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I cannot get any search engines to work either using IE or Firefox. I use XP sp2. At each attempt the progress bar only goes halfway and then stops and delivers no results either with Google, Ask, Yahoo etc. I have used Blueyonder PC guard spyware scan,crap cleaner and Glary utilities to try and solve but to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks G Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 14:59:01, on 07/05/2008 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:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\Fws.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\Program Files\IVT Corporation\BlueSoleil\BTNtService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\apache.exe C:\Program Files\CA\PPRT\bin\ITMRTSVC.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDAgent.exe C:\Documents and Settings\ScsiAccess.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\apache.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\advisor\Broadbandadvisor.exe C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\Rps.exe C:\Program Files\Cactus Spam Filter 2.13\cactusspamfilter.exe C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\DNA\btdna.exe C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI (RC1)\psi.exe C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\mpbtn.exe C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\advisor\BroadbandadvisorComHandler.exe C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\rpsupdaterR.exe C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox 3 Beta 5\firefox.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus\dvpapi.exe C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/ R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1 R3 - URLSearchHook: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\System32\NeroCheck.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SkyTel] SkyTel.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Broadbandadvisor.exe] "C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\advisor\Broadbandadvisor.exe" /AUTORUN O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCguard] "C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\Rps.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [-FreedomNeedsReboot] "C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\ZkRunOnceR.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [1 Active Wipe Readme] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Road File 1 Active\Program Platform.exe O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BM731a594b] Rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\wehsqdrp.dll",s O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [70296ad7] rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\yyluathg.dll",b O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [com.codeode.cactusspamfilter] "C:\Program Files\Cactus Spam Filter 2.13\cactusspamfilter.exe" -minimized O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BitComet] "C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe" /tray O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [BitTorrent DNA] "C:\Program Files\DNA\btdna.exe" O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE') O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE') O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM') O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user') O4 - Startup: Secunia PSI (RC1).lnk = C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI (RC1)\psi.exe O4 - Global Startup: blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk = C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\blueyonder-istconfig.exe O8 - Extra context menu item: &D&ownload &with BitComet - <a href="res://C:\Program" target="_blank">res://C:\Program</a> Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddLink.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: &D&ownload all video with BitComet - <a href="res://C:\Program" target="_blank">res://C:\Program</a> Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddVideo.htm O8 - Extra context menu item: &D&ownload all with BitComet - <a href="res://C:\Program" target="_blank">res://C:\Program</a> Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe/AddAllLink.htm O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\ssv.dll O9 - Extra button: BitComet - {D18A0B52-D63C-4ed0-AFC6-C1E3DC1AF43A} - <a href="res://C:\Program" target="_blank">res://C:\Program</a> Files\BitComet\tools\BitCometBHO_1.2.2.28.dll/206 (file missing) O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing) O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe (file missing) O12 - Plugin for .spop: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\NPDocBox.dll O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204 O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (YInstStarter Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yinsthelper.dll O16 - DPF: {56336BCB-3D8A-11D6-A00B-0050DA18DE71} - http://software-dl.real.com/2350b2db860f928ec006/netzip/RdxIE601.cab O16 - DPF: {C606BA60-AB76-48B6-96A7-2C4D5C386F70} (PreQualifier Class) - http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/assets/tool/files/MotivePreQual.cab O16 - DPF: {E8F628B5-259A-4734-97EE-BA914D7BE941} (Driver Agent ActiveX Control) - http://www.driveragent.com/files/driveragent.cab O23 - Service: BlueSoleil Hid Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\IVT Corporation\BlueSoleil\BTNtService.exe O23 - Service: DvpApi (dvpapi) - Authentium, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus\dvpapi.exe O23 - Service: Forceware Web Interface (ForcewareWebInterface) - Apache Software Foundation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\apache.exe O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe O23 - Service: CA Pest Patrol Realtime Protection Service (ITMRTSVC) - CA, Inc. - C:\Program Files\CA\PPRT\bin\ITMRTSVC.exe O23 - Service: ForceWare IP service (nSvcIp) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe O23 - Service: ForceWare user log service (nSvcLog) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe O23 - Service: PDAgent - Raxco Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDAgent.exe O23 - Service: PDEngine - Raxco Software, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDEngine.exe O23 - Service: Virgin Broadband PCguard Update Service (RPSUpdaterR) - Radialpoint Inc. - C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\rpsupdaterR.exe O23 - Service: PCguard Firewall (RP_FWS) - Virgin Media - C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\Fws.exe O23 - Service: ScsiAccess - Unknown owner - C:\Documents and Settings\ScsiAccess.exe -- End of file - 9113 bytes |
