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[teeps]

I am cleaning up a fun one this time.
1) Installed and ran Adaware 2007 - found:
- Family Id: 763 Name: Virtumonde Category: Malware TAI:10
- Family Id: 1032 Name: Win32.TrojanDownloader.Small Category: Malware TAI:7
2) Installed Spybot S&D 1.5 - found:
ZenoSearch: [SBI $31BD3E09] Uninstall settings (Registry key, nothing done)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Enhanced Ads by Think-Adz

ZenoSearch: [SBI $676AEA50] Uninstall settings (Registry key, nothing done)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Think-Adz Search Assistant

ZenoSearch: [SBI $C9F43479] Link (File, nothing done)
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Think-Adz.lnk

ZenoSearch: [SBI $7E6E3149] Text file (File, nothing done)
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msnav32.ax

Smitfraud-C.: [SBI $3D8C0DCC] Program directory (Directory, nothing done)
C:\Program Files\InetGet2\

Wintouch: [SBI $8C435B3D] Uninstall settings (Registry key, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3655754979-698933516-4157319073-1003\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WinTouch

Wintouch: [SBI $351DB170] Settings (Registry key, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3655754979-698933516-4157319073-1003\Software\WinTouch

Wintouch: [SBI $A30B133B] Text file (File, nothing done)
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\WinTouch\wintouch.cfg

Wintouch: [SBI $34B98A05] Executable (File, nothing done)
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\WinTouch\WTUninstaller.exe

Virtumonde: [SBI $7342F9D9] Settings (Registry key, nothing done)
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-3655754979-698933516-4157319073-1003\Software\Microsoft\aldd

3) Since things were acting a little funky, I thought that the Trend Micro AV installed may have been compromised. So I installed BitDefender 8 free and did a scan... Found:
C:\Program Files\CPV\CPV8.dll Infected Trojan.BHO.Agent.U
C:\Program Files\CPV\CPV8.dll Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\b155.exe Infected Trojan.BHO.Agent.U
C:\WINDOWS\b155.exe Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dwdsrngt.exe Infected Trojan.Agent.AZT
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dwdsrngt.exe Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\f02WtR\f02WtR1065.exe Infected Trojan.Downloader.VB.VGA
C:\WINDOWS\system32\f02WtR\f02WtR1065.exe Disinfection failed
C:\WINDOWS\system32\f02WtR\f02WtR1065.exe Moved
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lldsrngm.exe Infected Trojan.Agent.AZT
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lldsrngm.exe Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pac.txt Infected Trojan.Downloader.VB.VPG
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pac.txt Deleted

4) I then ran AVG AntiSpyware in safemode and found:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwinmmdt.exe -> Adware.ZenoSearch : No action taken
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{88A9728D-068D-4BE5-99BD-49CC3FD4BC94}\RP283\A0035627.exe - > Downloader.Small.buy : No action taken
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{88A9728D-068D-4BE5-99BD-49CC3FD4BC94}\RP284\A0036703.exe -> Downloader.VB.awj : No action taken
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{88A9728D-068D-4BE5-99BD-49CC3FD4BC94}\RP283\A0036671.exe -> Not-A-Virus.Adware.ZenoSearch : No action taken
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwinmmds.exe -> Not-A-Virus.Adware.ZenoSearch : No action taken
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\8SKJTK9H\alb[2].htm -> Not-A-Virus.Exploit.HTML.IframeBof :No action taken
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\NZ14OVHS\altarserver[1].htm -> Not-A-Virus.Exploit.HTML.IframeBof :No action taken
C:\Documents and Settings\ Owner\Local Settings\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\NZ14OVHS\cassock[1].htm -> Not-A-Virus.Exploit.HTML.IframeBof : No action taken

5) Lastly I ran the ATFCleaner and used the select all option.

After the above steps, explorer.exe now will not keep itself running. It will load up for about 10 seconds then crash. It is stuck in an endless loop of loading and crashing. I have to run things now through the task manager run menu item. I first noticed this behavior after I told Spybot S&D to remove smitfraud.

I also tried to run sfc /scannow thinking that some of the win files were corrupt. No luck...

