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[Resolved] My HijackThis Log File

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Could someone please help me get rid of whatever infections my computer has….

AVG has been popping up every couple days stating that it has found a trojan horse. So far I have had 6 different file names get infected (qommklk.dll, gebawts.dll, cmp638[1], tr[1], hctp[1], and ptch[1]), but hitting "Heal" does not seem to do anything as these keep showing up every couple of days.

I have already downloaded and ran VundoFix, and removed everything it found.

Here is my HijackThis log file:

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Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 9:59:43 PM, on 3/3/2008
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\InCD\InCDsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

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) - {45C2A50F-8F4A-496E-AF02-D0207525BF5A} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\qommklk.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A3756B0D-9469-46CA-A477-BD2949B3198E} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vturs.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
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
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GR99D3~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: qommklk - qommklk.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: InCD Helper (InCDsrv) - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\InCD\InCDsrv.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe

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End of file - 4864 bytes
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I ran ComboFix as well. Here is my ComboFix log file…..



ComboFix 08-03-04.2 - Mike 2008-03-03 22:44:12.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.1501 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe

WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\gebawts.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mcrh.tmp

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-02-04 to 2008-03-04 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-03-03 21:52 . 2008-03-03 21:52 d——– C:\Program Files\Trend Micro
2008-03-03 21:08 . 2008-03-03 21:09 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\AVG7
2008-02-29 16:56 . 2008-02-29 16:56 d——– C:\Program Files\MSECache
2008-02-29 16:54 . 2008-02-29 16:54 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Office Genuine Advantage
2008-02-28 21:41 . 2008-02-28 21:41 d——– C:\Program Files\MSBuild
2008-02-28 21:41 . 2008-02-28 21:41 d——– C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works
2008-02-28 21:40 . 2008-02-28 21:40 d——– C:\Program Files\Microsoft.NET
2008-02-28 21:38 . 2008-02-28 21:38 d——– C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8
2008-02-28 21:37 . 2008-03-01 01:39 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft Help
2008-02-28 01:32 . 2008-02-28 01:33 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe
2008-02-26 22:44 . 2008-02-26 22:44 d——– C:\Program Files\CyberLink
2008-02-26 22:44 . 2008-02-26 22:44 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\CyberLink
2008-02-26 19:34 . 2008-02-26 19:34 d——– C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader 6.0
2008-02-26 19:34 . 2008-02-26 19:34 d——– C:\Program Files\ABBYY FineReader 5.0 Sprint
2008-02-26 19:32 . 2008-02-26 19:32 d——– C:\Program Files\Lexmark 1200 Series
2008-02-25 17:58 . 2008-02-25 17:58 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\MathWorks
2008-02-25 17:44 . 2008-02-25 17:44 d——– C:\Program Files\MATLAB
2008-02-24 23:49 . 2008-02-24 23:49 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\dvdcss
2008-02-24 23:47 . 2008-02-24 23:47 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\vlc
2008-02-24 23:45 . 2008-02-24 23:45 d——– C:\Program Files\VideoLAN
2008-02-24 13:38 . 2008-02-24 13:38 d——– C:\Program Files\AMD
2008-02-24 13:37 . 2008-02-24 13:37 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\InstallShield
2008-02-24 04:36 . 2008-02-24 04:36 d——– C:\Program Files\jv16 PowerTools
2008-02-24 04:35 . 2008-02-24 04:35 d——– C:\Program Files\NT Registry Optimizer
2008-02-24 03:47 . 2008-02-24 03:47 d——– C:\Program Files\HOTLLAMA MEDIA
2008-02-24 02:47 . 2008-02-24 02:47 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Incomplete
2008-02-24 02:46 . 2008-02-24 02:53 d——– C:\Program Files\Limewire Pro
2008-02-24 02:40 . 2008-02-24 02:40 d——– C:\Program Files\TruePoker
2008-02-24 02:40 . 2008-02-24 02:53 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\.limewire
2008-02-24 02:26 . 2008-02-24 02:26 d——– C:\Program Files\Skype
2008-02-24 02:26 . 2008-02-24 02:39 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Skype
2008-02-24 02:25 . 2008-02-24 02:25 d——– C:\Program Files\RarZilla Free Unrar
2008-02-24 02:12 . 2008-02-24 02:12 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Apple Computer
