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[Resolved] c5 Adware Virus

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Post #1
Hello, and thanks in advance for your help.

My computer downloaded a virus after I visited a weblink last night. Since then I have been taking steps to remove it but to no avail. I have run both Windows Defender and an anti-adware program and have stopped some problems, such as images being blocked as well as not being able to access my Internet Options menu, but certain problems have persisted such as not being given "admin" privileges and not being able to download any new programs offline. My computer will throw up pop-ups from an ad website called c5.zedo.com and another called squadralnode.com, even when I amnot surfing the internet. Both antivirus programs I ran keep telling me that they have found the infection and cleaned it. While "Vundo" was assumedly safely removed from my computer … or so I have ben told … another program is sending me pop-ups every minute or so.

I have run a full Hijack This scan. My log was as follows:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:05:27 PM, on 1/25/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762)
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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\avgagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\winlognn.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\GetModule\GetModule35.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\Application Data\cogad\cogad.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\winlognn.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\csrssc.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aim6.exe
C:\Program Files\AIM6\aolsoftware.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\temp\TeamViewer\Version4\TeamViewer.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.yahoo.com
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
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: C:\WINDOWS\system32\gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll - {D5BF4552-94F1-42BD-F434-3604812C807D} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
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: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lrijh8s73jhbfgfd] C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\winlognn.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] "C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe" -hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [GetModule35] C:\Program Files\GetModule\GetModule35.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [cogad] "C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\Application Data\cogad\cogad.exe" 61A847B5BBF72813338B2B27128065E9C084320161C4661227A755E9C2933154389A
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [lrijh8s73jhbfgfd] C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\winlognn.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [tezrtsjhfr84iusjfo84f] C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\csrssc.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-789336058-1078081533-839522115-1008\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background (User 'Marx')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-789336058-1078081533-839522115-1008\..\Run: [CurseClient] C:\Program Files\Curse\CurseClient.exe -silent (User 'Marx')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-789336058-1078081533-839522115-1008\..\Run: [lrijh8s73jhbfgfd] C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\winlognn.exe (User 'Marx')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-789336058-1078081533-839522115-1008\..\Run: [tezrtsjhfr84iusjfo84f] C:\DOCUME~1\Marx\LOCALS~1\Temp\csrssc.exe (User 'Marx')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O7 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System, DisableRegedit=1
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell Options - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O11 - Options group: [java_sun] Java (Sun)
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://termsrv01/
O16 - DPF: {01113300-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (Support.com Configuration Class) - http://supportcenter.rr.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1176901021671
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…/sysreqlab2.cab
O16 - DPF: {74DBCB52-F298-4110-951D-AD2FF67BC8AB} (NVIDIA Smart Scan) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…iaSmartScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {ADACAA8F-3595-47FE-9C31-9C7471B9BEC7} (OCXDownloadChecker Control) - http://192.168.100.10/cab/OCXChecker_8000.cab
O16 - DPF: {D0C0F75C-683A-4390-A791-1ACFD5599AB8} (Oberon Flash Game Host) - http://games.myspace.com/Gameshell/GameHos…ronGameHost.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {DBAFE6AD-DC14-45DF-A3F7-F8832289A1CD} (DownloadFile Control) - http://192.168.100.11/cab/DownloadFile_8110.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: vtukhihw - vtUkhiHW.dll (file missing)
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: erajhsf8743kjrngjnf - {D5BF4552-94F1-42BD-F434-3604812C807D} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\gsdrgfdrrgnd.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Remote Support Service (AvgAgent) (avgagent) - Unknown owner - avgagent.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (javaquickstarterservice) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SupportSoft RemoteAssist - SupportSoft, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\supportsoft\bin\ssrc.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe

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Post #2 last edited
Hello and welcome to Posted Image

Please be advised, as I am still in training, all my replies to you will be checked for accuracy by one of our experts to ensure that I am giving you the best possible advice.
This may cause a delay, but I will do my best to keep it as short as possible.

I am checking over your HJT log now, I will post back shortly with instructions.
Post #3
Hi drixisnoobs,

I notice you have no AntiVirus on your system, this has left your computer open to serious infection.
Before we try an clean you up, please download ONE of the following FREE antivirus programs.
An Anti-Virus product is a necessity.

Avira AntiVir.
Avast,
AVG Free

set the one you choose to receive automatic updates so you are always as fully protected as possible from the newest virus threats.
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.
NOTE: DO NOT install more than one anti-virus program. They will conflict, and provide less protection, not more.

  • If you choose AVAST allow it to run a bootscan after install .It will produce a log at this location:
  • C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\DATA\report\AswBoot.txt
  • Include this log in your next reply

Please download SDFix and save it to your Desktop.
  • You should print out these instructions, or copy them to a NotePad file for reading while in Safe Mode, because you will not be able to connect to the Internet to read from this site.
Double click on SDFix.exe. It should automatically extract a folder called SDFix to your system drive (usually C:\).
Please reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following :
  • Restart your computer
  • After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key repeatedly;
  • Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu with options should appear;
  • Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press "Enter".
  • Choose your usual user account.
  • Open the SDFix folder and double click on RunThis.bat to start the script.
  • Type Y and press Enter to begin the script.
  • It will start cleaning your PC and then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
  • Press any key to restart the PC.
  • Your system will take longer than normal to restart as the fixtool will be removing files.
  • When the desktop loads the Fixtool will complete the removal and display Finished.
  • Press any key to end the script and to load your desktop icons.
  • A text file should automatically open, so please copy the contents and post them here.

NEXT

Download ComboFix from one of these locations:
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3

VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

* IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, (Antivirus, Windows Defender) usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here
  • Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.

  • Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.
**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.

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  • Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:

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  • Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.
When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.
Notes:
1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
3. ComboFix may reset a number of Internet Explorer's settings, including making I-E the default browser.
4. Combofix prevents autorun of ALL CD, floppy and USB devices to assist with malware removal & increase security. If this is an issue or makes it difficult for you – please advise.
5. CF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine.


Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now

In your next reply I will need:

  • SDFIX log
  • ComboFix
  • fresh HJT log
  • AV log if you have one
Post #4 last edited
:notworthy:

Well I did everything you said and recommended, including downloading AVG and the Windows Recovery Console.


