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I am having a problem with my homepage and cannot correct it. Please help. When I open internet explorer, I get about:blank and a pop-up about spyware. I downloaded spysweeper and cleaned out all of the junk, but the problem remains. Here is my Start-up list. Please help


StartupList report, 5/10/2004, 4:50:40 PM
StartupList version: 1.52
Started from : C:\Documents and Settings\Don Stoerr\Local Settings\Temp\StartupList.EXE
Detected: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
Detected: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP4 (6.00.2800.1106)
* Using default options
==================================================

Running processes:

C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
C:\WINNT\sysupd.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
D:\WINZIP\wzqkpick.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
D:\WINZIP\WINZIP32.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Don Stoerr\Local Settings\Temp\StartupList.exe

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Listing of startup folders:

Shell folders Common Startup:
[C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup]
Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = D:\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE

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Checking Windows NT UserInit:

[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
UserInit = C:\WINNT\system32\Userinit.exe

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Synchronization Manager = mobsync.exe /logon
NvCplDaemon = RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
nwiz = nwiz.exe /install
NAV Agent = C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
Lexmark X83 Button Monitor = C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
Lexmark X83 Button Manager = C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
PrinTray = C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
SysUpd = C:\WINNT\sysupd.exe
eanth_system_patcher = C:\PROGRA~1\ACCELE~1\SYSTEM~1\sys_alert.exe /Startup

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Autorun entries from Registry:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

SpyKiller = C:\Program Files\SpyKiller\spykiller.exe /startup

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File association entry for .SCR:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\scrfile\shell\open\command

(Default) = %1

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Shell & screensaver key from C:\WINNT\SYSTEM.INI:

Shell=*INI section not found*
SCRNSAVE.EXE=*INI section not found*
drivers=*INI section not found*

Shell & screensaver key from Registry:

Shell=explorer.exe
SCRNSAVE.EXE=(NONE)
drivers=*Registry value not found*

Policies Shell key:

HKCU\..\Policies: Shell=*Registry value not found*
HKLM\..\Policies: Shell=*Registry value not found*

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Enumerating Browser Helper Objects:

(no name) - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}
(no name) - C:\WINNT\system32\nmhp.dll - {2D949FE5-F4C9-4C86-9EDB-6A3E64222915}
NAV Helper - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872}

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Enumerating Task Scheduler jobs:

Symantec NetDetect.job

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Enumerating Download Program Files:

[Shockwave ActiveX Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\system32\Macromed\Director\SwDir.dll
CODEBASE = http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ector/swdir.cab

[{556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957}]
CODEBASE = http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe

[cpbrkpie Control]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\cpbrkpie.ocx
CODEBASE = http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4019/ftp…23/cpbrkpie.cab

[Update Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\System32\iuctl.dll
CODEBASE = http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/…8083.3959259259

[ActiveDataInfo Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\SymAData.dll
CODEBASE = https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…ta/SymAData.dll

[Shockwave Flash Object]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\system32\macromed\flash\Flash.ocx
CODEBASE = http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab

[ActiveDataObj Class]
InProcServer32 = C:\WINNT\Downloaded Program Files\ActiveData.dll
CODEBASE = https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…/ActiveData.cab

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Enumerating ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad items:

Network.ConnectionTray: C:\WINNT\system32\NETSHELL.dll
WebCheck: C:\WINNT\System32\webcheck.dll
SysTray: stobject.dll

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End of report, 5,857 bytes
Report generated in 0.140 seconds

Command line options:
/verbose - to add additional info on each section
/complete - to include empty sections and unsuspicious data
/full - to include several rarely-important sections
/force9x - to include Win9x-only startups even if running on WinNT
/forcent - to include WinNT-only startups even if running on Win9x
/forceall - to include all Win9x and WinNT startups, regardless of platform
/history - to list version history only
Expert Member freeatlast has done a lot of valuable work with this one - we can try the new fix she has devised - you need to be comfortable working with the registry. Click here to download and install Registrar Lite. Install, run, copy and paste this line to reglite's address bar:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\\AppInit_DLLs

And hit the "go" tab. Find: "Appinit_Dlls" value on the right side panel, DoubleClick, copy and post here the following fields:
-Size:
-Value:

Also, click here and download 'Find-All.zip'. Unzip and run the 'findall.bat' file inside. It'll run for a while and generate a file called output.txt - save it and paste the contents of 'output.txt' in your next reply.
Expert Member freeatlast has done a lot of valuable work with this one - we can try the new fix she has devised - you need to be comfortable working with the registry. Click here to download and install Registrar Lite. Install, run, copy and paste this line to reglite's address bar: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\\AppInit_DLLs And hit the "go" tab. Find: "Appinit_Dlls" value on the right side panel, DoubleClick, copy and post here the following fields: -Size: 28 -Value: C:\WINNT\system32\resel.dll Also, click here and download 'Find-All.zip'. Unzip and run the 'findall.bat' file inside. It'll run for a while and generate a file called output.txt - save it and paste the contents of 'output.txt' in your next reply. –===**'FIND-ALL' VERSION 2, 5/04**===– *System Info: Microsoft Windows 2000 [Version 5.00.2195] Locked or 'Suspect' file(s) found… 'Xfind' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. 'Xfind' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "DeviceNotSelectedTimeout"="15" "GDIProcessHandleQuota"=dword:00002710 "Spooler"="yes" "swapdisk"="" "TransmissionRetryTimeout"="90" "USERProcessHandleQuota"=dword:00002710 "AppInit_DLLs"="" REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects] @="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3}] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{2D949FE5-F4C9-4C86-9EDB-6A3E64222915}] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872}] @="NAV Helper" REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter] [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\Class Install Handler] @="AP Class Install Handler filter" "CLSID"="{32B533BB-EDAE-11d0-BD5A-00AA00B92AF1}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\deflate] @="AP Deflate Encoding/Decoding Filter " "CLSID"="{8f6b0360-b80d-11d0-a9b3-006097942311}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\gzip] @="AP GZIP Encoding/Decoding Filter " "CLSID"="{8f6b0360-b80d-11d0-a9b3-006097942311}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\lzdhtml] @="AP lzdhtml encoding/decoding Filter" "CLSID"="{8f6b0360-b80d-11d0-a9b3-006097942311}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\text/html] "CLSID"="{B74D16AE-BB84-40A5-A114-7A9EA596774E}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\text/plain] "CLSID"="{B74D16AE-BB84-40A5-A114-7A9EA596774E}" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\PROTOCOLS\Filter\text/webviewhtml] @="WebView MIME Filter" "CLSID"="{733AC4CB-F1A4-11d0-B951-00A0C90312E1}" 
Use the Registrar Lite program. Navigate to (you can type the line directly into reglite address bar and hit 'go'):

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

Rename the Windows key in the left pane to something else - for example:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NotWindows

(You should now be able to clear the hidden contents of the AppInit_DLLs value in the right pane without being undone by the hidden process.)

DoubleClick "Appinit_Dlls" value on right pane and erase the data on the lower box (in value field):

"C:\WINDOWS\System32\resel.dll", hit 'apply' and 'ok' to set.

Rename NotWindows back to Windows in the left pane, close Registrar Lite and reboot the computer. If all goes well the hidden process will not run at startup and you should now be able to find and *see* the resel.dll in C:\WINDOWS\System32.

Using Explorer go to your root drive: C:\ and create new folder, name it: 'Junk'. Unzip and run Winfile from here. Expand and navigate to System32 folder.

Open it up click File>Move…

Copy and paste this into the 'From' box: C:\WINDOWS\System32\resel.dll
Copy and paste this into the 'To' box: C:\Junk\resel.dll

Hit OK. Close Winfile and check in C:\Junk for that file. If it's there, click here to download CWShredder by Merijn Bellekom and run it, hit 'fix' as opposed to 'scan only'. Reboot when done. Run HJT and post a new log for the final steps.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 8:14:41 AM, on 5/12/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP4 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
C:\WINNT\sysupd.exe
D:\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Don Stoerr\My Documents\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,HomeOldSP = about:blank
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINNT\system32\Userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X83 Button Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X83 Button Manager] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SysUpd] C:\WINNT\sysupd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eanth_system_patcher] C:\PROGRA~1\ACCELE~1\SYSTEM~1\sys_alert.exe /Startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpyKiller] C:\Program Files\SpyKiller\spykiller.exe /startup
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = D:\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ector/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} (cpbrkpie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4019/ftp…23/cpbrkpie.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/…8083.3959259259
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} (ActiveDataInfo Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…ta/SymAData.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E77C0D62-882A-456F-AD8F-7C6C9569B8C7} (ActiveDataObj Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…/ActiveData.cab

Here is the log. The problem seems to have been taken care of so I want to thank you now for the help you have given.
I'll check for the final steps later. Thanks again
Is that file now in the C:\Junk folder?

Click here to download Ad-Aware and install. Before scanning click on "check for updates now" to make sure you have the latest reference file. Then click the gear wheel at the top and check these options:

General> activate these: "Automatically save log-file" and "Automatically quarantine objects prior to removal"

Scanning > activate these: "Scan within archives", "Scan active processes", "Scan registry", "Deep scan registry", "Scan my IE Favorites for banned sites" and "Scan my Hosts file"

Tweaks > Scanning Engine> activate this: "Unload recognized processes during scanning."

Tweaks > Cleaning Engine: activate these: "Automatically try to unregister objects prior to deletion" and "Let Windows remove files in use after reboot."

