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[Resolved] WinSpywareProtect has taken over my computer

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My teenager must have visited a site or downloaded something that has totally taken over my computer. I can't get onto AOL, it took me 1/2 hour to get onto your site, and whatever it is, keeps changing pages on me.

I keep getting pop ups for WinSpywareProtect and AnitMalwareGuard.

I would try to clear this up myself, but I think this might be a bad one.

Would anyone please help?

Here is my latest HJT log:


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:58:13 PM, on 6/13/2008
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\csrss.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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\Loader\aolload.exe
C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareGuard\amg.exe
C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\WinSpywareProtect.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\waol.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee\msc\mcuimgr.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\waol.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiprvse.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://internetsearchservice.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer,SearchURL = http://internetsearchservice.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://internetsearchservice.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://internetsearchservice.com/ie6.html
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://internetsearchservice.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.startpagerestore.com/?cm=88309&…&ar=msnhome
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://internetsearchservice.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://internetsearchservice.com/ie6.html
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://internetsearchservice.com
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://internetsearchservice.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://internetsearchservice.com
O3 - Toolbar: &RoboForm - {724d43a0-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboForm.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemTray] SysTray.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] "C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe" SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] "nwiz.exe" /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ddoctorv2] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P ddoctorv2
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mcagent_exe] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe /runkey
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Antivirus] C:\Program Files\WAV\wav.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiMalwareGuard] C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareGuard\amg.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BMN] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\System Doctor\dcmon.exe" dm=http://systemdoctor.com ad=http://systemdoctor.com sd=http://log.systemdoctor.com/
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SystemDoctor Free] C:\Program Files\System Doctor Free\systemdoc.exe /min
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Salestart] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\WinAntiVirus Pro 2007\mav_startupmon.exe" dm=http://winantivirus.com ad=http://winantivirus.com sd=http://ulog.winantivirus.com
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USS] "C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [1e5a0f56] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\vxcygxyq.dll",b
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BM1d693cca] Rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\uwgypfnj.dll",s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RoboForm] "C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Antivirus] C:\Program Files\WAV\wav.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WinSpywareProtect] "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Adsl Software Limited\WinSpywareProtect\WinSpywareProtect.exe" /autorun
O4 - HKLM\..\Policies\Explorer\Run: [some] C:\Program Files\NetProject\scit.exe
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra button: Save - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Save Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra button: RoboForm - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: RoboForm Toolbar - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {9034A523-D068-4BE8-A284-9DF278BE776E} - http://www.dwnldietool.com/redirect.php (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: IE Anti-Spyware - {9034A523-D068-4BE8-A284-9DF278BE776E} - http://www.dwnldietool.com/redirect.php (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SHDOCVW.DLL
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {25365FF3-2746-4230-9DA7-163CCA318309} (Automatic Driver Installation Control) - http://inst.c-wss.com/n042p/EN/install/gtdownlr.cab
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www2.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} - http://download.av.aol.com/molbin/shared/m…77/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…/sysreqlab2.cab
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: delayingly - {e89fa8e9-5c0b-45f6-a70e-f7b177bcd193} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtmipr.dll
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
O23 - Service: McAfee Services (mcmscsvc) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\MSC\mcmscsvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Network Agent (McNASvc) - McAfee, Inc. - c:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\mcafee\mna\mcnasvc.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee Personal Firewall Service (MpfService) - McAfee, Inc. - C:\Program Files\McAfee\MPF\MPFSrv.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

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Sorry about the delay in responding :(

If you still need help, Scan again with HijackThis, and "copy/paste" a new log file into this thread.

Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.
My sister was able to help me tackle some of the bad stuff. I think we got rid of most of it, but there is one thing on my HJT log that she cant figure out - it's this one:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe

My computer seems to be running ok for now.

I understand the delay of your reply. I know how busy you guys are.

Here's my new log

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 11:03:49 PM, on 6/19/2008
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\waol.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\shellmon.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aolwbspd.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &RoboForm - {724d43a0-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboForm.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] "C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe" SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] "nwiz.exe" /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ddoctorv2] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P ddoctorv2
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USS] "C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RoboForm] "C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra button: Save - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Save Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra button: RoboForm - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: RoboForm Toolbar - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SHDOCVW.DLL
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {25365FF3-2746-4230-9DA7-163CCA318309} (Automatic Driver Installation Control) - http://inst.c-wss.com/n042p/EN/install/gtdownlr.cab
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www2.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} - http://download.av.aol.com/molbin/shared/m…77/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…/sysreqlab2.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{0FE39249-F924-4017-9F47-D5E2D7D39EA3}: NameServer = 205.188.146.145
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{0FE39249-F924-4017-9F47-D5E2D7D39EA3}: NameServer = 205.188.146.145
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

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You might want to print this out.

