[Resolved] Hijack this

I can't see anything bad.
Lets give this a try.

You can use windows sfc (system file checker) You'd need your XP CD to make this work.
Click Start> Run> type sfc /scannow Note the space.
(Note that there is a space between sfc and /scannow)

I'll run this in safe mode - it won't last the length of the scan in normal. hope that's ok.

I'll run this in safe mode - it won't last the length of the scan in normal.

hope that's ok.

this scan won't run in safe mode - I attempted in normal, but didn't complete the verification stage before crashing. On the "plus" side it lasted about 20 mins!

sorry about that

It looks like to me that you have some corrupt windows files. I suggest you keep running that and see if it will finish. If it doesn't, you'll need to repair install of windows.

It looks like to me that you have some corrupt windows files.

I suggest you keep running that and see if it will finish. If it doesn't, you'll need to repair install of windows.

"If it doesn't, you'll need to repair install of windows." What exactly do you mean by that?

It looks like to me that you have some corrupt windows files.

I suggest you keep running that and see if it will finish. If it doesn't, you'll need to repair install of windows.

"If it doesn't, you'll need to repair install of windows." What exactly do you mean by that?

You'll need to re-install windows:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

"You can use windows sfc (system file checker) You'd need your XP CD to make this work. Click Start> Run> type sfc /scannow Note the space. (Note that there is a space between sfc and /scannow) " Hi … I tried to run this again, and astonishingly the system held up and complete the verification process (it took 1 hour); you mentioned (above) that I would need my XP CD to make this work. The scan ran, finished, then …. nothing. Was something supposed to happen? I didn't use my CD at all. If, and my fingers are crossed, that there appears to be some sign of regeneration - what would be my next step re tidying up the system after all the Malware and ComboFix scans? Do I leave as is? (The system has now been running uninterrupted for 1 hour 20mins). Any (more) help would be greatly appreciated.

Good job

• 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.
  
  
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  Here's my usual all clean post
  
  Log looks good
  
  
  You need to create a new Clean restore point.
  
  Note: This will remove all previous Restore Points
  
  Click Start Menu > Run > copy and paste
  
  %SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe
  
  Press OK. Choose Create a Restore Point then click Next. Name it (something you'll remember) and click Create, when the confirmation screen shows the restore point has been created click Close.
  
  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:
  Note: I no longer suggest Zone Alarm
  
  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 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
  
  
• Winpatrol
  
  
  
• 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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