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[chardmj]

good day, i would just like to ask someone to check my HJT log, to see if i have been successful in protecting our pc from malware. i would gladly accept recommendations and other ideas that will help me in my duty to protect our computer at home.thanks a lot! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 9:13:42 PM, on 7/18/2007 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:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\CDAC11BA.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\WINWORD.EXE C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZoneAlarm Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe" O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000 O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{3B03BCB6-7161-4BDA-9337-002796C72B5C}: NameServer = 202.81.160.6 202.81.160.7 O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - "C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\msgrapp.dll" (file missing) O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing) O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing) O23 - Service: C-DillaCdaC11BA - Macrovision - C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\CDAC11BA.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

[silver]

Hi chardmj, Your HijackThis log looks fine. Do you have any symptoms or reason to suspect infection? Have you been doing regular scans with your antivirus program, and have there been any detections?

[chardmj]

thanks for the check-up.. i have been doing regular scans and have installed other protection software to keep our pc in top shape..thnx again and good day!

[silver]

Hi chardmj,

You're welcome! Here are some tips to help you keep your computer clean:

Operating system vulnerabilities can easily be exploited by malware so please ensure your operating system is automatically kept up to date by using Windows Update:
Go to Start->Control Panel->Automatic Updates
Select Automatic and select a suitable schedule

You have a good antivirus program installed, however I recommend you also install antispyware software with real-time capabilities - this will protect you from a wider range of malware and also that it will protect you from system changes and spyware while you are working, not just removing malware after it has been installed. There are a range of paid-for and free packages available, a free one I can recommend is Windows Defender, available here:
http://www.microsoft...re/default.mspx

You should consider installing a Personal Firewall program. Even if you are behind a NAT router, I recommend you use firewall software as it will improve the security of your computer by monitoring and controlling outbound connections to the internet as well as inbound. There are various free packages available, such as Sunbelt Personal Firewall and Zone Alarm:
http://www.sunbelt-s...sonal-Firewall/
http://www.zonelabs.com/

Consider a custom hosts file such as MVPS HOSTS. This custom hosts file effectively blocks a wide range of unwanted ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and many hijackers.
For information on how to download and install, please read this tutorial by WinHelp2002
Note: Be sure to follow the instructions to disable the DNS Client service before installing a custom hosts file.

Please take care when downloading programs. One of the easiest ways to be infected is to download freeware/shareware programs which come laden with malware. Before downloading, it is crucial to check whether the source is reputable.
One way to check is to use McAfee SiteAdvisor. Copy the domain name into the space provided and SiteAdvisor will give you a report on the website which can help you decide if it is safe. They also have a toolbar for IE and Firefox which adds this functionality to your browser.

Find out more about how to prevent infection in the future
http://forum.malware...pic.php?p=33687

Please post back to let me know that you have read this, and if there are any further issues.

[chardmj]

thanks for your wonderful recommendation mr. silver, i am currently using spyware blaster and zonealarm firewall...i would be truly grateful if you can help me create batch files that will automatically start these protection programs every time i start firefox, and automatically close them when i close firefox..do you know anyone who has knowledge on how to create these batch files?

[silver]

Hi chardmj,

Regarding Spyware Blaster, the program doesn't need to be run to provide protection. You install it, update it, set the protection features you require then close the program - you are then protected. You should however run the program regularly to get the latest updates, perhaps once a week, you could do this via Start->All Programs or a shortcut on your Desktop as normal.

Zone Alarm does of course need to be active to provide protection - however you don't only need firewall protection when your web browser is open - you need it whenever you are connected to the internet, do you have dial-up or an always-on connection?

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