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Search Hijack Removal Required

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Post #1
I seem to have a search hijack on my system. I have run spybot S&D, Ad-Aware, XoftSpyXE, RegCure. They are clean at this point. Google search's go off to "other" web pages that intercept the targeted web site. Usually this will happen about 2 times. On the 3rd repeated search I'll get my page. Using Explorer 7.0. Here is my HyjackThis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:44:15 AM, on 11/19/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrss.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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\backweb\3528733\Program\SERVIC~1.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsgk32st.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\program\fsbwsys.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\FSGK32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMA32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fssm32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMB32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\Program\fspex.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FCH32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FAMEH32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsqh.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsrw.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspc.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fshttps\fshttps.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FWES\Program\fsdfwd.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsav32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\QPService.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSM32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\ispnews.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\ANTI-S~1\fsaw.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\fsguidll.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\temp\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.morningstar.com/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = https://www.optionsxpress.com/quote_detail….S&symbol=MA
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {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: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpWirelessAssistant] C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QPService] "C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\QPService.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecGuard] C:\Windows\SMINST\RecGuard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure Manager] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSM32.EXE" /splash
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure TNB] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\TNB\TNBUtil.exe" /CHECKALL /WAITFORSW
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure Startup Wizard] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\FSSW.EXE" /reboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [News Service] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\ispnews.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Charter High-Speed Security Suite.lnk = C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\Program\fspex.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Block this popup - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\blockpopups.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Web Filter - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73F01} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Web Filter - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73F01} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra button: IE Shield - {300DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\ieshield.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: IE Shield… - {300DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\ieshield.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'winsflt.dll' missing
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q106&bd=presario&pf=laptop
O16 - DPF: {14C1B87C-3342-445F-9B5E-365FF330A3AC} (Hewlett-Packard Online Support Services) - http://h20278.www2.hp.com/HPISWeb/Customer…DataManager.CAB
O16 - DPF: {3DC2E31C-371A-4BD3-9A27-CDF57CE604CF} (MSN Money Charting) - http://moneycentral.msn.com/cabs/pmupd806.exe
O16 - DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} (Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0) - http://javadl-esd.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jin…indows-i586.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{3D1E45BE-922A-4F32-A173-C203549BD7AE}: NameServer = 85.255.116.140,85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{AB3BD144-2815-49EB-8E05-790D2F31DE3D}: NameServer = 85.255.116.140,85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{DD8DB1D2-A385-46BE-9994-FCA6D707D46A}: NameServer = 85.255.116.140,85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.116.140 85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.116.140 85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.116.140 85.255.112.11
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Charter High-Speed Security Suite (BackWeb Plug-in - 3528733) - BackWeb Technologies Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\backweb\3528733\Program\SERVIC~1.EXE
O23 - Service: FSGKHS (F-Secure Gatekeeper Handler Starter) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsgk32st.exe
O23 - Service: FSBWSYS - F-Secure Corp. - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\program\fsbwsys.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure Anti-Virus Firewall Daemon (FSDFWD) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FWES\Program\fsdfwd.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure HTTP Server (fshttps) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fshttps\fshttps.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure Management Agent (FSMA) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMA32.EXE
O23 - Service: HP WMI Interface (hpqwmi) - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\Shared\hpqwmi.exe
O23 - Service: hpqwmiex - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
Post #2
frapuccino, Welcome to ToyCoyote :wavey: My name is sjpritch25 and i will be helping you. As i am still in training here, a teacher must review my fix before i can post it. I will post back as soon as i here back. Thanks for your patience. It shouldn't be long.
Post #3 last edited
I need you to move Hijackthis into a permanent place on your hard drive. Currently, you have it running in a temp folder. I recommend moving it to C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HIjackthis.exe .


You may want to print out these instructions for reference, since you will have to restart your computer during the fix.

Please download FixWareout from one of these sites:
http://downloads.subratam.org/Fixwareout.exe
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/lonny/Fixwareout.exe

Save it to your desktop and run it. Click Next, then Install, make sure "Run fixit" is checked and click Finish.
The fix will begin; follow the prompts.
You will be asked to reboot your computer; please do so.
Your system may take longer than usual to load; this is normal.
Once the desktop loads Save the text that will open (report.txt) to your desktop.