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.
I've completed all the steps. The Malwarebytes scan came up with no malicious items detected. My computer seems to be behaving normally. Here is my latest HJT report:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 12:20:02 PM, on 6/20/2008
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\waol.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\shellmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\aolwbspd.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &RoboForm - {724d43a0-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboForm.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] "C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe" SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] "nwiz.exe" /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ddoctorv2] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P ddoctorv2
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USS] "C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RoboForm] "C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra button: Save - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Save Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra button: RoboForm - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: RoboForm Toolbar - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SHDOCVW.DLL
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {25365FF3-2746-4230-9DA7-163CCA318309} (Automatic Driver Installation Control) - http://inst.c-wss.com/n042p/EN/install/gtdownlr.cab
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www2.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} - http://download.av.aol.com/molbin/shared/m…77/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…/sysreqlab2.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{0FE39249-F924-4017-9F47-D5E2D7D39EA3}: NameServer = 205.188.146.145
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{0FE39249-F924-4017-9F47-D5E2D7D39EA3}: NameServer = 205.188.146.145
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

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End of file - 7184 bytes
Please go to http://virusscan.jotti.org , click on Browse, and upload the following file for analysis:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe

Then click Submit. Allow the file to be scanned, and then please copy and paste the results here for me to see.


If Jotti is too busy you can try these.

http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus.html


http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexf.html
I went to both Jotti and Kaspersky, hit browse, and nothing with kddna comes up. I physically typed C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe in the box and this is what came up: kddna.exe File not found
Did you do this before? 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.
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
Here are the logs:

ComboFix 08-06-19.4 - New Account 2008-06-20 13:47:07.1 - FAT32x86
Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
* Created a new restore point

WARNING -THIS MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE THE RECOVERY CONSOLE INSTALLED !!
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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C:\Program Files\BurstWriting
C:\Program Files\BurstWriting\uninstall.dat
C:\WINDOWS\BM1d693cca.xml
C:\WINDOWS\pskt.ini
C:\WINDOWS\start.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mjpbmgiu.ini
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\pVuDNqss.ini
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\pVuDNqss.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\qyxgycxv.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\stera.log
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tgdqyoqd.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\uwgypfnj.dll
C:\WINDOWS\Web\default.htt

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——-\Legacy_FOPN


((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-05-20 to 2008-06-20 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2100-02-24 13:35 . 2000-06-08 18:00 3,144 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\srgb.icm
2008-06-20 08:07 . 2008-06-20 13:57 54,156 –ah—– C:\WINDOWS\QTFont.qfn
2008-06-20 08:07 . 2008-06-20 08:07 1,409 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\QTFont.for
2008-06-18 07:06 . 2008-06-18 07:06 d——– C:\Program Files\Alwil Software
2008-06-17 13:18 . 2008-06-17 13:18 d–h—– C:\$AVG8.VAULT$
2008-06-17 10:36 . 2008-06-17 10:36 d——– C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\Avg
2008-06-17 10:36 . 2008-06-17 10:36 d——– C:\Program Files\AVG
2008-06-17 10:36 . 2008-06-17 10:36 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\avg8
2008-06-17 10:36 . 2008-06-17 10:36 96,520 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\avgldx86.sys
2008-06-17 10:36 . 2008-06-17 10:36 75,272 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\avgtdix.sys
2008-06-17 10:36 . 2008-06-17 10:36 10,520 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
2008-06-17 09:18 . 2008-06-17 09:38 3,528 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\tmp.reg
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2007-09-06 00:22 289,144 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\VCCLSID.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2006-04-27 17:49 288,417 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SrchSTS.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2008-05-29 09:35 86,528 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\VACFix.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2008-05-18 21:40 82,944 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\IEDFix.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2008-06-15 15:28 81,920 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\IEDFix.C.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2008-05-23 18:21 81,920 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\404Fix.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2003-06-05 21:13 53,248 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Process.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2004-07-31 18:50 51,200 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dumphive.exe
2008-06-17 09:17 . 2007-10-04 00:36 25,600 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WS2Fix.exe
2008-06-17 08:48 . 2008-06-17 08:48 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\New Account\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2008-06-17 08:46 . 2008-06-17 08:46 d——– C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2008-06-17 08:46 . 2008-06-17 08:47 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes
2008-06-17 08:46 . 2008-06-19 17:48 34,296 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\mbamcatchme.sys
2008-06-17 08:46 . 2008-06-19 17:47 17,144 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\mbam.sys
2008-06-17 08:37 . 2008-06-13 09:10 272,128 ——— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\bthport.sys
2008-06-17 08:14 . 2008-06-17 08:14 d——– C:\WINDOWS\ERUNT
2008-06-17 08:00 . 2008-06-16 03:15 d——– C:\SDFix
2008-06-14 16:33 . 2008-06-14 16:33 d——– C:\Program Files\Viewpoint
2008-06-14 13:50 . 2008-06-14 13:50 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\New Account\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2008-06-14 13:49 . 2008-06-14 13:49 d——– C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2008-06-05 15:56 . 2008-06-05 15:56 d——– C:\Program Files\USS
2008-06-05 15:53 . 2001-03-08 19:30 24,064 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\msxml3a.dll
2008-06-05 15:53 . 2004-10-07 14:39 8,704 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SpOrder.dll
2008-06-05 15:40 . 2004-10-07 14:39 89,088 –a—— C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\atl71.dll
2008-06-03 21:45 . 2008-06-03 21:45 d——– C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\TEMP

