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Help with Trojan: PSW.Generic2.ADRS

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Post #1
I ran a scan with AVG and it said the above was found. I ran through the directions you provided, so I have run AVG antivirus, Spybot, Adaware, AVG anti-spyware, and atf-cleaner. I just want to make sure I am safe and clean :)

Thanks in advance, here are the logs (hijackthis and then AVG anti-spyware):

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:47:07 PM, on 1/16/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\THINKD~1\MULTIP~1\MULTIS~2.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\mscorsvw.exe
C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwSecure.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Stardock\SDMCP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvMixer\NVMixerTray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories\XboxStat.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\ResChanger 2005\ResChanger2005.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: ClickCatcher MSIE handler - {16664845-0E00-11D2-8059-000000000000} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\ReGet Shared\Catcher.dll
O3 - Toolbar: ReGet Bar - {17939A30-18E2-471E-9D3A-56DD725F1215} - C:\Program Files\ReGetDx\iebar.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch Ai Booster] "C:\Program Files\ASUS\Ai Booster\OverClk.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVMixerTray] "C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvMixer\NVMixerTray.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools] "C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [XboxStat] "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories\XboxStat.exe" silentrun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ResChanger 2005] C:\Program Files\ResChanger 2005\ResChanger2005.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [igndlm.exe] C:\Program Files\IGN\Download Manager\DLM.exe /windowsstart /startifwork
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EA Core] "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Link\Core.exe" -silent
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: InterVideo WinCinema Manager.lnk = C:\Program Files\InterVideo\Common\Bin\WinCinemaMgr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: Do&wnload by ReGet Deluxe - C:\Program Files\Common Files\ReGet Shared\CC_Link.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download A&ll by ReGet Deluxe - C:\Program Files\Common Files\ReGet Shared\CC_All.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1137097425593
O16 - DPF: {A90A5822-F108-45AD-8482-9BC8B12DD539} (Crucial cpcScan) - http://www.crucial.com/controls/cpcScanner.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: MCPClient - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Stardock\mcpstub.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: Multi - C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk\Multiplicity\MultiWin32.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Diskeeper Corporation - C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Stardock Multiplicity (Multiplicity) - Unknown owner - C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\THINKD~1\MULTIP~1\MULTIS~2.EXE
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Washer AutoComplete (wwSecSvc) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwSecure.exe

———————————————————
AVG Anti-Spyware - Scan Report
———————————————————

+ Created at: 7:38:57 PM 1/16/2007

+ Scan result:



:mozilla.139:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.29:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.30:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.31:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.32:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.33:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.68:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
:mozilla.66:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Burstnet : Cleaned.
:mozilla.76:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned.
:mozilla.77:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned.
:mozilla.78:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Com : Cleaned.
:mozilla.58:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned.
:mozilla.94:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Falkag : Cleaned.
:mozilla.114:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Hotlog : Cleaned.
:mozilla.47:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Pointroll : Cleaned.
:mozilla.48:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Pointroll : Cleaned.
:mozilla.49:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Pointroll : Cleaned.
:mozilla.50:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Pointroll : Cleaned.
:mozilla.188:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Tacoda : Cleaned.
:mozilla.189:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Tacoda : Cleaned.
:mozilla.193:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned.
:mozilla.21:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned.
:mozilla.22:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned.
:mozilla.23:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned.
:mozilla.24:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned.
:mozilla.25:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned.
:mozilla.26:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned.
:mozilla.27:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valuead : Cleaned.
:mozilla.197:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Valueclick : Cleaned.
:mozilla.18:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
:mozilla.19:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
:mozilla.20:C:\Documents and Settings\Anoop Jalan\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\ibcft1tx.default\cookies.txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.


::Report end
Post #2
hi ajalan, did you have avg quarintine the file? hjt log looks good. atfcleaner isnt a malware scanner/remover. it just dumps temp files cookies etc. good things to do on occassion. shelf life
Post #3
AVG did quarantine the file, and I deleted quarantined files it found that were infected. I also turned off System restore. I am waiting to turn it back on until after a clean bill of health :) Thanks! AJ
Post #4
hi ajalan, ok good. all i see is this: look in add/remove programs panel and uninstall if present: ReGet Bar or ReGetDx ——————————- reboot once, rescan and post a new hjt log please. shelf life
Post #5
Here is the new log…

And Thanks!

