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Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.39

Database version: 2438

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

7/16/2009 5:35:06 PM

mbam-log-2009-07-16 (17-35-06).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan

Objects scanned: 109500

Time elapsed: 21 minute(s), 47 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0

Memory Modules Infected: 0

Registry Keys Infected: 1

Registry Values Infected: 0

Registry Data Items Infected: 0

Folders Infected: 0

Files Infected: 1

Memory Processes Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\UAC (Rootkit.Trace) -> 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:\WINDOWS\system32\uacinit.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2

Scan saved at 4:18:58 AM, on 7/17/2009

Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16850)

Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe

C:\WINDOWS\arservice.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe

C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe

C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe

C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe

C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe

C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\ARPWRMSG.EXE

C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe

C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe

c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe

C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Myscan.exe

C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgui.exe

C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe

C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe

C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://*.trymedia.com (HKLM)

O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/200612...ex/qtplugin.cab

O16 - DPF: {44C1E3A2-B594-401C-B27A-D1B4476E4797} (XTSAC Control) - https://secure.mynhs.com/XTSAC.cab

O16 - DPF: {5F8469B4-B055-49DD-83F7-62B522420ECC} (Facebook Photo Uploader Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/Facebo...otoUploader.cab

O16 - DPF: {7584C670-2274-4EFB-B00B-D6AABA6D3850} (Microsoft RDP Client Control (redist)) - https://secure.mynhs.com/msrdp.cab

O16 - DPF: {D0C0F75C-683A-4390-A791-1ACFD5599AB8} (Oberon Flash Game Host) - http://games.myspace.com/Gameshell/GameHos...ronGameHost.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

O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Apartment - ThreadingModel - (no file)

O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe

O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe

O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe

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

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Please visit this webpage for instructions for downloading ComboFix to your
DESKTOP
:
how-to-use-combofix

Please ensure you read this guide carefully and install the Recovery Console first.

NOTE!!:

You must save and run
ComboFix.exe
on your DESKTOP and not from any other folder.

Also,
DO NOT
click the mouse or launch any other applications while this is running or it may stall the program

Additional links to download the tool:

Note:

The
Windows Recovery Console
will allow you to boot up into a special recovery (repair) mode. This allows us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware. It is a simple procedure that will only take a few moments of your time.

Once installed, you should see a blue screen prompt that says:

The Recovery Console was successfully installed.

Please continue as follows:
  • Close/disable all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.
  • Click
    Yes
    to allow ComboFix to continue scanning for malware.

  • When the tool is finished, it will produce a report for you.

  • Please post the
    C:\ComboFix.txt
    along with a
    new HijackThis log
    so we may continue cleaning the system.

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ComboFix 09-07-14.08 - Compaq_Administrator 07/18/2009 1:31.1.1 - NTFSx86

Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.447.115 [GMT -4:00]

Running from: c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Desktop\ComboFix.exe

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

FW: Norton Internet Worm Protection *disabled* {990F9400-4CEE-43EA-A83A-D013ADD8EA6E}

.

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

.

c:\windows\kb913800.exe

c:\windows\system32\_000006_.tmp.dll

c:\windows\system32\_000007_.tmp.dll

c:\windows\system32\_000010_.tmp.dll

c:\windows\system32\_000011_.tmp.dll

c:\windows\system32\_000012_.tmp.dll

c:\windows\system32\drivers\hjgruiowprrirs.sys

c:\windows\system32\drivers\UACjbmltxeenkgkvpppo.sys

c:\windows\system32\hjgruiqjomqhsl.dat

c:\windows\system32\hjgruiskllrrgf.dll

c:\windows\system32\hjgruitptgknsx.dat

c:\windows\system32\hjgruiwqaiqjnk.dll

c:\windows\system32\UACetiqfpyckiemhuyue.dll

c:\windows\system32\uacinit.dll

c:\windows\system32\UACmmlwbdvbfpmfjxvit.dll

c:\windows\system32\UACoodbqakltfuwbxtot.dll

c:\windows\system32\uactmp.db

c:\windows\system32\UACwpmuleovdlyprqxep.db

c:\windows\system32\UACxexyxgqtyqmhsnwjd.dll

c:\windows\system32\UACxhowbnymreetalqie.dat

c:\windows\system32\UACxuflubrrduthjbwdq.dll

c:\windows\wiaserviv.log

D:\Autorun.inf

c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe . . . is missing!!