So far, no pop-ups; I was getting them about one or two every thirty seconds arnd now there are none. My images are now showing up without me having to enable the option in the "Advanced" tab in IE, which is very reassuring.

Here are my logs:

SD Fix Log


SDFix: Version 1.240
Run by [removed] on Tue 01/27/2009 at 04:02 PM

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
Running From: C:\SDFix

Checking Services :


Restoring Default Security Values
Restoring Default Hosts File

Rebooting


Checking Files :

Trojan Files Found:

C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\Application Data\SpeedRunner\config.cfg - Deleted
C:\Program Files\GetPack\dictame.gz - Deleted
C:\Program Files\GetPack\GetPack28.exe - Deleted
C:\Program Files\GetPack\trgtame.gz - Deleted
C:\Program Files\iCheck\Uninstall.exe - Deleted
C:\Program Files\VnrPack\dicts.gz - Deleted
C:\Program Files\VnrPack\trgts.gz - Deleted
C:\Program Files\VnrPack\VnrPack22.exe - Deleted
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\ihawesi.scr - Deleted
C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\gettpa228.exe - Deleted
C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\wrdwn5 - Deleted
C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\wrdwn6 - Deleted
C:\DOCUME~1\Autumn\LOCALS~1\Temp\wrdwn8 - Deleted
C:\WINDOWS\system32\akapimo._sy - Deleted



Folder C:\Program Files\GetModule - Removed
Folder C:\Program Files\GetPack - Removed
Folder C:\Program Files\iCheck - Removed
Folder C:\Program Files\Mjcore - Removed
Folder C:\Program Files\VnrPack - Removed


Removing Temp Files

ADS Check :



Final Check :

catchme 0.3.1361.2 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-01-27 16:10:48
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden services & system hive …

scanning hidden registry entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden processes: 0
hidden services: 0
hidden files: 0


Remaining Services :




Authorized Application Key Export:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\authorizedapplications\list]
"C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\usmt\\migwiz.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\usmt\\migwiz.exe:*:Disabled:Files and Settings Transfer Wizard"
"C:\\WINDOWS\\avgagent.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\avgagent.exe:*:Disabled:avgagent.exe"
"D:\\World of Warcraft\\BackgroundDownloader.exe"="D:\\World of Warcraft\\BackgroundDownloader.exe:*:Disabled:Blizzard Downloader"
"D:\\Marx Documents\\AutumnThingies\\WoW-BurningCrusade-enUS-Installer-downloader.exe"="D:\\Marx Documents\\AutumnThingies\\WoW-BurningCrusade-enUS-Installer-downloader.exe:*:Disabled:Blizzard Downloader"
"C:\\Program Files\\World of Warcraft\\BackgroundDownloader.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\World of Warcraft\\BackgroundDownloader.exe:*:Disabled:Blizzard Downloader"
"C:\\Program Files\\Curse\\CurseClient.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Curse\\CurseClient.exe:*:Disabled:Curse Client"
"C:\\Program Files\\Hamachi\\hamachi.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Hamachi\\hamachi.exe:*:Disabled:Hamachi Client"
"C:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe:*:Disabled:iTunes"
"C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\dpnsvr.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\dpnsvr.exe:*:Disabled:Microsoft DirectPlay8 Server"
"C:\\WINDOWS\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe:*:Disabled:@xpsp3res.dll,-20000"
"C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwn2main_amdxp.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwn2main_amdxp.exe:*:Disabled:Neverwinter Nights 2 AMD"
"C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwn2main.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwn2main.exe:*:Disabled:Neverwinter Nights 2 Main"
"C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwn2server.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwn2server.exe:*:Disabled:Neverwinter Nights 2 Server"
"C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwupdate.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Atari\\Neverwinter Nights 2\\nwupdate.exe:*:Disabled:Neverwinter Nights 2 Updater"
"C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\sessmgr.exe:*:Disabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019"
"C:\\Program Files\\Ventrilo\\Ventrilo.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Ventrilo\\Ventrilo.exe:*:Disabled:Ventrilo.exe"
"D:\\xfire\\xfire.exe"="D:\\xfire\\xfire.exe:*:Disabled:Xfire"
"C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe:*:Enabled:AOL Loader"
"C:\\Program Files\\AIM6\\aim6.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\AIM6\\aim6.exe:*:Enabled:AIM"
"C:\\WINDOWS\\explorer.exe"="C:\\WINDOWS\\explorer.exe:*:Enabled:Explorer"
"C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgam.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgam.exe:*:Enabled:avgam.exe"
"C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe:*:Enabled:avgupd.exe"
"C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe:*:Enabled:avgnsx.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\domainprofile\authorizedapplications\list]
"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"="%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe:*:enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019"
"C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG7\\avgcc.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Grisoft\\AVG7\\avgcc.exe:*:Enabled:AVG Control Center"
"C:\\Program Files\\v8010\\DMMultiView\\MultiView.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\v8010\\DMMultiView\\MultiView.exe:*:Enabled:MultiView"
"C:\\Program Files\\v8110\\DMMultiView\\MultiView.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\v8110\\DMMultiView\\MultiView.exe:*:Enabled:MultiView"
"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"="%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe:*:Enabled:@xpsp3res.dll,-20000"

Remaining Files :


File Backups: - C:\SDFix\backups\backups.zip

Files with Hidden Attributes :

Tue 27 Jan 2009 95,903 A.SH. — "C:\WINDOWS\system32\todolaze.dll"
Fri 8 Aug 2008 198,656 …H. — "C:\Documents and Settings\Marx\Desktop\~WRL1925.tmp"
Tue 11 Nov 2008 199,680 …H. — "C:\Documents and Settings\Marx\Desktop\~WRL2201.tmp"
Sun 4 Nov 2007 0 A.SH. — "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv01.tmp"
Wed 12 Dec 2007 23,040 A..H. — "C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\My Documents\AutumnThingies\autumns homework\AP American History\~WRL0649.tmp"
Wed 12 Dec 2007 28,672 A..H. — "C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\My Documents\AutumnThingies\autumns homework\AP American History\~WRL2135.tmp"

Finished!



