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Not to bright I will unreservedly admit, bit it was late and I was looking everywhere to unlock the campaigns on warcraft

hxxp://www.cracksdata.com/get.php?id=205813

Is the link to the file. Knew it looked nasty, ran it through web based kapersky AV, no issues, hit the exe button anyway and imediately knew it to be a mistake. (Did i mention it was in the wee hours of the morning rostered early for work the next day? ;) )

Now I have some stupid graphic on my desktop, pretend windows security alerts, and links to sites such as "Ultimate Defender"

Heres the hijack this code
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:20:18 PM, on 10/3/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
F:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
F:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
F:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
F:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.EXE
F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\MUSICA~1\mac.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe
F:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\KhalShared\KHALMNPR.EXE
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLLoginProxy.exe
F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jucheck.exe
F:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://softwarereferral.com/jump.php?wmid=6010&mid=MjI6Ojg5&lid=2
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - F:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - F:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - f:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - F:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.1.615.5858\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: MSVPS System - {ECBD04D1-1133-4480-8A8C-BC9FDD54D6C1} - F:\WINDOWS\afxp.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - f:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: The netadv - {E99D4D0C-EB54-46AF-B62A-3AA1F31D53E5} - F:\WINDOWS\netadv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StartCCC] F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CLIStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools-1033] "F:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe"  -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] F:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "F:\Program Files\K-Lite Codec Pack\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Music Alarm Clock] F:\PROGRA~1\MUSICA~1\mac.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "F:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] F:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "F:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: Google Updater.lnk = F:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech SetPoint.lnk = F:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: F:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~3\GOEC62~1.DLL
O21 - SSODL: msvb - {C44DC1C1-1BF8-44D5-B4C0-48612285580A} - F:\WINDOWS\msvb.dll
O21 - SSODL: sysdx - {3301AE34-30C1-476D-A82E-114668998855} - F:\WINDOWS\sysdx.dll
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - F:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: GoogleDesktopManager - Google - F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - F:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - F:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - F:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
O24 - Desktop Component 0: Privacy Protection - file:///F:\WINDOWS\privacy_danger\index.htm

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Many thanks for any help you can give me. I know its my fault for bweing slack and stuff but GRRR the stuff getting around these days is very nasty

Cheers :thumbup:

the great C


EDIT: Disabled the link
Hi

Download SmitfraudFix (by S!Ri) to your Desktop.
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix.zip
Extract all the files to your Destop. A folder named SmitfraudFix will be created on your Desktop.

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Open the SmitfraudFix folder and double-click smitfraudfix.cmd
Select option #1 - Search by typing 1 and press Enter

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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 all others requested in your next reply.


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

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.

Please post:
C:\rapport.txt
Hey, thanks for your assistance with this. Here is the log file as directed:
SmitFraudFix v2.238

Scan done at  3:08:06.43, Sun 10/07/2007
Run from F:\Documents and Settings\X\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
The filesystem type is NTFS
Fix run in normal mode

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F:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
F:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
F:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
F:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
F:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.EXE
F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\MUSICA~1\mac.exe
F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe
F:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\KhalShared\KHALMNPR.EXE
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
F:\Program Files\Winamp\winamp.exe
F:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLLoginProxy.exe
F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jucheck.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» hosts


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS

F:\WINDOWS\afxp.dll FOUND !
F:\WINDOWS\main_uninstaller.exe FOUND !
F:\WINDOWS\msmdev.dll FOUND !
F:\WINDOWS\msmhost.dll FOUND !
F:\WINDOWS\msvb.dll FOUND !
F:\WINDOWS\netadv.dll FOUND !
F:\WINDOWS\nsduo.dll FOUND !
F:\WINDOWS\privacy_danger FOUND !

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\Web


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system32


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Documents and Settings\X


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Documents and Settings\X\Application Data


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\DOCUME~1\X\FAVORI~1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Program Files 

F:\Program Files\VideoAccessCodec\ FOUND !