Run HijackThis, and press "Do a System Scan Only".
1. When the scan is complete place a check mark next to the following entries:

O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{3D1E45BE-922A-4F32-A173-C203549BD7AE}: NameServer = 85.255.116.140,85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{AB3BD144-2815-49EB-8E05-790D2F31DE3D}: NameServer = 85.255.116.140,85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{DD8DB1D2-A385-46BE-9994-FCA6D707D46A}: NameServer = 85.255.116.140,85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.116.140 85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.116.140 85.255.112.11
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: NameServer = 85.255.116.140 85.255.112.11

2. After checking these items CLOSE ALL open windows EXCEPT HijackThis and click "Fix Checked."


1) Go to Start > Control Panel >Network Connections. Right click your default connection, usually Local Area Connection or Dial-up Connection if you are using Dial-up, and left click on Properties.
* Make a note of the settings before you change them just in case you need to put them back how they were.
Double-click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item and select the radio button that says Obtain DNS servers automatically. Click OK twice.

2) Go to Start > Run, enter CMD and click OK.
  • At the Dos Prompt Screen, type in cd\ and then press .
  • Now type in ipconfig /flushdns and then press . (notice the space after ipconfig)
  • Close the command prompt window.
In your next reply, please include a fresh Hijackthis log and report.txt. Thanks
Post #4
Here you go:

Fixwareout ver 1.003
Last edited 8/11/2006
Post this report in the forums please

Reg Entries that were deleted
…

Microsoft ® Windows Script Host Version 5.6
Random Runs removed from HKLM
…

PLEASE NOTE, There WILL be LEGITIMATE FILES LISTED. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT IT IS LEAVE THEM ALONE.

»»»»» Searching by size/names…

»»»»»
Search five digit cs, dm and jb files.
This WILL/CAN also list Legit Files, Submit them at Virustotal
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CSBTP.EXE 51,794 2006-10-28
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DMICG.EXE 60,938 2004-08-04

Other suspects.
Directory of C:\WINDOWS\system32

»»»»» Misc files.

»»»»» Checking for older varients covered by the Rem3 tool.

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:03:16 PM, on 11/19/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)

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:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\backweb\3528733\Program\SERVIC~1.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsgk32st.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\program\fsbwsys.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\FSGK32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMA32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fssm32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMB32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\Program\fspex.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FCH32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FAMEH32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsqh.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsrw.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspc.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FWES\Program\fsdfwd.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsav32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\QPService.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSM32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\ispnews.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\ANTI-S~1\fsaw.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\fsguidll.exe
C:\temp\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = https://www.optionsxpress.com/quote_detail….S&symbol=MA
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {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: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpWirelessAssistant] C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QPService] "C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\QPService.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecGuard] C:\Windows\SMINST\RecGuard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure Manager] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSM32.EXE" /splash
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure TNB] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\TNB\TNBUtil.exe" /CHECKALL /WAITFORSW
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure Startup Wizard] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\FSSW.EXE" /reboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [News Service] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\ispnews.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Charter High-Speed Security Suite.lnk = C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\Program\fspex.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Block this popup - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\blockpopups.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Web Filter - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73F01} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Web Filter - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73F01} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra button: IE Shield - {300DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\ieshield.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: IE Shield… - {300DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\ieshield.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'winsflt.dll' missing
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q106&bd=presario&pf=laptop
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {14C1B87C-3342-445F-9B5E-365FF330A3AC} (Hewlett-Packard Online Support Services) - http://h20278.www2.hp.com/HPISWeb/Customer…DataManager.CAB
O16 - DPF: {3DC2E31C-371A-4BD3-9A27-CDF57CE604CF} (MSN Money Charting) - http://moneycentral.msn.com/cabs/pmupd806.exe
O16 - DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} (Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0) - http://javadl-esd.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jin…indows-i586.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Charter High-Speed Security Suite (BackWeb Plug-in - 3528733) - BackWeb Technologies Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\backweb\3528733\Program\SERVIC~1.EXE
O23 - Service: FSGKHS (F-Secure Gatekeeper Handler Starter) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsgk32st.exe
O23 - Service: FSBWSYS - F-Secure Corp. - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\program\fsbwsys.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure Anti-Virus Firewall Daemon (FSDFWD) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FWES\Program\fsdfwd.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure HTTP Server (fshttps) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fshttps\fshttps.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure Management Agent (FSMA) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMA32.EXE
O23 - Service: HP WMI Interface (hpqwmi) - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\Shared\hpqwmi.exe
O23 - Service: hpqwmiex - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
Post #5
frapuccino, i still need you to move Hijackthis into a permanent place. If you could just move your Hijackthis Folder to your root drive (Local Disk (C:)) That would suffice. It needs to be moved because of the backups. If you were to run the following programs Ccleaner and ATF Cleaner Hijackthis, its backups would be gone.


