe O23 - Service: Intel® NMS (NMSSvc) - Intel Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NMSSvc.exe O23 - Service: SonicWALL Agent Service (SWAGENT) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\Managed VirusScan\Agent\swAgent.exe
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) Run HJT and click on Open the Misc Tools section.
Click on delete a file on reboot…
Copy and paste the following into the "File name:" text box and then click Open:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winzwr32.dll

When you are asked "Do you want to restart your computer now?", click OK.

Your PC MUST reboot fully to delete the file!

2) Run HijackThis as you did to generate a log, but this time click on 'Do a system scan only'.
Place a checkmark in the boxes to the left of the following entries, by clicking on them:

R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {1B388B4F-69D5-0651-A7D8-6943B466F79E} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\clkrsymo.dll
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - _{CFBFAE00-17A6-11D0-99CB-00C04FD64497} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {1B388B4F-69D5-0651-A7D8-6943B466F79E} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\clkrsymo.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {F277C30D-C9F9-45F6-885E-E2DD12047F8F} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll (file missing)

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [f7b9e0dc.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\Leonard's\Local Settings\Application Data\f7b9e0dc.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Ixvp] C:\Documents and Settings\Leonard's\My Documents\T?sks\n?tdde.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Ncao] "C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\CURITY~1\iexplore.exe" -vt ndrv

O20 - Winlogon Notify: winzwr32 - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winzwr32.dll


CLOSE ALL OPEN WINDOWS AND BROWSERS - EXCEPT HJT and click on Fix checked

3) Boot 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) 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.

8) Remove any/all of the following files/folders that you can find:

Files

C:\Documents and Settings\Leonard's\Local Settings\Application Data\f7b9e0dc.exe

As an example:
To delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\filetogo.bye
Double click the My Computer icon on your Desktop.
Double click on Local Disc (C:)
Double click on the Windows folder,
Double click on the System 32 folder,
Right click on filetogo.bye and from the menu that appears, click on 'Delete'


Folders

C:\Documents and Settings\Leonard's\My Documents\T?sks

* This folder will have each "?" in it's name replaced by another character so you will need to be a little careful. In order to identify the right folder to delete, open each one that fits the bill and look for this file: n?tdde.exe - the same goes for the "?". As long as there is only one folder that contains a file with this name, delete it. If there are two, or more, folders that could be the malicious one, leave them alone and get back to me.

C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\CURITY~1

*The tilde(~) in either a file or folder name indicates that this name is longer than six characters and these have been replaced by the tilde for brevity. E.G. C:\PROGRA~1 = C:\Program Files
The first file, or folder, that uses these first six letters gets the suffix ~1, the next ~2 and so on.
You will need to locate and delete the folder that has this file in: iexplore.exe.

As an example:
To delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\foldertogo
Double click the My Computer icon on your Desktop.
Double click on Local Disc (C:)
Double click on the Windows folder,
Double click on the System 32 folder,
Right click on foldertogo and from the menu that appears, click on 'Delete'


9) Boot into Normal Mode.

Post a new HJT log, the Ewido log AND a description of how your PC is running.
In which case I want you to run your PC as normal for a few days. When you are happy that everything is fine, do the following:

Update your anti-virus program,
Disable System Restore,
Boot into Safe Mode,
Scan your computer for viruses.
When you get the all clear, reboot into Normal Mode.
Re-enable System Restore,
Create a Restore Point.
This will give a clean Restore Point should you need it in the future.
A tutorial for System Restore is available here.

The reason for waiting is that if removing the malware has caused a problem, which it occasionally does, you can put your PC back to how it was before the fix. This will re-install the malware, but an infected PC is better than an expensive paperweight!

Some bedtime reading: This is a very good tutorial about keeping your computer safe and secure on the internet.
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