.

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

.

-------\Service_hjgruidhosnmvr

-------\Service_UACd.sys

-------\Legacy_6TO4

-------\Legacy_PCMSTUB

-------\Service_6to4

((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-06-18 to 2009-07-18 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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2009-07-17 08:41 . 2009-07-17 08:41 0 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\settings.dat

2009-07-17 08:13 . 2009-07-17 08:13 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Trend Micro

2009-07-17 03:52 . 2009-07-17 06:34 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\.housecall6.6

2009-07-14 22:31 . 2009-07-14 22:31 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Application Data\Malwarebytes

2009-07-14 22:17 . 2009-07-13 17:36 38160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys

2009-07-14 22:17 . 2009-07-14 22:17 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Malwarebytes

2009-07-14 22:17 . 2009-07-13 17:36 19096 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys

2009-07-14 21:41 . 2009-07-14 21:41 -------- d--h--w- c:\windows\system32\GroupPolicy

2009-07-14 21:10 . 2009-07-14 22:31 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

2009-07-13 01:34 . 2004-08-09 21:00 4224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\beep.sys

2009-07-13 01:34 . 2004-08-09 21:00 4224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\beep.sys

.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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2009-07-18 05:45 . 2008-07-15 23:12 0 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Family\Local Settings\Application Data\prvlcl.dat

2009-07-18 05:17 . 2006-09-04 21:32 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\DISC

2009-07-17 18:01 . 2008-08-16 23:15 335752 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys

2009-07-17 07:05 . 2007-01-02 04:50 1366 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Application Data\wklnhst.dat

2009-07-16 23:59 . 2006-09-04 21:33 47752 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT

2009-07-13 16:51 . 2008-08-16 23:03 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\Avg8

2009-06-23 20:44 . 2008-08-16 23:15 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

2009-06-23 20:44 . 2008-08-16 23:15 27784 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys

2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 04:00 81920 ------w- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll

2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 04:00 119808 ------w- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll

2009-06-03 19:09 . 2004-08-10 04:00 1291264 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2009-05-29 02:05 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iTunes

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2009-05-29 02:05 -------- d-----w- c:\docume~1\ALLUSE~1\APPLIC~1\{8CD7F5AF-ECFA-4793-BF40-D8F42DBFF906}

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2009-05-29 02:06 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iPod

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2007-09-11 04:33 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Apple

2009-05-29 02:04 . 2009-05-29 02:04 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Bonjour

2009-05-08 00:59 . 2008-08-16 23:15 108552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys

2009-05-07 15:32 . 2004-08-10 04:00 345600 ------w- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll

2009-04-29 04:56 . 2004-08-10 04:00 827392 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll

2009-04-29 04:55 . 2004-08-10 04:00 78336 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ieencode.dll

2009-06-14 03:22 . 2009-03-19 06:58 134648 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\brwsrcmp.dll

.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

.

.

*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

"ehTray"="c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe" [2005-09-30 67584]

"Recguard"="c:\windows\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE" [2005-07-23 237568]

"HPBootOp"="c:\program files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Boot Optimizer\HPBootOp.exe" [2006-02-16 249856]

"Reminder"="c:\windows\Creator\Remind_XP.exe" [2004-12-14 663552]

"HP Software Update"="c:\program files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe" [2007-05-08 54840]

"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-06-23 1948440]

"AppleSyncNotifier"="c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe" [2008-10-01 111936]

"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-04-02 342312]

"DISCover"="c:\program files\DISC\DISCover.exe" [2007-10-31 1095256]

"ftutil2"="ftutil2.dll" - c:\windows\system32\ftutil2.dll [2004-06-07 106496]

"RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" - c:\windows\RTHDCPL.EXE [2006-06-14 16239616]

"AlwaysReady Power Message APP"="ARPWRMSG.EXE" - c:\windows\arpwrmsg.exe [2005-08-03 77312]

c:\documents and settings\Default User\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\

Pin.lnk - c:\hp\bin\CLOAKER.EXE [2006-9-4 27136]

PinMcLnk.lnk - c:\hp\bin\cloaker.exe [2006-9-4 27136]

c:\documents and settings\Family\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\

PinMcLnk.lnk - c:\hp\bin\cloaker.exe [2006-9-4 27136]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]

