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Post #1
I am seriously about to pull my hair out, I have been battling this for a week now here is my log. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 10:22, on 2008-02-01
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

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:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcods.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Mail\wlmail.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&a…n&pf=laptop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/def…//www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: scriptproxy - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\VIRUSS~1\scriptsn.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A95B2816-1D7E-4561-A202-68C0DE02353A} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\RunOnce: [FlashPlayerUpdate] C:\WINDOWS\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashUtil9d.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedC…bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (Installation Support) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1191025702656
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedC…n/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1191025693265
O20 - Winlogon Notify: tbnztcxk - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\tbnztcxk.dll
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - WIDCOMM, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: HP Port Resolver - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\HPBPRO.EXE
O23 - Service: HP Status Server - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\HPBOID.EXE
O23 - Service: HP WMI Interface (hpqwmi) - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\SHARED\HPQWMI.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Services (mcmscsvc) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Network Agent (McNASvc) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Scanner (McODS) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcods.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Proxy Service (McProxy) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Real-time Scanner (McShield) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SystemGuards (McSysmon) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

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Post #2 last edited

Please note that all instructions given are customised for this computer only, the tools used may cause damage if used on a computer with different infections.

If you think you have similar problems, please post a log in the HJT forum and wait for help.

Unless informed of in advance, failure to post replies within 5 days will result in this thread being closed.


Hi traumajunkie21

I'm Gary R, I'll be glad to help you with your computer problems.

Please observe these rules while we work:
  • Perform all actions in the order given.
  • If you don't know, stop and ask! Don't keep going on.
  • Please reply to this thread. Do not start a new topic.
  • Stick with it till you're given the all clear.
  • Remember, absence of symptoms does not mean the infection is all gone.
If you can do these things, everything should go smoothly.
  • Please note you'll need to have Administrator privileges to perform the fixes. (XP accounts are Administrator by default)
  • Please let me know if you are using a computer with multiple accounts, as this can affect the instructions given.

It may be helpful to you to print out or take a copy of any instructions given, as sometimes it is necessary to go offline and you will lose access to them.


Before we go any further, I need you to install Recovery Console to your computer.

This is purely a precautionary procedure, but it is essential.

There are some new infections going round that damage your ability to boot if they are removed. Whilst I don't see signs of them on your computer, it's always easier to be cautious now than sorry later.

Recovery Console gives us the ability to recover your computer if such a thing happens.

Nothing is going to change on your computer other than we're going to install Recovery Console.

  • Download combofix.exe by sUBs to your Desktop (it must be in this location).
  • Alternate Download
  • If you already have a previous version, delete it and download a new version.
  • Do not attempt to run Combofix other than in the method described below.
  • Go to Microsoft's website
  • Select the download that's appropriate for your Operating System

[external image: Posted Image]

  • Download the file & save it as it's originally named, to your Desktop.

[external image: Posted Image]

  • Now close all open windows and programs, then drag the setup package onto ComboFix.exe and drop it.
  • Follow the prompts to start ComboFix.
  • When prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install Microsoft Recovery Console.
  • When complete, a log named CF_RC.txt will open.
  • Please post the contents of that log.

Please do not shutdown or reboot your machine until we have reviewed the log.
Post #3
Alright got that part done, heres the log: WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Home-BootDisk-ENU.exe [boot loader] timeout=2 default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS [operating systems] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
Post #4
Ok, Boot.ini file looks good.

Reboot your computer to complete the install of Recovery Console.

When your computer boots up from now on, there will be a brief halt where you have an option to boot into normal mode or Recovery Console, after 2 seconds if you do nothing it will continue to boot into normal mode as usual. This shouldn't really inconvenience you, but we will have the option of booting to Recovery Console if you ever have problems with normal boot.

Right, lets get started removing your infection.