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Please download SDFix from here and save it to your desktop Double click SDFix.exe and it will extract the files to %systemdrive% (Drive that contains the Windows Directory, typically C:\SDFix) Please then 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 continually; Instead of Windows loading as normal, the Advanced Options Menu should appear; Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press Enter. Choose your usual account. Open the extracted SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script. Type Y to begin the cleanup process. It will remove any Trojan Services and Registry Entries that it finds then prompt you to press any key to Reboot. Press any Key and it will restart the PC. When the PC restarts the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons. Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt (Report.txt will also be copied to Clipboard ready for posting back on the forum). Please copy and paste that log in your next reply. ================================= Ok.We need to download ComboFix.exe. This will give a better view to the files running and also hidden on your computer. Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running ComboFix When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you. Please copy and paste the "C:\ComboFix.txt" along with a new 'HijackThis' log so that we can continue to do any further cleaning that your system may require. Caution: Never run and remove files with Combofix unless supervised by a qualified security analyst who is experienced in the use of Combofix. Mal use can cause serious computer problems NOTE: Combofix prevents autorun of all CDs, floppies and USB devices to assist with malware removal & increase security. If this is an issue or makes it difficult for you - please let me know. |
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I have followed your last instructions and completed both SDfix.exe and Combofix.exe. Here are the reports. SDFix: Version 1.180 Run by Graham on 08/05/2008 at 12:30 Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] Running From: C:\DOCUME~1\Graham\desktop\SDFix Checking Services : Restoring Windows Registry Values Restoring Windows Default Hosts File Rebooting Checking Files : No Trojan Files Found Removing Temp Files ADS Check : Final Check : catchme 0.3.1359.2 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net Rootkit scan 2008-05-08 12:34:33 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 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:\\Program Files\\BitTorrent\\bittorrent.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\BitTorrent\\bittorrent.exe:*:Enabled:BitTorrent" "%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"="%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe:*:enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019" "C:\\Program Files\\BitComet\\BitComet.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\BitComet\\BitComet.exe:*:Enabled:BitComet - a BitTorrent Client" "C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe:*:Enabled:Windows Messenger" "C:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe:*:Enabled:Mozilla Firefox" "C:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe:*:Enabled:LimeWire" "C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Games\\Zoo Tycoon 2\\zt.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Games\\Zoo Tycoon 2\\zt.exe:*:Enabled:Zoo Tycoon 2 Executable" "C:\\Program Files\\IVT Corporation\\BlueSoleil\\BlueSoleil.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\IVT Corporation\\BlueSoleil\\BlueSoleil.exe:*:Enabled:BlueSoleil" "C:\\Program Files\\Joost\\xulrunner\\tvprunner.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\Joost\\xulrunner\\tvprunner.exe:*:Enabled:tvprunner" "C:\\Program Files\\DNA\\btdna.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\DNA\\btdna.exe:*:Enabled:DNA" "C:\\Program Files\\uTorrent\\uTorrent.exe"="C:\\Program Files\\uTorrent\\uTorrent.exe:*:Enabled:ζTorrent" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\domainprofile\authorizedapplications\list] "%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"="%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe:*:enabled:@xpsp2res.dll,-22019" Remaining Files : File Backups: - C:\DOCUME~1\Graham\desktop\SDFix\backups\backups.zip Files with Hidden Attributes : Sun 9 Dec 2007 6,219,320 A..H. --- "C:\Program Files\Picasa2\setup.exe" Mon 28 Jan 2008 1,404,240 A.SHR --- "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDUpdate.exe" Mon 28 Jan 2008 5,146,448 A.SHR --- "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SpybotSD.exe" Mon 28 Jan 2008 2,097,488 A.SHR --- "C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe" Mon 18 Dec 2006 4,348 A.SH. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\DRMv1.bak" Mon 18 Feb 2008 0 A.SH. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\DRM\Cache\Indiv03.tmp" Thu 8 May 2008 0 A..H. --- "C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\385cb67dda0ffd4dea8c0d990dc65796\BITD.tmp" Mon 18 Dec 2006 4,348 A..H. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\desktop\Safe-Share Downloads\License Backup\drmv1key.bak" Mon 11 Feb 2008 20 A..H. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\desktop\Safe-Share Downloads\License Backup\drmv1lic.bak" Mon 18 Dec 2006 400 A..H. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\desktop\Safe-Share Downloads\License Backup\drmv2key.bak" Mon 11 Feb 2008 1,536 A..H. --- "C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\desktop\Safe-Share Downloads\License Backup\drmv2lic.bak" Finished! ComboFix 08-05-07.1 - Graham 2008-05-08 12:58:32.1 - NTFSx86 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.425 [GMT 1:00] Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Desktop\ComboFix.exe Command switches used :: C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Desktop\WindowsXP-KB310994-SP2-Pro-BootDisk-ENU.exe * Created a new restore point . ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . C:\WINDOWS\cookies.ini C:\WINDOWS\pskt.ini C:\WINDOWS\system32\ebjvjago.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\ebofvokm.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\etropeoj.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\ghetckti.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\ghtaulyy.ini C:\WINDOWS\system32\gmytkdcc.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\iifebBqq.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\ltgijepq.ini C:\WINDOWS\system32\mcrh.tmp C:\WINDOWS\system32\mkovfobe.ini C:\WINDOWS\system32\pqenmggi.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\qoMcBUmm.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\vxeknerk.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\wehsqdrp.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\wvUlliHy.