2009-06-23 20:44 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Compaq Connections.lnk]

path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Compaq Connections.lnk

backup=c:\windows\pss\Compaq Connections.lnkCommon Startup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecFirewall]

"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]

"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Compaq Connections\\5577497\\Program\\Compaq Connections.exe"=

"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\AIM\\aim.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\DISC\\DISCover.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\DISC\\DiscStreamHub.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [8/16/2008 7:15 PM 335752]

R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [8/16/2008 7:15 PM 108552]

R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [8/16/2008 7:14 PM 907032]

R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [8/16/2008 7:14 PM 298776]

S2 zqzvj;zqzvj;\??\c:\windows\system32\drivers\dtbubgewyjzjzd.sys --> c:\windows\system32\drivers\dtbubgewyjzjzd.sys [?]

.

- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

SharedTaskScheduler-<NO NAME> - (no file)

SharedTaskScheduler-ThreadingModel - (no file)

SafeBoot-AVG Anti-Spyware Driver

SafeBoot-AVG Anti-Spyware Guard

.

------- Supplementary Scan -------

.

uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com

uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop

mStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com

mSearch Bar = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop

uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore

uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local

Trusted Zone: mynhs.com\secure

Trusted Zone: trymedia.com

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\COMPAQ~1\APPLIC~1\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\lcymdy9w.default\

FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - Yahoo! Answers

FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.facebook.com/

FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Firefox\components\avgssff.dll

.

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

catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net

Rootkit scan 2009-07-18 01:41

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes ...

scanning hidden autostart entries ...

scanning hidden files ...

scan completed successfully

hidden files: 0

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

.

--------------------- DLLs Loaded Under Running Processes ---------------------

- - - - - - - > 'winlogon.exe'(568)

c:\windows\system32\Ati2evxx.dll

.

------------------------ Other Running Processes ------------------------

.

c:\windows\system32\ati2evxx.exe

c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe

c:\windows\arservice.exe

c:\program files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe

c:\windows\ehome\ehrecvr.exe

c:\windows\ehome\ehSched.exe

c:\windows\system32\wdfmgr.exe

c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe

c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe

c:\windows\ehome\mcrdsvc.exe

c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe

c:\windows\system32\dllhost.exe

c:\windows\system32\ati2evxx.exe

c:\windows\system32\wscntfy.exe

c:\windows\ehome\ehmsas.exe

c:\program files\DISC\DiscStreamHub.exe

c:\program files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

.

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

.

Completion time: 2009-07-18 1:48 - machine was rebooted

ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2009-07-18 05:48

Pre-Run: 47,369,121,792 bytes free

Post-Run: 47,510,953,984 bytes free

191 --- E O F --- 2009-07-14 21:59

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Oops! missed the part about posting another hijackThis log.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2

Scan saved at 2:48:39 PM, on 7/18/2009

Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16850)

Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe

C:\WINDOWS\arservice.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe

C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe

C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe

C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe

C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe

C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe

C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe

C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\ARPWRMSG.EXE

C:\Program Files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe

C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe

C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe

C:\Program Files\DISC\DISCover.exe

C:\Program Files\DISC\DiscStreamHub.exe

C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe

C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe

c:\windows\system\hpsysdrv.exe

C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe

C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://*.trymedia.com (HKLM)

O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/200612...ex/qtplugin.cab

O16 - DPF: {44C1E3A2-B594-401C-B27A-D1B4476E4797} (XTSAC Control) - https://secure.mynhs.com/XTSAC.cab

O16 - DPF: {5F8469B4-B055-49DD-83F7-62B522420ECC} (Facebook Photo Uploader Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/Facebo...otoUploader.cab

O16 - DPF: {7584C670-2274-4EFB-B00B-D6AABA6D3850} (Microsoft RDP Client Control (redist)) - https://secure.mynhs.com/msrdp.cab

O16 - DPF: {D0C0F75C-683A-4390-A791-1ACFD5599AB8} (Oberon Flash Game Host) - http://games.myspace.com/Gameshell/GameHos...ronGameHost.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: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe

O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe

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

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STEP 01

Download but do not yet run ComboFix

If you have a previous version of Combofix.exe, delete it and download a fresh copy.