ComboFix Log

ComboFix 09-01-21.04 - Autumn 2009-01-27 16:36:22.1 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.510.217 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
AV: AVG Anti-Virus *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated)
* Created a new restore point
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\GetModule
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\GetModule\dicik.gz
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\GetModule\kwdik.gz
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\GetModule\ofadik.gz
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\SpeedRunner
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\bestwiner.stt
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\CPV.stt
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\fbk.sts
c:\windows\IE4 Error Log.txt
c:\windows\jestertb.dll
c:\windows\system32\BbeMnnmp.ini
c:\windows\system32\BbeMnnmp.ini2
c:\windows\system32\digeste.dll
c:\windows\system32\ezalodot.ini
c:\windows\system32\ikTvyyxx.ini2
c:\windows\system32\lqtlxchb.ini
c:\windows\system32\olubegln.ini
c:\windows\system32\QBcMonnn.ini
c:\windows\system32\QBcMonnn.ini2
c:\windows\system32\todolaze.dll
c:\windows\Tasks\hgiyumcd.job
c:\windows\Tasks\tefnmuld.job
c:\windows\wiaserviv.log

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-12-27 to 2009-01-27 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-01-27 16:01 . 2009-01-27 16:01 578,560 –a–c— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\user32.dll
2009-01-27 15:59 . 2009-01-27 15:59 d——– c:\windows\ERUNT
2009-01-27 15:54 . 2009-01-27 16:15 d——– C:\SDFix
2009-01-27 02:54 . 2009-01-27 14:32 d–h—– C:\$AVG8.VAULT$
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 15:21 d——– c:\windows\system32\drivers\Avg
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 325,128 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 107,272 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 12,552 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 10,520 –a—— c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-01-27 02:49 . 2009-01-27 02:49 d——– c:\program files\AVG
2009-01-27 02:49 . 2009-01-27 02:49 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\avg8
2009-01-27 02:46 . 2009-01-27 02:58 262,144 –a—— c:\documents and settings\WIN5~3.NOA
2009-01-27 02:46 . 2009-01-27 02:58 262,144 –a—— c:\documents and settings\ADMINI~3.WS5
2009-01-27 02:46 . 2009-01-27 02:58 262,144 –a—— c:\documents and settings\ADMINI~3.NOA
2009-01-26 20:49 . 2009-01-27 03:16 d——– c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\Twain
2009-01-26 20:44 . 2009-01-27 04:50 d——– c:\program files\WebShow
2009-01-25 14:57 . 2009-01-25 14:57 d——– c:\documents and settings\Autumn\temp
2009-01-25 14:57 . 2009-01-25 14:57 d——– c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\TeamViewer
2009-01-25 14:52 . 2009-01-25 14:52 d——– c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-01-25 13:29 . 2009-01-25 14:30 d——– c:\program files\Lavasoft
2009-01-25 13:29 . 2009-01-25 14:30 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft
2009-01-25 12:52 . 2009-01-25 12:52 127 –a—— c:\windows\system32\MRT.INI
2009-01-25 12:42 . 2008-09-04 12:15 1,106,944 —–c— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\msxml3.dll
2009-01-25 12:42 . 2008-10-24 06:21 455,296 —–c— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mrxsmb.sys
2009-01-25 11:27 . 2009-01-25 11:27 d——– c:\documents and settings\Marx\Application Data\TeamViewer
2009-01-25 11:26 . 2009-01-25 11:26 d——– c:\documents and settings\Marx\temp
2009-01-25 11:21 . 2009-01-25 11:21 d——– c:\program files\Windows Defender
2009-01-25 10:11 . 2009-01-25 10:11 d——– c:\windows\Sun
2009-01-25 10:09 . 2009-01-25 10:09 d——– c:\program files\Java
2009-01-25 10:09 . 2009-01-25 10:09 410,984 –a—— c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-01-25 10:09 . 2009-01-25 10:09 73,728 –a—— c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2009-01-25 09:37 . 2009-01-25 09:38 d——– c:\program files\AIM6
2009-01-24 13:05 . 2009-01-27 03:15 d——– c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\cogad

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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2009-01-26 03:07 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Curse
2009-01-25 14:38 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Common Files\AOL
2009-01-25 14:38 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Viewpoint
2009-01-25 03:19 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL
2008-12-29 00:44 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Marx\Application Data\Ventrilo
2008-12-25 13:41 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Ventrilo
2008-12-25 13:41 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2008-12-25 13:41 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\Ventrilo
2008-12-15 21:43 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\Hamachi
2008-12-11 10:57 333,952 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\srv.sys
2008-12-03 19:48 25,280 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\hamachi.sys
2008-11-05 22:08 19,334 —-a-w c:\program files\Common Files\tebeniji._dl
2008-11-05 22:08 15,009 —-a-w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\edolu.bin
2004-07-22 14:51 3,432,656 —-a-w c:\program files\ManagedDX.CAB
2004-07-20 02:58 1,156,363 —-a-w c:\program files\BDANT.cab
2004-07-20 02:53 976,020 —-a-w c:\program files\BDAXP.cab
2004-07-09 18:17 13,265,040 —-a-w c:\program files\dxnt.cab
2004-07-09 13:13 703,080 —-a-w c:\program files\BDA.cab
2004-07-09 13:13 15,493,481 —-a-w c:\program files\DirectX.cab
2004-07-09 08:08 472,576 —-a-w c:\program files\dxsetup.exe
2004-07-09 08:08 2,242,560 —-a-w c:\program files\dsetup32.dll
2004-07-09 07:03 62,976 —-a-w c:\program files\DSETUP.dll
2008-05-30 20:42 32,768 –sha-w c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012008053020080531\index.dat
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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]
"MSMSGS"="c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2008-04-13 1695232]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Synchronization Manager"="c:\windows\system32\mobsync.exe" [2008-04-13 143360]
"NvCplDaemon"="c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll" [2008-05-02 13529088]
"RemoteControl"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe" [2004-11-02 32768]
"HP Software Update"="c:\program files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe" [2006-12-10 49152]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2008-03-28 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2008-03-30 267048]
"NvMediaCenter"="c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll" [2008-05-02 86016]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-01-25 136600]
"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-01-27 1601304]
"VTTimer"="VTTimer.exe" [2004-01-15 c:\windows\system32\VTTimer.exe]
"SoundMan"="SOUNDMAN.EXE" [2005-11-11 c:\windows\soundman.exe]
"nwiz"="nwiz.exe" [2008-05-02 c:\windows\system32\nwiz.exe]
"Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer"="KHALMNPR.EXE" [2007-04-11 c:\windows\KHALMNPR.Exe]
"Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer"="KHALMNPR.EXE" [2007-04-11 c:\windows\KHALMNPR.Exe]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk - c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe [2008-04-23 29696]
HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk - c:\program files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe [2007-01-02 210520]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
2009-01-27 02:50 10520 c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32]
"vidc.mpg4"= c:\windows\mpg4c32.dll
"vidc.mpg2"= c:\windows\mpg4c32.dll
"vidc.mpg3"= c:\windows\mpg4c32.dll
"vidc.GEOX"= c:\windows\system32\GeoCodec.dll
"vidc.GEOV"= c:\windows\system32\GeoCodec.dll
"vidc.G264"= c:\windows\system32\GX264.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\WdfLoadGroup]
@=""

