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I've run virus scans, anti spyware scans, looked for installed programs that weren't installed by me…I'm lost. Any help available for this? Thanks in advance for any help received. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 2:24:17 PM, on 5/29/2007 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\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\system32\spoolsv.exe c:\program files\common files\logitech\lvmvfm\LVPrcSrv.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee\mcafee antispyware\massrv.exe c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfService.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\iesmn.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\imsmain.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\imsmn.exe C:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\oasclnt.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\iesmin.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfAgent.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe C:\DOCUME~1\TJ\LOCALS~1\Temp\Rar$EX00.238\HijackThis.exe O2 - BHO: McAfee AntiPhishing Filter - {41D68ED8-4CFF-4115-88A6-6EBB8AF19000} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\SPAMKI~1\mcapfbho.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {B8C5186E-EC37-4889-9C2E-F73649FFB7BB} - C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\iesplg.dll O3 - Toolbar: McAfee VirusScan - {BA52B914-B692-46c4-B683-905236F6F655} - c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshl.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\McUpdate.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [_AntiSpyware] c:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VSOCheckTask] "C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\VSO\mcmnhdlr.exe" /checktask O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OASClnt] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\oasclnt.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPFExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MPSExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe /embedding O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKAGENTEXE] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKDetct.exe /startup O4 - Startup: Reboot.exe O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll O23 - Service: Logitech Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - c:\program files\common files\logitech\lvmvfm\LVPrcSrv.exe O23 - Service: McAfee AntiSpyware Service - McAfee, Inc. - c:\progra~1\mcafee\mcafee antispyware\massrv.exe O23 - Service: McAfee WSC Integration (McDetect.exe) - McAfee, Inc - c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe O23 - Service: McAfee.com McShield (McShield) - McAfee Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe O23 - Service: McAfee Task Scheduler (McTskshd.exe) - McAfee, Inc - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfService.exe O23 - Service: McAfee SpamKiller Server (MskService) - McAfee Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe
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Welcome to the Forums.

The fixes we will use are specific to your problems and should only be used for this issue on this machine.

Please only use this topic to reply to. Do not start another thread.
If any other issues arise let me know.
The process is not instant. Please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine is clear. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear. So lets do this to the end!
Please if you decide to seek help at another forum let us know. There is a shortage of helpers and tying 2 of us up is a waste of time.
If you have any questions about any advice given here please STOP and ask!


You are running HJT directly from A temporary diectory. (Temp\Rar$EX00.238\HijackThis.exe)
Create a folder called HJT either in C: or My documents or some place convienient and place the
hijackthis.exe in there.
This will ensure we have back ups made and it doesn't get deleted .



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Download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri) to your Desktop.
Smitfraud by S!ri


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  • Double clcik the smitfraud.exe
  • When promted
    Press any key to continue.
  • Select option #1 - Search by typing 1 and press Enter
This program will scan large amounts of files on your computer for known patterns so please be patient while it works. When it is done, the results of the scan will be displayed and it 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 any others I have asked for in your next reply.


Note : process.exe is detected by some antivirus programs (AntiVir, Dr.Web, Kaspersky) as a "RiskTool"; it is not a virus, but a program used to stop system processes. Antivirus programs cannot distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of such programs, therefore they may alert the user. When prompted by allow it to run




IMPORTANT: Do NOT run any other options until you are asked to do so!