Download it to your DESKTOP - it MUST run from the Desktop

download.bleepingcomputer.com/sUBs/ComboFix.exe

subs.geekstogo.com/ComboFix.exe

Using your mouse, Highlight and then Right-click | Copy the entire contents of the Code box below, including blank lines

KILLALL::
Driver::
zqzvj
File::
c:\windows\system32\drivers\dtbubgewyjzjzd.sys

Open a new Notepad session (Do not use a Word Processor or WordPad). Click "Format" and be certain that Word Wrap is not enabled. Right-click | Paste the Code box contents from above into Notepad. Click File, Save as..., and set the location to your Desktop, and enter (including quotation marks) as the filename: "CFscript.txt" .

Using your mouse, drag the new file CFscript.txt and drop it on the Combo-Fix.exe icon as shown:

CFScript.gif

  • Important: Have no other programs running. Your Task Bar should be clear of any program entries including your Browser.
  • Disconnect from the Internet.
  • Disable your Antivirus software. If it has Script Blocking features, please disable these as well.
  • A window may open with a series of Disclaimers. Accept the Disclaimers to start the fix.
  • It may identify that Recovery Console is not installed. Please accept when asked if you wish it to be installed.
    When the scan completes Notepad will open with with your results log open. Do a File, Exit.

A caution - Do not run Combofix more than once. Do not touch your mouse/keyboard until the scan has completed, as this may cause the process to stall or your computer to lock. The scan will temporarily disable your desktop, and if interrupted may leave your desktop disabled. If this occurs, please reboot to restore the desktop. Even when ComboFix appears to be doing nothing, look at your Drive light. If it is flashing, Combofix is still at work.

Post back the Combofix log on your next reply.

STEP 02

Update and Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

  • Start MalwareBytes AntiMalware (Vista users must Right click and choose RunAs Admin)
  • Please DO NOT run MBAM in Safe Mode unless requested to, you MUST run it in normal Windows mode.
    • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
    • Select the Update tab
    • Click Update

    [*]When the update is complete, select the Scanner tab

    [*]Select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.

    [*]When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.

    [*]Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

    [*]When completed, a log will open in Notepad. please copy and paste the log into your next reply

    • If you accidently close it, the log file is saved here and will be named like this:
    • C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\Logs\mbam-log-date (time).txt

Then post back the MBAM log and a new Hijackthis log.

STEP 03

Temporarily disable your current Anti-Virus and run this Online AV scanner.

Run Eset NOD32 Online AntiVirus

Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer for this scan.

  • Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  • Click Start
  • When asked, allow the activex control to install
  • Disable your current Antivirus software. You can usually do this with its Notfication Tray icon near the clock.
  • Click Start
  • Make sure that the option "Remove found threats" is Un-checked, and the option "Scan unwanted applications" is checked
  • Click Scan
  • Wait for the scan to finish
  • Re-enable your Anvirisus software.
  • A logfile is created and located at C:\Program Files\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt. Please include this on your post.
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ComboFix 09-07-22.01 - Compaq_Administrator 07/22/2009 14:59.2.1 - NTFSx86

Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.447.120 [GMT -4:00]

Running from: c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Desktop\ComboFix.exe

Command switches used :: c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Desktop\CFscript.txt

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning disabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

FW: Norton Internet Worm Protection *disabled* {990F9400-4CEE-43EA-A83A-D013ADD8EA6E}

FILE ::

"c:\windows\system32\drivers\dtbubgewyjzjzd.sys"

.

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

.

c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe . . . is missing!!

.

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

.

-------\Legacy_ZQZVJ

-------\Service_zqzvj

((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2009-06-22 to 2009-07-22 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

.

2009-07-17 18:03 . 2009-06-23 20:44 327688 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgldx86.sys

2009-07-17 18:03 . 2009-06-23 20:44 2052376 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgcorex.dll

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 906520 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgemc.exe

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 2167576 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgresf.dll

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 2301208 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avguiadv.dll

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 3402008 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgui.exe

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 1204504 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgabout.dll

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 337176 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avglogx.dll

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 829208 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgcfgx.dll

2009-07-17 18:02 . 2009-06-23 20:44 3298072 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\setup.exe

2009-07-17 18:00 . 2009-06-23 20:43 1454360 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgupd.dll

2009-07-17 18:00 . 2009-06-23 20:43 1085208 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8\update\backup\avgupd.exe

2009-07-17 08:41 . 2009-07-18 21:46 14 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\settings.dat

2009-07-17 08:13 . 2009-07-17 08:13 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Trend Micro

2009-07-17 03:52 . 2009-07-17 06:34 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\.housecall6.6