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\xumgbwqf.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\yHillUvw.ini C:\WINDOWS\system32\yHillUvw.ini2 . ((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-04-08 to 2008-05-08 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . 2008-05-08 12:57 . 2008-05-08 12:57 1,024 --ah----- C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\ntuser.dat.LOG 2008-05-08 12:27 . 2008-05-08 12:27 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\ERUNT 2008-05-08 12:26 . 2008-05-08 12:26 <DIR> d-------- C:\desktop 2008-05-08 12:22 . 2008-05-07 05:11 <DIR> d-------- C:\SDFix 2008-05-07 15:37 . 2008-05-07 15:37 2,112 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\lnhvxrwh.exe 2008-05-07 15:28 . 2008-05-07 15:28 53,312 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\uoivvaed.dll 2008-05-07 14:58 . 2008-05-07 14:58 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Trend Micro 2008-05-07 14:29 . 2008-05-07 14:29 53,312 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\psomlciv.dll 2008-05-06 19:51 . 2008-05-08 12:39 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox 3 Beta 5 2008-05-05 19:11 . 2008-05-05 19:11 53,312 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\yukgarlk.dll 2008-05-04 19:12 . 2008-05-04 19:12 53,312 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\cfbirrqv.dll 2008-05-04 16:31 . 2008-05-04 16:31 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\xing shared 2008-05-01 16:37 . 2008-05-01 16:37 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\uTorrent 2008-05-01 16:37 . 2008-05-01 16:38 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\uTorrent 2008-04-22 03:19 . 2008-05-07 15:16 109,767 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\BM731a594b.xml 2008-04-20 20:10 . 2008-04-20 20:10 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\.BitTornado 2008-04-20 20:09 . 2008-04-20 20:17 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\BitTornado 2008-04-16 22:40 . 2008-04-16 22:40 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\DNA 2008-04-16 22:40 . 2008-05-08 13:00 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\DNA 2008-04-15 18:34 . 2008-04-15 18:34 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Leadertech 2008-04-14 15:09 . 2008-04-14 15:10 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Joost 2008-04-14 15:08 . 2008-04-14 15:10 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Joost 2008-04-12 21:19 . 2008-04-12 21:19 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\14 East . (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . 2008-05-08 09:49 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Driving Test Success 2008-05-08 09:32 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Driving Test Success 2007-2008 2008-05-06 16:33 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\LimeWire 2008-05-06 16:33 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\PLAY AXIS 2008-05-05 14:15 9,168 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\wklnhst.dat 2008-05-04 15:31 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real 2008-05-01 15:38 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2008-05-01 15:38 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2008-04-30 15:21 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Scanner 2008-04-24 14:16 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Vso 2008-04-21 14:12 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\LimeWire 2008-04-21 06:15 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\BitTorrent 2008-04-16 21:40 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\BitTorrent 2008-04-13 13:32 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\CD Library 2008-04-11 17:29 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\PowrClik Lite 2008-04-05 11:38 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\BitComet 2008-04-04 17:53 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Azureus 2008-04-04 17:51 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Azureus 2008-04-04 17:42 360,064 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys 2008-04-04 17:41 2,560 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\bitcometres.dll 2008-04-03 16:49 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Microsoft Games 2008-04-03 16:49 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft Games 2008-04-03 16:46 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games 2008-03-30 13:26 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Canon 2008-03-25 19:52 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\GlarySoft 2008-03-25 19:49 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Glary Utilities 2008-03-19 09:47 1,845,248 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\win32k.sys 2008-03-11 19:43 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\QuickTime 2008-03-11 19:23 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Secunia 2008-03-10 16:26 53,192 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\rp_skt32.sys 2008-02-20 06:51 282,624 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\gdi32.dll 2008-02-20 05:32 45,568 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\dnsrslvr.dll 2008-02-19 18:41 96,304 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT 2008-02-16 08:59 659,456 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wininet.dll 2007-10-27 16:04 1,417 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\english\mini.scr 2007-05-18 15:38 87,608 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\inst.exe 2007-05-18 15:38 47,360 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\pcouffin.sys 2007-01-26 16:19 774,144 ----a-w C:\Program Files\RngInterstitial.dll . ------- Sigcheck ------- 2007-10-30 17:53 360832 64798ecfa43d78c7178375fcdd16d8c8 C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$\KB941644\SP2QFE\tcpip.sys 2008-02-11 18:39 359040 c81d6a930a7805f6daa0c7902b99037e C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB941644$\tcpip.sys 2008-04-04 18:42 360064 34a663e7f74ae8b2c992c2513343477e C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\tcpip.sys 2008-04-04 18:42 360064 34a663e7f74ae8b2c992c2513343477e C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys . ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . . *Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "swg"="C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2007-07-14 17:46 68856] "com.codeode.cactusspamfilter"="C:\Program Files\Cactus Spam Filter 2.13\cactusspamfilter.exe" [2006-04-30 17:27 749568] "SpybotSD TeaTimer"="C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe" [2008-01-28 12:43 2097488] "BitComet"="C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe" [2008-03-25 07:38 2196280] "BitTorrent DNA"="C:\Program Files\DNA\btdna.exe" [2008-05-08 09:06 289088] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "NeroFilterCheck"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\NeroCheck.exe" [2001-07-09 11:50 155648] "NvCplDaemon"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll" [2006-07-12 06:19 7626752] "iTunesHelper"="C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2007-12-11 13:10 267048] "nwiz"="nwiz.exe" [2006-07-12 06:19 1519616 C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwiz.exe] "NvMediaCenter"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll" [2006-07-12 06:19 86016] "RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" [2006-08-01 12:10 16049664 C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.exe] "SkyTel"="SkyTel.EXE" [2006-05-16 11:04 2879488 C:\WINDOWS\SkyTel.exe] "Broadbandadvisor.exe"="C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\advisor\Broadbandadvisor.exe" [2007-08-07 19:49 2061552] "PCguard"="C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\Rps.exe" [2007-09-05 15:10 310000] "-FreedomNeedsReboot"="C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\ZkRunOnceR.exe" [2007-09-05 15:10 13552] "1 Active Wipe Readme"="C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Road File 1 Active\Program Platform.exe" [2008-05-08 12:41 4549632] "QuickTime Task"="C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2008-02-01 00:13 385024] "Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2008-01-11 22:16 39792] [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "CTFMON.EXE"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 13:00 15360] "Picasa Media Detector"="C:\Program Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe" [2007-10-23 22:18 443968] C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ Secunia PSI (RC1).lnk - C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI (RC1)\psi.exe [2008-02-22 10:09:52 626688] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk - C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\blueyonder-istconfig.exe [2006-12-15 20:33:12 217088] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32] "vidc.yv12"= yv12vfw.dll "VIDC.NTN1"= nuvision.ax "msacm.dvacm"= C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ULEADS~1\Vio\Dvacm.acm [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^BlueSoleil.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\BlueSoleil.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk] path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Event Reminder.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Event Reminder.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Microsoft Office.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Microsoft Office.lnkCommon Startup [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Adobe Photo Downloader] --a------ 2005-06-07 00:46 57344 C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] --a------ 2008-01-11 22:16 39792 C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Alcmtr] -ra------ 2005-05-03 11:43 69632 C:\WINDOWS\Alcmtr.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] --a------ 2005-10-28 22:25 94208 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\CORN KNOB CHIN ONLINE] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\CTFMON.EXE] --a------ 2004-08-04 13:00 15360 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Else Barb Log That] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series] --a------ 2003-09-11 04:00 99840 C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0F2.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Face Way] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\iTunesHelper] --a------ 2007-12-11 13:10 267048 C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\memo site kind that] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Microsoft Works Update Detection] --a------ 2001-08-17 04:41 28738 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Motive SmartBridge] --a------ 2006-04-21 16:41 438359 C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEYO~2\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MSMSGS] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NeroCheck] --a------ 2001-07-09 11:50 155648 C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NvCplDaemon] --a------ 2006-07-12 06:19 7626752 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NvMediaCenter] --a------ 2006-07-12 06:19 86016 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\nwiz] --a------ 2006-07-12 06:19 1519616 C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwiz.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\OpwareSE2] --a------ 2003-05-08 13:00 49152 C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE2.0\OpwareSE2.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\PhotoShow Deluxe Media Manager] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Picasa Media Detector] --a------ 2007-10-23 22:18 443968 C:\Program Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task] --a------ 2008-02-01 00:13 385024 C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RealTray] --a------ 2007-09-21 16:34 214296 C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RTHDCPL] -ra------ 2006-08-01 12:10 16049664 C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SkyTel] -ra------ 2006-05-16 11:04 2879488 C:\WINDOWS\SkyTel.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched] --a------ 2007-07-12 04:00 132496 C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\TkBellExe] --a------ 2007-09-21 16:34 185632 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-disabled] "TkBellExe"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List] "C:\\Program Files\\BitTorrent\\bittorrent.exe"= "%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\BitComet\\BitComet.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Games\\Zoo Tycoon 2\\zt.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\IVT Corporation\\BlueSoleil\\BlueSoleil.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\Joost\\xulrunner\\tvprunner.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\DNA\\btdna.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\uTorrent\\uTorrent.exe"= [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List] "22927:TCP"= 22927:TCP:BitComet 22927 TCP "22927:UDP"= 22927:UDP:BitComet 22927 UDP "15212:TCP"= 15212:TCP:BitComet 15212 TCP "15212:UDP"= 15212:UDP:BitComet 15212 UDP S3 NUVision;Hauppauge WinTV USB Pro (PAL I);C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\NUVision.sys [2001-08-14 16:23] S3 PSI;PSI;C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\psi_mf.sys [2008-02-19 09:24] S3 Radialpoint Security Services;Virgin Broadband PCguard;C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe [2004-08-04 13:00] S3 s115bus;Sony Ericsson Device 115 driver (WDM);C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\s115bus.sys [2007-04-23 13:54] S3 SE2Ebus;Sony Ericsson Device 046 Driver driver (WDM);C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\SE2Ebus.sys [2006-11-10 18:23] . Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder "2008-05-08 12:00:00 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\A9A0F55191976C35.job" - c:\docume~1\graham\applic~1\playax~1\seekcashwindow.exe "2008-05-02 07:34:01 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job" - C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe . ************************************************************************** catchme 0.3.1353 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net Rootkit scan 2008-05-08 13:03:12 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS scanning hidden processes ... scanning hidden autostart entries ... scanning hidden files ... scan completed successfully hidden files: 0 ************************************************************************** . ------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------ . C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\Fws.exe C:\Program Files\IVT Corporation\BlueSoleil\BTNtService.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus\dvpapi.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\Apache.exe C:\Program Files\CA\PPRT\bin\ITMRTSVC.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDAgent.exe C:\Documents and Settings\scsiaccess.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\Apache.exe C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDEngine.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\advisor\BroadbandadvisorComHandler.exe C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\rpsupdaterr.exe C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe . ************************************************************************** . Completion time: 2008-05-08 13:06:48 - machine was rebooted ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-05-08 12:06:37 Pre-Run: 25,531,326,464 bytes free Post-Run: 25,529,556,992 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] multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect /usepmtimer C:\CMDCONS\BOOTSECT.DAT="Microsoft Windows Recovery Console" /cmdcons 275 --- E O F --- 2008-04-12 14:01:22 I hope I have completed this correctly and once again thanks for your time on this. Graham |
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Please copy this page to *Notepad* and save to your desktop for reference as you will not have any browsers open while you are carrying out portions of these instructions. It's IMPORTANT to carry out the instructions in the sequence listed below. 1. Close any open browsers. 2. Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix. Open *notepad* and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it: Quote: Save this as CFScript.txt, in the same location as ComboFix.exe which is on the Desktop. ![]() Refering to the picture above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe When finished, it shall produce a log for you at C:\ComboFix.txt Please copy and paste the ComboFix.txt along with a fresh HijackThis log in your next reply please. *Note: Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall.Altering this script in any way could damage your computer* |
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Here is report for search engine blocked post as requested. Thanks in advance for help Graham ComboFix 08-05-07.1 - Graham 2008-05-13 17:40:07.2 - NTFSx86 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.660 [GMT 1:00] Running from: C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Desktop\ComboFix.exe Command switches used :: C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Desktop\CFScript.txt * Created a new restore point FILE :: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cfbirrqv.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\lnhvxrwh.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\psomlciv.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\uoivvaed.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\yukgarlk.dll . ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . C:\WINDOWS\system32\cfbirrqv.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\lnhvxrwh.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\psomlciv.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\uoivvaed.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\yukgarlk.dll . ((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2008-04-13 to 2008-05-13 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . 2008-05-08 12:57 . 2008-05-08 12:57 1,024 --ah----- C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\ntuser.dat.LOG 2008-05-08 12:27 . 2008-05-08 12:27 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\ERUNT 2008-05-08 12:26 . 2008-05-08 12:26 <DIR> d-------- C:\desktop 2008-05-08 12:22 . 2008-05-07 05:11 <DIR> d-------- C:\SDFix 2008-05-07 14:58 . 2008-05-07 14:58 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Trend Micro 2008-05-06 19:51 . 2008-05-13 17:38 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox 3 Beta 5 2008-05-04 16:31 . 2008-05-04 16:31 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\xing shared 2008-05-01 16:37 . 2008-05-01 16:37 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\uTorrent 2008-05-01 16:37 . 2008-05-01 16:38 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\uTorrent 2008-04-22 03:19 . 2008-05-07 15:16 109,767 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\BM731a594b.xml 2008-04-20 20:10 . 2008-04-20 20:10 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\.BitTornado 2008-04-20 20:09 . 2008-04-20 20:17 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\BitTornado 2008-04-16 22:40 . 2008-04-16 22:40 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\DNA 2008-04-16 22:40 . 2008-05-13 17:35 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\DNA 2008-04-15 18:34 . 2008-04-15 18:34 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Leadertech 2008-04-14 15:09 . 2008-04-14 15:10 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Joost 2008-04-14 15:08 . 2008-04-14 15:10 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Joost . (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . 2008-05-12 12:48 9,168 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\wklnhst.dat 2008-05-09 21:01 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Google 2008-05-08 09:49 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Driving Test Success 2008-05-08 09:32 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Driving Test Success 2007-2008 2008-05-06 16:33 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\LimeWire 2008-05-06 16:33 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\PLAY AXIS 2008-05-04 15:31 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real 2008-05-01 15:38 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2008-05-01 15:38 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Spybot - Search & Destroy 2008-04-30 15:21 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Common Files\Scanner 2008-04-24 14:16 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Vso 2008-04-21 14:12 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\LimeWire 2008-04-21 06:15 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\BitTorrent 2008-04-16 21:40 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\BitTorrent 2008-04-13 13:32 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\CD Library 2008-04-12 20:19 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\14 East 2008-04-11 17:29 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\PowrClik Lite 2008-04-05 11:38 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\BitComet 2008-04-04 17:53 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Azureus 2008-04-04 17:51 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Azureus 2008-04-04 17:42 360,064 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys 2008-04-04 17:41 2,560 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\bitcometres.dll 2008-04-03 16:49 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Microsoft Games 2008-04-03 16:49 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft Games 2008-04-03 16:46 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games 2008-03-30 13:26 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\Canon 2008-03-25 19:52 --------- d-----w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\GlarySoft 2008-03-25 19:49 --------- d-----w C:\Program Files\Glary Utilities 2008-03-19 09:47 1,845,248 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\win32k.sys 2008-02-20 06:51 282,624 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\gdi32.dll 2008-02-20 05:32 45,568 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\dnsrslvr.dll 2008-02-19 18:41 96,304 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT 2008-02-16 08:59 659,456 ----a-w C:\WINDOWS\system32\wininet.dll 2007-10-27 16:04 1,417 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\english\mini.scr 2007-05-18 15:38 87,608 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\inst.exe 2007-05-18 15:38 47,360 ----a-w C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Application Data\pcouffin.sys 2007-01-26 16:19 774,144 ----a-w C:\Program Files\RngInterstitial.dll . ------- Sigcheck ------- 2007-10-30 17:53 360832 64798ecfa43d78c7178375fcdd16d8c8 C:\WINDOWS\$hf_mig$\KB941644\SP2QFE\tcpip.sys 2008-02-11 18:39 359040 c81d6a930a7805f6daa0c7902b99037e C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB941644$\tcpip.sys 2008-04-04 18:42 360064 34a663e7f74ae8b2c992c2513343477e C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllcache\tcpip.sys 2008-04-04 18:42 360064 34a663e7f74ae8b2c992c2513343477e C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\tcpip.sys . ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( snapshot@2008-05-08_13.05.36.56 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . - 2008-05-08 12:02:26 2,048 --s-a-w C:\WINDOWS\bootstat.dat + 2008-05-13 16:43:10 2,048 --s-a-w C:\WINDOWS\bootstat.dat + 2008-05-09 21:01:27 26,694 ----a-r C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{97C0EA4A-1A0B-4C53-ACEB-49984DA79C90}\ARPPRODUCTICON.exe + 2008-05-09 21:01:27 26,694 ----a-r C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{97C0EA4A-1A0B-4C53-ACEB-49984DA79C90}\googleearth.exe_407B9B5CDAC54F44A756B57CAB4E6A8B.exe + 2008-05-09 21:01:27 26,694 ----a-r C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{97C0EA4A-1A0B-4C53-ACEB-49984DA79C90}\googleearth.exe1_407B9B5CDAC54F44A756B57CAB4E6A8B.exe + 2008-05-09 21:01:27 26,694 ----a-r C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{97C0EA4A-1A0B-4C53-ACEB-49984DA79C90}\ShortcutDX_EB071909B9884F8CBF3D6115D4ADEE5E.exe + 2008-05-09 21:01:27 26,694 ----a-r C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{97C0EA4A-1A0B-4C53-ACEB-49984DA79C90}\ShortcutOGL_EB071909B9884F8CBF3D6115D4ADEE5E.exe + 2008-05-09 21:01:27 26,694 ----a-r C:\WINDOWS\Installer\{97C0EA4A-1A0B-4C53-ACEB-49984DA79C90}\UNINST_Uninstall_G_408FFBEED62349E08B232864A94D2864.exe . ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) . . *Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "swg"="C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2007-07-14 17:46 68856] "com.codeode.cactusspamfilter"="C:\Program Files\Cactus Spam Filter 2.13\cactusspamfilter.exe" [2006-04-30 17:27 749568] "SpybotSD TeaTimer"="C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe" [2008-01-28 12:43 2097488] "BitComet"="C:\Program Files\BitComet\BitComet.exe" [2008-03-25 07:38 2196280] "BitTorrent DNA"="C:\Program Files\DNA\btdna.exe" [2008-05-08 09:06 289088] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "NeroFilterCheck"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\NeroCheck.exe" [2001-07-09 11:50 155648] "NvCplDaemon"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll" [2006-07-12 06:19 7626752] "iTunesHelper"="C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2007-12-11 13:10 267048] "nwiz"="nwiz.exe" [2006-07-12 06:19 1519616 C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwiz.exe] "NvMediaCenter"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll" [2006-07-12 06:19 86016] "RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" [2006-08-01 12:10 16049664 C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.exe] "SkyTel"="SkyTel.EXE" [2006-05-16 11:04 2879488 C:\WINDOWS\SkyTel.exe] "Broadbandadvisor.exe"="C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\advisor\Broadbandadvisor.exe" [2007-08-07 19:49 2061552] "PCguard"="C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\Rps.exe" [2007-09-05 15:10 310000] "-FreedomNeedsReboot"="C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\ZkRunOnceR.exe" [2007-09-05 15:10 13552] "1 Active Wipe Readme"="C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Road File 1 Active\Program Platform.exe" [2008-05-13 17:47 4681728] "QuickTime Task"="C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" [2008-02-01 00:13 385024] "Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2008-01-11 22:16 39792] "TkBellExe"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" [2007-09-21 16:34 185632] [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "CTFMON.EXE"="C:\WINDOWS\System32\CTFMON.EXE" [2004-08-04 13:00 15360] "Picasa Media Detector"="C:\Program Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe" [2007-10-23 22:18 443968] C:\Documents and Settings\Graham\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ Secunia PSI (RC1).lnk - C:\Program Files\Secunia\PSI (RC1)\psi.exe [2008-02-22 10:09:52 626688] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk - C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\blueyonder-istconfig.exe [2006-12-15 20:33:12 217088] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\drivers32] "vidc.yv12"= yv12vfw.dll "VIDC.NTN1"= nuvision.ax "msacm.dvacm"= C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\ULEADS~1\Vio\Dvacm.acm [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^BlueSoleil.