Note: You may need to unhide hidden files and folders.
Configure Windows XP to show hide hidden files:
Click Start. Open My Computer.
Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options. Select the View Tab.

Under the Hidden files and folders heading select "Show hidden files and folders".
Uncheck the "Hide protected operating system files (recommended)" option.
Uncheck the "Hide file extensions for known file types" option.
Click Yes to confirm. Click OK.

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Please DELETE the following file(s) IF STILL PRESENT. You can use Windows Explorer to navigate or use Windows Search feature to locate them.

Files:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CSBTP.EXE <– this file

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You have a file i would like you to get anaylzed. Please go to VirusTotal. On the very top of the Website, you will see a Browse button. Use that to search for this file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DMICG.EXE. Then Click on Send. This could take between 30 Second-a couple of minutes. When you get the Results, Open Notepad, please highlight the results, copy them to Notepad and save it as "Scan.txt". Save the text file "Scan.txt" to your desktop. Please include the file in your next post.


In your next reply, please let me know how everything is running. Thanks.
Post #6
Hi, everything has been running fine so far….I deleted the file you recommended and moved the hijackthis directory to a permanent location. Here are the results on DMICG.EXE from the VirusTotal: Antivirus Version Update Result ——— ——- —— —— AntiVir 7.2.0.44 11.21.2006 TR/Dldr.Mohbpork.B.39 Authentium 4.93.8 11.22.2006 could be a corrupted executable file Avast 4.7.892.0 11.20.2006 no virus found AVG 386 11.20.2006 no virus found BitDefender 7.2 11.22.2006 MemScan:Trojan.Downloader.Mohbpork.B CAT-QuickHeal 8.00 11.21.2006 (Suspicious) - DNAScan ClamAV devel-20060426 11.22.2006 no virus found DrWeb 4.33 11.21.2006 Trojan.DnsChange eSafe 7.0.14.0 11.20.2006 Win32.Polipos.sus eTrust-InoculateIT 23.73.63 11.22.2006 no virus found eTrust-Vet 30.3.3205 11.21.2006 no virus found Ewido 4.0 11.21.2006 Trojan.Small.fb Fortinet 2.82.0.0 11.22.2006 suspicious F-Prot 3.16f 11.22.2006 Possibly a new variant of W32/new-malware!Maximus F-Prot4 4.2.1.29 11.22.2006 W32/new-malware!Maximus Ikarus 0.2.65.0 11.21.2006 no virus found Kaspersky 4.0.2.24 11.22.2006 no virus found McAfee 4901 11.21.2006 no virus found Microsoft 1.1804 11.22.2006 no virus found NOD32v2 1876 11.21.2006 a variant of Win32/Small.FB Norman 5.80.02 11.21.2006 no virus found Panda 9.0.0.4 11.21.2006 Trj/dmRandom.EC Prevx1 V2 11.22.2006 Dropper.Payload Sophos 4.11.0 11.16.2006 no virus found TheHacker [removed] 11.21.2006 no virus found UNA 1.83 11.21.2006 no virus found VBA32 3.11.1 11.21.2006 Trojan.DnsChange VirusBuster 4.3.15:9 11.22.2006 no virus found
Post #7
frapuccino, looks like that file need to go. Please DELETE the following file(s) IF STILL PRESENT. You can use Windows Explorer to navigate or use Windows Search feature to locate them. Files: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DMICG.EXE <– this file In your next reply, please include a fresh HIjackthis log. How is everything running????
Post #8
I removed the dmicg.exe file as requested. Everything has been running great. Thanks so much for your help. Here is hijackthis log run today (11/24/2006) at 13:15 pst:

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 1:14:48 PM, on 11/24/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011)