Next

Run a scan with Combofix

  • Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
  • Note: Combofix will automatically disconnect your Internet connection when it runs, do not reconnect it.
  • When finished, it will
    • Produce a log for you. (it can also be found at C:\Combofix.txt)
    • Restore your Internet connection.
  • Post the log in your next reply please.
  • Now run a new HJT scan and send me the log from that as well please.
IMPORTANT
  • Do not use your computer while Combofix is running.
  • Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.
  • If you've lost your Internet connection when Combofix has completely finished, re-start your computer to restore it.

If you have any problems with these instructions, a detailed Tutorial for how to use Combofix is available here.
Post #5
heres the combo fix

ComboFix 08-02.02.5 - Melissa 2008-02-02 11:59:15.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.64 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dllbox

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-01-02 to 2008-02-02 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-02-02 10:34 . 2008-02-02 10:34 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Creative
2008-02-02 07:41 . 2004-08-03 23:00 260,272 –a—— C:\cmldr
2008-02-02 07:41 . 2007-12-30 21:07 211 –a—— C:\Boot.bak
2008-01-30 16:02 . 2008-01-30 16:02 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2008-01-30 09:05 . 2008-01-30 09:05 d——– C:\Program Files\Lavasoft
2008-01-30 09:05 . 2008-01-30 09:06 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft
2008-01-24 10:36 . 2008-01-24 10:36 0 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\QFN.ini
2008-01-24 10:36 . 2008-01-24 10:36 0 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\QDQICK.ini
2008-01-24 10:19 . 2008-01-24 10:25 d——– C:\Program Files\QUICKENW
2008-01-24 10:19 . 2008-01-24 10:19 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Palo Alto Software Inc
2008-01-12 16:57 . 2008-01-12 17:25 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\NFS Underground
2008-01-12 16:54 . 2008-01-12 16:54 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX
2008-01-10 18:39 . 2008-01-10 18:39 dr-h—– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\SecuROM
2008-01-10 18:39 . 2008-01-10 18:39 107,888 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\system32\CmdLineExt.dll
2008-01-10 18:14 . 2008-01-12 16:43 d——– C:\Program Files\EA GAMES
2008-01-10 18:14 . 2007-08-06 19:28 442,368 -ra—— C:\WINDOWS\system32\vp6vfw.dll
2008-01-06 18:50 . 2008-01-06 18:50 d——– C:\Program Files\BitTorrent
2008-01-05 22:55 . 2008-01-05 22:55 d——– C:\Program Files\Bonjour
2008-01-05 22:40 . 2008-01-05 22:40 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared
2008-01-05 19:34 . 2008-01-03 22:09 d——– C:\Program Files\BitZipper
2008-01-05 19:34 . 2008-01-05 20:39 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\BitZipper
2008-01-05 19:16 . 2008-02-02 11:42 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\BitTorrent
2008-01-05 19:15 . 2008-01-05 19:15 d——– C:\Program Files\DNA
2008-01-05 19:15 . 2008-01-25 21:15 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\DNA
2008-01-05 16:40 . 2008-01-05 19:52 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FLEXnet

