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Spyaxe Spawn is controlling my computer

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Post #1
I think the malware on my computer is a newer form of spyaxe, because it does the same things (reccommends spyware removal tools and has little "official looking" taskbar icons, etc.) here's my HJT log, Thank You Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 1:34:28 PM, on 11/10/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: F:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe F:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\aolavupd.exe F:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\ANTIVI~1\mcshield.exe F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPFService.exe F:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\ANTIVI~1\OasClnt.exe F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDService.exe F:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe F:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WUSB54Gv42.exe F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDSystemTray.exe F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\isamonitor.exe F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\isamini.exe F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\pmsngr.exe F:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\pmmon.exe F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe F:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe F:\Program Files\AOL\Active Security Monitor\ASMonitor.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\AOLSoftware.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\antivirus\mcvsescn.exe F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPfTray.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\SSCEvtHdlr.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\aolsoftware.exe f:\program files\common files\aol\1163117306\ee\anotify.exe F:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE F:\Documents and Settings\Family\Desktop\PC Security\HijackThis.exe O2 - BHO: (no name) - {2810fba5-55ec-4bee-8263-0e2fa5883768} - F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\isaddon.dll O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll O3 - Toolbar: Protection Bar - {bf1ced2c-4b3f-4079-a330-864eda5a4cff} - F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\iesplugin.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] F:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "F:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTraySD] F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDSystemTray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SDAutoLiveupdate] F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\LiveUpdateSD.exe -AUTO O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASM] "F:\Program Files\AOL\Active Security Monitor\ASMonitor.exe" HIDEMAIN O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\AOLSoftware.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLSPScheduler] F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sscRun] F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\SSCRun.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OASClnt] F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\antivirus\oasclnt.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EmailScan] F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\antivirus\mcvsescn.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFExe] F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPfTray.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] F:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.lnk = F:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - F:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O20 - Winlogon Notify: SDNotify - F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDNotify.dll O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - F:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll O21 - SSODL: bonspells - {11853d5f-f894-4cc7-bbc3-fc7a9dcfd896} - (no file) O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - F:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe O23 - Service: AOL Antivirus Update Service (aolavupd) - AOL LLC - F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\aolavupd.exe O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe O23 - Service: McAfee McShield (McShield) - McAfee Inc. - F:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\ANTIVI~1\mcshield.exe O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee Corporation - F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPFService.exe O23 - Service: SDService - Max Secure Software - F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDService.exe O23 - Service: WUSB54Gv42SVC - Unknown owner - F:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe" "WUSB54Gv42.exe (file missing)
Post #2
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

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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.
Post #3
(hers smitfraud report) Thank You SmitFraudFix v2.120 Scan done at 15:56:27.53, Fri 11/10/2006 Run from F:\Documents and Settings\Family\Desktop\SmitfraudFix OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT Fix run in normal mode »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\Web »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system32 »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Documents and Settings\Family »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Documents and Settings\Family\Application Data »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\DOCUME~1\Family\FAVORI~1 »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop F:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\Desktop\Online Security Guide.url FOUND ! F:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\Desktop\Security Troubleshooting.url FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Program Files F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\ FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» 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 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler] "{11853d5f-f894-4cc7-bbc3-fc7a9dcfd896}"="bonspells" »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» AppInit_DLLs !!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!! [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "AppInit_DLLs"="" »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» pe386-msguard-lzx32 »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning wininet.dll infection »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End
Post #4
sry i missed the last direction, heres the other hjt log Active Security Monitor 2.0.0.18 Adobe Bridge 1.0 Adobe Common File Installer Adobe Flash Player 9 ActiveX Adobe Help Center 1.0 Adobe Photoshop CS2 Adobe Stock Photos 1.0 AOL Instant Messenger AOL Uninstaller (Choose which Products to Remove) Apple Software Update DriverGuide Toolkit HijackThis 1.99.1 Hotfix for Windows XP (KB926239) iTunes J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 8 J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 9 LimeWire PRO 4.12.3 Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter Microsoft Compression Client Pack 1.0 for Windows XP Microsoft User-Mode Driver Framework Feature Pack 1.0 MPEG Converter Network Play System (Patching) QualityCodec 4.0 QuickTime Safety and Security Center Uninstaller Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564) Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB911565) Security Update for Windows Media Player 9 (KB917734) Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046) Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756) Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358) Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423) Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424) Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428) Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587) Security Update for Windows XP (KB899589) Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591) Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725) Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017) Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214) Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400) Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706) Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414) Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749) Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519) Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562) Security Update for Windows XP (KB911567) Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927) Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919) Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580) Security Update for Windows XP (KB914388) Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389) Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344) Security Update for Windows XP (KB917422) Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953) Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439) Security Update for Windows XP (KB918899) Security Update for Windows XP (KB919007) Security Update for Windows XP (KB920214) Security Update for Windows XP (KB920670) Security Update for Windows XP (KB920683) Security Update for Windows XP (KB920685) Security Update for Windows XP (KB921398) Security Update for Windows XP (KB921883) Security Update for Windows XP (KB922616) Security Update for Windows XP (KB922819) Security Update for Windows XP (KB923191) Security Update for Windows XP (KB923414) Security Update for Windows XP (KB924191) Security Update for Windows XP (KB924496) Security Update for Windows XP (KB925486) Spyware Detector The Sims Update for Windows XP (KB894391) Update for Windows XP (KB898461) Update for Windows XP (KB908531) Update for Windows XP (KB910437) Update for Windows XP (KB911280) Update for Windows XP (KB916595) Update for Windows XP (KB922582) URGE Viewpoint Manager (Remove Only) Viewpoint Media Player Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803) Windows Media Format 11 runtime Windows Media Format 11 runtime Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 11 Windows XP Hotfix - KB873339 Windows XP Hotfix - KB885835 Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836 Windows XP Hotfix - KB886185 Windows XP Hotfix - KB887472 Windows XP Hotfix - KB888302 Windows XP Hotfix - KB890859 Windows XP Hotfix - KB891781
Post #5
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 AVG Anti-Spyware from here and save it to your Desktop.