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\usmt\\migwiz.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\avgagent.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\dpnsvr.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Ventrilo\\Ventrilo.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AIM6\\aim6.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgam.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"3389:TCP"= 3389:TCP:*:Disabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22009
"6150:TCP"= 6150:TCP:*:Disabled:avgagent.exe
"3724:TCP"= 3724:TCP:*:Disabled:Blizzard Downloader: 3724

R0 AvgRkx86;avgrkx86.sys;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys [2009-01-27 12552]
R1 AvgLdx86;AVG AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-01-27 325128]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-01-27 107272]
R4 avg8wd;AVG8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-01-27 298264]
R4 avgagent;AVG7 Remote Support Service (AvgAgent);avgagent.exe /srvfsys –> avgagent.exe [?]
R4 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;c:\program files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe [2007-12-10 24652]
R4 windefend;Windows Defender;c:\program files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe [2006-11-03 13592]
S1 247416f9;247416f9;c:\windows\system32\drivers\247416f9.sys –> c:\windows\system32\drivers\247416f9.sys [?]
S3 SetupNTGLM7X;SetupNTGLM7X;\??\d:\ntglm7x.sys –> d:\NTGLM7X.sys [?]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
HPZ12 REG_MULTI_SZ Pml Driver HPZ12 Net Driver HPZ12
hpdevmgmt REG_MULTI_SZ hpqcxs08 hpqddsvc
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-01-26 c:\windows\Tasks\Ad-Aware Update (Weekly).job
- c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Ad-AwareAdmin.exe []

2009-01-27 c:\windows\Tasks\MP Scheduled Scan.job
- c:\program files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe [2006-11-03 19:20]

2009-01-27 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{CA5798CC-2239-495D-BA79-584A38316688}.job
- c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2007-08-13 18:36]
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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

BHO-{12b5f275-f03a-4c30-b987-43e8f9943c43} - c:\windows\system32\fujegifu.dll
HKCU-Run-CurseClient - c:\program files\Curse\CurseClient.exe
HKLM-Run-sisosefogo - c:\windows\system32\hutikovu.dll
HKLM-Run-CPM8343d5eb - c:\windows\system32\gajukilu.dll
Notify-vtukhihw - vtUkhiHW.dll


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——- Supplementary Scan ——-
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/
mStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
IE: &ieSpell; Options - c:\program files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLOPTION.HTM
IE: Check &Spelling; - c:\program files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLCHECK.HTM
IE: Lookup on Merriam Webster - file://c:\program files\ieSpell\Merriam Webster.HTM
IE: Lookup on Wikipedia - file://c:\program files\ieSpell\wikipedia.HTM
DPF: {ADACAA8F-3595-47FE-9C31-9C7471B9BEC7} - hxxp://192.168.100.10/cab/OCXChecker_8000.cab
DPF: {DBAFE6AD-DC14-45DF-A3F7-F8832289A1CD} - hxxp://192.168.100.11/cab/DownloadFile_8110.cab
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catchme 0.3.1367 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-01-27 16:40:55
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …


c:\windows\TEMP\TMP000000320FB81C89C0F28241 524288 bytes executable

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 1

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———————— Other Running Processes ————————
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c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
c:\windows\avgagent.exe
c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
c:\windows\system32\nvsvc32.exe
c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgam.exe
c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
c:\windows\system32\wscntfy.exe
c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
c:\program files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
c:\program files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqste08.exe
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Completion time: 2009-01-27 16:45:34 - machine was rebooted [Marx]
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-01-27 21:45:27

Pre-Run: 7,242,481,664 bytes free
Post-Run: 8,338,145,280 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]
c:\cmdcons\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect

228 — E O F — 2009-01-27 21:11:21




And of course my fresh HijackThis Log:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 16:48, on 2009-01-27
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762)
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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\avgagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgam.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.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
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
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: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [cogad] "C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\Application Data\cogad\cogad.exe" 61A847B5BBF72813338B2B27128065E9C084320161C4661227A755E9C2933154389A
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-21-789336058-1078081533-839522115-1008\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background (User 'Marx')
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport; to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell Options - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O11 - Options group: [java_sun] Java (Sun)
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://termsrv01/
O16 - DPF: {01113300-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (Support.com Configuration Class) - http://supportcenter.rr.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1176901021671
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…/sysreqlab2.cab
O16 - DPF: {74DBCB52-F298-4110-951D-AD2FF67BC8AB} (NVIDIA Smart Scan) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…iaSmartScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {ADACAA8F-3595-47FE-9C31-9C7471B9BEC7} (OCXDownloadChecker Control) - http://192.168.100.10/cab/OCXChecker_8000.cab
O16 - DPF: {D0C0F75C-683A-4390-A791-1ACFD5599AB8} (Oberon Flash Game Host) - http://games.myspace.com/Gameshell/GameHos…ronGameHost.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O16 - DPF: {DBAFE6AD-DC14-45DF-A3F7-F8832289A1CD} (DownloadFile Control) - http://192.168.100.11/cab/DownloadFile_8110.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Remote Support Service (AvgAgent) (avgagent) - Unknown owner - avgagent.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (javaquickstarterservice) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SupportSoft RemoteAssist - SupportSoft, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\supportsoft\bin\ssrc.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe

–
End of file - 8063 bytes





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If there is anything else I need to do, please let me know – my computer seems to be running fine now! :D
Post #5
Hi Drixisnoobs,

Just a lille more work left to do.