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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\QPService.exe
C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSM32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apntex.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\backweb\3528733\Program\SERVIC~1.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsgk32st.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\program\fsbwsys.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\FSGK32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMA32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fssm32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMB32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\Program\fspex.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FCH32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FAMEH32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsqh.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsrw.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspc.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsav32.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FWES\Program\fsdfwd.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\ANTI-S~1\fsaw.exe
C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\fsguidll.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Janeth\LOCALS~1\Temp\RarSFX0\DVDRegionFree.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\HIjackthis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.morningstar.com/
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = https://www.optionsxpress.com/quote_detail….S&symbol=MA
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {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: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar4.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxtray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxhkcmd] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [igfxpers] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint2K\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpWirelessAssistant] C:\Program Files\hpq\HP Wireless Assistant\HP Wireless Assistant.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QPService] "C:\Program Files\HP\QuickPlay\QPService.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eabconfg.cpl] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cpqset] C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecGuard] C:\Windows\SMINST\RecGuard.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure Manager] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSM32.EXE" /splash
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure TNB] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\TNB\TNBUtil.exe" /CHECKALL /WAITFORSW
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F-Secure Startup Wizard] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\FSSW.EXE" /reboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [News Service] "C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSGUI\ispnews.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Charter High-Speed Security Suite.lnk = C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\Program\fspex.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Block this popup - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\blockpopups.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_09\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Web Filter - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73F01} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Web Filter - {200DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73F01} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fspcmsie.dll
O9 - Extra button: IE Shield - {300DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\ieshield.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: IE Shield… - {300DB664-75B5-47c0-8B45-A44ACCF73C00} - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Spyware\ieshield.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'winsflt.dll' missing
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iehome&locale=EN_US&c=Q106&bd=presario&pf=laptop
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {14C1B87C-3342-445F-9B5E-365FF330A3AC} (Hewlett-Packard Online Support Services) - http://h20278.www2.hp.com/HPISWeb/Customer…DataManager.CAB
O16 - DPF: {3DC2E31C-371A-4BD3-9A27-CDF57CE604CF} (MSN Money Charting) - http://moneycentral.msn.com/cabs/pmupd806.exe
O16 - DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} (Java Runtime Environment 1.5.0) - http://javadl-esd.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jin…indows-i586.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxdev.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O23 - Service: Charter High-Speed Security Suite (BackWeb Plug-in - 3528733) - BackWeb Technologies Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\CHARTE~1\backweb\3528733\Program\SERVIC~1.EXE
O23 - Service: FSGKHS (F-Secure Gatekeeper Handler Starter) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Anti-Virus\fsgk32st.exe
O23 - Service: FSBWSYS - F-Secure Corp. - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\backweb\3528733\program\fsbwsys.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure Anti-Virus Firewall Daemon (FSDFWD) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FWES\Program\fsdfwd.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure HTTP Server (fshttps) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\FSPC\fshttps\fshttps.exe
O23 - Service: F-Secure Management Agent (FSMA) - F-Secure Corporation - C:\Program Files\Charter High-Speed Security Suite\Common\FSMA32.EXE
O23 - Service: HP WMI Interface (hpqwmi) - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\Shared\hpqwmi.exe
O23 - Service: hpqwmiex - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\Shared\hpqwmiex.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
Post #9
Your log is clean !!!!! : :thumbup:

Now that your system is clean you should SET A NEW RESTORE POINT to prevent future reinfection from the old restore point AFTER cleaning your system of any malware infection. Any trojans or spyware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore and are waiting to re-infect you. Since System Restore is a protected directory, your tools can not access it to delete files, trapping viruses inside. Setting a new restore point should be done to prevent any future reinfection from the old restore point and enable your computer to "roll-back" in case there is a future problem.

To SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:
1. Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click "System Restore".
2. Choose the radio button marked "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen then click "Next". Give the R.P. a name then click "Create". The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.
3. Then go to Start > Run and type: Cleanmgr
4. Click "OK".
5. Click the "More Options" Tab.
6. Click "Clean Up" in the System Restore section to remove all previous restore points except the newly created one.

Graphics for doing this are in the following links if you need them.
How to Create a Restore Point.
How to use Cleanmgr.

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Here is some useful information on keeping your computer clean:
  • Most important thing is to make sure Windows is kept up to date with the latest patches and updates from Windows Update.
  • If you don't have a Firewall installed, please choose from the following:
  • Here are two great Preventive programs:
    • SpywareBlaster protects you from malicious ActiveX controls and cookies. Make sure and check for updates twice a month.
    • IESpyads adds a long list of bad sites to your Restricted sites in Internet Explorer and protects against drive by downloads.
  • Surf Safe with McAfee's SiteAdisor. SiteAdisor will work with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. SiteAdisor is a browser plugin that assigns a safety rating to domains listed in your search engine. SiteAdvisor uses the following color codes to indicate the safety level of each site.
    • Red for Warning
    • Yellow for Use Caution
    • Green for Safe
    • Grey for Unknown
    Here are the link to install SiteAdisor in Internet Explorer and Firefox
  • Anti-Spyware Programs I Recommend:
    • Free Anti-Spyware Programs
    • Great Subscription Anti-Spyware Programs
  • For Even More Information On Securing Your Computer read Tony Klein's So How Did I Get Infected In The First Place
Post #10
Done. Created a restore point and ran cleanmgr. I run Windows Firewall and Charter F-Secure Security Suite. I plan on periodically running a barage of various Spyware detectors. Thanks again for your help! :D

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