2008-02-24 02:11 . 2008-02-27 19:32 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple Computer
2008-02-24 00:28 . 2008-02-24 00:28 d—s—- C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\UserData
2008-02-23 23:50 . 2008-02-27 19:38 d——– C:\Program Files\eMule
2008-02-23 17:06 . 2008-02-27 19:58 d——– C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-02-23 17:06 . 2008-02-27 23:34 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-02-23 17:04 . 2008-02-23 17:04 d——– C:\Program Files\Lavasoft
2008-02-23 17:04 . 2008-02-23 17:04 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2008-02-23 17:04 . 2008-02-23 17:04 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft
2008-02-23 16:49 . 2008-02-23 16:49 d——– C:\Program Files\CCleaner
2008-02-23 16:46 . 2008-02-23 16:46 d——– C:\Program Files\Java
2008-02-23 16:46 . 2008-02-23 16:46 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java
2008-02-23 16:40 . 2008-02-23 16:40 d——– C:\Program Files\Sierra
2008-02-23 16:37 . 2008-02-23 16:37 d——– C:\Program Files\WON
2008-02-23 16:24 . 2008-02-23 16:24 d——– C:\Program Files\Age Of Empires II
2008-02-23 16:19 . 2008-02-23 16:19 d——– C:\Program Files\BFG
2008-02-23 16:19 . 2008-02-23 16:19 d——– C:\Program Files\Atlantis
2008-02-23 16:16 . 2008-02-23 16:16 d——– C:\Program Files\uTorrent
2008-02-23 16:16 . 2008-02-25 07:16 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\uTorrent
2008-02-23 16:10 . 2008-02-23 16:10 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\acccore
2008-02-23 16:09 . 2008-02-23 16:09 d——– C:\Program Files\Viewpoint
2008-02-23 16:09 . 2008-02-23 16:09 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL
2008-02-23 16:09 . 2008-02-23 16:09 d——– C:\Program Files\AIM6
2008-02-23 16:09 . 2008-02-23 16:09 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Viewpoint
2008-02-23 16:09 . 2008-02-23 16:09 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL OCP
2008-02-23 16:09 . 2008-02-23 16:09 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL
2008-02-23 16:07 . 2008-02-23 16:07 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe
2008-02-23 13:36 . 2008-02-23 13:36 d——– C:\Program Files\PowerQuest
2008-02-23 13:12 . 2008-02-23 13:12 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\LightScribe
2008-02-23 13:07 . 2008-02-23 13:07 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Ahead
2008-02-23 13:05 . 2008-02-23 13:05 d——– C:\Program Files\Nero
2008-02-23 13:05 . 2008-02-23 13:06 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead
2008-02-23 13:05 . 2008-02-23 13:05 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Nero
2008-02-23 12:56 . 2008-02-23 12:56 d——– C:\Program Files\Windows Media Connect 2
2008-02-23 12:46 . 2008-02-23 12:46 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Talkback
2008-02-23 12:02 . 2008-02-23 12:42 d——– C:\Program Files\Realtek

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-03-03 04:31 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\AVG7
2008-02-27 03:44 ——— d–h–w C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information
2008-02-24 17:06 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\ASUS
2008-02-24 03:19 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\avg7
2008-02-23 22:07 691,545 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\unins000.exe
2008-02-23 18:35 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield
2008-02-23 17:42 315,392 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\HideWin.exe
2008-02-23 16:53 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies
2008-02-23 16:40 499,712 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\msvcp71.dll
2008-02-23 16:40 348,160 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\msvcr71.dll
2008-02-23 16:40 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Application Data\AVG7
2008-02-23 16:40 ——— d—–w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft
2008-02-23 16:33 ——— d—–w C:\Program Files\microsoft frontpage
2008-02-14 22:04 4,676,096 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\RtkHDAud.sys
2008-02-13 19:31 16,857,600 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.exe
2007-12-14 16:32 12,632 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsdelete.exe
2007-12-07 01:07 659,456 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wininet.dll
2007-12-04 18:38 550,912 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\oleaut32.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\{A3756B0D-9469-46CA-A477-BD2949B3198E}]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vturs.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"AVG7_CC"="C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe" [2008-02-23 12:09 579072]
"RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" [2008-02-13 14:31 16857600 C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.exe]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe" [2007-09-25 01:11 132496]

[HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"AVG7_Run"="C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe" [2008-02-23 11:40 219136]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Adobe Reader Speed Launcher]
–a—— 2008-01-11 22:16 39792 C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Aim6]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}]
–a—— 2007-07-04 14:01 148776 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\GrooveMonitor]
–a—— 2006-10-27 00:47 31016 C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\InCD]
–a—— 2007-07-04 13:55 1057064 C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\InCD\InCD.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\iTunesHelper]
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Lexmark 1200 Series]
–a—— 2006-03-16 02:07 57344 C:\Program Files\Lexmark 1200 Series\lxczbmgr.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\LightScribe Control Panel]
–a—— 2008-01-24 12:32 2289664 C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LightScribeControlPanel.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NeroFilterCheck]
–a—— 2007-07-04 14:20 161064 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task]
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\UserFaultCheck]
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dumprep 0 -u

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile]
"EnableFirewall"= 0 (0x0)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG7\\avginet.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG7\\avgamsvr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG7\\avgcc.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG7\\avgemc.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Nero\\Nero 7\\Nero Home\\NeroHome.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Nero\\Nero 7\\ODD Toolkit\\ODDUpdate.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\Ahead\\Nero Web\\SetupX.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\uTorrent\\uTorrent.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Age Of Empires II\\age2_x1.exe"=
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Skype\\Phone\\Skype.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\OUTLOOK.EXE"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\GROOVE.EXE"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Office\\Office12\\ONENOTE.EXE"=

R2 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;"C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe" [2007-01-04 16:38]


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\{10880D85-AAD9-4558-ABDC-2AB1552D831F}]
"C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSRunOnce.exe"
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catchme 0.3.1344 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-03-03 22:48:37
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:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\InCD\InCDsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
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Completion time: 2008-03-03 22:51:23 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-03-04 03:51:21
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2008-03-01 06:39:08 — E O F —


Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thnx,
Mike
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Welcome to the Forums.

The fixes we will use are specific to your problems and should only be used for this issue on this machine.

Please only use this topic to reply to. Do not start another thread.
If any other issues arise let me know.
The process is not instant. Please continue to review my answers until I tell you your machine is clear. Absence of symptoms does not mean that everything is clear. So lets do this to the end!

  • All hijackthis logs I ask for should be done in normal mode ( not safe mode)
  • These logs should be done last after you have followed my instructions in the previous post.


Please if you decide to seek help at another forum let us know. There is a shortage of helpers and tying 2 of us up is a waste of time.
If you have any questions about any advice given here please STOP and ask!



Peer to Peer programs detected!

I see you have some Peer to peer file sharing programs installed.. A majority of infected computers have some sort of file sharing program and is where many get infected.
It's not the program so much as it is the garbage that gets downloaded with them. Please do not use this program untll I have you all clean.
I would give some thought to not using such
a program as it leaves you wide open for infections such as this one and much worse.





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RUN HJT

HJT
Run hijackthis and choose scan only and place a check by the following lines if present.
Close all other windows and browsers except HJT before clicking on Fix Checked



O2 - BHO: (no name) - {45C2A50F-8F4A-496E-AF02-D0207525BF5A} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\qommklk.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A3756B0D-9469-46CA-A477-BD2949B3198E} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vturs.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
O20 - Winlogon Notify: qommklk - qommklk.dll (file missing)

Close that.


