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Post #1
I have been infected by some malware that is using as macro to take control of the mouse and hits hard many times an hour and concentrates on the lower left corner and upper right corners(looking for start). It moves things starts new docs, closes things and causes general mischief for several minutes. Anticipating a reformat I moved a few things to another computer using a card and then infection followed! I am suspicious of #12 the ie plugin since i don't use IE. I use firefox I have Avast and zone alarm. and since the infection MAcafee nor do Spybot and adaware find the malware. nothing finds it. Help! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:35:54 AM, on 11/2/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS.0\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan Enterprise\mcshield.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan Enterprise\vstskmgr.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hkcmd.exe C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\Common Framework\UdaterUI.exe C:\Program Files\McAfee\Common Framework\McTray.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\wuauclt.exe C:\hijackthisfolder\HijackThis.exe R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll O2 - BHO: scriptproxy - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} - C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan Enterprise\scriptcl.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hkcmd.exe 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" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ShStatEXE] "C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan Enterprise\SHSTAT.EXE" /STANDALONE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [McAfeeUpdaterUI] "C:\Program Files\McAfee\Common Framework\UdaterUI.exe" /StartedFromRunKey O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\ScanSoft\TEXTBR~1.0\Bin\REGIST~1.EXE O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Office Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000 O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS.0\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft AB - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe 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: McAfee Framework Service (McAfeeFramework) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\McAfee\Common Framework\FrameworkService.exe" /ServiceStart (file missing) O23 - Service: McAfee McShield (McShield) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan Enterprise\mcshield.exe O23 - Service: McAfee Task Manager (McTaskManager) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan Enterprise\vstskmgr.exe O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
Post #2
Hello and Welcome to the forum.

Looks like you're running 2 anti-virus programs.



Never install more than one Antivirus and Firewall! Rather than giving you extra protection, it will decrease the reliability of it seriously!
The reason for this is that if both products have their automatic (Real-Time) protection switched on, your system may lock up due to both software products attempting to access the same file at the same time.
Also because more than one Antivirus and Firewall installed are not compatible with each other, it can cause system performance problems and a serious system slowdown.

Please do not delete anything unless instructed to.


1.Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2.Next, open Add/Remove Programs and remove either:
Avast4
McAfee




Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
Download - ATF Cleaner»
Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.

(If you use FireFox or the Opera browser
To keep saved passwords, click No at the prompt.)

It's normal after running ATF cleaner that the PC will be slower to boot the first time or two.


Reboot and "copy/paste" a new HijackThis log file into this thread.

Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.
Post #3
I installed macaffe because avast didn't find the problem nor did spybot and adware. Avast support said to get windows defender! My biggest problem now is, I log in here and within a second I am unlogged. Do you know of any trojans etc that cause the behavior mentioned? the two avast files are not missing! Never have been! i don't use IE. why would i have that entry number 012? I am unsure what 08 and 09 are for excel i don't remember adding anything to any toolbars for excel Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 5:13:28 PM, on 11/9/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS.0\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\Explorer.EXE C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hkcmd.exe C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE C:\hijackthisfolder\HijackThis.exe R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxtray.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hkcmd.exe 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" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [RegisterDropHandler] C:\PROGRA~1\ScanSoft\TEXTBR~1.0\Bin\REGIST~1.EXE O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Office Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000 O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{A78C256C-80F6-42BA-ACD0-8108556600F7}: NameServer = 198.147.225.10 65.106.1.196 O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS.0\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft AB - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe 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: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
Post #4

i don't use IE. why would i have that entry number 012?
I am unsure what 08 and 09

Those are fine. They are installed when you installed windows.

Have you tried unplugging the power from your Modem / Router and waiting about 5 minutes and then plugging the power back in?

I suggest you do this:

Double-click My Computer.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Clear "Hide file extensions for known file types."
Under the "Hidden files" folder, select "Show hidden files and folders."
Clear "Hide protected operating system files."
Click Apply, and then click OK.


Please do not delete anything unless instructed to.

Next:


Please download ATF Cleaner by Atribune.
Download - ATF Cleaner»

Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run the program.
Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.


(If you use FireFox or the Opera browser
To keep saved passwords, click No at the prompt.)

It's normal after running ATF cleaner that the PC will be slower to boot the first time.

Next:

Download ComboFix from Here to your Desktop.
  • Double click combofix.exe and follow the prompts.
  • When finished, it shall produce a log for you, combofix.txt. Post that log and a HiJackthis log in your next reply
Note: Do not mouseclick while its running. That may cause it to stall
Post #5
ComboFix 07-11-01.1 - Administrator 2007-11-09 21:24:34.4 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.205 [GMT -8:00]
Running from: C:\downers\ComboFix.exe
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2007-10-10 to 2007-11-10 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2007-11-05 16:48 0 –a—— C:\ntuser.dat
2007-11-05 15:16 d——– C:\Program Files\Enigma Software Group
2007-11-04 04:04 d——– C:\Program Files\Sophos
2007-11-02 14:08 51,200 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\NirCmd.exe
2007-11-02 10:49 d——– C:\WINDOWS.0\VirtualEar
2007-11-02 10:49 991,232 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\virtear.dll
2007-11-02 10:49 65,536 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Audio3d.dll
2007-11-02 10:49 49,152 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\DSndUp.exe
2007-11-02 10:49 45,056 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\CleanUp.exe
2007-11-02 10:48 d——– C:\dell
2007-11-02 10:48 765,952 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system\crlds3d.dll
2007-11-02 10:48 732,928 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\senfilt.sys
2007-11-02 10:48 311,296 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\Edcrypt.dll
2007-11-02 10:48 260,352 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\smwdm.sys
2007-11-02 10:48 23,040 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\PostProc.dll
2007-11-01 19:05 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.MIT-14120F66B5F\Application Data\MalwareBot
2007-11-01 18:40 d——– C:\hijackthisfolder
2007-11-01 06:11 1,495,552 –a—— C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\epoPGPsdk.dll
2007-10-28 15:45 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS.0\Application Data\SadMan Software
2007-10-28 15:44 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINDOWS.0\Application Data\Protexis
2007-10-28 15:44 8 -r-hs—- C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\3D9221C51C.dll
2007-10-23 04:58 d——– C:\Program Files\Workspace Macro 4.6
2007-10-22 16:54 d——– C:\newautoit
2007-10-19 19:34 d——– C:\Program Files\123
2007-10-12 12:03 d——– C:\cabs