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components
 
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components]
"Source"="file:///F:\\WINDOWS\\privacy_danger\\index.htm"
"SubscribedURL"=""
"FriendlyName"="Privacy Protection"
 
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components\1]
"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


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» AppInit_DLLs
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows]
"AppInit_DLLs"="F:\\PROGRA~1\\Google\\GOOGLE~3\\GOEC62~1.DLL"
"LoadAppInit_DLLs"=dword:00000001


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Winlogon.System
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"System"=""


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Rustock



»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» DNS

Description: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet - Packet Scheduler Miniport
DNS Server Search Order: 192.168.0.1

HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{97A36842-6AE4-425F-9284-CD95BC8CE47C}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{97A36842-6AE4-425F-9284-CD95BC8CE47C}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{97A36842-6AE4-425F-9284-CD95BC8CE47C}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning for wininet.dll infection


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End

Some weeds in the garden indeed

regards, C
Hi

Downloading needed applications
——————————-

Please download AVG Anti-Spyware to your Desktop or to your usual Download Folder.
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
  • Install AVG Anti-Spyware by double clicking the installer.
  • Follow the prompts. Make sure that Launch AVG Anti-Spyware is checked.
  • On the main screen under Your Computer's security.
    • Click on Change state next to Resident shield. It should now change to inactive.
    • Click on Change state next to Automatic updates. It should now change to inactive.
    • Next to Last Update, click on Update now. (You will need an active internet connection to perform this)
    • Wait until you see the Update succesfull message.
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and uncheck Start with Windows.
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.
If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update ewido.
AVG Anti-Spyware manual updates.
Download the Full database to your Desktop or to your usual Download Folder and install it by double clicking the file. Make sure that AVG Anti-Spyware is closed before installing the update. Don't run AVG yet. Will do it a bit later.


Download ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune to your desktop. Don't run ATF yet. Will do it a bit later.


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.

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.

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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. Reboot into normal mode.


Running temp cleaner & AVG Anti-Spyware
—————————————



Double-click ATF Cleaner.exe to open it

Under Main choose:
Windows Temp
Current User Temp
All Users Temp
Cookies
Temporary Internet Files
Prefetch
Java Cache

*The other boxes are optional*
Then click the Empty Selected button.

If you use Firefox:
Click Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

If you use Opera:
Click Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click NO at the prompt.

Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.



Close ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders. Please start AVG Anti-Spyware and run a full scan.
  • Click on Scanner on the toolbar.
  • Click on the Settings tab.
    • Under How to act?
      • Click on Recommended Action and choose Quarantine from the popup menu.
    • Under How to scan?
      • All checkboxes should be ticked.
    • Under Possibly unwanted software:
      • All checkboxes should be ticked.
    • Under Reports:
      • Unselect Automatically generate report after every scan and uncheck Only if threats were found.
    • Under What to scan?
      • Select Scan every file.
  • Click on the Scan tab.
  • Click on Complete System Scan to start the scan process.
  • Let the program scan the machine.
  • When the scan has finished, follow the instructions below.
    IMPORTANT : Don't click on the
    Save Scan Report
    button before you did hit the
    Apply all Actions
    button.
    • Make sure that Set all elements to: shows Quarantine (1), if not click on the link and choose Quarantine from the popup menu. (2)
    • At the bottom of the window click on the Apply all Actions button. (3)
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  • When done, click the Save Scan Report button. (4)
    • Click the Save Report as button.
    • Save the report to your Desktop.
  • Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.
Reboot.

Post
-c:\rapport.txt
-AVG Anti-Spyware log
-a fresh HJT log.
Ok all done:

rapport.txt
SmitFraudFix v2.238

Scan done at 11:05:32.60, Mon 10/08/2007
Run from F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\SmitfraudFix
OS: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] - Windows_NT
The filesystem type is NTFS
Fix run in normal mode

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F:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
F:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
F:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
F:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.EXE
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe
F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\MUSICA~1\mac.exe
F:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\KhalShared\KHALMNPR.EXE
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
F:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLLoginProxy.exe
F:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
F:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe

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»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\Web


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system32


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\WINDOWS\system32\LogFiles


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Documents and Settings\Mash


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Application Data


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Start Menu


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\DOCUME~1\Mash\FAVORI~1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» F:\Program Files 


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components
 
 

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Sharedtaskscheduler
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» AppInit_DLLs
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows]
"AppInit_DLLs"="F:\\PROGRA~1\\Google\\GOOGLE~3\\GOEC62~1.DLL"
"LoadAppInit_DLLs"=dword:00000001


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Winlogon.System
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]
"System"=""


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Rustock



»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» DNS

Description: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet - Packet Scheduler Miniport
DNS Server Search Order: 192.168.0.1

HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{97A36842-6AE4-425F-9284-CD95BC8CE47C}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{97A36842-6AE4-425F-9284-CD95BC8CE47C}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\..\{97A36842-6AE4-425F-9284-CD95BC8CE47C}: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CCS\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS1\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1
HKLM\SYSTEM\CS2\Services\Tcpip\Parameters: DhcpNameServer=192.168.0.1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning for wininet.dll infection


