MalwareBytes does not open/run and HijackThis log

[freeall]

I have Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 installed on my computer.

I started to get some spyware problem on my computer. When I tried running MBAM, it won't run - I saw mbam.exe running in task manager but did not see it on the screen. I uninstalled MBAM and downloaded and installed the new version thinking that was the problem. I was able to install the new version by renaming the install file to something.exe. But now that I finally got it installed I am again unable to run it with the same problem of mbam.exe running in task manager but not displaying on the screen. I have tried renaming mbam.exe too but with no avail.

I downloaded and installed HijackThis and the log I got from it is as follows:

<!----------------- HijackThis log starts here -----------------!>

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2

Scan saved at 10:53:38 PM, on 1/19/2010

Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)

MSIE: Unable to get Internet Explorer version!

Boot mode: Safe mode with network support

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\Explorer.EXE

C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe

C:\Program Files\Firefox\firefox.exe

C:\something.exe

C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1.PC2\LOCALS~1\Temp\is-3255U.tmp\something.tmp

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

C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HiJackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896

R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =

R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)

O2 - BHO: Java Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll

O2 - BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl - {E7E6F031-17CE-4C07-BC86-EABFE594F69C} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto

O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware] C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe /install /silent

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe

O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe

O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB

O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab

O16 - DPF: {FD0B6769-6490-4A91-AA0A-B5AE0DC75AC9} (Performance Viewer Activex Control) - https://secure.logmein.com/activex/ractrl.cab?lmi=100

O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL

O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager (ccEvtMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager (ccSetMgr) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe

O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Definition Watcher (DefWatch) - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe

O23 - Service: Intel

[extremeboy]

Hello and welcome to Malwarebytes.

I Apologize for the late response.

If you still require assistance, we would like to see the latest state of your system. So, please take a read in this thread on instructions on running the tools and posting the logs for instructions: http://www.malwarebytes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=9573

In your reply, I would also like to know any symptoms you may still have and how your computer is running at the moment.

Please note that the forum is very busy and if I don

[freeall]

Hi Extremeboy,

I was able to resolve the issues with my computer myself. I am not having the above mentioned issue now.

Thanks for getting back to me.

Regards,

John

[extremeboy]

Okay, thanks for letting me know as well.

Take care. Below are some prevention tips.

Preventing Infections in the Future

Please also have a look at the following links, giving some advice and Tips to protect yourself against malware and reduce the potential for re-infection:

• Miekies' prevention suggestions
  
• How Malware Spreads
  

Some of the main things you should consider to perform/read are:

• Having ONE Anti-Virus installed and running with real-time protection
  
• Disabling Autorun/Play on Flash-Drive/Removable Drives
  
• Avoid gaming sites, underground web pages, pirated software sites, and Peer to Peer Programs
  
• Keep Windows Updated through going to Windows Updates
  
• Updating Non-Microsoft Programs
  
• Keeping Security softwares updated
  

It is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.

Update all programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs you have installed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.

Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

[extremeboy]

Hello.

Since the problem appears to be resolved, this topic is now Closed.

If you need this topic reopened, please Send Me a Message. In your message please include the address of this thread in your request.

This applies only to the original topic starter

Everyone else please start a new topic.

With Regards,

Extremeboy