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The Windows recovery console will allow you to boot up into a special recovery mode that allows us to help you
in the case that your computer has a problem after an attempted removal of malware.

Go to Microsoft's website => http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310994
Select the download that's appropriate for your Operating System

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Download the file & save it as it's originally named, next to ComboFix.exe.

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



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Download and install CCleaner from here


If you use either the Firefox or Mozilla browsers, the box to uncheck for Cookies is on the Applications tab, under Firefox/Mozilla.

  • Set Cookie Retention.
    Click on the Options block on the left, then choose Cookies.
    Under the Cookies to delete pane, highlight any cookies you would like to retain permanently (those companies or sites with which you regularly visit or do business), and click the right arrow > to move them to the Cookies to keep pane.
  • Reset Temp File Removal for Regular Use.
    Click on the Options block on the left. Select the Advanced button.
    Check "Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours".


    Now run the program and click on Run Cleaner
    ( Do not use the Registry function to clean anything with this program. Having anything auto clean your regisrty is risky).


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Using Internet Explorer, please do a Kaspersky Online Scan

Answer Yes, when prompted to install an ActiveX component.
  • The program will then begin downloading the latest definition files.
  • Once the files have been downloaded click on NEXT
  • Locate the Scan Settings button & configure as follows:
    • Scan using the following Anti-Virus database:
      • Extended
    • Scan Options:
      • Scan Archives
      • Scan Mail Bases
  • Click OK & have it scan My Computer
  • Once the scan is complete, it will provide a report if your system is infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.

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  • Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop and post it in your next reply
* Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan


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In your next reply I would like to see:
  • A new HJT log
  • The report from ComboFix
  • The report from Kasperskys
  • Has AVG stopped warning you yet ?
Here's my HJT Log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 8:04:51 PM, on 3/5/2008
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\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\InCD\InCDsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Groove GFS Browser Helper - {72853161-30C5-4D22-B7F9-0BBC1D38A37E} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GRA8E1~1.DLL
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [AVG7_Run] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe /RUNONCE (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Send to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: S&end to OneNote - {2670000A-7350-4f3c-8081-5663EE0C6C49} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\ONBttnIE.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
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: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/d…can_unicode.cab
O18 - Protocol: grooveLocalGWS - {88FED34C-F0CA-4636-A375-3CB6248B04CD} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\GR99D3~1.DLL
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: InCD Helper (InCDsrv) - Nero AG - C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\InCD\InCDsrv.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server (LexBceS) - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: LightScribeService Direct Disc Labeling Service (LightScribeService) - Hewlett-Packard Company - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LightScribe\LSSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe

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End of file - 5071 bytes


…And my ComboFix Log:

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-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 Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer
C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons


…And finally my Kaspersky Log:

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 7:25:14 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.98.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 5/03/2008
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 600531
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Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
A:\
C:\
D:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 154902
Number of viruses found: 2
Number of infected objects: 2
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 00:55:35

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\avg7\Log\emc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log.lck Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr0.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Network\Downloader\qmgr1.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\cert8.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\formhistory.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\history.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\key3.db Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\parent.lock Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\search.sqlite Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\urlclassifier2.sqlite Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\Cache\_CACHE_001_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\Cache\_CACHE_002_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\Cache\_CACHE_003_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\1o7sfu6c.default\Cache\_CACHE_MAP_ Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\QooBox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\gebawts.dll.vir Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.jad skipped
C:\System Volume Information\MountPointManagerRemoteDatabase Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{6F7DF4D1-B5E9-4A27-937E-4DC29E07F8B6}\RP2\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\VundoFix Backups\vturs.dll.bad Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Virtumonde.gen skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\EventCache\{0C8AB4A9-79E6-4B05-B5FF-AEE2C4E52F22}.bin Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\edb.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\CatRoot2\tmp.edb Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Internet.evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\ODiag.evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\OSession.evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING.VER Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING1.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\MAPPING2.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.MAP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped

Scan process completed.