2009-07-14 22:31 . 2009-07-14 22:31 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Application Data\Malwarebytes

2009-07-14 22:17 . 2009-07-13 17:36 38160 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys

2009-07-14 22:17 . 2009-07-14 22:17 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Malwarebytes

2009-07-14 22:17 . 2009-07-13 17:36 19096 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys

2009-07-14 21:41 . 2009-07-14 21:41 -------- d--h--w- c:\windows\system32\GroupPolicy

2009-07-14 21:10 . 2009-07-14 22:31 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

2009-07-13 01:34 . 2004-08-09 21:00 4224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\beep.sys

2009-07-13 01:34 . 2004-08-09 21:00 4224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\dllcache\beep.sys

.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

.

2009-07-21 19:46 . 2008-07-15 23:12 0 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Family\Local Settings\Application Data\prvlcl.dat

2009-07-21 18:08 . 2007-01-19 06:27 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\AIM

2009-07-21 18:08 . 2007-01-19 06:28 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Application Data\Aim

2009-07-18 05:17 . 2006-09-04 21:32 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\DISC

2009-07-17 18:01 . 2008-08-16 23:15 335752 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys

2009-07-17 07:05 . 2007-01-02 04:50 1366 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Application Data\wklnhst.dat

2009-07-16 23:59 . 2006-09-04 21:33 47752 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\Administrator\Local Settings\Application Data\GDIPFONTCACHEV1.DAT

2009-07-13 16:51 . 2008-08-16 23:03 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg8

2009-06-23 20:44 . 2008-08-16 23:15 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

2009-06-23 20:44 . 2008-08-16 23:15 27784 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys

2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 04:00 81920 ------w- c:\windows\system32\fontsub.dll

2009-06-16 14:36 . 2004-08-10 04:00 119808 ------w- c:\windows\system32\t2embed.dll

2009-06-03 19:09 . 2004-08-10 04:00 1291264 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2009-05-29 02:05 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iTunes

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2009-05-29 02:05 -------- d-----w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\{8CD7F5AF-ECFA-4793-BF40-D8F42DBFF906}

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2009-05-29 02:06 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\iPod

2009-05-29 02:06 . 2007-09-11 04:33 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Common Files\Apple

2009-05-29 02:04 . 2009-05-29 02:04 -------- d-----w- c:\program files\Bonjour

2009-05-29 02:00 . 2009-05-29 02:00 75048 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Apple Computer\Installer Cache\iTunes 8.1.1.10\SetupAdmin.exe

2009-05-08 00:59 . 2008-08-16 23:15 108552 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys

2009-05-07 15:32 . 2004-08-10 04:00 345600 ------w- c:\windows\system32\localspl.dll

2009-04-29 04:56 . 2004-08-10 04:00 827392 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll

2009-04-29 04:55 . 2004-08-10 04:00 78336 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ieencode.dll

2009-06-14 03:22 . 2009-03-19 06:58 134648 ----a-w- c:\program files\mozilla firefox\components\brwsrcmp.dll

.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

.

.

*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

"ehTray"="c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe" [2005-09-30 67584]

"Recguard"="c:\windows\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE" [2005-07-23 237568]

"HPBootOp"="c:\program files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Boot Optimizer\HPBootOp.exe" [2006-02-16 249856]

"Reminder"="c:\windows\Creator\Remind_XP.exe" [2004-12-14 663552]

"HP Software Update"="c:\program files\Hp\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd2.exe" [2007-05-08 54840]

"AVG8_TRAY"="c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe" [2009-06-23 1948440]

"AppleSyncNotifier"="c:\program files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleSyncNotifier.exe" [2008-10-01 111936]

"iTunesHelper"="c:\program files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" [2009-04-02 342312]

"DISCover"="c:\program files\DISC\DISCover.exe" [2007-10-31 1095256]

"ftutil2"="ftutil2.dll" - c:\windows\system32\ftutil2.dll [2004-06-07 106496]

"RTHDCPL"="RTHDCPL.EXE" - c:\windows\RTHDCPL.EXE [2006-06-14 16239616]

"AlwaysReady Power Message APP"="ARPWRMSG.EXE" - c:\windows\arpwrmsg.exe [2005-08-03 77312]

c:\documents and settings\Default User\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\

Pin.lnk - c:\hp\bin\CLOAKER.EXE [2006-9-4 27136]