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End

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

 + Created at:	10:43:05 AM 10/8/2007

 + Scan result:	



HKU\S-1-5-21-448539723-1677128483-682003330-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{E99D4D0C-EB54-46AF-B62A-3AA1F31D53E5} -> Adware.Generic : No action taken.
F:\System Volume Information\_restore{2BCE3115-2889-464F-B0A8-C50B3418FA93}\RP37\A0003935.dll -> Downloader.Agent.dag : No action taken.
F:\System Volume Information\_restore{2BCE3115-2889-464F-B0A8-C50B3418FA93}\RP39\A0004019.dll -> Downloader.Agent.dag : No action taken.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{F149698D-FB10-4EF5-8230-A67BAA654F88}\RP216\A0440614.exe/run.exe -> Downloader.IstBar.is : No action taken.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{F149698D-FB10-4EF5-8230-A67BAA654F88}\RP217\A0451248.exe/run.exe -> Downloader.IstBar.is : No action taken.
C:\apps_02\wgatescan-(port scanner).zip/wGateScan-2_2.exe -> Not-A-Virus.NetTool.Win32.WinGateScan.22 : No action taken.
C:\apps_02\Ultra ISO\Ultraiso.7.2.1.840.Me.SR-2_CRKEXE-FFF.zip/fff-u72x_reg.exe -> Trojan.Regpat.a : No action taken.
C:\apps_02\Ultra ISO\Ultraiso.7.2.5.926.Me_CRKEXE-FFF.zip/Regpatch.exe -> Trojan.Regpat.a : No action taken.


::Report end

hijackthis
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:05:06 AM, on 10/8/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
F:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
F:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
F:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
F:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
F:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\MOM.EXE
F:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
F:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe
F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\MUSICA~1\mac.exe
F:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe
F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe
F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
F:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Logitech\KhalShared\KHALMNPR.EXE
F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\ccc.exe
F:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
F:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WLLoginProxy.exe
F:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - F:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - F:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - f:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - F:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\2.1.615.5858\swg.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - f:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [StartCCC] F:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static\CLIStart.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools-1033] "F:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe"  -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] F:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "F:\Program Files\K-Lite Codec Pack\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Music Alarm Clock] F:\PROGRA~1\MUSICA~1\mac.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "F:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] F:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] F:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "F:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Google Updater.lnk = F:\Program Files\Google\Google Updater\GoogleUpdater.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Logitech SetPoint.lnk = F:\Program Files\Logitech\SetPoint\SetPoint.exe
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: F:\PROGRA~1\Google\GOOGLE~3\GOEC62~1.DLL
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - F:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: ATI Smart - Unknown owner - F:\WINDOWS\system32\ati2sgag.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - F:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - F:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: GoogleDesktopManager - Google - F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - F:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - F:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - F:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - F:\WINDOWS\system32\PnkBstrA.exe

–
End of file - 6286 bytes
Oops, my bad, just reran AVG and completed the full process :thumbup:

results:

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

 + Created at:	2:28:07 AM 10/9/2007

 + Scan result:	



HKU\S-1-5-21-448539723-1677128483-682003330-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{E99D4D0C-EB54-46AF-B62A-3AA1F31D53E5} -> Adware.Generic : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
F:\System Volume Information\_restore{2BCE3115-2889-464F-B0A8-C50B3418FA93}\RP37\A0003935.dll -> Downloader.Agent.dag : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
F:\System Volume Information\_restore{2BCE3115-2889-464F-B0A8-C50B3418FA93}\RP39\A0004019.dll -> Downloader.Agent.dag : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{F149698D-FB10-4EF5-8230-A67BAA654F88}\RP216\A0440614.exe/run.exe -> Downloader.IstBar.is : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{F149698D-FB10-4EF5-8230-A67BAA654F88}\RP217\A0451248.exe/run.exe -> Downloader.IstBar.is : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\apps_02\wgatescan-(port scanner).zip/wGateScan-2_2.exe -> Not-A-Virus.NetTool.Win32.WinGateScan.22 : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Cookies\mash@msnportal.112.2o7[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.2o7 : Cleaned.
F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Cookies\mash@atdmt[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Atdmt : Cleaned.
F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Cookies\mash@doubleclick[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Doubleclick : Cleaned.
F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Cookies\[removed][2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Euroclick : Cleaned.
F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Cookies\mash@fastclick[1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Fastclick : Cleaned.
F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Cookies\mash@tribalfusion[2].txt -> TrackingCookie.Tribalfusion : Cleaned.
F:\Documents and Settings\Mash\Cookies\[removed][1].txt -> TrackingCookie.Yieldmanager : Cleaned.
C:\apps_02\Ultra ISO\Ultraiso.7.2.1.840.Me.SR-2_CRKEXE-FFF.zip/fff-u72x_reg.exe -> Trojan.Regpat.a : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\apps_02\Ultra ISO\Ultraiso.7.2.5.926.Me_CRKEXE-FFF.zip/Regpatch.exe -> Trojan.Regpat.a : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end
Well congrats, it appears your system is all clean Are you still noticing any problems? If not, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.


THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Let's reset system restore
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.

1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis



Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update to the latest version…

Updating Java:
  • Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u3.
  • Scroll down to where it says
    The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications.
  • Click the
    Download
    button to the right.
  • Check the box that says:
    Accept License Agreement.
  • The page will refresh.
  • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
  • Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
  • Go to Start > Control Panel double-click on Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
  • Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
  • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
  • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
  • Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u3-windows-i586-p.exe to install the newest version.

UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER

IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.

If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.


Make your Internet Explorer more secure

This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
Change the allow paste operations via script to Disable
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.



The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.
  • Comodo BOCLEAN <= Stop identity thieves from getting personal information. Instantly detects well over 1,000,000 unique, variant and repack malware in total. And it's free.
  • Download Adaware
    Adaware is a free program. It scans for known spyware on your computer. These scans should be run at least once every two weeks. For more information, see this tutorial
    The program is available for download here
  • Download Spybot
    Spybot is a scanner like adaware. It scans for spyware and other malicious programs. It is important to have both Adaware and Spybot on your computer because each program provides unique detection and pretection measures. Spybot has preventitive tools that stop programs from even installing on your computer.
    To see how to set this up as well as more spybot features, see here
    Spybot can be downloaded at this location
  • Download SpywareBlaster
    Spyware blaster is a program that stops known malicious activex controls from installing on your computer. It works by changing settings in your registry. It makes
    kill bits
    in the registry, so that certain activex controls can't install.
    If you don't know what activex controls are, see here
    You can download SpywareBlaster here here
    SpywareBlaster tutorial
  • Download iespyad
    It puts many bad webpages on your restricted zones list. This means that you can still view the
    bad
    webpages, but the webpages cannot do certain things (such as use javascripts and cookies).
    If you need help understanding how it works, there is a tutorial here
    Download it here
  • hosts file:
    • Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
    • In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
    • We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
    • However, it can slow down certain computers.
    • This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
    Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
    If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
    • Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen)
    • Click run
    • In the dialog box, type services.msc
    • hit enter, then locate dns client
    • Highlight it, then double-click it.
    • On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual.
    • Click ok
  • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For more info, check this webpage out.
    See here to choose one

Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
Run the spybot and adaware regularly. (Once or twice a week minimum.)
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.


Stand up and be Counted.

NOW is the time you can start to hit back at the people who infected you.
[external image: Posted Image]
Please take the time to go and complain - that forum has a topic for your infection which is Smitfraud please post as a reply, you do not need to register to do so (but you can if you wish). It will also have a list of other places you can go to to register your complaint, depending on the country you are resident in. Please read the topics and complain, it is only with such complaints to goverment or government agances that something will get done.


Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system… problems etc.

Have a great day,
Blade B)
All done and yes the ads have gone good riddance. I have tried to sign up on the malware complaints site however the spambot code rsgister wasnt having any of it. That spyware software… how much of it would you deem mandatory? You may have noticed from the log file I have avast!, and now avg anti spyware following this proceedure. Just as a compromise between performance and protection and being a minimalist yeah? Which of the software should be allowed to run on startup? youre a champ thanks for the help C
Hi

It depends how safe you want to be :) All of those programs detects something that some other on the list won't . Of course even all these together won't give 100% protection 'cos new malware raises its ugly head all the time.


If you want to speed up start then you can fix some of following entries with hjt:
04 - HKLM\..\Run: [Google Desktop Search] "F:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] F:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools-1033] "F:\Program Files\D-Tools\daemon.exe" -lang 1033
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] F:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "F:\Program Files\K-Lite Codec Pack\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "F:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "F:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "F:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"


heh I didnt even know i had itunes. I like the look of iespyad too have to keep up to date with that.

all the best, C
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