.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2007-11-10 05:00 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\LB403
2007-11-10 00:02 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\PokerStars
2007-11-08 00:46 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\LB Workshop
2007-11-06 23:58 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\AutoIt3
2007-11-02 18:49 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Analog Devices
2007-11-02 18:48 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield
2007-11-02 12:44 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Juno
2007-11-01 18:10 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\ScanSoft
2007-10-31 14:20 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\lb403old
2007-10-29 06:15 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\IrfanView
2007-10-26 16:47 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Passcape
2007-10-09 19:15 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Sudoku Monkey
2007-09-15 17:48 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Kill Phil
2007-09-06 10:09 801,144 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\aswBoot.exe
2007-09-06 10:00 95,608 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\AVASTSS.scr
2007-06-15 01:34 532,480 —-a-w C:\Program Files\cwshredder.exe
2001-08-22 17:15 245,760 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\inf\i386\viceo.dll
2001-08-22 17:13 61,440 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\inf\i386\gl.dll
2001-08-22 17:13 32,768 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\inf\i386\Pmicro.dll
2001-08-03 22:29 13,824 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\inf\i386\Usbscan.sys
2001-07-10 13:59 15,716 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\inf\i386\Pmxscan.sys
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( snapshot@2007-11-02_15.14.23.48 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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- 2007-10-30 01:56:19 136,192 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\catchme.exe
+ 2007-10-30 02:56:19 136,192 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\catchme.exe
- 2007-06-26 13:28:32 39,992 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\perfc009.dat
+ 2007-11-04 09:06:26 39,992 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\perfc009.dat
- 2007-06-26 13:28:32 311,604 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\perfh009.dat
+ 2007-11-04 09:06:26 311,604 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\perfh009.dat
- 2007-07-23 01:39:27 279,552 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\swreg.exe
+ 2007-07-23 02:39:27 279,552 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\swreg.exe
+ 2007-03-15 19:19:58 526,184 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\XceedCry.dll
+ 2007-03-15 19:23:16 497,496 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\XceedZip.dll
+ 2007-11-08 10:25:23 16,384 —-atw C:\WINDOWS.0\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_64c.dat
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"IgfxTray"="C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2005-06-21 19:48]
"HotKeysCmds"="C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2005-06-21 19:44]
"avast!"="C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe" [2007-09-06 02:06]
"ZoneAlarm Client"="C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe" [2007-03-09 00:02]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2007-10-10 18:51]
"SoundMAXPnP"="C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\Core\smax4pnp.exe" [2004-10-14 13:42]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices]
"RegisterDropHandler"=C:\PROGRA~1\ScanSoft\TEXTBR~1.0\Bin\REGIST~1.EXE

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runonce]
"RunNarrator"=Narrator.exe

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoTrayItemsDisplay"=00000000
"NoUserNameInStartMenu"=01000000

R2 ppsio2;PPDevice;C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\drivers\ppsio2.sys
S3 MEMSWEEP2;MEMSWEEP2;\??\C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\17.tmp
S3 ZD1211BU(WLAN);IEEE 802.11g USB Wireless LAN(WLAN);C:\WINDOWS.0\system32\DRIVERS\zd1211Bu.sys

.
**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1250 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2007-11-09 21:26:28
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
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Completion time: 2007-11-09 21:27:36
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Post #7
  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
    • [external image: Posted Image]
  • If shown the disclaimer, Select "2"
Here's my usual all clean post

Log looks good :D


You need to create a new Clean restore point.

Note: This will remove all previous Restore Points

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.

Restart your computer, turn it back on.

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

Double-click My Computer.
Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
Click the View tab.
Check "Hide file extensions for known file types."
Under the "Hidden files" folder, Uncheck "Show hidden files and folders."
Check "Hide protected operating system files."
Click Apply, and then click OK.
  • 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
      • 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.
  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week
    (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.

  • 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 succeptible to being hacked and taken over.
    I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients.
    Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

    For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

    Understanding and Using Firewalls

  • 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.

  • Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.
    This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection.
    You should also scan your computer with this program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers
  • Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer
    settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

  • IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.

    Using IE-SPYAD to help block unwanted sites and activities

  • Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly.
    Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Only run one Anti-Virus and Firewall program.

I would also suggest you read this:
So how did I get infected in the first place?
by Tony Klein
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