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\BlueSoleil.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk] path=C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\blueyonder Instant Support Tool.lnk [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Event Reminder.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Event Reminder.lnkCommon Startup [HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Microsoft Office.lnk] backup=C:\WINDOWS\pss\Microsoft Office.lnkCommon Startup [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Adobe Photo Downloader] --a------ 2005-06-07 00:46 57344 C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\3.0\Apps\apdproxy.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] --a------ 2008-01-11 22:16 39792 C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Alcmtr] -ra------ 2005-05-03 11:43 69632 C:\WINDOWS\Alcmtr.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] --a------ 2005-10-28 22:25 94208 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NMBgMonitor.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\CTFMON.EXE] --a------ 2004-08-04 13:00 15360 C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\EPSON Stylus Photo R300 Series] --a------ 2003-09-11 04:00 99840 C:\WINDOWS\System32\spool\DRIVERS\W32X86\3\E_S4I0F2.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\iTunesHelper] --a------ 2007-12-11 13:10 267048 C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Microsoft Works Update Detection] --a------ 2001-08-17 04:41 28738 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared\WkUFind.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Motive SmartBridge] --a------ 2006-04-21 16:41 438359 C:\PROGRA~1\BLUEYO~2\SMARTB~1\MotiveSB.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\MSMSGS] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NeroCheck] --a------ 2001-07-09 11:50 155648 C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NeroFilterCheck] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Ahead\Lib\NeroCheck.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NvCplDaemon] --a------ 2006-07-12 06:19 7626752 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\NvMediaCenter] --a------ 2006-07-12 06:19 86016 C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvMcTray.dll [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\nwiz] --a------ 2006-07-12 06:19 1519616 C:\WINDOWS\system32\nwiz.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\OpwareSE2] --a------ 2003-05-08 13:00 49152 C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE2.0\OpwareSE2.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\PhotoShow Deluxe Media Manager] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Picasa Media Detector] --a------ 2007-10-23 22:18 443968 C:\Program Files\Picasa2\PicasaMediaDetector.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\QuickTime Task] --a------ 2008-02-01 00:13 385024 C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RealTray] --a------ 2007-09-21 16:34 214296 C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\RTHDCPL] -ra------ 2006-08-01 12:10 16049664 C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SkyTel] -ra------ 2006-05-16 11:04 2879488 C:\WINDOWS\SkyTel.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\SunJavaUpdateSched] --a------ 2007-07-12 04:00 132496 C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_02\bin\jusched.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\TkBellExe] --a------ 2007-09-21 16:34 185632 C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-disabled] "TkBellExe"="C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List] "C:\\Program Files\\BitTorrent\\bittorrent.exe"= "%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\BitComet\\BitComet.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft Games\\Zoo Tycoon 2\\zt.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\IVT Corporation\\BlueSoleil\\BlueSoleil.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\Joost\\xulrunner\\tvprunner.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\DNA\\btdna.exe"= "C:\\Program Files\\uTorrent\\uTorrent.exe"= [HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List] "22927:TCP"= 22927:TCP:BitComet 22927 TCP "22927:UDP"= 22927:UDP:BitComet 22927 UDP "15212:TCP"= 15212:TCP:BitComet 15212 TCP "15212:UDP"= 15212:UDP:BitComet 15212 UDP R3 PSI;PSI;C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\psi_mf.sys [2008-02-19 09:24] S3 NUVision;Hauppauge WinTV USB Pro (PAL I);C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\NUVision.sys [2001-08-14 16:23] S3 Radialpoint Security Services;Virgin Broadband PCguard;C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe [2004-08-04 13:00] S3 s115bus;Sony Ericsson Device 115 driver (WDM);C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\s115bus.sys [2007-04-23 13:54] S3 SE2Ebus;Sony Ericsson Device 046 Driver driver (WDM);C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\SE2Ebus.sys [2006-11-10 18:23] . Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder "2008-05-12 21:00:00 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\A9A0F55191976C35.job" - c:\docume~1\graham\applic~1\playax~1\seekcashwindow.exe "2008-05-02 07:34:01 C:\WINDOWS\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job" - C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe . ************************************************************************** catchme 0.3.1353 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net Rootkit scan 2008-05-13 17:43:34 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 NTFS scanning hidden processes ... scanning hidden autostart entries ... scanning hidden files ... scan completed successfully hidden files: 0 ************************************************************************** . --------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes --------------------- PROCESS: C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe -> C:\WINDOWS\system32\nview.dll . ------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------ . C:\Program Files\IVT Corporation\BlueSoleil\BTNtService.exe C:\Program Files\Common Files\Authentium\AntiVirus\dvpapi.