Please post the log from smitfraud in your next reply.
Thank you. Here is the log: SmitFraudFix v2.188 Scan done at 19:35:12.79, Tue 05/29/2007 Run from C:\Documents and Settings\TJ\Desktop\SmitfraudFix OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT The filesystem type is NTFS Fix run in normal mode »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Process 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\system32\spoolsv.exe c:\program files\common files\logitech\lvmvfm\LVPrcSrv.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee\mcafee antispyware\massrv.exe c:\program files\mcafee.com\agent\mcdetect.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcshield.exe c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mctskshd.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfService.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\iesmn.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\imsmain.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\imsmn.exe C:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\mcvsshld.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\VSO\oasclnt.exe C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\iesmin.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\mps\mscifapp.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MskAgent.exe c:\progra~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsescn.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfAgent.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKSrvr.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» hosts »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\Web »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\viuaoq.dll FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\TJ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Documents and Settings\TJ\Application Data »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\STARTM~1\Online Security Guide.url FOUND ! C:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\STARTM~1\Security Troubleshooting.url FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\DOCUME~1\TJ\FAVORI~1 C:\DOCUME~1\TJ\FAVORI~1\Online Security Test.url FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Program Files C:\Program Files\SpyLocked 4.0\ FOUND ! C:\Program Files\SpywareLocked 3.3\ FOUND ! C:\Program Files\Video Access ActiveX Object\ FOUND ! C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Access\ FOUND ! C:\Program Files\Video ActiveX Object\ FOUND ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components] "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] "{df8c3aed-b58e-4bcb-96b3-aa1b7bbdbbd4}"="homina" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{df8c3aed-b58e-4bcb-96b3-aa1b7bbdbbd4}\InProcServer32] @="C:\WINDOWS\system32\oyopu.dll" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{df8c3aed-b58e-4bcb-96b3-aa1b7bbdbbd4}\InProcServer32] @="C:\WINDOWS\system32\oyopu.dll" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler] "{bd0fc212-0a36-4232-83cc-2063fb9282e0}"="curdler" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler] "{d7058baa-49a4-40b7-95c2-eec95cdf51f3}"="infumate" [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{d7058baa-49a4-40b7-95c2-eec95cdf51f3}\InProcServer32] @="C:\WINDOWS\system32\viuaoq.dll" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d7058baa-49a4-40b7-95c2-eec95cdf51f3}\InProcServer32] @="C:\WINDOWS\system32\viuaoq.dll" »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» AppInit_DLLs !!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!! [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] "AppInit_DLLs"="" »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Winlogon.System !!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!! [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "System"="kdqwa.exe" kdqwa.exe detected ! »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» pe386-msguard-lzx32-huy32-xpdt »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» DNS Description: Linksys Wireless-G PCI Network Adapter with SpeedBooster - Packet Scheduler Miniport DNS Server Search Order: 24.116.197.232 DNS Server Search Order: 24.116.2.34 HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{0315D861-073C-44B5-8228-1836E43EC74F}: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{11CF002F-243B-4ADB-B490-7229C1AD7F33}: DhcpNameServer=[removed],[removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{5CD40CC0-764D-496B-83CD-7862D8F7EE8B}: DhcpNameServer=[removed],[removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{AD27CBF4-D8E0-45E7-BCA0-872D21A0CA92}: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{0315D861-073C-44B5-8228-1836E43EC74F}: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{11CF002F-243B-4ADB-B490-7229C1AD7F33}: DhcpNameServer=[removed],[removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{5CD40CC0-764D-496B-83CD-7862D8F7EE8B}: DhcpNameServer=[removed],[removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS3\Services\Tcpip\..\{0315D861-073C-44B5-8228-1836E43EC74F}: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS3\Services\Tcpip\..\{11CF002F-243B-4ADB-B490-7229C1AD7F33}: DhcpNameServer=[removed],[removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS3\Services\Tcpip\..\{5CD40CC0-764D-496B-83CD-7862D8F7EE8B}: DhcpNameServer=[removed],[removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] HKLM\SYSTEM\CS3\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=[removed] [removed] »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning for wininet.dll infection »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End
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.



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Download and install CCleaner from here


If you use either the Firefox or Mozilla browsers, the box to uncheck for Cookies is on the Applications tab, under Firefox/Mozilla.
  • Set Cookie Retention.
    Click on the Options block on the left, then choose Cookies.
    Under the Cookies to delete pane, highlight any cookies you would like to retain permanently (those companies or sites with which you regularly visit or do business), and click the right arrow > to move them to the Cookies to keep pane.
  • Reset Temp File Removal for Regular Use.
    Click on the Options block on the left. Select the Advanced button.
    Check "Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours".


    Now run the program and click on Run Cleaner
    ( Do not use the Issues block to clean anything with this program. It is for experts only and it is risky).
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Download AVG Anti-Spyware.
  • Install AVG Anti-Spyware.
  • Launch AVG by double-clicking on the icon.
  • The program will now open to the main screen.
  • You will need to update AVG to the latest definition files.
  • At the top of the main screen click Update.
  • Then in the Manual Update section, click on Start Update.
[*]The update will start and a progress bar will show the updates being installed.

[*]When updates are completed, close AVG.

If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update AVG.
AVG manual updates
Do not use it yet.


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.
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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Navigate to C:\Windows\Temp
Click Edit, click Select All, press the DELETE key, and then click Yes to confirm that you want to send all the items to the Recycle Bin.

Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\(EVERY LISTED USER)\Local Settings\Temp
Click Edit, click Select All, press the DELETE key, and then click Yes to confirm that you want to send all the items to the Recycle Bin.

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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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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AVG
Close all open windows/programs/folders. Have nothing else open while AVG performs its scan!
Click on scanner
Click on Settings
Under How to act
Choose quarantine

Under Reports check automatically create report after every scan.
Now back to the scan tab andClick on Complete system scan

Let the program scan the machine .
When finished click apply all actions.

Post the report in your next reply.
Exit AVG.
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Please post:
  • c:\rapport.txt
  • AVG log
  • A new HijackThis log
Your may need several replies to post the requested logs, otherwise they might get cut off.

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