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2100-04-08 15:45 69,632 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Lxasmdm.dll
2008-06-13 13:10 272,128 ——w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\bthport.sys
2008-05-08 12:28 202,752 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\RMCast.sys
2008-05-08 12:28 202,752 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\rmcast.sys
2008-04-21 07:04 659,456 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\wininet.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 659,456 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\wininet.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 615,936 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\urlmon.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 532,480 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\mstime.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 474,112 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\shlwapi.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 449,024 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\mshtmled.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 39,424 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\pngfilt.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 3,059,712 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\mshtml.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 146,432 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\msrating.dll
2008-04-21 07:04 1,494,528 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\shdocvw.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 96,256 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\inseng.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 55,808 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\extmgr.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 357,888 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\dxtmsft.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 251,392 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\iepeers.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 205,312 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\dxtrans.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 16,384 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\jsproxy.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 151,040 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\cdfview.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 1,054,208 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\danim.dll
2008-04-21 07:03 1,023,488 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\browseui.dll
2008-04-17 10:52 18,432 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\iedw.exe
2008-03-27 08:12 151,583 —-a-w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\msjint40.dll
2008-03-27 08:12 151,583 ——w C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dllcache\msjint40.dll
2007-08-30 11:01 488,144 —-a-w C:\Program Files\HJTsetup
2007-08-02 21:14 11,343,614 —-a-w C:\Program Files\FullTiltSetup.exe
2007-07-01 23:34 12,301,192 —-a-w C:\Program Files\R40947.EXE
2007-07-01 23:33 25,277,256 —-a-w C:\Program Files\R69382.EXE
2007-07-01 23:33 12,304,024 —-a-w C:\Program Files\R37379.EXE
2007-07-01 23:31 4,152,248 —-a-w C:\Program Files\R45973.EXE
2007-07-01 23:30 456,441 —-a-w C:\Program Files\A01en885.zip
2007-07-01 23:29 791,339 —-a-w C:\Program Files\al95xpen.cab
2005-09-06 11:31 18,160 —-a-w C:\Documents and Settings\carol\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT
2004-05-04 12:56 271 –sh–w C:\Program Files\desktop.ini
2004-05-04 12:56 23,357 —h–w C:\Program Files\folder.htt
2001-06-20 20:19 40,960 —-a-w C:\Program Files\ACMonitor_X83.exe
2004-06-22 11:03 8 –sh–w C:\WINDOWS\DRM\pdrm.dat
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——- Sigcheck ——-

2004-08-04 03:56 14336 8f078ae4ed187aaabc0a305146de6716 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\svchost.exe
2001-08-23 12:00 12800 0f7d9c87b0ce1fa520473119752c6f79 C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\svchost.exe
2004-08-04 03:56 14336 8f078ae4ed187aaabc0a305146de6716 C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\svchost.exe

2004-08-04 03:56 82944 2ed0b7f12a60f90092081c50fa0ec2b2 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ws2_32.dll
2001-08-23 12:00 75264 8529c295df59b564d37a73b5629162b1 C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\ws2_32.dll
2004-08-04 03:56 82944 2ed0b7f12a60f90092081c50fa0ec2b2 C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\ws2_32.dll