There are a couple of unidentified files remaining on your machine. I would like you to submit these files for analysis.
To do this:

Submit the files to Jotti
Please go here : http://virusscan.jotti.org/
On top of the page there is a field to add the filepath, copy and paste this filepath in there.

c:\program files\Common Files\tebeniji._dl

Then hit Submit
  • The scan will take a while before the result comes up so please be patient.
Then repeat the process for this next file:

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\edolu.bin

Then copy the results and post them here in this thread.
Please be sure to identify which results are for which file.

Note: You may receive a message stating :
"The file you uploaded is 0 bytes. It is very likely a firewall or a further piece of malware prohibiting you from uploading this file"
Just let me know if that occurs.

If Jotti's service load is too high, you can use the following scanner instead:
http://www.virustotal.com/xhtml/index_en.html
  • Please provide me with the results of the analysis in your next reply.
NEXT:

* Open HiJackThis
* Click on Do a system scan only
* Check the boxes next to ONLY the entries listed below (if present):

R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [cogad] "C:\Documents and Settings\Autumn\Application Data\cogad\cogad.exe" 61A847B5BBF72813338B2B27128065E9C084320161C4661227A755E9C2933154389A
O16 - DPF: {ADACAA8F-3595-47FE-9C31-9C7471B9BEC7} (OCXDownloadChecker Control) - http://192.168.100.10/cab/OCXChecker_8000.cab
O16 - DPF: {DBAFE6AD-DC14-45DF-A3F7-F8832289A1CD} (DownloadFile Control) - http://192.168.100.11/cab/DownloadFile_8110.cab

* Close all windows except Hijackthis and click Fix Checked
* Click Yes when prompted
* Close HijackThis.

NEXT

Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before following the steps below.
They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
  • Copy/paste the text inside the Codebox below into notepad:
Here's how to do that:
Click Start > Run type Notepad click OK.This will open an empty notepad file:

Copy all the text inside of the code box, put your mouse cursor at the very beginning of the text and then hold down the left button and drag your mouse so that all of the text is highlighted. Press Ctrl+C (or right click on the highlighted section and choose 'copy')

File::
c:\windows\system32\drivers\247416f9.sys

Folder::
c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\cogad

Rootkit::
c:\windows\TEMP\TMP000000320FB81C89C0F28241

Driver::
247416f9

Now paste the copied text into the open notepad. To do this click in the blank page so that your cursor is flashing there and press CTRL+V (or right click and choose 'paste')
  • Save this file to your desktop, Save this as "CFScript"
Here's how to do that:
1.Click File;
2.Click Save As… Change the directory to your desktop;
3.Change the Save as type to "All Files";
4.Type in the file name: CFScript
5.Click Save …

[external image: Posted Image]

* Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
* ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
* When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.
CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.

NEXT

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
  • Make 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 Full Scan", then click Scan.
  • The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.
  • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
  • Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. <– very important
  • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. (See Extra Note)
  • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
  • Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.
Extra Note:If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts, click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer,please do so immediately.

In your next post please include

  • File analysis results
  • ComboFix log
  • Mbam log
  • Fresh HJT log

Also please describe how your computer behaves at the moment.
Post #6
Hello again!
My computer is running fine at the moment – if a little slower because of the recent installation of AVG.


Here are my logs as you requested:

Jotti File Analysis

c:\program files\Common Files\tebeniji._dl

Scanner results
Scan taken on 28 Jan 2009 22:11:17 (GMT)
A-Squared Found nothing
AntiVir Found nothing
ArcaVir Found nothing
Avast Found nothing
AVG Antivirus Found nothing
BitDefender Found nothing
ClamAV Found nothing
CPsecure Found nothing
Dr.Web Found nothing
F-Prot Antivirus Found nothing
F-Secure Anti-Virus Found nothing
G DATA Found nothing
Ikarus Found nothing
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Found nothing
NOD32 Found nothing
Norman Virus Control Found nothing
Panda Antivirus Found nothing
Sophos Antivirus Found nothing
VirusBuster Found nothing
VBA32 Found nothing


c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\edolu.bin

Scanner results
Scan taken on 28 Jan 2009 22:14:46 (GMT)
A-Squared Found nothing
AntiVir Found nothing
ArcaVir Found nothing
Avast Found nothing
AVG Antivirus Found nothing
BitDefender Found nothing
ClamAV Found nothing
CPsecure Found nothing
Dr.Web Found nothing
F-Prot Antivirus Found nothing
F-Secure Anti-Virus Found nothing
G DATA Found nothing
Ikarus Found nothing
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Found nothing
NOD32 Found nothing
Norman Virus Control Found nothing
Panda Antivirus Found nothing
Sophos Antivirus Found nothing
VirusBuster Found nothing
VBA32 Found nothing




Combo Fix Log

ComboFix 09-01-21.04 - Autumn 2009-01-28 17:24:56.2 - NTFSx86
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.510.289 [GMT -5:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Desktop\CFScript.txt
AV: AVG Anti-Virus *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated)
* Created a new restore point

FILE ::
c:\windows\system32\drivers\247416f9.sys
.

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

c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\cogad

.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Drivers/Services )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

——-\Service_247416f9


((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-12-28 to 2009-01-28 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.

