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I read a previous post and followed the instructions as far as I could get: I downloaded but haven't yet used: superantispyware. I ran SmitfraudFix.cmd with these results: SmitFraudFix v2.122 Scan done at 16:01:19.56, Fri 11/17/2006 Run from C:\Documents and Settings\jon\Desktop\SmitfraudFix OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT Fix run in normal mode »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS C:\WINDOWS\keyboard1.dat FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\Web »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\ot.ico FOUND ! C:\WINDOWS\system32\1024\ FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\jon »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\jon\Application Data »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\DOCUME~1\jon\FAVORI~1 C:\DOCUME~1\jon\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"="C:\\Program Files\\MSN Gaming Zone\\saqoloze.html" "SubscribedURL"="" "FriendlyName"="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\1] "Source"="C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\qune.html" "SubscribedURL"="" "FriendlyName"="" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\2] "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] "{C1A2FDA2-1A5B-2A8F-F3A2-B22DA1A3C41D}"="NetWrap for Windows" »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» 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 Thank you so much for your help!
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Download AVG Anti-Spyware from HERE and save that file to your
desktop.
This is a 30 day trial of the program
  • Once you have downloaded AVG Anti-Spyware, locate the icon on the desktop
    and double-click it to launch the set up program.
  • Once the setup is complete you will need run ewido and update the definition
    files.
  • On the main screen select the icon "Update" then select the "
    Update now
    " link.
    • Next select the "Start Update" button, the update will start and a
      progress bar will show the updates being installed.
  • Once the update has completed select the "Scanner" icon at the top of
    the screen, then select the "Settings" tab.
  • Once in the Settings screen click on "Recommended actions" and then
    select ""Quarantine".".
  • Under "Reports"
    • Select "Automatically generate report after every scan"
    • Un-Select "Only if threats were found"
Close AVG Anti-Spyware, Do Not run a scan just yet, we will shortly.
  • Running the Clean

    Warning: running option #2 on a non infected computer will remove your Desktop background.


    Please print out or copy these instructions/tutorial to Notepad as the internet will not be (while in Safe Mode) available to you at certain points of the removal process. Make sure to work through all the Steps in the exact order in which they are listed below. If there's anything that you don't understand, ask your question(s) before moving on with the fixes.

    Reboot your computer in Safe Mode.
    • If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power.
    • Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
    • Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
    • Ensure that the Safe Mode option is selected.
    • Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
    • Login on your usual account.
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    Open the SmitfraudFix Folder, then double-click smitfraudfix.cmd file to start the tool.
    Select option #2 - Clean by typing 2 and press Enter.
    Wait for the tool to complete and disk cleanup to finish.
    You will be prompted : "Registry cleaning - Do you want to clean the registry ?" answer Yes by typing Y and hit Enter.

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    The tool will also check if wininet.dll is infected. If a clean version is found, you will be prompted to replace wininet.dll. Answer Yes to the question "Replace infected file ?" by typing Y and hit Enter.

    A reboot may be needed to finish the cleaning process, if you computer does not restart automatically please do it yourself manually. Reboot in Safe Mode.

    The tool will create a log named rapport.txt in the root of your drive, eg: Local Disk C: or partition where your operating system is installed. Please post that log along with all others requested in your next reply.
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    Clean out your Temporary Internet files. Proceed like this:
    • Quit Internet Explorer and quit any instances of Windows Explorer.
    • Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet Options.
    • On the General tab, click Delete Files under Temporary Internet Files.
    • In the Delete Files dialog box, tick the Delete all offline content check box , and then click OK.
    • On the General tab, click Delete Cookies under Temporary Internet Files, and then click OK.
    • Click on the Programs tab then click the Reset Web Settings button. Click Apply then OK.
    • Click OK.
    Next Click Start, click Control Panel and then double-click Display. Click on the Desktop tab, then click the Customize Desktop button. Click on the Web tab. Under Web Pages you should see a checked entry called Security info or something similar. If it is there, select that entry and click the Delete button. Click Ok then Apply and Ok.

    Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon on your Desktop, and then clicking Empty Recycle Bin.
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    Close ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders. Please start AVG Anti-Spyware, and run a full scan.
    • IMPORTANT: Do not open any other windows or
      programs while AVG Anti-Spyware is scanning, it may interfere with the scanning proccess:
    • Lauch AVG Anti-Spyware by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.
    • Select the "Scanner" icon at the top and then the "Scan" tab
      then click on "Complete System Scan".
    • ewido will now begin the scanning process, be patient this may take a little
      time.
      Once the scan is complete do the following:
    • If you have any infections you will prompted, then select "Apply all
      actions
      "
    • Next select the "Reports" icon at the top.
    • Select the "Save report as" button in the lower left hand of the
      screen and save it as a text file on your Desktop (make sure to remember where you saved that file, this is important).
    Close AVG Anti-Spyware and Reboot in Normal Mode.




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    Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
    Select option #3 - Delete Trusted zone by typing 3 and press Enter
    Answer Yes to the question "Restore Trusted Zone ?" by typing
    Y and hit Enter.

    Note, if you use SpywareBlaster and/or IE-SPYAD, it will be necessary to re-install the protection both afford. For SpywareBlaster, run the program and re-protect all items. For IE-SPYAD, run the batch file and reinstall the protection.
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    Please post:
    1.c:\rapport.txt
    2.AVG Anti-Spyware log
    3.A new HijackThis log

    Your may need several replies to post the requested logs, otherwise they might get cut off.

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