Hijackthis log

Hi scottiebaer

well done!

You can remove any programs I had you install.

Instruction for removing gmer.

• Go to Start > Run,enter cmd and click OK.
• Enter the following (or copy and paste) sc stop gmer and hit .
• Repeat for sc delete gmer

You will need to reboot your PC and then delete the following files -

• C:\Windows\system32\drivers\gmer.sys
• C:\Windows\gmer.exe
• C:\Windows\gmer.dll
• C:\Windows\gmer.ini

This isn't necessary during an upgrade as it now uninstalls previous versions itself.

If you don't intend to use the AVG A-S Resident Guard, do the following:

• Go to Start > Run, enter services.msc and hit OK.
• Locate and right click AVG Anti-Spyware Guard
• Select Properties from the menu.
• Under the General Tab, change the Service status: to Stopped and then the Startup type: to Disabled.

You don't need to have this service running if you aren't using the guard.
Once the trial period has expired, you will need to do this unless you upgrade as well.

______________________

Now that you are clean or seem to be, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and to help secure your machine from possible Infections in the future:

• Clear your system restore
  This will clear the system restore folders from possible malware that was left behind during the cleaning process.
  
• Now you can make your hidden files, hidden again
  Hide System Files
  • Click Start.
  • Open My Computer.
  • SelectTools menu
  • Click Folder Options.
  • Select the View Tab.
  • Uncheck Show hidden files and foldersin the Hidden files and folders section.
  • Select Hide protected operating system files (recommended) option.
  • Check the Hide file extensions for known file types option.
  • Click Yes.
  • Click OK.
• Keep your system up-to-date
  Visit Windows Update regularly.
  
• Keep your antivirus and firewall up-to-date
  Scan your computer regularly with your antivirus.
  
• Use Ad-Aware
  Download and install Ad-Aware. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Use AVG Anti-Spyware
  Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Use Spybot S&D
  Download and install Spybot S&D. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  
• Install SpywareBlaster
  SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  
• Install MVPS Hosts file
  This prevents your computer from connecting to harmful sites.
  
• Use Firefox browser
  Firefox is faster, safer and better browser than Internet Explorer.
  
• Read this article by TonyKlein
  So how did I get infected in the first place?
  
• Stand Up and Be Counted !
  The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware. For your Information the Infection you had on your machine was "WAREOUT Infection"

Safe surfing
Regards dan

thanks Dan for you help. can I let AVG anti-spyware run in my system tray? Does it really do me good? scott

Hi scottiebaer While the program is in the trial period, it may always have an icon for easy access, I don't know. I would recommend that you use the Resident Guard while it is still available. See the trial period out.

Glad we could be of assistance. This topic is now closed. If you wish it reopened, please send us an email (Click for address) with a link to your thread.

Do not bother contacting us if you are not the topic starter. A valid, working link to the closed topic is required along with the user name used. If the user name does not match the one in the thread linked, the email will be deleted.
Make sure you use proper prevention to keep from having problems occur to your computer in the future.

Coyote's Installed programs for prevention:

http://forums.tomcoyote.org/index.php?showtopic=31418

The help you receive here is free. If you wish to show your appreciation, then you may donate to help keep us online.

Visit the CoyoteStore http://TomCoyote.org/coyotestore.php