Here is my current hijackthis:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:42:25 PM, on 4/17/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
G:\CleanupTools_updated_02102008\AntiSpyware\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ycomp5,1,1,0.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Windows Live Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHUPD05] c:\Program Files\HP\{45B6180B-DCAB-4093-8EE8-6164457517F0}\hphupd05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HPHmon05] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCClient.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TM Outbreak Agent] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe" /run
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDMCon] "C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender8\bdmcon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDNewsAgent] "C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender8\bdnagent.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Startup: spamsubtract.lnk = C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Windows Live Search - res://C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll/search.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Windows &Live Favorites - http://favorites.liv...m/quickadd.aspx
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.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
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: Ad-Aware 2007 Service (aawservice) - Lavasoft - C:\Program Files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware 2007\aawservice.exe
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - GRISOFT s.r.o. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: BitDefender Scan Server (bdss) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Scan Server\bdss.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Intuit QuickBooks FCS (QBFCService) - Intuit Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\FCS\Intuit.QuickBooks.FCS.exe
O23 - Service: Trend NT Realtime Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe
O23 - Service: BitDefender Communicator (XCOMM) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Communicator\xcommsvr.exe" /service (file missing)

just ran VundoFix while I was waiting and it didn't turn anything up.

Edited by LDTate, 18 April 2008 - 03:09 PM.

[teeps]

UPDATE: 4/18/2008

DId some research today and found similar instances to my problem. One person said that they ran SDFix and SmitFraudFix. Then after that said that they ran SuperAntiSpyware. I decided to go straight for the SuperAntiSpyware. It seems to have fixed the explorer.exe crash issue. Here are the results:

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
http://www.superantispyware.com

Generated 04/18/2008 at 08:18 PM

Application Version : 4.0.1154

Core Rules Database Version : 3412
Trace Rules Database Version: 1404

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 01:00:29

Memory items scanned : 330
Memory threats detected : 1
Registry items scanned : 6011
Registry threats detected : 2
File items scanned : 33966
File threats detected : 8

Adware.Vundo Variant/Resident
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DDCCBXUV.DLL
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DDCCBXUV.DLL

Trojan.ZenoSearch
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msnav32.ax

Trojan.Unknown Origin
HKLM\Software\xpre
HKLM\Software\xpre#execount

Adware.WinTouch/XInside
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\WinTouch

Adware.ZenoSearch-NVON
C:\SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION\_RESTORE{88A9728D-068D-4BE5-99BD-49CC3FD4BC94}\RP284\A0036704.EXE
C:\SYSTEM VOLUME INFORMATION\_RESTORE{88A9728D-068D-4BE5-99BD-49CC3FD4BC94}\RP284\A0036712.EXE

Trojan.Downloader-Gen/Bundle Installer
C:\WINDOWS\B157.EXE

Trojan.Downloader-Gen
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WINPFZ32.SYS

Adware.Unknown Origin
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ZXDNT3D.CFG





Here is the new HIJACKTHIS LOG:
Looks to be some suspicious BHO's in there... but everything is running smoothly again.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 9:20:44 PM, on 4/18/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\hphmon05.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe
G:\CleanupTools_updated_02102008\AntiSpyware\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ycomp5,1,1,0.dll
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: testCPV6 - {15421B84-3488-49A7-AD18-CBF84A3EFAF6} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {3EAD5797-4B67-4FE3-9081-813E8A0EA70C} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
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
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\3.0.1225.9868\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Toolbar Helper - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll
O2 - BHO: {730fb0a3-bcaa-32db-3814-429a26bda47f} - {f74adb62-a924-4183-bd23-aacb3a0bf037} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\taiedhpi.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FB422E7B-3D5E-4D9B-84C2-91B6C888CDE2} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\yayyawwt.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ycomp5,1,1,0.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Windows Live Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCClient.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TM Outbreak Agent] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe" /run
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Startup: spamsubtract.lnk = C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Windows Live Search - res://C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll/search.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Windows &Live Favorites - http://favorites.liv...m/quickadd.aspx
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.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
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: yayyawwt - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\yayyawwt.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Intuit QuickBooks FCS (QBFCService) - Intuit Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\FCS\Intuit.QuickBooks.FCS.exe
O23 - Service: Trend NT Realtime Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe

Edited by teeps, 18 April 2008 - 08:46 PM.

[LDTate]

You still have infections.



I suggest you do this:

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


Please do not delete anything unless instructed to.


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

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

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

Next:

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

• Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please save it to a convenient location and post the results.

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

Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.