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-02-02 15:32 ——— d–h–w C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2008-02-02 15:31 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Creative
2008-01-29 12:59 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\AdobeUM
2008-01-18 23:29 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\McAfee
2008-01-06 03:55 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe
2008-01-01 18:29 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Power Mixer
2008-01-01 18:29 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\Power Mixer
2007-12-30 23:24 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Trend Micro
2007-12-30 23:13 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\XoftSpySE
2007-12-24 04:35 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\FLV Player
2007-12-23 04:17 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\HP
2007-12-14 16:32 12,632 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsdelete.exe
2007-12-13 13:43 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\acccore
2007-12-13 13:43 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL OCP
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Viewpoint
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\AIM6
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Viewpoint
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL
2007-12-13 13:41 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL
2007-12-12 00:51 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Napster
2007-12-05 00:44 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\RadioShack
2007-11-07 09:26 721,920 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsasrv.dll
2006-02-19 08:28 12,288 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\RandFont.dll
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{A95B2816-1D7E-4561-A202-68C0DE02353A}]
2007-01-29 19:24 163904 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Yahoo! Pager"="C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" [2007-08-30 17:43 4670704]
"Aim6"="C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" [2007-10-04 10:20 50528]
"msnmsgr"="C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" [2007-10-18 11:34 5724184]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\tbnztcxk]
tbnztcxk.dll 2007-01-29 19:24 163904 C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Billminder.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Billminder.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Billminder.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^BTTray.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\BTTray.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\BTTray.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Quicken Startup.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Quicken Startup.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Quicken Startup.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^Melissa^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HotSync Manager.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HotSync Manager.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\HotSync Manager.lnkStartup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Aim6]
–a—— 2007-10-04 10:20 50528 C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\BitTorrent DNA]
–a—— 2008-01-05 19:15 290112 C:\Program Files\DNA\btdna.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Cpqset]
–a—— 2004-10-13 16:34 229438 C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Creative Detector]
——— 2004-12-02 18:23 102400 C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\eabconfg.cpl]
–a—— 2004-09-17 15:19 290816 C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\HotKeysCmds]
–a—— 2004-06-17 15:43 118784 C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\HP Software Update]
–a—— 2006-02-19 02:41 49152 C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\IgfxTray]
–a—— 2004-06-17 15:48 155648 C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\IMJPMIG8.1]
–a—— 2004-08-04 07:00 208952 C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ISUSPM Startup]
–a—— 2004-06-16 05:03 221184 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ISUSScheduler]
–a—— 2004-06-16 05:03 81920 C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\iTunesHelper]
–a—— 2004-06-04 11:38 286720 C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\mcagent_exe]
–a—— 2007-08-03 22:33 582992 C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MsnMsgr]
–a—— 2007-10-18 11:34 5724184 C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NapsterShell]
–a—— 2007-11-08 17:58 323216 C:\Program Files\Napster\napster.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\PHIME2002A]
–a—— 2004-08-04 07:00 455168 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\PHIME2002ASync]
–a—— 2004-08-04 07:00 455168 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Power Mixer]
–a—— 2007-10-24 15:00 298634 C:\Program Files\Power Mixer\pwmixer.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task]
–a—— 2007-09-28 19:06 98304 C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched]
–a—— 2004-06-03 21:05 32881 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\jusched.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SynTPEnh]
–a—— 2004-10-05 11:24 688218 C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SynTPLpr]
–a—— 2004-10-05 11:25 98394 C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\UpdateManager]
–a—— 2003-08-19 00:01 110592 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Yahoo! Pager]
–a—— 2007-08-30 17:43 4670704 C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YAHOOM~1.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"Viewpoint Manager Service"=2 (0x2)
"usnjsvc"=3 (0x3)
"gusvc"=3 (0x3)
"FLEXnet Licensing Service"=3 (0x3)
"Bonjour Service"=2 (0x2)

S4 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;"C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe" [2007-01-04 16:38]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{6cce79e0-cb52-11dc-b9b0-00c09f857e69}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - E:\setupSNK.exe

.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
"2008-01-30 19:32:30 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\McDefragTask.job"
- C:\Program Files\McAfee\MQC\QcConsol.exe'
"2008-02-01 06:00:07 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\McQcTask.job"
- c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\mqc\QcConsol.exe
"2008-02-02 16:54:46 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\XoftSpySE 2.job"
- C:\Program Files\XoftSpySE\XoftSpy.exe
"2008-02-02 12:28:43 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\XoftSpySE.job"
- C:\Program Files\XoftSpySE\XoftSpy.exe
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**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1344 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-02-02 12:03:49
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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——————— DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ———————

PROCESS: C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
-> C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll
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Completion time: 2008-02-02 12:05:50
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-02-02 17:05:39
ComboFix2.txt 2008-02-01 03:27:43
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2008-01-10 08:03:25 — E O F —





and heres the hijackthis


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:06, on 2008-02-02
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

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:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\Loader\aolload.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcvsshld.exe
C:\ComboFix\kmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\WINDOWS\regedit.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Mail\wlmail.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&a…n&pf=laptop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/def…//www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: scriptproxy - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\VIRUSS~1\scriptsn.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A95B2816-1D7E-4561-A202-68C0DE02353A} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedC…bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (Installation Support) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1191025702656
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedC…n/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1191025693265
O20 - Winlogon Notify: tbnztcxk - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\tbnztcxk.dll
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - WIDCOMM, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: HP WMI Interface (hpqwmi) - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\SHARED\HPQWMI.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Services (mcmscsvc) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Network Agent (McNASvc) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Scanner (McODS) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcods.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Proxy Service (McProxy) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Real-time Scanner (McShield) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SystemGuards (McSysmon) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

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End of file - 6616 bytes




thanks for the help
Post #6
OK, still some work to do.