PinMcLnk.lnk - c:\hp\bin\cloaker.exe [2006-9-4 27136]

c:\documents and settings\Family\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\

PinMcLnk.lnk - c:\hp\bin\cloaker.exe [2006-9-4 27136]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\avgrsstarter]

2009-06-23 20:44 11952 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\avgrsstx.dll

[HKLM\~\startupfolder\C:^Documents and Settings^All Users^Start Menu^Programs^Startup^Compaq Connections.lnk]

path=c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Compaq Connections.lnk

backup=c:\windows\pss\Compaq Connections.lnkCommon Startup

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecFirewall]

"DisableMonitoring"=dword:00000001

[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\AuthorizedApplications\List]

"%windir%\\system32\\sessmgr.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Compaq Connections\\5577497\\Program\\Compaq Connections.exe"=

"%windir%\\Network Diagnostic\\xpnetdiag.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Messenger\\msmsgs.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\LimeWire\\LimeWire.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\DISC\\DISCover.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\DISC\\DiscStreamHub.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgemc.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgupd.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Mozilla Firefox\\firefox.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\AVG\\AVG8\\avgnsx.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\Bonjour\\mDNSResponder.exe"=

"c:\\Program Files\\iTunes\\iTunes.exe"=

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [8/16/2008 7:15 PM 335752]

R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [8/16/2008 7:15 PM 108552]

R2 avg8emc;AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe [8/16/2008 7:14 PM 907032]

R2 avg8wd;AVG Free8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe [8/16/2008 7:14 PM 298776]

.

Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

2009-07-17 c:\windows\Tasks\AppleSoftwareUpdate.job

- c:\program files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe [2008-07-30 16:34]

.

- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

SharedTaskScheduler-<NO NAME> - (no file)

.

------- Supplementary Scan -------

.

uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com

uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop

mStart Page = hxxp://www.google.com

mSearch Bar = hxxp://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3&tp=iesearch&locale=EN_US&c=64&bd=PRESARIO&pf=desktop

uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore

uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local

Trusted Zone: mynhs.com\secure

Trusted Zone: trymedia.com

FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Compaq_Administrator\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\lcymdy9w.default\

FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.facebook.com/

FF - component: c:\program files\AVG\AVG8\Firefox\components\avgssff.dll

.

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

catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://*.trymedia.com (HKLM)

O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://a1540.g.akamai.net/7/1540/52/200612...ex/qtplugin.cab

O16 - DPF: {44C1E3A2-B594-401C-B27A-D1B4476E4797} (XTSAC Control) - https://secure.mynhs.com/XTSAC.cab

O16 - DPF: {5F8469B4-B055-49DD-83F7-62B522420ECC} (Facebook Photo Uploader Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/Facebo...otoUploader.cab

O16 - DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - http://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab

O16 - DPF: {7584C670-2274-4EFB-B00B-D6AABA6D3850} (Microsoft RDP Client Control (redist)) - https://secure.mynhs.com/msrdp.cab

O16 - DPF: {D0C0F75C-683A-4390-A791-1ACFD5599AB8} (Oberon Flash Game Host) - http://games.myspace.com/Gameshell/GameHos...ronGameHost.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: Ati HotKey Poller - ATI Technologies Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Free8 E-mail Scanner (avg8emc) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe

O23 - Service: AVG Free8 WatchDog (avg8wd) - AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe

O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe

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

--

End of file - 6753 bytes

ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log:

OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK

# version=6

# iexplore.exe=7.00.6000.16850 (vista_gdr.090423-0018)

# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.5886

# api_version=3.0.2

# EOSSerial=3037ca7240addb4e8fc922a68a092836

# end=finished

# remove_checked=false

# archives_checked=false

# unwanted_checked=true

# unsafe_checked=false

# antistealth_checked=true

# utc_time=2009-07-22 07:53:14

# local_time=2009-07-22 03:53:14 (-0500, Eastern Daylight Time)

# country="United States"

# lang=9

# osver=5.1.2600 NT Service Pack 3

# compatibility_mode=1026 37 83 97 4387156818318

# scanned=11309

# found=0

# cleaned=0

# scan_time=299

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The system looks clean now but you need to get a copy of this file from an XP CD or another clean XP computer.

c:\windows\system32\proquota.exe . . . is missing!!