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 8:00:45 PM, on 1/20/2007
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:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\THINKD~1\MULTIP~1\MULTIS~2.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwSecure.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Stardock\SDMCP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvMixer\NVMixerTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories\XboxStat.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgw.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\ResChanger 2005\ResChanger2005.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

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
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch Ai Booster] "C:\Program Files\ASUS\Ai Booster\OverClk.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NVMixerTray] "C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvMixer\NVMixerTray.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DiskeeperSystray] "C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkIcon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools] "C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [XboxStat] "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories\XboxStat.exe" silentrun
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZoneAlarm Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ResChanger 2005] C:\Program Files\ResChanger 2005\ResChanger2005.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [igndlm.exe] C:\Program Files\IGN\Download Manager\DLM.exe /windowsstart /startifwork
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [EA Core] "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\EA Link\Core.exe" -silent
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: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
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
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1137097425593
O16 - DPF: {A90A5822-F108-45AD-8482-9BC8B12DD539} (Crucial cpcScan) - http://www.crucial.com/controls/cpcScanner.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: MCPClient - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Stardock\mcpstub.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: Multi - C:\Program Files\Stardock\ThinkDesk\Multiplicity\MultiWin32.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: Diskeeper - Diskeeper Corporation - C:\Program Files\Diskeeper Corporation\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: Stardock Multiplicity (Multiplicity) - Unknown owner - C:\PROGRA~1\Stardock\THINKD~1\MULTIP~1\MULTIS~2.EXE
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
O23 - Service: Washer AutoComplete (wwSecSvc) - Webroot Software, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\wwSecure.exe
Post #6
hi ajalan,

it all looks good. happy safe surfing. some tips for you:

Be careful of what you download, and where you download it from. Many programs come bundled with extra software.You may be installing more than you think. Learn more about the program, Does it come bundled with other "3rd party" programs? If you search hard enough you can always find a "clean" alternative to any software DO YOU TRUST THE SOURCE? Check this database:Spyware Guide or this: Library before installing free/shareware.

Make sure you keep your Windows OS/Browser current by visiting Windows update
occasionaly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. These patch flaws/bugs that can be exploited.

Adjust your browser settings: Change your(active x) settings in IE. With IE open go to tools, internet options, security tab. Click on the internet globe, then custom level. Set the first option "download signed active x controls" to prompt, the next two to disable. Read more:
Working with Internet Explorer 6 SecurityUse XP with SP2, consider using the new IE 7.0
Many exploits are directed at Internet Explorer, you dont have to use it. Try a different browser. You can have and use more than one browser on your computer.
Like Firefox,

Install a Firewall:A firewall will help to control what comes in from the internet and what leaves your computer to the internet. Zone Alarm is a free and easy to use firewall, that will provide in and outbound protection. Xp's built in firewall isnt as robust as third part firewalls. Zone Alarm is one of the easiest to use "out of the box" others have learning curves. I put them in what I believe is ease of use. Learn how to use it. "allow all" wont do much good if you have a trojan on your computer.
Zone Alarm
Sygate v 5.6 The last version
Tiny Firewall 2005 The last version
OutPost
Look n Stop
Jetico Personal Firewall


Outlook Express with the default settings is not secure. It will run scripts, download images etc, just like a browser, but this was the old Outlook Express. Service Pack 2 has made huge improvements to Outlook, but just like with Internet Explorer, you dont have to use it.
try Pegasus E-Mail.

Make sure you have and keep updated Antivirus software
Free for home users:
avast! 4 Home Edition Download
AVG free version 7.0
AntiVir Personal Edition
Clam Win

Download one or two of these, install and update before using:(if these are constantly finding malware, then you need to make changes to your browser and or your habits)
SuperAntiSpyware
CounterSpy
Spybot Search and destroy
Ad-Aware SE Personal edition
Microsoft Windows Defender
Becarful with spyware "removers and scanners"– there are many "rogue/suspect" programs that "claim to remove" spyware.Check here first.


AntiTrojan software to fill in the gap:
a2 free
Avg Anti-Spyware Free
Trojan Hunter
Tauscan trial version

Other programs to consider:
Process Guard stop events/processes with user intervention
SpywareBlaster add security to IE
IE-SPYAD adds adware peddlers sites/domains to IE restricted zone
ATF cleaner (W2K,XP only) cleans out temp files,history, cookies etc.

Learn More:
Test Your Browser
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