If you already have this program installed, skip to Updating AVG Anti-Spyware: below.

Double click the avgas-setup file to begin installation and follow the prompts.
When the program has been installed, and you click the Finish button, AVG A-S will open.

* Please note that this program was formerly known as Ewido anti-spyware 4.0.
Taken from the Ewido website -

ewido anti-spyware 4.0 will now continue under the new product name AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5. AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 contains the same ewido technology, but with some further enhanced features:

Highly improved cleaning
Lower resource usage
Additional languages supported

All current licenses for ewido anti-spyware 4.0 will continue to be valid, and users can change over to the new AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 for free.

  • Updating AVG Anti-Spyware:

    By default AVG A-S 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 AVG A-S 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 AVG A-S, 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 AVG A-S.

AVG A-S 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 AVG A-S 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) Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
Press "4" and then to check for updates.
Don't forget to allow SmiUpdate.exe access through your firewall.
Once it has updated, or if there are no updates available, close the window and the folder.

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

4) 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. **

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

Removal

1) Boot into Safe Mode.

2) 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.

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

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

5) 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.

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

7) Empty the Recycle Bin.

8) Ensure that ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders are closed and then run AVG A-S.
  • 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 AVG A-S has detected will be displayed.
  • Click the Apply all actions button at the bottom.
  • When AVG A-S 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\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\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 AVG A-S.

9) Reboot into Normal Mode.

10) 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 AVG A-S 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 #6
Thing look to be running normally, but its still a little sluggish here are my logs (no threats came up in AVG) so i didnt post it but heres hjt followed by smitfraud Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 8:28:00 PM, on 11/10/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: F:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe F:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\aolavupd.exe F:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\ANTIVI~1\mcshield.exe F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPFService.exe F:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\ANTIVI~1\OasClnt.exe F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDService.exe F:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe F:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WUSB54Gv42.exe F:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe F:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDSystemTray.exe F:\Program Files\AOL\Active Security Monitor\ASMonitor.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\AOLSoftware.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\antivirus\mcvsescn.exe F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPfTray.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\SSCEvtHdlr.exe F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\aolsoftware.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe F:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe F:\Documents and Settings\Family\Desktop\PC Security\HijackThis.exe O2 - BHO: (no name) - {2810fba5-55ec-4bee-8263-0e2fa5883768} - F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\isaddon.dll (file missing) O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll O3 - Toolbar: Protection Bar - {bf1ced2c-4b3f-4079-a330-864eda5a4cff} - F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\iesplugin.dll (file missing) O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] F:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "F:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTraySD] F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDSystemTray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SDAutoLiveupdate] F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\LiveUpdateSD.exe -AUTO O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASM] "F:\Program Files\AOL\Active Security Monitor\ASMonitor.exe" HIDEMAIN O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\AOLSoftware.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLSPScheduler] F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\AOLSP Scheduler.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [sscRun] F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\SSCRun.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OASClnt] F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\antivirus\oasclnt.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [EmailScan] F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\antivirus\mcvsescn.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFExe] F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPfTray.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AIM] F:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe -cnetwait.odl O4 - Startup: Adobe Gamma.lnk = F:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - F:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe O20 - Winlogon Notify: SDNotify - F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDNotify.dll O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - F:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - F:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe O23 - Service: AOL Antivirus Update Service (aolavupd) - AOL LLC - F:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1163117306\ee\services\safetyCore\ver2_5_4_1\aolavupd.exe O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Computer, Inc. - F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe O23 - Service: McAfee McShield (McShield) - McAfee Inc. - F:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\ANTIVI~1\mcshield.exe O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee Corporation - F:\Program Files\mcafee.com\personal firewall\MPFService.exe O23 - Service: SDService - Max Secure Software - F:\Program Files\SpywareDetector\SDService.exe O23 - Service: WUSB54Gv42SVC - Unknown owner - F:\Program Files\Linksys Wireless-G USB Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe" "WUSB54Gv42.exe (file missing) (rapport.txt here) SmitFraudFix v2.120 Scan done at 18:15:36.73, Fri 11/10/2006 Run from F:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\SmitfraudFix OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT Fix run 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] "{11853d5f-f894-4cc7-bbc3-fc7a9dcfd896}"="bonspells" »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Killing process »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Generic Renos Fix GenericRenosFix by S!Ri »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Deleting infected files F:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\Desktop\Online Security Guide.url Deleted F:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\Desktop\Security Troubleshooting.url Deleted F:\Program Files\QualityCodec\ Deleted »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» 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 »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End Thank You for your help so far, Noviciate, I greatly appreciate it
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There's a little cleaning up to do, but work through the following first and we'll deal with that later:

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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Rename your copy of hijackthis.exe to search.exe - ocassionally nasties interfere with the normal working of HJT in order to hide themselves and renaming the .exe will get around this.

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