  • Click Start > Run type Notepad click OK.
  • This will open an empty Notepad file.
  • Copy/Paste the contents of the box below into Notepad.
File::
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll

Registry::
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\~\Browser Helper Objects\{A95B2816-1D7E-4561-A202-68C0DE02353A}]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\tbnztcxk]
  • Click Format and ensure Wordwrap is unchecked.
  • Save as CFScript.txt to your Desktop.
[external image: Posted Image]

Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe

Combofix will now process that file.

When finished, it will produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply please. (it can also be found at C:\Combofix.txt)

Next

  • Click Start > Run and type cleanmgr then click OK.
  • This will bring up the Disk Cleanup window.
  • Check the following entries.
    • Temporary Internet Files.
    • Recycle Bin.
    • Temporary Files.
  • Click OK.
  • When a prompt pops up click Yes.

Next

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your Desktop.

  • Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.

  • Click on the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware icon to launch the programme.
    • Click the Updates tab.
    • Click Check for Updates and allow the programme to download the latest definitions.
  • Click the Scanner tab.
    • Check Perform Quick Scan.
    • Click Scan and wait for the scan to complete.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results.
    • Ensure all items are checked then click Remove Selected.
    • A box will pop-up telling you that files have been quarantined.
    • A log will pop-up.
  • Post the log in your next reply please.

You can also access the log by doing the following
  • Click on the Logs tab.
  • Click on the log at the bottom of those listed to highlight it.
  • Click Open

Next

Run a new scan with HJT and send me the log please.

Summary of the logs I need from you in your next post:
  • New Combofix log
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log
  • New HJT log


Please post each log separately to prevent them being cut off by the forum post size limiter.

Also let me know how your computer's running now.
Post #7
ComboFix 08-02.02.5 - Melissa 2008-02-02 15:25:18.3 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.172 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Desktop\CFScript.txt
* Created a new restore point

FILE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

C:\WINDOWS\system32\tbnztcxk.dll

.
((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-01-02 to 2008-02-02 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2008-02-02 10:34 . 2008-02-02 10:34 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Creative
2008-02-02 07:41 . 2004-08-03 23:00 260,272 –a—— C:\cmldr
2008-02-02 07:41 . 2007-12-30 21:07 211 –a—— C:\Boot.bak
2008-01-30 16:02 . 2008-01-30 16:02 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2008-01-30 09:05 . 2008-01-30 09:05 d——– C:\Program Files\Lavasoft
2008-01-30 09:05 . 2008-01-30 09:06 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft
2008-01-24 10:36 . 2008-01-24 10:36 0 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\QFN.ini
2008-01-24 10:36 . 2008-01-24 10:36 0 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\QDQICK.ini
2008-01-24 10:19 . 2008-01-24 10:25 d——– C:\Program Files\QUICKENW
2008-01-24 10:19 . 2008-01-24 10:19 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Palo Alto Software Inc
2008-01-12 16:57 . 2008-01-12 17:25 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\NFS Underground
2008-01-12 16:54 . 2008-01-12 16:54 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\DirectX
2008-01-10 18:39 . 2008-01-10 18:39 dr-h—– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\SecuROM
2008-01-10 18:39 . 2008-01-10 18:39 107,888 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\system32\CmdLineExt.dll
2008-01-10 18:14 . 2008-01-12 16:43 d——– C:\Program Files\EA GAMES
2008-01-10 18:14 . 2007-08-06 19:28 442,368 -ra—— C:\WINDOWS\system32\vp6vfw.dll
2008-01-06 18:50 . 2008-01-06 18:50 d——– C:\Program Files\BitTorrent
2008-01-05 22:55 . 2008-01-05 22:55 d——– C:\Program Files\Bonjour
2008-01-05 22:40 . 2008-01-05 22:40 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared
2008-01-05 19:34 . 2008-01-03 22:09 d——– C:\Program Files\BitZipper
2008-01-05 19:34 . 2008-01-05 20:39 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\BitZipper
2008-01-05 19:16 . 2008-02-02 11:42 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\BitTorrent
2008-01-05 19:15 . 2008-01-05 19:15 d——– C:\Program Files\DNA
2008-01-05 19:15 . 2008-01-25 21:15 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\DNA
2008-01-05 16:40 . 2008-01-05 19:52 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FLEXnet