Click "Proceed" to save your settings, then click "Start", make sure "Activate in-depth scan" is ticked green then scan your system. When the scan is finished, the screen will tell you if anything has been found, click "Next". The bad files will be listed, right click the pane and click "Select all objects" - this will put a check mark in the box at the side, click "Next" again and click "OK" at the prompt "# objects will be removed. Continue?".

Reboot when done, rescan with HJT and post a new log here so that any remnants can be removed manually.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 7:35:12 PM, on 5/12/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP4 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
D:\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Don Stoerr\My Documents\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINNT\system32\Userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X83 Button Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X83 Button Manager] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eanth_system_patcher] C:\PROGRA~1\ACCELE~1\SYSTEM~1\sys_alert.exe /Startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SysUpd] C:\WINNT\sysupd.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpyKiller] C:\Program Files\SpyKiller\spykiller.exe /startup
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = D:\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ector/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} (cpbrkpie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4019/ftp…23/cpbrkpie.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/…8083.3959259259
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} (ActiveDataInfo Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…ta/SymAData.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E77C0D62-882A-456F-AD8F-7C6C9569B8C7} (ActiveDataObj Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…/ActiveData.cab

Here's the log.
Make sure that you have no browser windows open as this could prevent the fix from working properly. Open HijackThis, scan and when complete, remove the following entries by checking the box to the left and clicking 'fixed checked':

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SysUpd] C:\WINNT\sysupd.exe

Reboot, find and delete the following:

C:\WINNT\sysupd.exe

Then try to delete the C:\Junk folder - that may be difficult, let me know.
See if this works. Run Winfile again and navigate to C:\Junk\resel.dll. Left-click on the DLL in the right pane. From the Menu select Security -> Owner. Press 'Take Ownership'. From the Menu select Security -> Permissions. Click on your Logon Identity, select Full Control from the pull-down menu. Press 'Add' then 'OK'

Select C:\Junk in the right pane. From the menu select File -> Delete. Let me know how you get on and post a new HJT log in this thread.
I deleted Junk and here is the HJT:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 7:54:09 AM, on 5/15/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP4 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\mspmspsv.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
D:\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\WINNT\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Don Stoerr\My Documents\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINNT\system32\Userinit.exe
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINNT\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE NvQTwk,NvCplDaemon initialize
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NAV Agent] C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\navapw32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X83 Button Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\ACMonitor_X83.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Lexmark X83 Button Manager] C:\PROGRA~1\LEXMAR~1\AcBtnMgr_X83.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINNT\system32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eanth_system_patcher] C:\PROGRA~1\ACCELE~1\SYSTEM~1\sys_alert.exe /Startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpyKiller] C:\Program Files\SpyKiller\spykiller.exe /startup
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = D:\WINZIP\WZQKPICK.EXE
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shock…ector/swdir.cab
O16 - DPF: {556DDE35-E955-11D0-A707-000000521957} - http://www.xblock.com/download/xclean_micro.exe
O16 - DPF: {9522B3FB-7A2B-4646-8AF6-36E7F593073C} (cpbrkpie Control) - http://a19.g.akamai.net/7/19/7125/4019/ftp…23/cpbrkpie.cab
O16 - DPF: {9F1C11AA-197B-4942-BA54-47A8489BB47F} (Update Class) - http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/CAB/…8083.3959259259
O16 - DPF: {CE28D5D2-60CF-4C7D-9FE8-0F47A3308078} (ActiveDataInfo Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…ta/SymAData.dll
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {E77C0D62-882A-456F-AD8F-7C6C9569B8C7} (ActiveDataObj Class) - https://www-secure.symantec.com/techsupp/ac…/ActiveData.cab
You nailed it - well done :D

Just a little bit more - with only HJT running, have it fix:

F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINNT\system32\Userinit.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eanth_system_patcher] C:\PROGRA~1\ACCELE~1\SYSTEM~1\sys_alert.exe /Startup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpyKiller] C:\Program Files\SpyKiller\spykiller.exe /startup


Reboot, find and delete:

C:\PROGRA~1\ACCELE~1\SYSTEM~1\sys_alert.exe
C:\Program Files\SpyKiller\<– folder


Renaming the "Windows" key modified some security settings. Start Registrar Lite. Copy and paste the following text into the Address Bar and press 'Go':
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\\AppInit_DLLs

Right Click on the purple Windows folder in the left pane.
Select 'Properties'.
Press 'Permissions'.
Press 'Advanced'.
Remove Check Mark from 'Inherit permissions…'.
Press 'Copy'.
Highlight the group 'Everyone' (note: if this group does not exist then exit Reglite)
Select 'Remove'.
Press 'Apply' and 'OK' on all dialog boxes.

Reboot again and you should be good to go - how is it running now?
You're welcome - glad to help :D

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