[teeps]

After the Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Scan... things seem to be running faster. I was occasionally getting a "Invalid Floating Point Operation" error while running some programs. I was unable to recreate this anymore. Before the scan, the TrendMicro AV icon was missing from the system tray. Post scan/fix, it is back.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.11
Database version: 663

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 32526
Time elapsed: 9 minute(s), 55 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 1
Registry Keys Infected: 29
Registry Values Infected: 1
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 6
Files Infected: 10

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
c:\WINDOWS\system32\yayyawwt.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{fb422e7b-3d5e-4d9b-84c2-91b6c888cde2} (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{fb422e7b-3d5e-4d9b-84c2-91b6c888cde2} (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\yayyawwt (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{ff46f4ab-a85f-487e-b399-3f191ac0fe23} (Trojan.BHO) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{2e4a04a1-a24d-45ae-aca4-949778400813} (Trojan.BHO) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Typelib\{63334394-3da3-4b29-a041-03535909d361} (Trojan.BHO) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\testcpv6.bho (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\testcpv6.bho.1 (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{15421b84-3488-49a7-ad18-cbf84a3efaf6} (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{15421b84-3488-49a7-ad18-cbf84a3efaf6} (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{549b5ca7-4a86-11d7-a4df-000874180bb3} (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\speedrunner (Adware.SurfAccuracy) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SpeedRunner (Adware.SurfAccuracy) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\testCPV6.DLL (Trojan.BHO) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\CPV (Trojan.Downloader) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Deewoo Network Manager (Adware.Radio) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\aoprndtws (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\jkwslist (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\aldd (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\MS Juan (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\affri (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\affltid (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\rdfa (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\affltid (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\affri (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MS Juan (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Juan (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\FCOVM (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\RemoveRP (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellExecuteHooks\{fb422e7b-3d5e-4d9b-84c2-91b6c888cde2} (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\f02WtR (Malware.Trace) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\Inet_Get_2 (Trojan.Downloader) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\Temporary (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\CPV (Trojan.Downloader) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\AntiSpywareMaster (Rogue.AntiSpywareMaster) -> No action taken.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\speedrunner (Adware.SurfAccuracy) -> No action taken.

Files Infected:
c:\WINDOWS\system32\yayyawwt.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\jasercxw.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wxcresaj.ini (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwinmmdn.exe (Adware.ZeroSearch) -> No action taken.
C:\WINDOWS\b138.exe (Trojan.Downloader) -> No action taken.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\kurathe.exe (Trojan.Vundo) -> No action taken.
C:\Program Files\AntiSpywareMaster\asm.exe (Rogue.AntiSpywareMaster) -> No action taken.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\speedrunner\config.cfg (Adware.SurfAccuracy) -> No action taken.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\speedrunner\SpeedRunner.exe (Adware.SurfAccuracy) -> No action taken.
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\speedrunner\SRUninstall.exe (Adware.SurfAccuracy) -> No action taken.


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:15:13 PM, on 4/21/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0013)

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
G:\__Toolbox\AntiSpyware\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = localhost
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ycomp5,1,1,0.dll
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) - {3EAD5797-4B67-4FE3-9081-813E8A0EA70C} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
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
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\3.0.1225.9868\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Toolbar Helper - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll
O2 - BHO: {730fb0a3-bcaa-32db-3814-429a26bda47f} - {f74adb62-a924-4183-bd23-aacb3a0bf037} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\taiedhpi.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ycomp5,1,1,0.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Windows Live Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCClient.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TM Outbreak Agent] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe" /run
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - Startup: spamsubtract.lnk = C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Windows Live Search - res://C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll/search.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Windows &Live Favorites - http://favorites.liv...m/quickadd.aspx
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.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
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Intuit QuickBooks FCS (QBFCService) - Intuit Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\FCS\Intuit.QuickBooks.FCS.exe
O23 - Service: Trend NT Realtime Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe

[LDTate]

Lets dig a little deeper.

Download ComboFix from Here or Here to your Desktop.
**Note: In the event you already have Combofix, please delete it from your desktop and download this new version . It is important that it is saved directly to your desktop**
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• Close any open browsers and make sure you are disconnected from the net. Unplug the cable if need be before running combofix.
• WARNING: IF you have not already done so Combofix will disconnect your machine from the Internet when it starts
• Please do not re-connect your machine back to the Internet until Combofix has completely finished.

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Double click on combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
When finished, it will produce a report for you.
Please post the "C:\ComboFix.txt" along with a new HijackThis log for further review

****Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it's running. That may cause it to stall or freeze ****

*If there is no internet connection when Combofix has completely finished then restart your computer to restore back the connections.

Give it atleast 20-30 minutes to finish

[teeps]

Dug deeper with combofix. Question about combofix. I was keeping this computer offline while cleaning and had to setup a dialup account in order to d/l combofix. Would it have worked if I copied it to an external drive and pasted it on to the infected computer's desktop? Just wondering for future reference incase I don't have the ability to connect on another pc down the road.