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-02-02 15:32 ——— d–h–w C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2008-02-02 15:31 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Creative
2008-01-29 12:59 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\AdobeUM
2008-01-18 23:29 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\McAfee
2008-01-06 03:55 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe
2008-01-01 18:29 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Power Mixer
2008-01-01 18:29 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\Power Mixer
2007-12-30 23:24 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Trend Micro
2007-12-30 23:13 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\XoftSpySE
2007-12-24 04:35 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\FLV Player
2007-12-23 04:17 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\HP
2007-12-14 16:32 12,632 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsdelete.exe
2007-12-13 13:43 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Application Data\acccore
2007-12-13 13:43 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL OCP
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Viewpoint
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\AIM6
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Viewpoint
2007-12-13 13:42 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL
2007-12-13 13:41 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL
2007-12-12 00:51 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Napster
2007-12-05 00:44 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\RadioShack
2007-11-07 09:26 721,920 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsasrv.dll
2006-02-19 08:28 12,288 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\Fonts\RandFont.dll
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Yahoo! Pager"="C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" [2007-08-30 17:43 4670704]
"Aim6"="C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" [2007-10-04 10:20 50528]
"msnmsgr"="C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" [2007-10-18 11:34 5724184]

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Billminder.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Billminder.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Billminder.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^BTTray.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\BTTray.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\BTTray.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\HP Photosmart Premier Fast Start.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Quicken Startup.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Quicken Startup.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Quicken Startup.lnkCommon Startup

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^Melissa^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^HotSync Manager.lnk]
path=C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\HotSync Manager.lnk
backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\HotSync Manager.lnkStartup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Aim6]
–a—— 2007-10-04 10:20 50528 C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\BitTorrent DNA]
–a—— 2008-01-05 19:15 290112 C:\Program Files\DNA\btdna.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Cpqset]
–a—— 2004-10-13 16:34 229438 C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Creative Detector]
——— 2004-12-02 18:23 102400 C:\Program Files\Creative\MediaSource\Detector\CTDetect.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\eabconfg.cpl]
–a—— 2004-09-17 15:19 290816 C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\HotKeysCmds]
–a—— 2004-06-17 15:43 118784 C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\HP Software Update]
–a—— 2006-02-19 02:41 49152 C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\IgfxTray]
–a—— 2004-06-17 15:48 155648 C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\IMJPMIG8.1]
–a—— 2004-08-04 07:00 208952 C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ISUSPM Startup]
–a—— 2004-06-16 05:03 221184 C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\UPDATE~1\ISUSPM.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\ISUSScheduler]
–a—— 2004-06-16 05:03 81920 C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\iTunesHelper]
–a—— 2004-06-04 11:38 286720 C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\mcagent_exe]
–a—— 2007-08-03 22:33 582992 C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MsnMsgr]
–a—— 2007-10-18 11:34 5724184 C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NapsterShell]
–a—— 2007-11-08 17:58 323216 C:\Program Files\Napster\napster.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\PHIME2002A]
–a—— 2004-08-04 07:00 455168 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\PHIME2002ASync]
–a—— 2004-08-04 07:00 455168 C:\WINDOWS\system32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Power Mixer]
–a—— 2007-10-24 15:00 298634 C:\Program Files\Power Mixer\pwmixer.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task]
–a—— 2007-09-28 19:06 98304 C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched]
–a—— 2004-06-03 21:05 32881 C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\jusched.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SynTPEnh]
–a—— 2004-10-05 11:24 688218 C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SynTPLpr]
–a—— 2004-10-05 11:25 98394 C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\UpdateManager]
–a—— 2003-08-19 00:01 110592 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Yahoo! Pager]
–a—— 2007-08-30 17:43 4670704 C:\PROGRA~1\Yahoo!\MESSEN~1\YAHOOM~1.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"Viewpoint Manager Service"=2 (0x2)
"usnjsvc"=3 (0x3)
"gusvc"=3 (0x3)
"FLEXnet Licensing Service"=3 (0x3)
"Bonjour Service"=2 (0x2)