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\Apache.exe C:\Program Files\CA\PPRT\bin\ITMRTSVC.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcLog.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDAgent.exe C:\Documents and Settings\scsiaccess.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\bin\nSvcIp.exe C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NetworkAccessManager\Apache Group\Apache2\bin\Apache.exe C:\Program Files\Raxco\PerfectDisk\PDEngine.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE C:\Program Files\blueyonder IST\bin\mpbtn.exe C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\advisor\BroadbandadvisorComHandler.exe C:\Program Files\Virgin Broadband\PCguard\rpsupdaterr.exe C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe . ************************************************************************** . Completion time: 2008-05-13 17:48:45 - machine was rebooted ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2008-05-13 16:48:32 ComboFix2.txt 2008-05-08 12:06:49 Pre-Run: 23,776,235,520 bytes free Post-Run: 23,789,088,768 bytes free 265 --- E O F --- 2008-04-12 14:01:22 |
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You should be fine now that that malware has been removed... This will clear away any of the files and folders that were created by ComboFix. Go to : Start > Run then copy and paste the following highlighted text below and click OK. Quote: Now that you are clean,and If you wish to do so, here are a few things that you can do that will help keep your computer a bit more clean and secure..they can be done at your leisure. Download and scan with CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com/downloadbuilds.asp 1. Starting with v1.27.260, http://www.ccleaner.com/downloadbuilds.asp installs the Yahoo Toolbar as an option which IS checkmarked by default during the installation. IF you do NOT want it, REMOVE the checkmark when provided with the option OR download the toolbar-free Basic or Slim versions instead of the Standard Build. 2. Before first use, select Options > Advanced and UNCHECK "Only delete files in Windows Temp folder older than 48 hours" 3. Then select the items you wish to clean up. 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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. ======================================================== The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item. Download SpywareBlaster Spyware blaster is a program that stops known malicious activex controls from installing on your computer. It works by changing settings in your registry. It makes kill bits in the registry, so that certain activex controls can't install. If you don't know what activex controls are, see here (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/ActiveX_control.html) You can download SpywareBlaster here here (http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=2859&file=11&evp=61b0e8ad41924a03c37615f4682b4cef) SpywareBlaster tutorial (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial49.html) Download iespyad It puts many bad webpages on your restricted zones list. This means that you can still view the bad webpages, but the webpages cannot do certain things (such as use javascripts and cookies). Download it here (http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/res/ie-spyad.exe) Hosts file: Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them. In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages. We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages. However, it can slow down certain computers. This is why using a hosts file is optional!! Download it here (http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm). Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial51.html) If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps: Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen) Click run In the dialog box, type services.msc hit enter, then locate dns client Highlight it, then double-click it. On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual. Click ok Keep Anti Virus Software updated - Most AVs will update automatically, but if not I would recommend making updating the AV the first job every time the PC is connected to the internet. An AV that is using defs that are seven days old is not going to be much protection. If you do not update your anti virus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. See here (http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/security/fwvirus.html) to choose one. Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. For more info, check this (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial60.html) webpage out. Here (http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/security/fwfirewall.html) are some Vista compatible firewalls also. Know What You're Installing Check the source. To avoid malware, make sure your software comes from a reputable source. Be particularly suspicious of sponsored software (software that relies on advertising) or software that claims to speed up your Internet connection. Use Custom Install. If you feel comfortable with software installation, you can choose Custom Install (as opposed to Typical Install). Custom Install allows you to select only the software components you wish to install, and leave out others (such as potential spyware). Modify Security Settings (Internet Explorer 6) To reduce the risk of installing malware, you can set Internet Explorer to high security mode. To do so: Open Internet Explorer. Go to Tools > Internet Options . On the Internet Options screen, select the Security tab, then select the Internet icon (if it is not already selected). Under Security level for this zone, click Default Level. Set the slider to High. Note: You may have to lower the security level to view certain Web sites. Next, select the Trusted Sites icon. Under Security level for this zone, click Default Level. Set the slider to Medium. Click Apply, then OK to save the changes. Before using or purchasing any Spyware/Malware protection/removal program, always check the Rogue/Suspect Spyware List. It will save you a lot of grief, as well as money if you are thinking of purchasing. Here is the link: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm If you want to know just how effective your anti-spyware program is, or how well any of the "rogue" programs listed at the above link work, check this for an independent comparison of several anti-spyware programs: http://www.spywarewarrior.com/asw-test-guide.htm Let us know if we have not resolved your problem. Otherwise, you are good to go. Happy and Safe Surfing! |
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Thanks for all your help, everything seems to be working much better now. I will follow up on your tips on your last post. Thanks Graham |