2009-01-27 16:01 . 2009-01-27 16:01 578,560 –a–c— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\user32.dll
2009-01-27 15:59 . 2009-01-27 15:59 d——– c:\windows\ERUNT
2009-01-27 15:54 . 2009-01-27 16:15 d——– C:\SDFix
2009-01-27 02:54 . 2009-01-28 01:37 d–h—– C:\$AVG8.VAULT$
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-28 07:21 d——– c:\windows\system32\drivers\Avg
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 325,128 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 107,272 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 12,552 –a—— c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys
2009-01-27 02:50 . 2009-01-27 02:50 10,520 –a—— c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll
2009-01-27 02:49 . 2009-01-27 02:49 d——– c:\program files\AVG
2009-01-27 02:49 . 2009-01-27 02:49 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\avg8
2009-01-27 02:46 . 2009-01-27 02:58 262,144 –a—— c:\documents and settings\WIN5~3.NOA
2009-01-27 02:46 . 2009-01-27 02:58 262,144 –a—— c:\documents and settings\ADMINI~3.WS5
2009-01-27 02:46 . 2009-01-27 02:58 262,144 –a—— c:\documents and settings\ADMINI~3.NOA
2009-01-26 20:49 . 2009-01-27 03:16 d——– c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\Twain
2009-01-26 20:44 . 2009-01-27 04:50 d——– c:\program files\WebShow
2009-01-25 14:57 . 2009-01-25 14:57 d——– c:\documents and settings\Autumn\temp
2009-01-25 14:57 . 2009-01-25 14:57 d——– c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\TeamViewer
2009-01-25 14:52 . 2009-01-25 14:52 d——– c:\program files\Trend Micro
2009-01-25 13:29 . 2009-01-25 14:30 d——– c:\program files\Lavasoft
2009-01-25 13:29 . 2009-01-25 14:30 d——– c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Lavasoft
2009-01-25 12:52 . 2009-01-25 12:52 127 –a—— c:\windows\system32\MRT.INI
2009-01-25 12:42 . 2008-09-04 12:15 1,106,944 —–c— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\msxml3.dll
2009-01-25 12:42 . 2008-10-24 06:21 455,296 —–c— c:\windows\system32\dllcache\mrxsmb.sys
2009-01-25 11:27 . 2009-01-25 11:27 d——– c:\documents and settings\Marx\Application Data\TeamViewer
2009-01-25 11:26 . 2009-01-25 11:26 d——– c:\documents and settings\Marx\temp
2009-01-25 11:21 . 2009-01-25 11:21 d——– c:\program files\Windows Defender
2009-01-25 10:11 . 2009-01-25 10:11 d——– c:\windows\Sun
2009-01-25 10:09 . 2009-01-25 10:09 d——– c:\program files\Java
2009-01-25 10:09 . 2009-01-25 10:09 410,984 –a—— c:\windows\system32\deploytk.dll
2009-01-25 10:09 . 2009-01-25 10:09 73,728 –a—— c:\windows\system32\javacpl.cpl
2009-01-25 09:37 . 2009-01-25 09:38 d——– c:\program files\AIM6

.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
2009-01-26 03:07 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Curse
2009-01-25 14:38 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Common Files\AOL
2009-01-25 14:38 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Viewpoint
2009-01-25 03:19 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL
2008-12-29 00:44 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Marx\Application Data\Ventrilo
2008-12-25 13:41 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Ventrilo
2008-12-25 13:41 ——— d—–w c:\program files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2008-12-25 13:41 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\Ventrilo
2008-12-15 21:43 ——— d—–w c:\documents and settings\Autumn\Application Data\Hamachi
2008-12-11 10:57 333,952 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\srv.sys
2008-12-03 19:48 25,280 —-a-w c:\windows\system32\drivers\hamachi.sys
2008-11-05 22:08 19,334 —-a-w c:\program files\Common Files\tebeniji._dl
2008-11-05 22:08 15,009 —-a-w c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\edolu.bin
2004-07-22 14:51 3,432,656 —-a-w c:\program files\ManagedDX.CAB
2004-07-20 02:58 1,156,363 —-a-w c:\program files\BDANT.cab
2004-07-20 02:53 976,020 —-a-w c:\program files\BDAXP.cab
2004-07-09 18:17 13,265,040 —-a-w c:\program files\dxnt.cab
2004-07-09 13:13 703,080 —-a-w c:\program files\BDA.cab
2004-07-09 13:13 15,493,481 —-a-w c:\program files\DirectX.cab
2004-07-09 08:08 472,576 —-a-w c:\program files\dxsetup.exe
2004-07-09 08:08 2,242,560 —-a-w c:\program files\dsetup32.dll
2004-07-09 07:03 62,976 —-a-w c:\program files\DSETUP.dll
2008-05-30 20:42 32,768 –sha-w c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012008053020080531\index.dat
.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( snapshot@2009-01-27_16.44.33.45 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
+ 2009-01-28 22:29:40 16,384 —-atw c:\windows\Temp\Perflib_Perfdata_710.dat
.
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
.
.
*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"MSMSGS"="c:\program files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" [2008-04-13 1695232]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Synchronization Manager"="c:\windows\system32\mobsync.exe" [2008-04-13 143360]
"NvCplDaemon"="c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll" [2008-05-02 13529088]
"RemoteControl"="c:\program files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe" [2004-11-02 32768]
"HP Software Update"="c:\program files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe" [2006-12-10 49152]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2008-03-28 413696]
"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2008-03-30 267048]
"NvMediaCenter"="c:\windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll" [2008-05-02 86016]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe" [2009-01-25 136600]
"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-01-27 1601304]
"VTTimer"="VTTimer.exe" [2004-01-15 c:\windows\system32\VTTimer.exe]
"SoundMan"="SOUNDMAN.EXE" [2005-11-11 c:\windows\soundman.exe]
"nwiz"="nwiz.exe" [2008-05-02 c:\windows\system32\nwiz.exe]
"Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer"="KHALMNPR.EXE" [2007-04-11 c:\windows\KHALMNPR.Exe]
"Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer"="KHALMNPR.EXE" [2007-04-11 c:\windows\KHALMNPR.Exe]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk - c:\program files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe [2008-04-23 29696]
HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk - c:\program files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe [2007-01-02 210520]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]
2009-01-27 02:50 10520 c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32]
"vidc.mpg4"= c:\windows\mpg4c32.dll
"vidc.mpg2"= c:\windows\mpg4c32.dll
"vidc.mpg3"= c:\windows\mpg4c32.dll
"vidc.GEOX"= c:\windows\system32\GeoCodec.dll
"vidc.GEOV"= c:\windows\system32\GeoCodec.dll
"vidc.G264"= c:\windows\system32\GX264.dll

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\WdfLoadGroup]
@=""

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\usmt\\migwiz.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\avgagent.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\dpnsvr.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=
"c:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Ventrilo\\Ventrilo.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\Common Files\\AOL\\Loader\\aolload.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AIM6\\aim6.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgam.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=
"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"3389:TCP"= 3389:TCP:*:Disabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22009
"6150:TCP"= 6150:TCP:*:Disabled:avgagent.exe
"3724:TCP"= 3724:TCP:Blizzard Downloader: 3724