2004-08-04 03:56 502272 01c3346c241652f43aed8e2149881bfe C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winlogon.exe
2002-08-29 06:41 516608 2246d8d8f4714a2cedb21ab9b1849abb C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\winlogon.exe
2004-08-04 03:56 502272 01c3346c241652f43aed8e2149881bfe C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\winlogon.exe

2004-08-04 02:14 182912 558635d3af1c7546d26067d5d9b6959e C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ndis.sys
2002-08-29 05:09 167552 3b350e5a2a5e951453f3993275a4523a C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\ndis.sys
2004-08-04 02:14 182912 558635d3af1c7546d26067d5d9b6959e C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\ndis.sys

2004-08-04 02:00 29056 4448006b6bc60e6c027932cfc38d6855 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ip6fw.sys
2004-08-04 02:00 29056 4448006b6bc60e6c027932cfc38d6855 C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\ip6fw.sys

2004-08-04 03:56 108032 c6ce6eec82f187615d1002bb3bb50ed4 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\services.exe
2001-08-23 12:00 101376 e3df4a0252d287c44606ee55355e1623 C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\services.exe
2004-08-04 03:56 108032 c6ce6eec82f187615d1002bb3bb50ed4 C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\services.exe

2004-08-04 03:56 13312 84885f9b82f4d55c6146ebf6065d75d2 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\lsass.exe
2002-08-29 06:41 11776 b2b6ba905d0e3f8a32a0eb3b4051807b C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\lsass.exe
2004-08-04 03:56 13312 84885f9b82f4d55c6146ebf6065d75d2 C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\lsass.exe

2004-08-04 03:56 15360 24232996a38c0b0cf151c2140ae29fc8 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ctfmon.exe
2002-08-29 06:41 13312 414de7cf9d3f19c3ea902f1bb38ec116 C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$\ctfmon.exe
2004-08-04 03:56 15360 24232996a38c0b0cf151c2140ae29fc8 C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\ctfmon.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"RoboForm"="C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe" [2007-09-22 09:52 160568]
"SUPERAntiSpyware"="C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe" [2008-05-28 10:33 1506544]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"RealTray"="C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe" [2004-05-04 09:55 26112]
"NvCplDaemon"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll" [2006-10-22 12:22 7700480]
"nwiz"="nwiz.exe" [2006-10-22 12:22 1622016 C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nwiz.exe]
"PrinTray"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe" [2001-06-27 04:03 36864]
"AOLDialer"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe" [2006-10-23 08:50 71216]
"ezShieldProtector for Px"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe" [2002-08-20 10:29 40960]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe" [2008-02-22 04:25 144784]
"HostManager"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe" [2007-04-12 17:23 42032]
"ddoctorv2"="C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe" [2007-04-19 14:21 198184]
"QuickTime Task"="C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2007-04-27 09:41 282624]
"iTunesHelper"="C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2007-06-28 09:14 270648]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2007-10-10 19:51 39792]
"NvMediaCenter"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll" [2006-10-22 12:22 86016]
"USS"="C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe" [2008-03-25 19:31 143360]
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe"="C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe" [ ]
"AVG8_TRAY"="C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2008-06-17 10:36 1177368]

[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{5AE067D3-9AFB-48E0-853A-EBB7F4A000DA}"= C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASSEH.DLL [2008-05-13 10:13 77824]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\!SASWinLogon]
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll 2007-04-19 13:41 294912 C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\windows]
"AppInit_DLLs"=avgrsstx.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32]
"VIDC.VDOM"= vdowave.drv
"msacm.ctmp3"= C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ctmp3.acm
"aux"= ctwdm32.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\services]
"WMPNetworkSvc"=3 (0x3)
"WebrootSpySweeperService"=2 (0x2)
"WANMiniportService"=2 (0x2)
"sprtsvc_ddoctorv2"=2 (0x2)
"NVSvc"=2 (0x2)
"MpfService"=2 (0x2)
"McShield"=2 (0x2)
"LexBceS"=2 (0x2)
"ITMRTSVC"=2 (0x2)
"iPod Service"=3 (0x3)
"IDriverT"=3 (0x3)
"Apple Mobile Device"=2 (0x2)
"AOLService"=2 (0x2)
"aolavupd"=2 (0x2)
"AOL ACS"=2 (0x2)