If the puter is clean at this point, would you recommend reinstalling Trend Micro AV or don't you think it was compromised?

Here are the results of combofix....
ComboFix 08-04-20.5 - Owner 2008-04-21 22:00:48.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.209 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
* Created a new restore point
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\Temp\1cb
C:\Temp\1cb\syscheck.log
C:\Temp\fse
C:\Temp\fse\tmpZTF.log
C:\WINDOWS\cookies.ini
C:\WINDOWS\pskt.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\akdiiigp.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mcrh.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwinmmdo.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taiedhpi.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vuxbccdd.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vuxbccdd.ini2
D:\Autorun.inf

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-03-22 to 2008-04-22 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2008-04-21 17:49 . 2008-04-21 17:49 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2008-04-21 17:48 . 2008-04-21 17:48 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2008-04-21 17:48 . 2008-04-21 17:48 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2008-04-18 22:22 . 2008-04-18 22:22 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\IObit
2008-04-18 21:36 . 2008-04-18 21:36 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Auslogics
2008-04-18 21:12 . 2008-04-18 22:52 <DIR> d-a------ C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP
2008-04-18 21:11 . 2008-04-18 21:12 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster
2008-04-18 19:15 . 2008-04-18 21:08 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2008-04-18 19:15 . 2008-04-18 19:15 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2008-04-18 19:13 . 2008-04-18 19:13 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\BillP Studios
2008-04-18 19:13 . 2008-04-18 19:13 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\WinPatrol
2008-04-17 18:07 . 2008-04-17 18:07 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata19.sqm
2008-04-17 18:07 . 2008-04-17 18:07 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt19.sqm
2008-04-17 13:15 . 2008-04-17 13:15 0 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\x_dtrace_log
2008-04-17 13:04 . 2008-04-17 13:04 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Softwin
2008-04-17 13:03 . 2008-04-17 13:05 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin
2008-04-17 12:58 . 2008-04-17 12:58 4,336 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\tmp.reg
2008-04-17 07:59 . 2008-04-17 12:46 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-04-17 07:58 . 2008-04-17 07:58 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\IObit
2008-04-17 07:54 . 2008-04-17 07:54 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata18.sqm
2008-04-17 07:54 . 2008-04-17 07:54 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt18.sqm
2008-04-17 07:53 . 2008-04-17 07:59 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2008-04-17 07:49 . 2001-08-17 13:28 794,654 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\usr1801.sys
2008-04-17 07:48 . 2001-08-17 12:18 285,760 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\stlnata.sys
2008-04-17 07:47 . 2001-08-17 22:36 495,616 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\sblfx.dll
2008-04-17 07:46 . 2001-08-17 13:28 899,146 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\r2mdkxga.sys
2008-04-17 07:45 . 2003-08-15 21:25 1,875,968 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\msir3jp.lex
2008-04-17 07:44 . 2003-08-15 21:25 1,158,818 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\korwbrkr.lex
2008-04-17 07:43 . 2003-08-16 02:36 13,463,552 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\hwxjpn.dll
2008-04-17 07:42 . 2001-08-17 14:56 1,733,120 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\g400d.dll
2008-04-17 07:41 . 2001-08-17 12:14 952,007 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\diwan.sys
2008-04-17 07:40 . 2003-08-15 21:32 1,677,824 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\chsbrkr.dll
2008-04-17 07:39 . 2001-08-17 13:28 871,388 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\bcmdm.sys
2008-04-17 07:38 . 2001-08-17 13:28 762,780 --a--c--- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\3cwmcru.sys
2008-04-16 22:22 . 2008-04-18 00:04 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft
2008-04-16 06:56 . 2008-04-16 06:56 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata17.sqm
2008-04-16 06:56 . 2008-04-16 06:56 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt17.sqm
2008-04-15 22:06 . 2008-04-15 22:06 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata16.sqm
2008-04-15 22:06 . 2008-04-15 22:06 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt16.sqm
2008-04-15 21:51 . 2008-04-15 21:51 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata15.sqm
2008-04-15 21:51 . 2008-04-15 21:51 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt15.sqm
2008-04-15 19:39 . 2008-04-15 19:39 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata14.sqm
2008-04-15 19:39 . 2008-04-15 19:39 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt14.sqm
2008-04-15 18:30 . 2008-04-15 18:30 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata13.sqm
2008-04-15 18:30 . 2008-04-15 18:30 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt13.sqm
2008-04-15 14:12 . 2008-04-15 14:12 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata12.sqm
2008-04-15 14:12 . 2008-04-15 14:12 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt12.sqm
2008-04-15 06:52 . 2008-04-15 06:52 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata11.sqm
2008-04-15 06:52 . 2008-04-15 06:52 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt11.sqm
2008-04-14 22:07 . 2008-04-14 22:07 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata10.sqm
2008-04-14 22:07 . 2008-04-14 22:07 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt10.sqm
2008-04-14 19:48 . 2008-04-14 19:48 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata09.sqm
2008-04-14 19:48 . 2008-04-14 19:48 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt09.sqm
2008-04-13 23:15 . 2008-04-13 23:15 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata08.sqm
2008-04-13 23:15 . 2008-04-13 23:15 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt08.sqm
2008-04-13 16:10 . 2008-04-13 16:10 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata07.sqm
2008-04-13 16:10 . 2008-04-13 16:10 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt07.sqm
2008-04-11 13:50 . 2008-04-11 13:50 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata06.sqm
2008-04-11 13:50 . 2008-04-11 13:50 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt06.sqm
2008-04-11 12:44 . 2008-04-11 12:44 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata05.sqm
2008-04-11 12:44 . 2008-04-11 12:44 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt05.sqm
2008-04-11 10:03 . 2008-04-15 12:03 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\system32\bharebio01
2008-04-11 10:03 . 2008-04-11 10:03 <DIR> d-------- C:\Temp\wdlw14
2008-04-11 00:56 . 2008-04-11 00:56 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata04.sqm
2008-04-11 00:56 . 2008-04-11 00:56 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt04.sqm
2008-04-11 00:45 . 2008-04-11 00:46 399,992 --a------ C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\g86.exe
2008-04-10 07:05 . 2008-04-10 07:05 268 --ah----- C:\sqmdata03.sqm
2008-04-10 07:05 . 2008-04-10 07:05 244 --ah----- C:\sqmnoopt03.sqm
2008-04-01 13:26 . 2008-04-01 13:26 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Application Data\Motive