STEP A

Uninstall ComboFix.exe

  • Click
    START
    then
    RUN
  • Now type
    Combofix /u
    (if you renamed Combofix.exe use that name instead)
    in the runbox and click OK. Note the
    space
    between the
    X
    and the
    /U
    , it needs to be there.

  • CF_Cleanup.png


  • When shown the disclaimer, Select "2"

Remove this folder C:\QooBox if the uninstall instructions don't work and delete Combofix.exe AND check your system time and reset if needed

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Okay you're quite welcome. Don't forget to get that file replaced.

Great, all looks good now.

I'll close your post soon so that other don't post into it and leave you with this information and suggestions.

So how did I get infected in the first place?

At this time your system appears to be clean. Nothing else in the logs indicates that you are still infected.

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

Remove all but the most recent Restore Point on Windows XP

You should
Create a New Restore Point
to prevent possible reinfection from an old one.

Some of the malware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore.

Since this is a protected directory your tools cannot access to delete these files, they sometimes can reinfect your system if you accidentally use an old restore point.

Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will help prevent this and enable your computer to
"roll-back"
to a clean working state.

The easiest and safest way to do this is

:
  • Go to
    Start
    >
    Programs
    >
    Accessories
    >
    System Tools
    and click "
    System Restore
    ".
  • If the shortcut is missing you can also click on
    START
    >
    RUN
    > and type in
    %SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe
    and click OK

  • Choose the radio button marked "
    Create a Restore Point
    " on the first screen then click "
    Next
    ".

  • Give the new Restore Point a name, then click "
    Create
    ".

  • The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.

  • Then use the
    Disk Cleanup
    to remove all but the most recently created Restore Point.
  • Go to
    Start
    >
    Run
    and type:
    Cleanmgr.exe

  • Select the drive where Windows is installed and click "
    Ok
    ". Disk Cleanup will scan your files for several minutes, then open.

  • Click the "
    More Options
    " tab, then click the "
    Clean up
    " button under System Restore.

  • Click Ok. You will be prompted with "
    Are you sure you want to delete all but the most recent restore point?
    "

  • Click
    Yes
    , then click Ok.

  • Click
    Yes
    again when prompted with "
    Are you sure you want to perform these actions?
    "

  • Disk Cleanup will remove the files and close automatically.

  • On the
    Disk Cleanup
    tab, if the
    System Restore: Obsolete Data Stores
    entry is available remove them also.

  • These are files that were created before Windows was reformatted or reinstalled. They are obsolete and you can delete them.

selectdrivecleanup.pngselectdrivecleanup1.png

Additional information

Microsoft KB article: How to turn off and turn on System Restore in Windows XP

Bert Kinney's site: All about Windows System Restore

Here are some free programs I recommend that could help you improve your computer's security.

Install SpyWare Blaster

Download it from here

Find here the tutorial on how to use Spyware Blaster here

Install WinPatrol

Download it from here

Here you can find information about how WinPatrol works here

Install FireTrust SiteHound

You can find information and download it from here

Install hpHosts

Download it from here

hpHosts is a community managed and maintained hosts file that allows an additional layer of protection against access to ad,

tracking and malicious websites. This prevents your computer from connecting to these untrusted sites

by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your own local computer.

hpHosts Support Forum

Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.

You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.

Secunia Software Inspector

F-secure Health Check

Visit Microsoft often to get the latest updates for your computer.

http://www.update.microsoft.com

Note 1: If you are running Windows XP SP2, you should upgrade to SP3.

Note 2: Users of Norton Internet Security 2008 should uninstall the software before they install Service Pack 3.

The security suite can then be reinstalled afterwards.

The windows firewall is not sufficient to protect your system. It doesn't monitor outgoing traffic and this is a must.

I recommend Online Armor Free

A little outdated but good reading on how to prevent Malware

Keep safe online and happy surfing.

Since this issue is resolved I will close the thread to prevent others from posting into it. If you need assistance please start your own topic and someone will be happy to assist you.

The fixes and advice in this thread are for this machine only. Do not apply to your machine unless you Fully Understand how these programs work and what you're doing. Please start a thread of your own and someone will be happy to help you, just follow the Pre-Hijackthis instructions found here before posting Pre- HJT Post Instructions

Also don't forget that we offer FREE assistance with General PC questions and repair here PC Help

If you're pleased with the product Malwarebytes and the service provided you, please let your friends, family, and co-workers know. http://www.malwarebytes.org

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