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\setup\disabledrunkeys]
"LoadPowerProfile"=Rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,LoadCurrentPwrScheme
"NAV Agent"=C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NAVAPW32.EXE
"DIAGENT"=C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Creative Diagnostics 2.0\DIAGENT.EXE startup
"UpdReg"=C:\WINDOWS\Updreg.exe
"AHQInit"=C:\Program Files\Creative\SBLive\Program\AHQInit.exe
"AdaptecDirectCD"="C:\Program Files\Adaptec\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
"POINTER"=point32.exe
"bbui"=C:\Program Files\Creative\8xxx\bbui.exe
"devldr16.exe"=C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DEVLDR16.EXE

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\America Online 9.0b\\WAOL.EXE"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\ACS\\AOLDial.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\ACS\\AOLacsd.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\1127502932\\EE\\aolsoftware.exe"=
"C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\LEXPPS.EXE"=
"C:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"3389:TCP"= 3389:TCP:*:Disabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22009

.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder
"2008-06-07 18:00:00 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Tune-up Application Start.job"
"2008-06-20 17:51:10 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\PCHealth Scheduler for Data Collection.job"
- C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\SUPPORT\PCHSCHD.EXE
"2004-05-04 13:34:30 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\Symantec NetDetect.job"
- C:\PROGRAM FILES\SYMANTEC\LIVEUPDATE\NDETECT.EXE
"2008-06-18 12:20:02 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job"
- C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe
.
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catchme 0.3.1361 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2008-06-20 13:56:13
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 FAT NTAPI

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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———————— Other Running Processes ————————
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C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\setup\avast.setup
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\imapi.exe
.
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.
Completion time: 2008-06-20 14:03:40 - machine was rebooted
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-06-20 18:03:08

Pre-Run: 23,745,167,360 bytes free
Post-Run: 24,891,572,224 bytes free

249 — E O F — 2008-06-20 10:01:17


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 2:16:33 PM, on 6/20/2008
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\notepad.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\waol.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\shellmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AMERIC~1.0B\aolwbspd.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: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &RoboForm; - {724d43a0-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboForm.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RealTray] "C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe" SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] "nwiz.exe" /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PrinTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\2\printray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AOLDialer] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLDial.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ezShieldProtector for Px] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ezSP_Px.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1127502932\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ddoctorv2] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\Desktop Doctor\bin\sprtcmd.exe" /P ddoctorv2
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] "RUNDLL32.EXE" C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USS] "C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RoboForm] "C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboTaskBarIcon.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 9.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 9.0b\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_05\bin\ssv.dll
O9 - Extra button: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Fill Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F46} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComFillForms.html
O9 - Extra button: Save - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Save Forms - {320AF880-6646-11D3-ABEE-C5DBF3571F49} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComSavePass.html
O9 - Extra button: RoboForm - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: RoboForm Toolbar - {724d43aa-0d85-11d4-9908-00400523e39a} - file://C:\Program Files\Siber Systems\AI RoboForm\RoboFormComShowToolbar.html
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\SHDOCVW.DLL
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {25365FF3-2746-4230-9DA7-163CCA318309} (Automatic Driver Installation Control) - http://inst.c-wss.com/n042p/EN/install/gtdownlr.cab
O16 - DPF: {406B5949-7190-4245-91A9-30A17DE16AD0} (Snapfish Activia) - http://www2.snapfish.com/SnapfishActivia.cab
O16 - DPF: {4ED9DDF0-7479-4BBE-9335-5A1EDB1D8A21} - http://download.av.aol.com/molbin/shared/m…77/mcinsctl.cab
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…/sysreqlab2.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{0FE39249-F924-4017-9F47-D5E2D7D39EA3}: NameServer = 205.188.146.145
O17 - HKLM\System\CS1\Services\Tcpip\..\{0FE39249-F924-4017-9F47-D5E2D7D39EA3}: NameServer = 205.188.146.145
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: avgrsstx.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\AOL\ACS\AOLACSD.EXE
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - ALWIL Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

–
End of file - 7422 bytes
Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:

File::
C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe

Registry::
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\kddna.exe"=-


Save this as CFScript.txt


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

Then post the results log and a new HijackThis log.
After the above:

Please go to http://virusscan.jotti.org , click on Browse, and upload the following file for analysis:

C:\Program Files\USS\USS.exe

Then click Submit. Allow the file to be scanned, and then please copy and paste the results here for me to see.


If Jotti is too busy you can try these.

http://www.kaspersky.com/scanforvirus.html


http://www.virustotal.com/en/indexf.html

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