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2008-03-22 00:02 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Google
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"swg"="C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2007-10-17 16:27 68856]
"MsnMsgr"="C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.exe" [2007-10-18 12:34 5724184]
"ctfmon.exe"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe" [2004-08-04 00:56 15360]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe" [2004-01-26 05:24 32881]
"hpsysdrv"="c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe" [1998-05-07 19:04 52736]
"HotKeysCmds"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe" [2004-08-20 15:51 118784]
"KBD"="C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE" [2003-02-11 22:02 61440]
"Recguard"="C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE" [2003-11-03 19:50 221184]
"VTTimer"="VTTimer.exe" []
"PS2"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe" [2003-09-12 22:13 98304]
"IgfxTray"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe" [2004-08-20 15:55 155648]
"pccguide.exe"="C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe" [2004-02-17 17:51 950337]
"PCClient.exe"="C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe" [2004-02-17 17:51 634949]
"TM Outbreak Agent"="C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe" [2004-02-17 17:50 290816]

C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
spamsubtract.lnk - C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe [2004-01-27 05:26:18 557056]

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Kodak EasyShare software.lnk - C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe [2007-09-19 05:33:46 282624]
QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe [2007-11-09 17:13:18 972064]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoResolveSearch"= 1 (0x1)

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

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

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\AlcxMonitor]
--a------ 2004-09-07 13:47 57344 C:\WINDOWS\ALCXMNTR.EXE

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\mmtask]
--a------ 2003-12-11 04:40 53248 C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RecordNow!]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\TkBellExe]
--a------ 2007-09-30 17:28 185632 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\UpdateManager]
--a------ 2003-08-19 11:01 110592 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"tmproxy"=2 (0x2)

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Compaq Connections\\1940576\\Program\\BackWeb-1940576.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Intuit\\QuickBooks Pro\\QBDBMgrN.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Kodak\\Kodak EasyShare software\\bin\\EasyShare.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Windows Live\\Messenger\\msnmsgr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Windows Live\\Messenger\\livecall.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"2488:UDP"= 2488:UDP:Windows Media Format SDK (RealPlay.exe)
"2489:UDP"= 2489:UDP:Windows Media Format SDK (RealPlay.exe)
"2495:UDP"= 2495:UDP:Windows Media Format SDK (RealPlay.exe)