S4 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;"C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe" [2007-01-04 16:38]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\{6cce79e0-cb52-11dc-b9b0-00c09f857e69}]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - E:\setupSNK.exe

.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
"2008-01-30 19:32:30 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\McDefragTask.job"
- C:\Program Files\McAfee\MQC\QcConsol.exe'
"2008-02-01 06:00:07 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\McQcTask.job"
- c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\mqc\QcConsol.exe
"2008-02-02 20:30:45 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\XoftSpySE 2.job"
- C:\Program Files\XoftSpySE\XoftSpy.exe
"2008-02-02 12:28:43 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\XoftSpySE.job"
- C:\Program Files\XoftSpySE\XoftSpy.exe
.
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catchme 0.3.1344 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-02-02 15:31:20
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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———————— Other Running Processes ————————
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C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdfmgr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\Loader\aolload.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
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Completion time: 2008-02-02 15:35:45 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-02-02 20:35:40
ComboFix2.txt 2008-02-02 17:05:50
ComboFix3.txt 2008-02-01 03:27:43
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2008-01-10 08:03:25 — E O F —
Post #8
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.01 Database version: 313 Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 22010 Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 53 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 4 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 0 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 2 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\affltid (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\affltid (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\affri (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS Juan (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Infected: (No malicious items detected) Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop\Help and Support Center.lnk (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. C:\Documents and Settings\Melissa\Desktop\Help and Support Center.lnk (Rogue.Link) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
Post #9
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 15:47, on 2008-02-02
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

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:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\Loader\aolload.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Source Engine\OSE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&a…n&pf=laptop
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/def…//www.yahoo.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! IE Services Button - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O2 - BHO: scriptproxy - {7DB2D5A0-7241-4E79-B68D-6309F01C5231} - c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\VIRUSS~1\scriptsn.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn0\yt.dll
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] "C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\YahooMessenger.exe" -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Aim6] "C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe" /d locale=en-US ee://aol/imApp
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Send To &Bluetooth - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\btsendto_ie_ctx.htm
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_05\bin\npjpi142_05.dll
O9 - Extra button: Yahoo! Services - {5BAB4B5B-68BC-4B02-94D6-2FC0DE4A7897} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yiesrvc.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedC…bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (Installation Support) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1191025702656
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedC…n/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftu…b?1191025693265
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Bluetooth Service (btwdins) - WIDCOMM, Inc. - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\bin\btwdins.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Service for CDROM Access - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTsvcCDA.EXE
O23 - Service: HP Port Resolver - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\HPBPRO.EXE
O23 - Service: HP Status Server - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\HPBOID.EXE
O23 - Service: HP WMI Interface (hpqwmi) - Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\HPQ\SHARED\HPQWMI.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service (iPodService) - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Services (mcmscsvc) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Network Agent (McNASvc) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Scanner (McODS) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcods.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Proxy Service (McProxy) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mcproxy\mcproxy.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Real-time Scanner (McShield) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcshield.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SystemGuards (McSysmon) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\VIRUSS~1\mcsysmon.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\system32\HPZipm12.exe

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End of file - 6597 bytes
Post #11
You're welcome, glad we could help.

OK, as far as I can see your computer looks clear now, just a little tidying up to do.