R0 AvgRkx86;avgrkx86.sys;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgrkx86.sys [2009-01-27 12552]
R1 AvgLdx86;AVG AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-01-27 325128]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-01-27 107272]
R4 avg8wd;AVG8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [2009-01-27 298264]
R4 avgagent;AVG7 Remote Support Service (AvgAgent);avgagent.exe /srvfsys –> avgagent.exe [?]
R4 Viewpoint Manager Service;Viewpoint Manager Service;c:\program files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe [2007-12-10 24652]
R4 windefend;Windows Defender;c:\program files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe [2006-11-03 13592]
S3 SetupNTGLM7X;SetupNTGLM7X;\??\d:\ntglm7x.sys –> d:\NTGLM7X.sys [?]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
HPZ12 REG_MULTI_SZ Pml Driver HPZ12 Net Driver HPZ12
hpdevmgmt REG_MULTI_SZ hpqcxs08 hpqddsvc
.
Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-01-26 c:\windows\Tasks\Ad-Aware Update (Weekly).job
- c:\program files\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware\Ad-AwareAdmin.exe []

2009-01-28 c:\windows\Tasks\MP Scheduled Scan.job
- c:\program files\Windows Defender\MpCmdRun.exe [2006-11-03 19:20]

2009-01-28 c:\windows\Tasks\User_Feed_Synchronization-{CA5798CC-2239-495D-BA79-584A38316688}.job
- c:\windows\system32\msfeedssync.exe [2007-08-13 18:36]
.
.
——- Supplementary Scan ——-
.
uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com/
mStart Page = hxxp://www.yahoo.com
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
IE: &ieSpell; Options - c:\program files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLOPTION.HTM
IE: Check &Spelling; - c:\program files\ieSpell\iespell.dll/SPELLCHECK.HTM
IE: Lookup on Merriam Webster - file://c:\program files\ieSpell\Merriam Webster.HTM
IE: Lookup on Wikipedia - file://c:\program files\ieSpell\wikipedia.HTM
.

**************************************************************************

catchme 0.3.1367 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2009-01-28 17:30:15
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …


c:\windows\TEMP\TMP000000236C26F67810FD3AE5 524288 bytes executable

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 1

**************************************************************************
.
———————— Other Running Processes ————————
.
c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
c:\windows\avgagent.exe
c:\program files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
c:\program files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
c:\windows\system32\nvsvc32.exe
c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgam.exe
c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
c:\windows\system32\wscntfy.exe
c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
c:\program files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
c:\program files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqste08.exe
.
**************************************************************************
.
Completion time: 2009-01-28 17:34:27 - machine was rebooted [Marx]
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-01-28 22:34:20
ComboFix2.txt 2009-01-27 21:45:35

Pre-Run: 8,380,444,672 bytes free
Post-Run: 8,444,227,584 bytes free

200 — E O F — 2009-01-27 21:11:21



MBAM Log

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.33
Database version: 1703
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

2009-01-28 20:22:48
mbam-log-2009-01-28 (20-22-48).txt

Scan type: Full Scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 120880
Time elapsed: 1 hour(s), 24 minute(s), 7 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 2
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 8

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\bho_cpv.workhorse (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\bho_cpv.workhorse.1 (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP623\A0092718.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP623\A0092725.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP623\A0092727.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP623\A0092729.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP629\A0092984.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP629\A0092985.dll (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP634\A0093436.exe (Adware.ISM) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{C107E472-1343-47C4-BD3B-7BE874DFAFBC}\RP634\A0093449.exe (Adware.ISM) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.




Fresh HijackThis Log

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 20:28, on 2009-01-28
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16762)
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:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\avgagent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgam.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\VTTimer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqSTE08.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\AcroRd32.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.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
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com
O2 - BHO: WormRadar.com IESiteBlocker.NavFilter - {3CA2F312-6F6E-4B53-A66E-4E65E497C8C0} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgssie.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VTTimer] VTTimer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RemoteControl] "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HP Software Update] C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe
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: [Kernel and Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Hardware Abstraction Layer] KHALMNPR.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG8_TRAY] C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: HP Digital Imaging Monitor.lnk = C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\bin\hpqtra08.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport; to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell Options - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - C:\Program Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra button: Research - {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\REFIEBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O11 - Options group: [java_sun] Java (Sun)
O14 - IERESET.INF: START_PAGE_URL=http://termsrv01/
O16 - DPF: {01113300-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (Support.com Configuration Class) - http://supportcenter.rr.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/…b?1176901021671
O16 - DPF: {67A5F8DC-1A4B-4D66-9F24-A704AD929EEE} (System Requirements Lab) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…/sysreqlab2.cab
O16 - DPF: {74DBCB52-F298-4110-951D-AD2FF67BC8AB} (NVIDIA Smart Scan) - http://www.nvidia.com/content/DriverDownlo…iaSmartScan.cab
O16 - DPF: {D0C0F75C-683A-4390-A791-1ACFD5599AB8} (Oberon Flash Game Host) - http://games.myspace.com/Gameshell/GameHos…ronGameHost.cab
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - https://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwa…ash/swflash.cab
O18 - Protocol: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgpp.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avgrsstarter - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avgrsstx.dll
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: AVG8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Remote Support Service (AvgAgent) (avgagent) - Unknown owner - avgagent.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1050\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (javaquickstarterservice) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SupportSoft RemoteAssist - SupportSoft, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\supportsoft\bin\ssrc.exe
O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe

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End of file - 7523 bytes


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Anything else? :)
Post #7
Hi Drixisnoobs - yes, there is still a little more work to do - please stay with me till I give you the ALL CLEAN post - Thank-you.

First:

I see you have Viewpoint installed.
Viewpoint/Viewpoint Manager is considered to be foistware rather than malware, since it is installed without your approval but doesn't actually spy or do anything "bad". This will soon change, according to this article, which you may want to read:
I recommend that you remove the Viewpoint products.
If you do decide to get rid of it, please remove all references to Viewpoint from Add/Remove Programs.

Go to Start>ControlPanel>Add or Remove Programs
A list of Installed Programs will populate
Locate anything to do with VIEWPOINT and choose REMOVE

Finally, navigate to and delete the following folders from your your program files (if they still exist)

C:\Program Files\ViewManager <– and delete this folder
C:\Program Files\Viewpoint <– and delete this folder

Then

* Open HiJackThis
* Click on Do a system scan only
* Check the boxes next to ONLY the entry listed below (if present):

O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe

* Close all windows except Hijackthis and click Fix Checked
* Click Yes when prompted
* Close HijackThis.