AVG has not found any viruses since my first post, 3 days ago, just after I ran VundoFix and ComboFix. So I think running those programs did something for me, but apparently Kaspersky thinks I still have 2 infections. I donno… Everything seems fine to me right now, but that does not mean that AVG isn't going to pop up again tomorrow with another trojan!! :)
Thanks for your help in advance…..
Alls Kasperskys found was something that combofix has gotten and 1 in a restore point which we will deal with now.



Great news ! [external image: Posted Image]

Your log now appears to be clean.

Lets do a few things to tidy up.
Please do these in the order I suggest!

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Go to start > run and copy and paste this in the field:

ComboFix /u

Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /
Then hit enter.

This will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, reset your clock settings, hide file extensions, hide the
system/hidden files and resets System Restore again.


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You need to update SunJava for security reasons.
Updating Java:
Download the latest version of
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update5

  • Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 5
    … allows end-users to run Java applications".
  • Click the "Download" button to the right.
  • Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
  • 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. It should have the [external image: Posted Image] icon next to it.
  • 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-6u5-windows-i586-p.exe
    to install the newest version.




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I see that Viewpoint is installed.

Viewpoint, Viewpoint Manager, Viewpoint Media Player are Viewpoint components which are installed as a side effect of installing other software, most notably AOL and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). Viewpoint Manager is responsible for managing and updating Viewpoint Media Player’s components. Viewpoint Manager is considered as foistware instead of malware since it is installed without user's approval but doesn't spy or do anything "bad". In 2006, this may change, read Viewpoint to Plunge Into Adware.

I suggest you remove the program now. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs and remove the following programs if present:
  • Viewpoint
  • Viewpoint Manager
  • Viewpoint Media Player
If AOL is present, to prevent it from being recreated every time you run the AOL software:
  • Open AOL
  • Go to Help on the toolbar
  • Select About AOL
  • Hit Ctrl D and a secret panel can be accessed which will allow you to disable all desktop and IM features associated with Viewpoint.
Another way to prevent Viewpoint from being recreated every time you run the AOL software is:
  • Click C:\Program Files\AOL 9.0\Jiti (a hidden folder).
  • Rename viewpoint.exe to viewpoint.old.
This is the item to fix in HijackThis.

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ViewMgr] C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Viewpoint Manager\ViewMgr.exe







A few things to help with possible threats

These are optional . But will help protect you further.
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SpywareBlaster

Install SpywareBlaster

SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites to your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from accidentally running or downloading known malicious programs.
After the installation, click Download Latest Protection Updates. When it finishes, click Enable All Protection.


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SiteHound

http://www.firetrust.com/firetrustsitehound.html

This tool bar will help protect you from.

Over 4,000 fake bank and credit sites.
Tens of thousands of pornographic
and adult sites.
The never ending fake phishing sites.
Malicious sites, which can infect you
with spyware and adware if you visit
them.
Sites to download software which
may infect your computer with
spyware, a virus or adware


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Download and Install a HOSTS File
A Hosts file is a plain text file which prevents your computer from connecting to malware and spyware sites by redirecting the connection request to 127.0.0.1, which is your local address. If you use a proxy server, or if you are on AOL, be sure to read the special instructions.
You can download the MVPS Hosts File and see a HOSTS file tutorial here :
This website also contains useful tips, and links to other resources and utilities.


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Make your Internet Explorer more secure
1. From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
2. Click on the Security tab
3. Click the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
4. Click on Default Level and click Ok
5. Click on the Custom Level button.

Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialise 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.

6. Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.


Here's a site with great advise on how to AVOID malware. Much easier to do than removing it.


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If your anything like me you should be mad these people have done this to you.
Please take the time to tell us what you would like to be done to these idiots!
We can only get something done about this if the people that we help, like you, are prepared to complain.
We have a dedicated forum for collecting these complaints Malware Complaints, you do not have to be registered to post.. just find your country room and register your complaint.

The infections you had was Vundo


Safe and Happy Surfing. :)

is there a way to remove the windows recovery console?


Why would you want to do that ?
That is there for your protection in case something goes wrong it is another avenue to repair your computer ?
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