Let's clear out Combofix and the files/folders it created
  • Click Start > Run
  • Copy/Paste ComboFix /u into the Run box.
  • Click OK
  • The following items will now be processed.
    • Deletes the following files/folders:
    • ComboFix.exe
    • %system%\swxcacls.exe
    • %system%\swsc.exe
    • %system%\VFind.exe
    • %system%\moveex.exe
    • %system%\swreg.exe
    • %systemroot%\catchme.exe
    • \ComboFix
    • \Qoobox
    • \VundoFix Backups
    • \Deckard
    • \_OTMoveIt
    • %systemroot%\erdnt\subs
  • Resets the clock settings.
  • Hides file extensions
  • Hides System/Hidden files
  • Clears System Restore cache and create new Restore point

IMPORTANT
  • Do not use your computer while Combofix is running.
  • Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.

Next

Looks like you might have Viewpoint Media Player (or one of the other Viewpoint programmes) installed on your computer. This often comes as Foistware with your infection, my recommendation is that you remove it (or them) using Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can be kept or uninstalled as you wish, it's freeware.

Below are a series of recommendations which will help you keep more secure online.

Obviously you have already taken care of some of the issues mentioned, but it is important that you read through them, and address any that you may have missed.

Update your Java.
Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can and are using to infect systems.

Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components. This is important as it's still possible to get infected through an old install even if you're using the latest version of Java.

  • Close any programmes you may have running, ESPECIALLY your web browser
  • Click Start > Control Panel.
  • Click Add/Remove Programs.
  • Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in the name.
  • Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
  • Repeat as many times as necessary to remove all versions of Java.
  • Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u4, and install it to your computer.

Updating Windows and Internet Explorer
It is essential you keep your Operating System up to date with all the latest patches. The bad guys watch for the latest exploits, as soon as Microsoft brings out a patch, the bad guys will bring out an infection to exploit that vulnerability. If you don't have all the latest patches your computer is vulnerable. Please go to the windows update site and get the critical updates.

Use a "secure" browser
Install Internet Explorer 7 or an alternative browser like Firefox or Opera for more secure surfing.
Please remember that there is no such thing as a totally secure browser. Your browsing habits will be the major factor in determining just how safe you are online. If you visit, Crack/Warez sites, Porn sites, or other sites of a questionable nature, you still run a severe risk of getting infected.

The following are free programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A brief description is included with each item, click on name to go to download site.

  • WinPatrol by BillPStudios is a programme that monitors your computer and notifies you if there are any unauthorised changes made to it. It gives you the option to allow or forbid the changes, thus guarding you against Malware installations. I consider this one a must have.

    If you find you like it, you can get a lifetime upgrade to the Plus version for a small one time fee.
  • 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
  • IE Spyad
    It puts many bad webpages on your restricted zones LIST. This means that you can still view the "bad" webpages, but the webpages can't do certain things (such as use javascripts and cookies). Use IE Spyad for single account computers, and IE Spyad 2 for multi account computers.
  • Hosts file:
  • Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file, here.

    • 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.
  • 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 an Anti Virus Software - It's very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future. See this link for a listing of some on line & their stand-alone anti virus programs:
    Computer Safety On line - LIST of free Anti virus programs
  • Use a Firewall - I cannot stress enough 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.
  • Site Advisor This is a utility that can be downloaded and installed. It loads an icon to the taskbar of your browser (versions for IE and Firefox), indicating the trustworthiness of the site you are on. Green for safe, Red for suspicious. Click on the icon to access details that SiteAdvisor has about the site.

Here's links to a few articles which are well worth reading

Finally

NOW is the time you can start to hit back at the people who infected you.
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Please take the time to go and complain - that forum has a topic for your infection which is Vundo……….. (if not, post in the Is your infection not listed here? topic). 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 government or government agencies that something will get done.

Post #12
Since this issue appears to be resolved … this Topic has been closed. Glad we could be of assistance. If you're the topic starter, and need this topic reopened, please contact a staff member with the address of the thread. Everyone else please begin a New Topic.

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