NEXT

There still seems to be traces of a potential rootkit on your system.

  • I want to make sure this has been totally eradicated
  • Download Rooter.exe to your desktop
  • Doubleclick it to start the tool
  • A Notepad file containing the report will open, also found at %systemdrive%\Rooter.txt (Where %systemdrive% is usually C: or the drive that you have installed Windows).

  • Post that in your next reply.
Post #8
When I deleted Viewpoint, it was completely removed from my computer and there were no remaining files left in my Program Files folder.

When I ran HijackThis I did not find the O23 Viewpoint file you specified.

My log from Rooter.exe:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional ( v5.1.2600 ) Service Pack 3
X86-based PC ( Uniprocessor Free : Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 2.66GHz )
BIOS : Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
USER : Autumn ( Administrator )
BOOT : Normal boot

Antivirus : AVG Anti-Virus 8.0 (Activated)


A:\ (USB)
C:\ (Local Disk) - NTFS - Total:19 Go (Free:7 Go)
D:\ (Local Disk) - NTFS - Total:54 Go (Free:4 Go)
Z:\ (CD or DVD)

2009-01-30| 9:49

———————-\\ Search..

No infections found !


1 - "C:\Rooter$\Rooter_1.txt" - 2009-01-30| 9:50

———————-\\ Scan completed at 9:50

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I check back on this post at least twice a day if not more, so no worries - I won't leave til I get the all clear. :)
Post #9
Hi drixisnoobs

Good news - your system looks clean :thumbup:

Now we have to clean up after ourselves:

FIRST

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix
  • Click START then RUN
  • Now type Combofix /u in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the ..X and the /U, it needs to be there.

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NEXT

We need to clean up the rest of the tools we used.

Download ToolsCleaner2 to your desktop and run it (by A.Rothstein & Dj Quiou)
  • Click the Pt. Restauration button and press OK to the prompts.
  • Click the Corbeille button and press OK to the prompt.
  • Click the Fichiers temp button and press OK to the prompt.
  • Click the Recherche button and let it run ( it may look like it freezes but let it continue )
  • Once it is done click the Suppression button and let it remove anything it finds.
  • Close the program


Now we need to create a new System Restore point.

Click Start > Run > type (or copy and paste)

%SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe

Press OK. Choose Create a Restore Point then click Next. Name it (something like All Clean) and click Create, when the confirmation screen shows the restore point has been created click Close.

Next go to Start Menu > Run > type

Cleanmgr

Click OK, Disk Cleanup will open and start calculating the amount of space that can be freed, Once that's finished it will open the Disk Cleanup options screen, click the More Options tab then click Clean up on the system restore area and choose Yes at the confirmation window which will remove all the restore points except the one we just created.

To close Disk Cleanup and remove the Temporary Internet Files detected in the initial scan click OK then choose Yes on the confirmation window.



Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

I have included a number of recommendations on how to protect your computer in order to prevent future malware infections.

These few simple steps can stave off the vast majority of spyware problems.

: Windows Updates :

It is important to have all the latest updates for your Operating System.
Many forms of malware, especially viruses and worms, operate by exploiting previously unnoticed flaws in programs.

Visit Microsoft http://www.windowsupdate.com and download all the latest critical updates available.
Then set your machine to receive automatic updates.
It is an important part of your overall security.
  • Open the Start menu.
  • Click on All Programs>Windows Update.
  • Click on Change settings.
  • Select Install updates automatically (recommended).
  • Under Recommended updates, check the Include recommended updates when downloading, installing, or notifying me about updates check box.
  • Under Update service, check the Use Microsoft Update check box.
: Firewall :

I also recommend using a third party firewall to protect your computer from hackers.
We don't recommend the firewall that comes built in to Windows.
It doesn't block everything that may try to get in, and the entire firewall is written to the registry.
As various kinds of malware hack the Registry in order to disable the Windows firewall, it's far preferable to install one of the excellent third party solutions.

Three excellent free firewalls are:

Comodo
Sunbelt Kerio
Sygate
NOTE: DO NOT install more than one firewall.

Note: If you choose Comodo - Please be careful with the installation of the Comodo program, it comes bundled with an adware toolbar which you need to de-select when you are going through the installation process. It's not a malicious program, but it may be a privacy risk and I don't think you want it on your system.

: Additional Protection Software :

In order to protect yourself against spyware, you should consider installing and running the following free programs in addition to your current AVG and Windows Defender.

SpywareBlaster
A tutorial on using SpywareBlaster to prevent spyware from ever installing on your computer may be found here.

SpywareGuard
A tutorial on using SpywareGuard for realtime protection against spyware and hijackers may be found here.

IE/Spyad
It places over 5000 malicious websites and domains in your IE's restricted zone.

WinPatrol
This program protects your computer in a variety of ways and will work well with your existing security software. Have a look at this tutorial http://www.winpatrol.com/features.html to help you get started with the program.

Make sure you update all these programs regularly.
Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

: Consider using a HOSTS file :

A Hosts file will prevent your computer from any known malware and spyware sites by redirecting the connection request to 127.0.0.1, which is your local address. You may download the MVPS Hosts File by clicking >> HERE <<.
Note: Be sure to follow the instructions to disable the DNS Client service before installing a custom hosts file.
Also: subscribe http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/updates.htm
to the mailing list to get update notifications.

: Make your Internet Explorer more secure :

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.

:Take care when downloading programs:

:Take care when downloading programs:
  • Avoid illegal sites, because that's where most malware is present.
  • Don't click on links inside popups.
  • Don't click on links in spam messages claiming to offer anti-spyware software; because most of these so called removers ARE spyware.
  • Download free software only from sites you know and trust.
  • A lot of free software can bundle other software, including spyware.
  • Before downloading, it is crucial to check whether the source is reputable.

A lot of malware these days will 'hitch a ride' onto your computer if you happen to land on the wrong page even without clicking a link.

One way to check is to use /McAfee SiteAdvisor.
Copy the domain name into the space provided and SiteAdvisor will give you a report on the website which can help you decide if it is safe.

The site offers a download for a toolbar for IE and a Firefox AddOn which adds this functionality to your browser.

· Please also read Tony Klein's excellent article: How I got Infected in the First Place

· Another article you should read through is How to prevent Malware.

Good job in following the directions so well - stay safe :wavey:
Post #10
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