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\mountpoints2\D]
\Shell\AutoRun\command - D:\Info.exe folder.htt 480 480

.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
"2008-04-21 23:15:00 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Check Updates for Windows Live Toolbar.job"
- C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\MSNTBUP.EXE
"2008-03-22 22:10:01 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\EasyShare Registration Task.job"
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exelC:\DOCUME~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Kodak\EasyShareSetup\$REGIS~1\Registration_7.4.20.2.sxt _RegistrationOffer@16
.
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catchme 0.3.1353 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-04-21 22:07:31
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

**************************************************************************
.
------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------
.
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe
.
**************************************************************************
.
Completion time: 2008-04-21 22:13:56 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-04-22 03:13:48

Pre-Run: 87,551,885,312 bytes free
Post-Run: 87,441,231,872 bytes free

185 --- E O F --- 2008-04-11 06:06:03



Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 10:18:56 PM, on 4/21/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0013)

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:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
C:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
G:\__Toolbox\AntiSpyware\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft....k/?LinkId=69157
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Companion BHO - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ycomp5,1,1,0.dll
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.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
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\3.0.1225.9868\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live Toolbar Helper - {BDBD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Yahoo! Companion - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\ycomp5,1,1,0.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Windows Live Toolbar - {BDAD1DAD-C946-4A17-ADC1-64B5B4FF55D0} - C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\j2re1.4.2_03\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [hpsysdrv] c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KBD] C:\HP\KBD\KBD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] C:\WINDOWS\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PS2] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ps2.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pccguide.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\pccguide.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCClient.exe] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\PCClient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TM Outbreak Agent] "C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\TMOAgent.exe" /run
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MsnMsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Startup: spamsubtract.lnk = C:\Program Files\interMute\SpamSubtract\SpamSub.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Kodak EasyShare software.lnk = C:\Program Files\Kodak\Kodak EasyShare software\bin\EasyShare.exe
O4 - Global Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Windows Live Search - res://C:\Program Files\Windows Live Toolbar\msntb.dll/search.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Windows &Live Favorites - http://favorites.liv...m/quickadd.aspx
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~4\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.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
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\WI1F86~1\MESSEN~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: Intuit QuickBooks FCS (QBFCService) - Intuit Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\FCS\Intuit.QuickBooks.FCS.exe
O23 - Service: Trend NT Realtime Service (Tmntsrv) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\Tmntsrv.exe
O23 - Service: Trend Micro Proxy Service (tmproxy) - Trend Micro Incorporated. - C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Antivirus\tmproxy.exe

[LDTate]

Would it have worked if I copied it to an external drive and pasted it on to the infected computer's desktop?

Yes,

would you recommend reinstalling Trend Micro AV

Yes



The .sqm files are just Windows Live Messenger Log Files and not harmful.

Good job

• Click START then RUN
• Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
  
  
  • 
  
  
  Here's my usual all clean post
  
  Log looks good
  
  
  You need to create a new Clean restore point.
  
  Note: This will remove all previous Restore Points
  
  Click Start Menu > Run > copy and paste
  
  %SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe
  
  Press OK. Choose Create a Restore Point then click Next. Name it (something you'll remember) and click Create, when the confirmation screen shows the restore point has been created click Close.
  
  Double-click My Computer.
  Click the Tools menu, and then click Folder Options.
  Click the View tab.
  Check "Hide file extensions for known file types."
  Under the "Hidden files" folder, Uncheck "Show hidden files and folders."
  Check "Hide protected operating system files."
  Click Apply, and then click OK.
  
  
  • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
    • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    • Click once on the Security tab
    • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    • Click once on the Custom Level button.
    • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
    • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
    • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
    • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
    • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
    • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
    • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
    • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
  • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
• Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week
  (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
  
  
• Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer.
  Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over.
  I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients.
  Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.
  
  For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
  Note: I no longer suggest Zone Alarm
  
  Understanding and Using Firewalls
  
  
• Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly.
  This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
  If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site
  until there are no more critical updates.
  
  
• Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will add a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer
  settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
  
  A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
  
  Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
  
  
• IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all.
  
  Using IE-SPYAD to help block unwanted sites and activities
  
  
• Winpatrol
  
  
  
• Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly.
  Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Only run one Anti-Virus and Firewall program.

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

[teeps]

Awesome... thanks a ton. I've applied to the classroom so I can return the favor and help with the workload. This is a great service that you provide.

[LDTate]

Great job You're more then welcome. Glad we were able to help Peace be with you See you in the Classroom

[LDTate]

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